Alamo Drafthouse Is Lubbock-Bound

New location planned for Panhandle college town

"...of their peers in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas announced today its plans to expand to..."

April 17, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Alamo Drafthouse Gets OK to Screen The Interview

Remember when Kim Jong-un threatened to nuke Austin? He'll be mad now.

"...a chance to catch the controversial comedy, as the Alamo Drafthouse confirms it will host screenings, starting Christmas Day...."

Dec. 23, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Touts Post-Bankruptcy Expansion Plans

With sale complete, chain announces five new locations

"...ask Apple, Marvel Entertainment, and Six Flags), and the Alamo Drafthouse has just announced that it's moving past its..."

June 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Goes Into the VOD Business

Alamo on Demand to offer curated selection of films

"...Austin-based theater chain the Alamo Drafthouse has just announced it is launching its own..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, Closes Ritz

Firm pledges to continue operations at all remaining sites

"...and a potential for hope for fans of the Alamo Drafthouse this morning: The Austin-based cinema chain filed a..."

March 3, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane Reopening This Weekend

First Austin location offering free Bill & Ted screenings

"...getting a lot brighter with the announcement that the Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane will be one of a number..."

Aug. 18, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Celebrate 50 Years of the Village With Alamo Drafthouse

Parties, Disney classics, and a Wes Anderson retrospective

"...The Alamo South Lamar may be known as Alamo Drafthouse's mothership,..."

Jan. 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Heading Out of Bankruptcy

Court cancels auction as consortium becomes sole bidder

"...The Alamo Drafthouse is taking another step away from the financial..."

April 27, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Launches New 'Don't Talk' Contest

Can you film the next Magnited States of America?

"...to STFU in the cinema, but at least the Alamo Drafthouse has its famous "Don't talk, don't text" PSAs..."

Oct. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After the Pandemic at the Alamo Drafthouse

New management, new owners: Can the Austin movie chain retain what made it special?

"...The oldest operating Alamo Drafthouse in the nation still survives...."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Adds Terror Tuesday and Weird Wednesday to Virtual Cinema

Signature programs return online to keep community together

"...Before the Alamo Drafthouse was a national chain, it was a home..."

March 31, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Headed to New York

UPDATED: Alamo CEO Tim League talks Manhattan expansion

"...Seems like the Alamo Drafthouse will be listening to the lullaby of Broadway:..."

April 5, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Cinemas Embrace Online Experiment to Ride Out Coronavirus Closures

AFS, Alamo, and Violet Crown all screening online

"...As cinemas closed in the face of coronavirus, there have been..."

March 28, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Coronavirus and Cinemas: Who's Open, Who's Closed, and What We're Doing

As most cinemas close, we’ll still be here for audiences and filmmakers

"...streaming, app, whatever – contact us at [email protected]. Which cinemas are still open?..."

March 20, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Announces Mandatory Masks, But No Opening Date

Alamo policy comes as AMC reverses course

"...No mask, no movie. The Alamo Drafthouse, the Austin-based cinema chain's has just announced that,..."

June 19, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Launches the Alamo 100

League and company create the ultimate desert island viewing list

"...What do you get when you put six Alamo Drafthouse programmers in a room and tell them they..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Behold the New Drafthouse

Groundbreaking imminent for new Parkside Alamo at Circle C

"...official, construction is about to begin on the latest Alamo Drafthouse. According to company CEO Tim League, the new..."

March 3, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Says Cinemas Can Reopen. Cinemas Say "No, Thanks."

AFS Cinema, Alamo, Violet Crown stress health over commerce

"...Friday, and allow a list of businesses that include cinemas to reopen at 25% capacity, may play well with..."

April 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Sets Bill Paxton Memorial Screenings

Beloved everyman actor and Texas native passed away Sunday

"...he had indelible turns in independent film, too. The Alamo Drafthouse is paying tribute to the late actor with..."

Feb. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Drafthouse Films Returns to Release Jallikattu

Local distro house acquires India's Oscar contender

"...Drafthouse Films is back: the distribution arm of the Austin-based..."

Jan. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Films Acquires Sweaty Donald Pleasance, Doomed 'Roos

Drafthouse Films acquires Ozploitation Classic 'Wake in Fright'

"...Drafthouse Films has announced their acquisition of the long-unseen Australian..."

July 19, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Austin Cinemas Go Virtual

New initiative changes the game for VOD to benefit indie theatres and distributors

"...When cinemas closed as part of the coronavirus lockdown, it looked..."

April 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Cinemas Staying Closed Despite Abbott

Theater chains place safety over politics and profit

"...When the coronavirus pandemic hit, cinemas were among the first businesses to close. This week,..."

May 1, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

What’s Happening With Austin Cinemas

Who's open, who's closed, and who went online

"...Three local cinemas are currently offering virtual cinema releases, whereby audiences can..."

May 15, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Eyes New Corporate Campus

Film company has eight figures, no renderings yet for AISD's Baker Center

"...The Alamo Drafthouse has offered Aus­tin ISD $10.6 million to buy..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cinemas and Coronavirus: How Theaters are Responding

New seat layouts, increase hygiene all promised

"...limit for public gatherings to 250 people. However, most cinemas are well under that capacity and are still open..."

March 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

With Theatres Closed, Austinites Create Their Own Backyard Cinemas

Get a big-screen experience for your small group

"...The first cinemas weren't handsome movie palaces, or multiscreen megaplexes. They were..."

May 29, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

10 Pins and a Dream

The Alamo Drafthouse empire expands to include bowling, karaoke, and cocktails

"...Alamo Drafthouse kingpin Tim League has big balls. We mean..."

June 12, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Re-Re-Re-Re-Reopening Night

The Ritz: Talkie theatre, cowboy hangout, playhouse, comedy and punk club, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

"...other than the fact that in one week, the Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz is going to open the..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Motherlode of Mondo Prints Going to Auction

Once-in-a-lifetime collection going online this month

"...Now 2,000 Mondo prints from the private collection of Alamo Drafthouse founder Tim League, including rarities by print superstars,..."

Nov. 18, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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