Plans for the Roxy?

It's all in the preliminary/rumor phase, but Molly Eichel of the Inquirer reports that the Roxy is planning both a renovation and a switch to a first run/repertory mix. If true, that would be an amazing addition to Philly's film offerings.

Prince Goes First Run

Big news that the Prince has made a decision to show movies on a more regular basis. It's a move that seems a while in the making as they've been a venue for film festivals and have been doing more film programming over the last year or so, including partnership with the Philadelphia Cinema Alliance. Now, they promise a regular first-run schedule, with additional indie and repertory screenings (in their smaller upstairs theater).

UPDATE (6/29): This does not look good.