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September 26, 2006
Cinemas adapt in changing times
A report in the Toronto Star, ‘Beyond blockbusters’ shines some light on how some theater owners in Canada are going ‘Darwin’ on their industry.
The article points out that “Movie theatre owners are very resourceful folk and they reinvent themselves every 10 to 15 years. This has been going on since the movie palaces of the 1930s,” and goes so far as to suggest “The future of movie theatres, in fact, seems to have less and less to do with movies as new technology allows cinemas to telecast everything from hockey, wrestling, opera and HBO comedy specials to hosting children’s birthday parties, church services and interactive video games.”
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September 12, 2006
Opera at your local theater
NEW YORK, NY — Like the rock concert broadcasts that are becoming increasingly more popular, The Metropolitan Opera has plans to transmit its shows to theaters all over the world.
Coming soon to your multiplex in the mall: bel canto fireworks and bass-baritone rumbles, love duets and orchestral colors, divas, tenors and trills.
The Metropolitan Opera announced yesterday that it would begin broadcasting live performances into movie theaters across the United States, Canada and Europe, rubbing shoulders with professional wrestling and rock concerts.
The broadcasts are part of a strategy by the Met’s new general manager, Peter Gelb, to widen the house’s appeal by branching out into new media.
You can read more on this in the New York Times.
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September 7, 2006
Where’s Hollywood headed? Michael Tolkin’s got some thoughts
Remember ‘The Player’? Either the novel by Michael Tolkin, or the Robert Altman film starring Tim Robbins? Well, it’s back!
More precisely, ‘The Return of the Player’ has arrived at your local bookshop.
In it, Tolkin updates the tale to incorporate changes in Tinseltown. “The book is what I think,” Tolkin says. But he also points out that most people in Hollywood now see their movies on DVD, and that Hollywood is being forced to confront technological change. “You can get a great home theater now for twenty thousand.”
Read the LA Times.com article for more.
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September 6, 2006
Well, lookey here: US BO up!
The BBC online reports some good news for the theatrical distribution biz.
Cinema attendance is up 3% compared to a year ago, with actual revenues up 11%.
Good news for all those concerned.
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September 5, 2006
New theater-only size of Flicks
The nostalgic chocolate-flavored wafers by Flicks® Candy are now available in a larger package specifically for movie theater concession sales.
The traditional retail tube of Flicks Candy contained 1.375 ounces; The new three-ounce Movie Pack offers more candy per unit and easily fits into the modern-day movie theaters price point.
The retail size tubes are available across the USA in stores including select Cost Plus World Markets; Bed, Bath & Beyond stores; Walgreens; and Raleys Supermarkets. Several movie theaters also carry the smaller retail size, but the Tjerrild family, owners of Flicks Candy, hope those theaters will switch to the new Movie Pack size, plus bring more movie theaters on board as customers.
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September 1, 2006
New Classic Movie Website!
“The Midnight Palace” launched in June of 2006. The website focuses on old movies, classic and obscure from 1900-1955. We have a virtual movie theater where you can watch a full length feature, along with articles, downloads, classic movie reviews, games and message boards!
We were recently contacted by Warner Brothers about the website and are now an official WB affiliate! Beginning next month (September) we will be holding WB sponsored contests/giveaways with the prizes including classic dvds and dvd boxsets!
I’d like to invite everyone to come by and visit and sign up for the message boards!! Visit us at: www.midnightpalace.com.
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August 25, 2006
Chalet Theaters needs one more!
Chalet Theaters LLC announced today that because of the many people that visit Cinema Treasures, we have found and rented 4 theaters here!. That’s great news!.
We are looking for one more special theater! If you have one that is old and in need of restoration be it a art deco or a drive-in, Contact us: .
We are really looking for a small town theater that has closed up and the town wants one again. We love redoing older theaters and need your help!
If you assist us in finding the special theater we will even award the town with free movies!
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August 18, 2006
10 theaters doing it right
Entertainment Weekly recenty published a list of ten operating theaters in the U.S. that still provide an exceptional experience.
To see who made the cut, visit EW’s 10 Theaters Doing it Right.
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A world without movie theaters
This blog entry gives an interesting perspective on how movie theaters can soon follow music stores as a growing piece of nostalgia.
Imagine a world without movie theaters. No multiplexes. No arthouses. No way to communally experience a film.
That day may be coming sooner than you think. Each year theatrical box office receipts decline as the DVD becomes the preferred method for audiences to watch movies.
For more, read the full story on Film Threat Blogs.
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Kodak developing digital theater software
Kodak is developing an operating system for movie theaters to manage lighting, temperature and other technical functions.
Kodak Digital Cinema and National CineMedia, a partnership of the three top U.S. movie theater chains, on Wednesday said they are developing theater management software to automate digital cinema systems now being installed at movie theaters worldwide.
For more, read the full story in CNET News.