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Madison, WI: Robbery Attempt at Marcus Eastgate Cinema Foiled	Aug 06, 2008
A robbery at the Marcus Eastgate Cinemas in Madison, Wisconsin was interrupted by two off-duty police officers and a security patrol Sunday evening.NBC 15 has a story with video: Embedded...
Mequon, WI: 450-seat UltraScreen and Other Upgrades Coming to Marcus North Shore Cinema	Jul 30, 2008
The planning commission in Mequon, Wisconsin has cleared the way for Marcus Theatres Corp. to upgrade the Marcus North Shore with a 450 seat UltraScreen auditorium, a Zaffiro's pizza counter, a...
Omaha, NE: Marcus Theatres to Open Upscale 5-Screen Theater in 2009 in Midtown Crossing at Turner Park	Jul 25, 2008
Marcus Theatres Corporation announced this week that they will be designing and managing a new 5-screen movie theater in the Midtown Crossing at Turner Park development in Omaha, Nebraska. The new...
Seattle, WA: AMC Opens All-Digital Projection Theater at Southcenter Mall in Tukwila	Jul 25, 2008
The Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, Washington (Seattle area) has just completed a major expansion project and one of the new tenants is the new AMC Southcenter 16. The new movie theater boasts a great...
Traveling Film Festival Benefits Kids	Jul 25, 2008
A traveling movie tour will be inviting people to come see a movie for free in the outdoors, and to bring their snacks for the show in new or gently used luggage, duffel bags, or backpacks and leave...
Movie Club Concentrates on Art Movies	Jul 23, 2008
I was about to post an article about a new movie club that was starting up at the Oriental Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and following the link to the club's web site showed that it covered eight...
Los Angeles, CA: World Premiere of "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" Celebrates Fans on Wednesday, July 23rd at Grauman's Chinese Theatre	Jul 16, 2008
Twentieth Century Fox announced that the World Premiere for the upcoming movie The X-Files: I Want to Believe will be held on Wednesday, July 23 at Mann Grauman's Chinese Theatre.To honor the fans of...
Defiance, OH: Northtowne 9 Changes Ownership	Jul 01, 2008
The Crescent News is reporting that the Northtowne 9 theater in Defiance, Ohio has changed ownership as of yesterday. Regal Cinemas no longer operates the Northtowne, which is now part of Defiance...
Waukesha, WI: Marcus Majestic to Show "Hancock" in 4K Digital Cinema on UltraScreen	Jun 30, 2008
Marcus Theatres has just announced that they will be showing the new Will Smith movie Hancock, which opens Wednesday, on one of their two UltraScreens using Sony 4K Digital Cinema projection...
Orland Park, IL: Marcus Begins Construction on UltraScreen	Jun 27, 2008
The Orland Park Prairie is reporting that Marcus has begun construction on a new UltraScreen for the Marcus Orland Park Cinemas in Orland Park, Illinois:Marcus Theatres recently announced its plans...
PBS Kids Shorts and Music Videos to be Added to Kidtoons Program	Jun 25, 2008
The KidToons program that is shown in select theaters across the country has added content from PBS Kids, according to a press release issued yesterday.PBS Kids shows that are mentioned in the press...
Grand Rapids, MN: Free Screening of "The Wizard of Oz" and Munchkin Appearance at Judy Garland Festival	Jun 24, 2008
Fans of The Wizard of Oz (1939) will be converging on Grand Rapids, Minnesota this weekend as the Judy Garland Festival features a free screening of the movie and an appearance by two of the original...
Florence, KY (Cincinnati): Showcase Cinema de Lux Florence to Open June 27th - Press Coverage Roundup	Jun 24, 2008
The new Showcase Cinema de Lux Florence will be opening on June 27, 2008 in Florence, Kentucky, which is in the Cincinnati area. WKRC-TV Channel 12 has a brief article about the new theater, which...
Win Free Tickets to an Advanced Screening of "Wanted"	Jun 18, 2008
The Science Fiction/Fantasy movie Wanted, which stars James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, and Angelina Jolie, is opening in theaters on June 27th, but if you would like to see it ahead of time, Universal...
Los Angeles, CA: World Premiere of "WALL-E" at the Greek Theatre on June 21	Jun 17, 2008
Walt Disney Studios announced that the World Premiere for the Disney/Pixar movie WALL-E will be held on Saturday, June 21 at the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park.Scheduled to attend the premiere from...
Buy KMart Gift Cards for Dad, Get Two Free Tickets for "The Incredible Hulk"	Jun 13, 2008
KMart is running a promotion this weekend where, if you buy $50 in gift cards, you will receive "movie money" good for up to two admissions to The Incredible Hulk.Click the Read link below...
Marcus Theatres to Install Digital 3D Projection in 12 Locations Before July 11 Opening of "Journey to the Center of the Earth - 3D"	Jun 13, 2008
Marcus Theatres Corporation announced today that they will be installing 3D digital projection systems at 12 of their locations in the Midwest in time for the July 11th opening of Brendan Fraser's...
Johnny Depp's "Public Enemies" is Filming in Milwaukee - Got Photos?	Jun 11, 2008
Production crews and acting talent arrived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday for the filming of some scenes for Johnny Depp's Public Enemies, a movie about John Dillinger and his gang. Filming is...
Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres Locations to Offer Summer Movie Program	Jun 11, 2008
Select movie theaters operated by Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres will be offering a summer movie program for six weeks this summer. Starting on June 18th and running through July 31st, they will be...
Secaucus, NJ: 14-Screen Theater Planned for Harmon Meadow Development	Jun 11, 2008
Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres, LLC. will build a 14-screen movie theater at the Harmon Meadow shopping, entertainment, and dining center in Secaucus, New Jersey, according to a press release issued by...