After a pandemic pause, developer picks up plan at Bridgeport’s Ramova Theatre
Tyler Nevius says his backers remain in place and he hopes to reopen the 1929 movie house as a performing arts venue by late 2022. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/
METROPOLITAN THEATRES ANNOUNCE REOPENING OF CAMINO REAL CINEMAS AND FIESTA 5 THEATRES
Metropolitan Theatres Corporation announces the reopening of Camino Real Cinemas on Friday, March 26th and Fiesta 5 Theatres on Wednesday, March 31st. Movie-goers will be welcomed back to the cinema just as blockbusters reemerge on the big screen with the … Continued
Local movie theaters reopening despite dark times
Regional movie theaters like the Lakes 12 Theatre in Baxter, the Sunset Cinema in Pequot Lakes and the Rialto Theatre in Aitkin were temporarily closed because of the coronavirus pandemic and have struggled during the past year, but they are … Continued
Goodbye bacon popcorn and martinis: ShowPlace ICON Theatre in Boston’s Seaport permanently closes due to ‘constant challenges of the pandemic’
A “new normal” within Boston’s Seaport will not include the ShowPlace ICON Theatre. The luxury movie theater, featuring gourmet popcorn inspired by local chefs, a cocktail lounge and select adults-only movie showings announced its permanent closure on Monday due to … Continued
For struggling independent movie theaters, help may be on the way
The $1.9 trillion relief package President Biden signed on March 11 provides some help for small theaters and other entertainment venues. The American Rescue Plan includes an additional $1.25 billion for a grant program created last December for venue owners. … Continued
Blue Starlite Drive-in opens ‘World’s Smallest Video Store’ at Mueller location
The folks at Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in are taking their love for nostalgic movie experiences one step further by opening the “World’s Smallest Video Store.” The store, which functions more like a library, is now operating in front of … Continued