BigScreen Business News Journal
Industry News
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Theater Openings & Improvements
Two Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations in California will be opening this month, according to the movie theater company. Known for its no-texting, no-talking policy and its ability to serve food to patrons' seats with stealth efficiency, the company took over Silicon Valley locations in Mountain View and Santa Clara that were previously operated by Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres, LLC. When it opens Monday, June 16, 2025, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Mountain View will have ten auditoriums with... (more)
- Parsons, KS: City Offers Incentives to Reopen Parsons Theatre [Jun 6]
- Buena Park, CA: CGV by Regency Buena Park Cinemas Now Open [Jun 3]
- Joplin, MO: Movie Theater Construction Continues [Jun 3]
- Clarksville, TN: Movie Theater at Governor's Square Mall Opening Friday [May 20]
- Atoka, TN: Phoenix Theatres Taking Over Movie Theater, Opening Soon [May 20]
- Snellville, GA: New Movie Theater Opening Soon [May 15]
- Mountain View, CA: Movie Theater at San Antonio Center Opening Soon [May 12]
- Westhampton Beach, NY: Sunset Theater Reopens in Former Hampton Arts Cinema Space [May 7]
- Albuquerque, NM: New Flix Brewhouse Combines Movies and Brewpub, Second in Albuquerque [May 5]
- Grand Island, NE: Movies and More in New Entertainment Center at Conestoga Marketplace [May 2]
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Theater Closings
The Township Theatre in Washington Township, New Jersey will be closing in July. Located east of the Garden State Parkway on Pascack Road, the movie theater announced on its Facebook page that it would be closing on July 31, 2025: Dear Patrons and Community Members, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the upcoming closure of Township Theatre. Our final day of operation will be Thursday, July 31st. The shopping center has made the decision to remove the movie theater to redevelop... (more)
- Georgetown, KY: Theatres of Georgetown Closing Soon [Jun 11]
- Commerce, GA: Commerce Movie Theater Closed [Jun 10]
- Brookfield, WI: Silverspot Cinema at The Corners of Brookfield Closing Soon [May 21]
- Atoka, TN: Cineplanet 16 Closed [May 20]
- Smithfield, NC: After 90 Years, Howell Theatre Goes Dark [May 16]
- Memphis, TN: Dating to 1966, Malco's Drive-In Closing [May 14]
- Chetek, WI: Stardust Drive In Not Opening for 2025 Season, Announces Fundraising Campaign [May 9]
- Soda Springs, ID: Idan-Ha Drive-in Not Reopening for 2025 Season [May 9]
- Salem, OR: Regal Cinebarre Movieland Closing Soon, Owners Plan Sequel [May 8]
- Blue Springs, MO: Miller Theatres Closed [May 2]
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Theaters For Sale
Memphis, TN: Malco Summer Drive-In For Sale, Still Plans to Reopen in April
The Malco Summer Drive-In in Memphis, Tennessee is for sale, but still plans to open next month. Located about twelve miles east of downtown Memphis where I-40, I-240, and Sam Cooper Boulevard meet, the drive-in movie theater has been showing movies under the stars since it opened as a twin-screen operation in 1966. It is operated by Malco Theatres, which operates 30+ locations in Tennessee and five other states. The Commercial Appeal published an article recently (see below) in which the... (more)
The Malco Summer Drive-In in Memphis, Tennessee is for sale, but still plans to open next month. Located about twelve miles east of downtown Memphis where I-40, I-240, and Sam Cooper Boulevard meet, the drive-in movie theater has been showing movies under the stars since it opened as a twin-screen operation in 1966. It is operated by Malco Theatres, which operates 30+ locations in Tennessee and five other states. The Commercial Appeal published an article recently (see below) in which the... (more)
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