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November 6, 2004
Chaplin-A-Thon To Save The Fox
FULLERON, CA — The latest news from the Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation…
CHAPLIN-A-THON TO SAVE THE FOX
In an effort to call attention to the precarious situation that our historic Fox Fullerton Theatre is in, Charlie Chaplin (professional impersonator and Fox supporter Ruben Girard) will attempt to break the world record for Charlie Chaplin impersonation by staying in character for 24 continuous hours at the Fox Theatre.
Charlie will be under the Fox Fullerton marquee from 12 noon Friday afternoon until 12 noon Saturday. We hope to also have the marquee “re-lit” all night. Charlie does not speak, but he will be happy to wave & acknowledge your pledges with a tip of his hat. He will break his silence only once, at noon Saturday, for an important announcement.
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November 5, 2004
Need Financial Info For Business Plan
Friends,
I am trying to find someone to provide me with some guidance regarding a business plan that I am writing for a movie theater start-up in New England.
Some of my questions include 1.) What are studio distribution prices/packages for old films and new films?; 2.) Is there a rule-of-thumb on theater size and screen size?; 3.) What does equipment, new or used, cost?
Please email me or post any advice you might have. You can’t imagine how helpful you will be to me.
Thanks,
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Yeadon Theater Facade To Be Saved!
YEADON, PA — The Yeadon Theater facade is to be saved and used as entrance to a proposed amphitheatre and passive park behind the facade.
The remaining part of the theater will be demolished, the back wall was previously demolished. For more details, read this report from the News of Delaware County website.
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November 4, 2004
Could Giant Casinos Future Be In England’s Largest London and City Centre Cinemas?
Ian from England asks…
Hello from Ian in England. Over the past few weeks there has been much news in the UK at the arrival of big style usa companies coming to the UK to open giant casinos in major cities and on costal resorts.
This has had much newsprint and television coverage. A football team Leeds has sold space to build a casino on its land amongst other projects been speculated. I’m wondering if anybody else can shed a light on a story I’m certain I heard on TV news about 10 days past (I was half asleep). I’m sure I heard a story on BBC London local news that if the big casinos come to the country a lot of planning consent laws on change of use of existing buildings of leisure would be dramatically reduced and Leicester Square in london home of some of the UK largest cinemas and other large cinemas in the UK could simply be closed as cinemas to become these casinos. The news report continued saying one major UK exhibitor had or was having chats about a such move to one of these casinos in the west end of London?
Has anyone else in UK seen this report? I’ve looked on many news websites trying to confirm what I have written here for a week or two and not had a lot of luck. Video tape in the early eighties took so many UK cinemas away at the birth of videos in homes – could this be the next threat of some of the UK most wonderful movie palaces? Whilst I’m here, does anyone know any further news of the Paramount/Odeon Newcastle — wonderful closed cinema in Newcastle — I heard Selfridges wanted it?
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November 3, 2004
Mission Drive-In Theater Sign
‘Kevin Culhane’ asks…
I came across an old wooden sign a few years back I think it’s an original from the San Juan Capistrano Drive-In Theater. It’s about 8' x 15". I have a picture of it.
I didn’t want to throw it out and went looking that’s when I came across your site. Would anyone you know be interested in it?
It’s not in the best of shape but it’s gotta be worth something to someone. It’s says “Mission Drive-In Theater San Juan Capistrano”.
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Irwin Seats
I have for sale used theater seats. They are in nice condition and are made for a slope floor. If interested, please e-mail me at for more information and pictures.
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November 2, 2004
Fullerton Citizens Await Vote on Fox Fullerton’s Future
FULLERTON, CA — Jon Olivian, the new publicist at the Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation, sent us this important news about the fate of the Fox Fullerton.
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ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, WHILE THE ENTIRE NATION BREATHLESSLY AWAITS OUTCOME OF THE U.S. PRESIDENCY, THE CITY OF FULLERTON, C.A. AWAITS OWN ’D DAY' ON THE FUTURE OF ITS ENDANGERED FOX THEATRE
FULLERTON, CALIF. (October 31, 2004) — At a recent public march and rally to save the endangered Fox Fullerton Theatre, a television newscaster made the observation about next Tuesday, November 2, 2004 when the entire nation will be awaiting the dramatic outcome of the U.S. presidency, while the City of Fullerton, California wrestles with its own D-Day-like decision of whether or not to save or demolish its cherished 1925 Fox Theatre.
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Center Theatre Shows New Face on Main Street
DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME — With the installation of a new marquee, Center Theatre now proudly presents a new, or is it old, face on Main Street.
In current terms, one might call it retro. The new fixture was designed by Neocraft Signs of Lewiston, Maine and was installed on the facade on Friday, October 29th. The design is meant to recreate the look of the original marquee erected when the theatre was built in 1943. An official lighting “event” will be planned for the near future.
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Looking For Theater In NH, VT, Or ME
I am looking to buy a 2-3 screen cinema in New Hampshire, Vermont, or Maine. I want to relocate with my wife and kids.
Anyone with info please let me know!
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November 1, 2004
Cinema Treasures Profiled in Traverse City Record Eagle
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — The Sunday edition of the Traverse City Record Eagle included an article about the new Cinema Treasures book.
Since Traverse City is home to the City Opera House, which is one of the many theaters featured in our book, the article includes comments from Ross Melnick and Andrea Fuchs, as well as those involved in preserving the theater.