The latest movie theater news and updates
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November 17, 2003
Cinema Treasures Adds Link Directory!
We’re proud to announce the debut of the newest feature on Cinema Treasures — a link directory!
The Cinema Treasures Link Directory contains over 700 links in 19 different categories, with links for theater websites, chains, architects, and more.
• Keep track of popular links with our automatic hit counter (which counts the number of hits each link has received)
• Add new links instantly with our Add Link tool
• If you’re a registered user, you can makes comments about links
• Report bad links (or other problems) by clicking on ‘report link'
• We’ll be adding a search tool later today!Please take a moment to add your favorite links and help us make this the best theater links directory on the Web. (Also, if you have any ideas for link categories, feel free to comment below.)
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Reconstruction Underway at the Loew’s State
EUREKA, CA — The former Loew’s State is in the process of a $2 million reconstruction, according to an article in the Eureka Reporter. Converted into retail space in 1971, it has sat vacant for more than a decade. To be renamed the Historic Sweasey Theatre, the theater will showcase live stage shows, both local and visiting companys will be sought to use this future cultural landmark.
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Artists Host Fundraiser for the Milton Theatre Project
MILTON, DE — On Saturday, November 29th beginning at 6:00 PM, award winning nationally recognized artists Michael Bell and Michael Sprouse join forces in a two man exhibition and fund raiser benefitting the Milton Theatre.
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November 14, 2003
Now That’s a Theater!
Thanks to Justin from Open Air Cinema for sending in this photo of their mobile outdoor cinema. Pretty cool!
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“A Christmas Story” Comes to Edwards Big Newport
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — On November 20th, there will be a 20th Anniversary screening of “A Christmas Story” at Edwards Big Newport to benefit Toys For Tots. Both members of the original cast and the film’s director will be on hand for the festivities. More information is available on the OCshowbiz website.
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November 13, 2003
Strand Restoration Estimated to Cost $3 Million
ATLANTA, GA — The Friends of the Strand, who are trying to save Atlanta’s long-closed Deco movie theater, have determined that the cost of a complete restoration of the theater is just shy of $3 million dollars, according to an article in today’s Atlanta Journal Constitution. The Strand, which hasn’t shown a movie for 27 years, is perhaps the only remaining Art Deco theater in the state of Georgia and is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Historic Wayne Theatre Needs Volunteers!
WAYNE, MI — The Historic Wayne Theatre needs your help! We are seeking volunteers to help restore our theater! If you live in the Metro-Detroit area and would like to help, contact us via our website at www.historicwaynetheatre.com, or call (734) 728-SHOW and leave a message if we aren’t there. We also need donations. Any and all help is appreciated. For more information about our theater, check out our theater page on Cinema Treasures.
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Des Plaines Theater May Get Second Chance
DES PLAINES, IL — According to a story in today’s Daily Herald, the 77-year old Des Plaines Theater has been bought by a former manager of the theater. The theater’s previous owner, a local bank, had planned on razing most or all of the former vaudeville house.
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November 12, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Restoration work continues on the Mahaiwe Theater, a former usher gives the Capitol Center for Performing Arts a $2.5 million donation, and a look at one moviegoer’s memories of the Lyric Theatre — all in today’s newsreel.
- County says it’s curtains for Liberty Theater
- The movie theater a traditional stop during the holiday season
- St. Andrew’s a ‘golden jewel’
- Unionists charged in movie theater fires
- Imax seen recovering by Wall Street
- Former Capitol Theatre usher is witness to two heydays
- After The Tornado
- Mahaiwe Theatre continues to get a makeover