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May 17, 2005
Historic Roxie Theatre Faces Possible Closure
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco’s beloved Mission District Roxie Theatre faces financial woes, and may soon join other Bay area single screen cinemas in obscurity. For more information, read this article in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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May 16, 2005
Capitol Theatre Chandelier Hung At DC Uptown
WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a Loews Cineplex Entertainment press release:
“HISTORIC CHANDELIER HUNG AT UPTOWN THEATRE
Moviegoers to enjoy new theatre addition in time for Star Wars PremiereThe city’s beloved Uptown Theatre, with its old Hollywood glamour and class, has just installed a historic chandelier that once hung in the balcony corridor of the Loew’s Capitol Theatre (Manhattan, NY) from 1919-1968. The chandelier later hung in the Loews Cheri Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts and, most recently, was rewired, restored and displayed in the Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria, NY) for an exhibit on Loews' 100th anniversary.
The Cineplex Odeon Uptown, built in 1936 by architect John Zink for Warner Bros., remains a favorite spot for moviegoers to enjoy the latest films in a movie palace with a grand balcony, velour seats, a 70' deep-curve screen and now a 150-pound crystal chandelier. The hanging of the chandelier celebrates the history of the theatre as well as Loews Cineplex’s 100 year anniversary.
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May 13, 2005
State Theater Has New Owners
ANDERSON, IN — Tom Paradiuzzo, CEO of Indiana Entertainment Group, a California group has bought the State Theater. Plan to restore to its May 30, 1930 opening condition. Goal to work with the Paramount Theatre and the city to make downtown an entertainment spot.
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May 11, 2005
Stambaugh Auditorium
YOUNGSTOWN, OH — Built in the early 1920’s, the Stambaugh Auditorium is the oldest of Youngstown’s old theater/auditoriums still in continuous operation and has been perfectly preserved in it’s original state.
This auditorium is a live venue house that presents a well rounded program thanks to the Monday Musical Club which books it’s programs ranging from the classics to jazz to broadway shows.
The official site for Stambaugh is www.stambaughauditorium.com
and many pictures of this magnificant house can be viewed at http://youngstownphotos.orgfree.com. -
May 10, 2005
New Children’s Book, Old Theater
NEW YORK, NY — We are the authors of a new children’s historic fiction book about Walt Disney and the B.S. Moss Colony Theater being released this month by Simon and Schuster. BLAST TO THE PAST: DISNEY’S DREAM is geared to 7 to 11 year olds and perfect for anyone interested in this slice of theater history.
DISNEY’S DREAM asks readers to consider what the world be like if Walt Disney had given up his dreams and quit?
The book takes place entirely around Broadway in 1928. It is the task of four third grade students to time travel to Broadway’s B.S. Moss Colony Theater and convince Walt Disney of the immeasurable value his work will mean to future generations. The novel focuses on the moment when Walt Disney added sound to his Steamboat Willie cartoon simultaneously introducing Mickey Mouse and solidifying his place in American history.
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Summit Plaza Closes
HOLTS SUMMIT, MO — The Summit Plaza Theater recently closed.
“It wasn’t making any money, our lease was up, and we couldn’t afford it anymore,” said owner Kelly Porch. “It just was not bringing in enough income — we had no choice.”
Apparently, it is available for lease, according to this article in the Jefferson City News Tribune.
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May 9, 2005
Stooges Return To The Ohio Theatre
COLUMBUS, OH — The 36th season of the CAPA Summer Movies Series at the magnificent Ohio Theatre, one of central Ohio’s favorite summertime entertainment traditions, features seven weeks of Hollywood’s biggest stars and most treasured films. The series kicks off with the hilarious ‘'Some Like It Hot’ named the all-time funniest movie by the American Film Institute.
There’s adventure, comedy, suspense, and musicals in store when America’s longest running classic film series continues. Nine films are series debuts including Alfred Hitchcock’s Saboteur, A Hard Day’s Night, Animal Crackers, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Blazing Saddles, and The Killers. This year’s silent movie — Metropolis — is also a series debut.
Back by popular demand is Saturday Morning Cartoon Capers-and a brand new Saturday morning feature — STOOGE-A-RAMA! June 18th we’re featuring all Warner Brother’s classics and July 9th shows some of the goofy classics you love like Tom & Jerry, Daffy Duck & the Tasmanian Devil!
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May 6, 2005
TheCarolinaChannel.com - Empty Theater To Reopen As Top-Of-Line Movie Experience
This is worth reading….
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May 3, 2005
Ceiling Falls On Audience At Capitol Theatre
CHAMBERSBURG, PA — On last Saturday night, during a live performance about education, an approximately 10 foot wide by 4 foot tall chuck of the plaster ceiling in the center of the auditorium at the Capitol Theatre broke loose and came crashing down on patrons sitting in the audience.
At least one victim was hospitalized and at least one other required medical attention.
Supposedly the building had been inspected just a few days before. The area had experienced severe rain all day but first reports claim the problem had nothing to do with roof leaks.
The theatre plans to make repairs and re-open.
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April 25, 2005
Hoosier Theatre Plans Expansion
WHITING, IN — The Hoosier Theatre continues to fuel community passion for the arts as plans for development emerge…
Read more in this report from the Northwest Indiana Times.