The latest movie theater news and updates
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June 3, 2004
Campaign to Save Reseda Theater Launches
RESEDA, CA — The Reseda Theater was built in 1948 by architect S. Charles Lee and is an excellent example of Art Deco and Moderne that characterizes Southern California.
However, the theater has been neglected for several years and is currently boarded up. The facade is still intact and the marquee features a beautiful (unlit) neon sign greeting motorists as they drive down Sherman Way.
I am a board member of the San Fernando Valley and am launching a campaign to preserve this historic theater. Any help whatsover, be it advice, news of events, or even tax-deductible contributions would be very appreciated.
Thanks,
Kirby Pringle
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June 2, 2004
Avalon Theatre Among Top ‘Endangered’ Properties in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI — Among the ‘Top Ten Endangered Properties’ that the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation notes on its 2004 list is the 1929 Avalon Theatre.
The Avalon, closed since 2000, is threatened with redevelopment as an office. Only its exterior is landmarked and thus protected. The Soldiers Home Historic District and the North Point North and North Point South Historic Districts are also on the Trust’s list.
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KiMo Theater Seeks Boller Brothers Photo
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — We’re looking for a photo of Carl Boller of the Boller Brothers architectural firm for our archives. He was the primary architect of the KiMo Theater, here in Albuquerque.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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June 1, 2004
Laurel Theatre Given Temporary “Stay of Execution”
BRIDGETON, NJ — The 1950 Laurel Theatre, located in downtown Bridgeton, was given a nod by the city’s Historic Commission last week as two local non-profit groups were given 30 days to find money or present a VERY compelling argument against demolition.
The theater was built in 1950, having been erected in only 14 months upon the ashes of its magnificent predecessor, the Criterion. There has been a theater or entertainment house on this property for over 150 years.
The city argues that it is an eyesore and a public hazard. The roof has extensive damage and water has been leaking into the building for about two decades. The interior is a mess. Full removal of all interior fixtures, down to the brick walls, is most likely necessary.
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Macon Drive-In Closed Due To Storm
MACON, MO — According to this report in Macon’s Chronicle-Herald newspaper, the Macon Drive-In will not open due to recent storm damage to the theater’s screen tower.
To view photos of the damage, visit the Macon Drive-In website.
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May 31, 2004
Cinema Treasures Will Return
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, Cinema Treasures will not be updated today. We will resume publishing tomorrow.
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May 28, 2004
Now Playing… Artist George Rothacker’s Work
BERWYN, PA — This evening, from 6 to 8 p.m., InPrints Gallery will be hosting an opening for artist George Rothacker, who has created a series of beautiful paintings depicting classic movie theaters (see gallery below).
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May 27, 2004
Today’s Newsreel
Phish’s upcoming summer tour gets the digital treatment, Shrek 2 arrives via satellite, and an Australian company has developed a process to convert movies into 3D — all in today’s newsreel.
- Advocates of art plea for theater
- Put us n the picture over future of historic cinema
- 2D movies in 3D?
- At the movies with Zombie Gene Siskel
- Theater torn down for store
- Microspace Uses Satellite Technology To Deliver Shrek 2
- Campaign trailers: Hopeful puts his ads on silver screen
- In a lagging bit of Americana, a revival
- Movie theaters to simulcast debut night of Phish’s summer tour
- Original ‘Godzilla’ to Make Uncut Debut in US
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May 26, 2004
Port Theatre to Host “Fiddle” Celebration
PORT ST. JOE — On Friday, May 28th, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, the Port Theatre will host a live “Fiddle” celebration with Aisha Moughrabi playing her awesome violin music.
Admission is FREE to the public, as this will be during the Auction preview for our weekly auction in the old Port Theatre. Since the Port Theatre was built with great acoustical engineering, we are planning to begin to host live events that will excite the local population about the future of this building in the center of downtown.
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May 25, 2004
Could the McHenry Outdoor Theater’s Days Be Numbered?
McHENRY, IL — The 53 year-old McHenry Outdoor Theater, located in unincoporated McHenry County, between the cities of McHenry and Lakemoor, recently began its season, but like so many of the drive-in theaters of Chicagoland, the McHenry may not be around much longer.
According to this report from the Daily Herald, he stretch of Highway 120, on which the theater is located off, is quickly being developed, as land prices rise. Both communities, McHenry and Lakemoor, envision single-family homes and light business being built in the area.