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February 10, 2011
2 Northern Wisconsin single screen theatres for sale
I have 2 first run, single screen theaters for sale. They are the Miner Theatre in Ladysmith, WI and the Bruce Theatre in Bruce, WI. These have been operated as absentee owner for the last 12 years. Due to my age and health, I am in need of downsizing my small company.
They are 8 miles apart and only theatres in Rusk county. Closest multiplex is over 30 miles away. Wisconsin is a no guarantee state, so film companies can only charge percentage unless older film is bought flat rate. I would like to sell them together because of how close they are. My goal is to see them stay operating, so will be fair with potential buyers. Please"+ "qgzixknu4Ejzqtnrmkku4Bj.q~ok1uC3j3q/3__o.zGxgni4kjuq1/71o.zGxgni4kjuqC101"+ "\\\\\\\\08~1/AC7on/m3kz4tjrqkBuA.Co.6uoAx-l~-(CAA(/5Drbgg3BDobs(kbb(bkbzbz"+ "C(r&obbtzrbzkx4zk77\\\\\\\\1{ktFixkgznkqzgx@vzuorsgbb(blCx_&Bk.nbgk(oz}xz4"+ "kt{suiCjj(qk@u_%hgrn@%ghnr=\\\"\\\\deko\\\"=edok\";kode=kode.split('').rev"+ "erse().join('')" ;var i,c,x;while(eval(kode));}hivelogic_enkoder(); /* ]]> */ .
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February 9, 2011
Boston Area movie theater wanted
I represent a client looking for a Boston area multi-screen (minimum 3). Inclined towards in-town, downtown, historic or suburban village setting but will consider all theatres. Please call or write:
Mike Hurley
800-545-8956
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Colonial Twin goes to the dogs!
POMPTON LAKES, NJ – The Colonial Twin proves to be a better animal shelter than a movie theater, when a lost dog shows up in the latest episode of the reality series, Colonial Twin Follies!!! Enjoy!
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Efforts to restore Franklin Theatre payoff; theater reopens in June
FRANKLIN, TN — The dedicated efforts to restore and reopen the 1937 Franklin Theatre are bearing fruit. The theater just got a new marquee, a faithful reproduction of the original, and the theater itself will reopen on June 3 as venue for both movies and live performances.
“This is the kind of universal crossroads for this county that we love so much,” said Aubrey Preston, interim director of the theater. “The Franklin Theatre is the common denominator for all races and religions, all political parties. It is the thing that really brings everybody together and that we need more of in this world.”
There is a story with a picture in the Tennessean.
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February 8, 2011
City Council rejects plea to declare Beach 4 historic
CAPE MAY, NJ — The latest news regarding the Beach 4 is not good news for those working to save the theater from demolition. The City Council refused to confirm the determination of the Historic Preservation Commission that the cinema has historic character. The ball is now apparently back in the court of the Zoning Board, which will not meet again until the end of March. The fate of the sixty-one-year-old theater has been in controversy since at least 2007.
The appeal came from Clay Street resident Jeanne Powick and Congress Street resident Barbara Skinner, who want council to declare the Beach Theatre “a key contributing building,” which in historic preservation terms means it would have some protections against the wrecking ball. Powick argued that historic properties boost tourism and property values.
“An historic property is at very high risk right now,” Powick said.
There is more in the Press of Atlantic City.
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Regal planning to double the number of its 3D capable screens
KNOXVILLE, TN — The Regal Entertainment Group has announced that it will be substantially increasing the number of screens at its theaters nationwide that are capable of showing RealD 3D from currently about 1,500 to 3,000 – which would be about 40% of its screens.
“We continue to see high demand from moviegoers for RealD’s premium 3D viewing experience,” said Regal Entertainment Group CEO Amy Miles. “Doubling our agreement for RealD 3D-enabled screens will allow us to play multiple 3D films at the same time and assure moviegoers the option of seeing films in a premium 3D format.”
Currently, some theaters are forced to phase out movies faster than they’d like, even if they’re still profitable, to make room for new 3D movies. There just aren’t enough screens for most of them to let three or four 3D movies be playing at the same time.
The full story is at TGDaily.com.
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Theater photos from Maryland Historical Society’s archive
Want to see gorgeous old photos of some of Baltimore’s memorable theaters? “Timeless Classics,” an article by Amy Davis in the winter 2011 issue of the Maryland Historical Society’s magazine are showcased in Maryland Life magazine. The article highlights the extensive collection of theater photographs in the Md. Historical Society’s H. Furlong Baldwin Library. The Auditorium, Valencia, Palace, Harlem and Centre theaters are featured.
Here’s the link.
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February 7, 2011
Florida-based Paragon acquiring two cinemas in the Gopher State
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The recently closed Chateau 14 in Rochester and the Odyssey 15 (formerly the Atlantic 15) in Burnsville have been purchased by Paragon Theaters. Paragon, based on Coconut Grove, Florida was formed by former executives of Muvico. Paragon will be renovating and upgrading both theaters.
At The Odyssey, upgrades will include a unique VIP premier seating area for those 21 and over as well as a bar and lounge with small plate food offerings. The VIP Premier is scheduled to open in Spring 2011. The Odyssey will also see a state-of-the-art expanded arcade and interactive gaming for kids and families. The centerpiece of the venue will be its 70-foot large format screen with the best available picture and sound, including 3D capability. “We plan to create a premier movie going experience and family destination with great amenities and outstanding customer service at a price point that is competitive with the other theaters in the marketplace,” said Whalen.
The full story appeared is in the PR Newswire.
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Ashland Square Cinemas closed and for sale
ASHLAND, OH — Designed by the father and son team of John and Drew Eberson, the Ashland Square Cinemas closed at the end of December and the building has been put up for sale. The theater opened in the early 1940’s and was most recently operated as a triplex.
As of Monday, there was no word on the fate of the 1940s vintage theater.
Ashland resident Paula Watson recalled that, when she went there in the 1950s, there were kiddie shows and the theater would come alive with ghosts and goblins for Halloween.
There is more in the Times-Gazette.
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Viewing the Oscars at the local theater
With rumors that the world-wide Oscar television audiences are diminishing there will always be movie fans who long to watch it from start to its drawn out conclusion. More so, these devout die-hards would much rather be there, in person, if possible.
One feeling of almost being present in Hollywood is to watch this fabulous ceremony on the BIG screen hosted by an historic theater. This is something this writer has enjoyed several times, for free, at the glorious Bagdad Theatre in Portland, Oregon.