Kentucky Theatre

Kentucky Theatre Fundraiser: Don't Count Michael Shannon Out

Josh James — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:24:54 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Organizers raising funds for The Kentucky Theatre says, despite his canceled appearance this Friday, Michael Shannon remains committed to helping the cause.

Kentucky Theatre To Screen, Hold Q & A On "Invisible War"

Chase Cavanaugh — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:47:10 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - In 2011, the Department of Defense reported about 28,000 violent sex crimes in the military. But why do outside estimates put the numbers much higher? And why do most service members choose not to report their assault? WUKY Reporter Chase Cavanaugh has the details on an upcoming local screening of an Oscar Nominated film that hopes to answer these questions.

So Long, Film: Movie Theaters Struggle to Keep Up With Digital Conversion

Brenna Angel — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:02:21 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - It's a busy time of year for the movie industry. Oscar nominations were announced Thursday and the Golden Globes award show is set for Sunday.

Because of an ongoing shift behind the scenes, many theaters across the country may soon be unable to show movies. Hollywood studios are expected to fully switch from 35 mm film to digital distribution sometime this year, and that’s putting a strain on local movie houses.

What to Do With $1.26 Million?

Brenna Angel — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:51:56 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Money from a federal grant program dating back to the 1980s is available to the city of Lexington, but how to use the funds is still up for debate.

Kentucky Theatre Seeking Donations for Repairs, Digital Switch

Brenna Angel — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:20:28 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - It’s been twenty years since the community rallied to save Lexington’s Kentucky Theatre. Now a group of volunteers say it’s time for another round of renovations.