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March 23, 2011
Muvico Hialeah remodel
HIALEAH, FL — Muvico remodeled the Hialeah 12. They removed two auditoriums (now 12 screens) to make a giant arcade (called Glitch) with over a 100 games and bowling, added stadium seating, all digital (Sony 4K), expanded concessions menu, beer and wine, new carpets, and new seats.
Read more in the Press Release.
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March 22, 2011
Fire destroys Kansas City’s Gladstone Hall Theater
KANSAS CITY, MO — A three-alarm fire early Monday, Feb. 28 destroyed the historic Gladstone Hall theater located on St. John Avenue in the city’s Old Northeast neighborhood. The building housed an Islamic mosque.
Firefighters haven’t determined the cause of the fire, and because the building housed a mosque, federal authorities have been asked to investigate.
The roof and interior were completely destroyed, and the outer walls have collapsed. The building is a total loss.
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Bucks County Drive-In possible return
WARRINGTON, PA — I’m thinking of bring back the Bucks County D-I back for ONE night. I own large inflatable movie screens for showing movies in the parks, etc. I was thinking of putting it up on the parking lot where the D-I once stood. I would supply the screen, audio w/ FM radio sound and projector.
Lowes does let a car show use its parking lot. Heres the problem: I can not do it alone. If you are interested in helping
Thanks,
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Theater seats for sale
Beautiful Majestic Purple 500+ theater seats includes cupholders. Legs have been cleaned painted. Fabric has been professionally cleaned. Aisle ends are fabric. Call (870) 897-6331.
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March 21, 2011
Regal adding five more large-format screens
KNOXVILLE, TN — The Regal Entertainment Group has announced that each of five of its theaters will be adding a large-format screen soon. The company’s propietary RPX screen will be installed in the Regal Cantera Stadium 30 in Warrensville, IL near Chicago and at the Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 in Houston. A digital IMAX screen will be installed in the UA Westbury Stadium 12 on Long Island, NY, in the Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 in San Diego, and in the Regal Manassas Stadium 14 in the greater Washington, DC area.
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Theater chains rally against proposed nutritional information rules
SEATTLE, WA — The nation’s theater chains are filing challenges against new rules proposed by the Food and Drug Administration that would require movie theaters and other businesses that sell refreshments to supply caloric and other nutritional information comparable to that which is currently required on most packaged foods.
“It’s easy enough to blow your whole diet for a week from one snack at the movie theater,” said Margo Wootan, the director of nutrition policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest in Washington. “Just because you happen to be watching a movie while you’re eating doesn’t mean you aren’t eating out.”
The chains claim that it was not the intent of Congress to require theaters and food stands to provide this information. At least one member of Congress disagrees.
The full story is in the Seattle Times.
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70mm in Rochester, NY?
I’m trying to research 70mm engagements in my hometown with the help of the info posted by Michael Coate and Bill Kallay on in70mm and From Script to DVD. Mike has also asked me to help with his Cinerama project and that info should be posted within a few weeks.
Mainly what I’m looking for is information on any possible 70mm engagements in the late 80s/early 90s, as the local newspapers stopped advertising sound systems (Dolby/stereo/70mm) in their film ads around 1989. Before then, most 70mm runs were prominently mentioned in the Democrat & Chronicle/Times-Union. (At least that’s what the microfilm says…)
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March 18, 2011
St. Peter theater in danger of closing
ST. PETER, MN — The St. Peter 5 has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and the action may mean doom for the struggling theater, which opened in 2006. Currently operated by CineMagic (which has financial troubles of its own), the theater is in default on two loans.
“We’ll caucus with Nicollet County Bank, which holds the first mortgage, to come up with a plan to protect the assets of the city,” Wille said. “The big question is, ‘Is this going to be a viable business concern going forward?’ ”
Potential options for the theater’s fate include having the bank sell the property to a third party or having the city obtain ownership of real estate assets by paying off the theater note of $432,000 and leasing theater operations or selling the business.
There is more in the Mankato Free Press.
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One-credit course/conference at the Brooklyn Paramount
BROOKLYN, NY — Free and open to the public, Long Island University is hosting a day long course and conference at the old Brooklyn Paramount on Friday, April 15, 2011 from 9 AM to 5 PM.
There will be panels in the morning with talks about the theater and its history along with entertainment in the afternoon. For the Rock & Roll shows that were there, Sammy Sax and the MD’s with singers Leslie Anderson (Lead singer of Cleveland Still and The Dubs) and Prentiss McNeill (Former member of The Drifters). Also several Jazz groups are scheduled to appear.
See all the info at the Brooklyn Paramount page linked to above.
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Theater seats for sale
We have approx. 230 Seating Concept Rockers available. We have stripped down the seats and can upholster them to match any decor. Cupholders attached. Legs are for a sloped floor. All seats are 21" wide.
Call 917 880-9664 for more information. Seats are located in New York City.
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