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August 29, 2012
Garden Theatre announces 2012-13 Live Season
WINTER GARDEN, FL — The Garden Theatre, now in its fourth year of very successful operation after re-opening in 2008, will present a full slate of live theatre and musicians beginning in October.
“Legally Blonde, The Musical” plays October 5-28. November 30-December 16 will feature “A Christmas Survival Guide”. “Biloxi Blues” is February 8-24, and “Children of a Lesser God” plays March 15-30. The annual very popular community production will be “The Wizard of Oz”, April 19-May 26. In addition, the Orlando Ballet will present performances in November, January and March. Popular professional musicians are featured in November, January, March, and April.
The Garden is located at 160 West Plant Street. Phone 407-877-4736 for ticket information.
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Rosebud Cinema and Drafthouse set to reopen
WAUWATOSA, WI — The Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse is reopening this week after a half year of renovations. Under new ownership, the refreshed theatre plans to feature some new undisclosed amenities.
Read the full story in the Wauwatosa Patch.
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August 28, 2012
Maya Cinemas renovates, reopens former Brenden 16 Cinema
PITTSBURG, CA — Maya Cinemas has reopened the Brenden 16 as the Pittsburg 16. They aim to cater to ethnic minorities and feature a crying room for kids to make it more family-friendly.
Read more in the San Francisco Business Times.
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Cinepolis opening eight-screen, 600 seat luxury-plex at Westlake Promenade at end of September
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — Cinepolis' newest location is going to open next month at the Promenade at Westlake replacing the former Mann theatre. They’ll feature their standard amenities of waiter service along with reserved seating.
Read more in Thousand Oaks Acorn.
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August 27, 2012
Director supporting efforts to maximize number of 70mm showings of ‘“The Master” across the country
Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film “The Master” is being released next month and he’s stepping up to encourage cinemas to show it in 70mm. It’s unclear how many will follow suit and if the studio will truly push this but he’s hoping.
Read more in Cigarettes & Red Vines.
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Denver’s Esquire Theater celebrates 85th Anniversary
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August 24, 2012
Digital conversion threatens Madison theatre
MADISON, IN — They’ve been up and running since 1938 but the Ohio Theatre’s days could be numbered if they don’t convert to digital. The owners are hoping to raise money for the project but with the estimates starting at $85K, they have a steep hill to climb.
Read more in the San Francisco Chronicle.
(Thanks to Rod_Zemke for providing the photo.)
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Alamo Drafthouse’s Ritz Theater installs 70mm equipment and announces 70mm festival
AUSTIN, TX — The Ritz Theatre is celebrating 70mm with a festival of films both new and old. It starts this weekend with “West Side Story” but continues next month with Paul Thomas Anderson upcoming release, “The Master”.
Read more on their website.
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August 23, 2012
Big city movie woes don’t affect Portland’s indie film scene
PORTLAND, OR — While other cities are struggling to find a place for art house releases, Portland is sitting pretty with a surplus of cinemas. Oregon Live reports that compared to Boston, Portland has numerous avenues for successful indie releases including second-run options as well.
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Carmike to open new “BIGD” theater in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Carmike is building one of its signature BIGD theaters at Broadway at the Beach this month. The wall to wall screen will now make for 17 at the complex.
Read more in Market Watch.