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December 2, 2004
Could Criterion Cinemas Spell The End Of York Square?
NEW HAVEN, CT — Could the newly opened Criterion Cinemas spell the end for the nearby York Square Cinemas?
The York Square, which has been on Broadway since 1970, plays art films and sub run material. The film companies do not give them access to first run product. The York Square has filed a suit against the motion picture industry to attempt to force them to provide first run films, but it likely will fail.
This month, the five screen state-of-the-art Criterion Cinemas opened in downtown New Haven. It will also play art films. Is there enough of an art film market in a mid-sized city such as New Haven for two art films, or will the new Criterion spell the end of the downtrodden but venerable York Square?
More on this story from the Business New Haven magazine.
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Jessica Simpson Video Features Atmospheric Theatre?
While I was browsing through some music videos on the web, I stumbled upon this music video.
It seems to have been filmed in a beautiful atmospheric theatre, but does anyone know which theater this is?
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Cinema Treasures Appears in LA Times
Cinema Treasures was briefly mentioned in this report from yesterday’s edition of the Los Angeles Times.
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December 1, 2004
New History Channel Series Seeks Active Theater Restoration Projects
Back to the Blueprint, a new restoration program now airing on The History Channel is looking for current theater restoration projects for an upcoming episode. Entire program will be filmed over the course of a week in either January or February.
The program is a hands-on, interactive look at the hard work involved in restoring historic homes and properties. We try to give background into why homes and structures were built as they were, the materials and tools used, and what we can do to restore and renew these structures for the future.
Our host, Marty Dunham, himself comes from a contracting background, and we have him work side-by-side taking 2-3 projects, or portions of, from start to finish. Prior episodes have focused mainly on residential styles including NY Brownstones, Chicago Bungalows, Sears Catalog Homes and Shotgun Homes. We’re very interested in expanding the scope of the show with an episode on theaters.
I would love to speak with any owners, architects or contractors who are working on projects that might fit in with our format and filming schedule. I can be reached , and I look forward to speaking with you all.
Also, the series airs Saturdays at 5:00 PM ET/PT, 4:00PM CT & 3:00 MT, if you’d like to get a visual idea of the format!
Thank you,
Barbara Maranzani
Researcher
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November 30, 2004
Bijou Cinema In Worcester Closes
WORCESTER, MA — The Bijou Cinema closed on November 20th to make way for road construction and revamping of the Worcester Common Outlets. One of the films shown on the last weekend, free to the public, was “The Last Picture Show.”
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Memories Of Newsreel Theaters?
Does anyone have any memories of newsreel cinemas?
I’m a graduate student at Brown University and I’m working on a project about newsreels in the United States. I’m particularly interested in how people remember these specialized theaters.
I’d be interested to hear anecdotes or specific memories, but i’d also be interested to hear about the more mundane details of visiting these cinemas. When and how often would you go? How much did it cost? Did you go to see films of specific news/sports events? Which ones?
Please email me your memories directly at .
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November 26, 2004
Today’s Newsreel
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Rare Opportunity to Tour the Sameric/Boyd Theatre
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The following email was sent in by Howard Haas:
“If you want to see Philadelphia’s last movie palace, then take the TOUR by the nonprofit Friends of the Boyd on December 1. Arrive at the closed Boyd (Sameric) at 1908 Chestnut, before 6 PM (don’t be late, the doors must be locked) for the hour and a half visit.
You will also see the Terrazzo Promenade, the Lobby, the Foyer, and the huge Auditorium with all its Art Deco artwork such as the gorgeous mural painted over the stage. For more than 20 years the Balcony has been closed, but for the tour, the Balcony is open! You will have a rare peak at the elegant ladies & mens facilities and backstage areas never open to the public in the theater’s history.
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November 25, 2004
Happy Thanksgiving!
Cinema Treasures is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
See you soon!
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November 24, 2004
Fox Theatre Atlanta Celebrates its 75th Anniversary!
ATLANTA, GA — On Christmas Day, December 25th, 1929, the Atlanta Fox Theatre opened its doors to the public for the very first time. To commorate its 75 years, the Fox Theatre will host a gala open house on Sunday, December 26th from 1pm until 7pm.
The Fox will open up its auditorium and ballrooms to the public with no admission charge. Many events are planned to take place at the Fox during this celebration. For more information, please visit the Fox’s web site at http://www.foxtheatre.org/