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February 4, 2013
Cinema City grew last year
Author: Ing. Juraj Misun, PhD. According to the press release the Israeli company Cinema City International saw a growth in admissions last year. The largest cinema exhibitor in Central Europe and Israel sold 2.5 percent more tickets compared to 2011. More than 36 thousand visitors found their way to a Cinema City site in one of the seven markets.
On the most important market Poland the admissions fell almost by 10 percent to 13.5 million. This drop was compensated on the home market in Israel, where the RavHen and Planet theaters sold 20 percent more tickets (4.42 million). With higher ticket prices, Israel will probably help the company to hold its profitability in 2012.
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Bargain movie theater Maxi Saver 12 closes
WEST MIFFLIN, PA — After 20+ years in business, the Maxi-Saves Cinemas has closed. No comment from Carmike on the closure of the cinema, popular for its $1 flicks.
Read more in the Post-Gazette.
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February 1, 2013
REMEMBERING CINERAMA (Part 58: Indianapolis)
The following is an ongoing, semi-regular series of retrospectives on CINERAMA, the legendary motion picture process that kicked off the widescreen revolution. The series focuses on providing a market-by-market historical record of when and where Cinerama and its multi-panel clones were exhibited. These easy-to-reference articles serve to provide nostalgia to those who experienced the Cinerama presentations when they were new and to honor the movie palaces in which the memorable screenings took place.
And now… Part 58: Cinerama Presentations in Indianapolis, Indiana!
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Studio Movie Grill replacing Mez, theater at EpiCentre
CHARLOTTE, NC — Studio Movie Grill is taking over the EpiCentre Theaters and converting it to their standard dine and view format. The center is undergoing a $15 million renovation and the new theater should be open in late February.
Read more in the Charlotte Observer
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January 31, 2013
Loew’s Kings rebuild begins after three decades of decay
BROOKLYN, NY — The long dormant Loew’s Kings is finally making a comeback with the beginning of a multi-year restoration plan. By 2015, they hope to be producing 200 live events per year.
Read more and see some great renderings in the New York Daily News.
(Thanks to Porcelain Doll for providing the photo.)
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Granite City Cinema drawing new businesses downtown
GRANITE CITY, IL — After a slow start, the Granite City Cinema is not only turning a profit but bringing new businesses downtown. A downtown tax-increment financing district has also helped kept the city of 29,000 booming.
Read more in the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
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January 30, 2013
Founder of N.J. cinema chain sees world of possibilities
WESTFIELD, NJ — The owner of Digiplex Destinations sat down with the Star-Ledger to discuss his outlook for cinemas. The founder of Clearview as well, emphasizes a mix of programming with more emphasis on building an experience for adults.
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6 NYC theaters that go beyond the silver screen
Guest of a Guest featured six theaters in New York City that provide more than just movies. From dining options inside and out of the theaters to exclusive events, they showcase the wide range of options.
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January 29, 2013
Las Vegas’ Krave Massive To Open LGBT Movie Theater
LAS VEGAS, NV — The new downtown development Krave Massive will be the home for a cinema featuring LGBT-centric films. They hope for the theater to be a haven for films that have trouble making it into mainstream distribution.
Read more in Queerty.
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Cinemark to begin work on new Pharr theater; negotiations for competing IMAX theater fall through