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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

New Theatre Could Be Coming to Arlington Heights

Palatine residents could have another movie theatre option in the area in the coming months. Talks are reportedly ongoing for the now vacant Arlington Theaters building, a cinema company is interested in remodeling the theatre and obtaining a liquor licen

  New life could be breathed back into the now shuttered Arlington Theaters. A new movie theatre company is currently in talks to move in and take over the vacant, six-screen cinema in the Village’s Downtown, officials said Tuesday.  “Basically there are negotiations between the landlord and a prospective tenant,” Village Manager Bill Dixon said, “And they are making progress.” The theatre company, which has not been publically named, has yet to present plans to the Village of Arlington Heights. They have expressed interest in making changes to the building and obtaining a liquor license to allow the sale of alcohol at the theatre. Although the village is not part of the negations, Dixon said Arlington Heights officials are ready to work …

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Buffalo Grove Theater Seeks Public Support to Stay in Business

The theater is running a fundraiser to help it generate money to convert its films to digital technology.

The Buffalo Grove Theater is asking for the community’s support as it works to raise the $300,000 it needs to remain open. The money would cover the cost of the digital equipment that all theaters will soon be required to have in order to show movies. Traditional 35-millimeter film will be unavailable by the end of next year. Buffalo Grove Theater still projects its movies with film. Owner Debbie Benjamin said she must raise the money by March, and have the new digital equipment in place soon after, to keep the five-screen theater open. Otherwise, she said, “It’s basically a countdown to the end.” To raise money, the theater is selling admission and concession packages. The offers, which range from $25 to $1,000, include admission tickets …

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