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May 14, 2012
Group sets sights on National Register listing for shuttered Pittsfield theater
PITTSFIELD, IL — The Zoe Preservation Society is trying to raise funds for a study to figure out what it will take to make the theatre operational again. They aim to bring the Zoe Theatre back as a cinema and get it on the National Register of Historic Places.
Read the full story in the Quincy Herald-Whig.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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May 11, 2012
Lerner wins preservation award
ELKHART, IN — Indiana Landmarks has named the recently restored {Lerner Theatre](/theaters/2462) as its winner of the Cook Cup for Outstanding Preservation. It reopened a year ago following an $18 million restoration.
Read more in The Republic.
(Thanks to Will Dunklin for providing the photo.)
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Way-Bak reopens for 5th Anniversary season
Lost Creek, KY, near Hazard, may never be the same after the Way-Bak-Wyn Twin Drive-in theatre reopens on Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12. According to Wilhemina Fugate, V.P. and General Manager of 3C Entertainment, Inc. who operates the rustic drive-in, “we’re pulling out all the stops for our 5th season re-opening”.
Patrons will be treated to live music by Kayla Beth Smith and Southern Chaos. Both groups will perform at 7 PM and during intermissions both nights. Five features will be presented on both screens including: “Zombieland”, “The Devil Inside”, “Dream House”, “Scream 4” and “The Thing”.
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May 10, 2012
Liquidation of 16 screen theater now open to the public
Sale Dates: Today – May 12th
Sales Hours: 10 AM to 4 PMEverything must go!
Sale Location: Brenden Pittsburg 16 4085 Century Boulevard, Pittsburg, CA 94565 45 Minutes from San Francisco
This Sale Includes: Over 200 JBL Industrial Series Speakers (Model 8330A’s with brackets and Model 4648A-8’s), Over 2,300 theatre seats, Neon Signs, Popcorn Machines, Candy Counters, Movie Poster Frames, QSC model 1400 Amps, Dolby Cat. 700 Digital Soundheads, Dolby Model CP65 Cinema Processors, XeTron Lighting Controllers & CXN Consoles, DTS 6D Stereo Cinema Processor Readers, Lucasfilm THX 3417 crossover monitor sound systems, safes, metal benches and much more!
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No more movies in Thomaston?
THOMASTON, GA — The Ritz Theatre has had its ups and downs since opening in 1928. With the upcoming end of film distribution though, it’s unclear if this will be its final act.
Read more about this and frequently asked questions about digital in the Thomaston Times.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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Cinerama Dome plays seven fan favorites
HOLLYWOOD, CA — Arclight Cinemas' Cinerama Dome Theatre in Hollywood will play seven classic films on the big screen, May 11 through May 17. Films include 3 MGM roadshows, “Ben Hur”, “Doctor Zhivago”, and “Gone with the Wind” and four films directed by Stanley Kubrick, “Barry Lyndon”, “Full Metal Jacket”, “The Shining” and “Lolita”. All seven films will be presented in 4K digital.
Tickets are available online at arclightcinemas.com.
(Thanks to William for providing the photo.)
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May 9, 2012
Davis Theatre wins $25K in contest
HIGGINSVILLE, MO — The rally to save the Davis Theatre has hit a new high because of a grant. The theatre won second place in the Reader’s Digest “We Hear You America” contest and $25,000 towards upgrades.
Read more in the Kansas City Star.
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Renton Civic Theatre seeks historic photos for anniversary
RENTON, WA — The Renton Civic Theatre is celebrating 25 years as a presenter of live theatre. They want to celebrate the theatre’s past before that too and are looking for pictures from its day as a movie house.
Read more in the Renton Reporter.
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May 8, 2012
Highland Park closes movie theater
HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Highland Park Theatre was closed over the weekend due to fire violations. The future of the building is unclear as the city has been looking for suitors for awhile.
Read more in the Highland Park News.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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AMC said to be talking to Chinese buyer
Wanda Group, one of China’s largest theater owners, could be purchasing AMC. Talks have intensified recently between the two companies after negotiations for over a year. Such an acquisition could drastically change the cinema marketplace as well as China’s power over the American film industry.
Read more in the New York Times.