The latest movie theater news and updates
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October 9, 2003
Parkway Theatre Restoration Begins
Activity is beginning to start on Baltimore’s exqusite 1915 Parkway Theatre. Please visit www.parkwaytheatre.com to learn the latest and help us find the resources that will be needed to accomplish this restoration. Thanks!
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October 8, 2003
NEW SITE: Member Profiles
One of the coolest features of our new site is the ability to edit your user profile. Besides telling everyone more about yourself, you can make a list of your favorite theaters and movies.
To edit your profile, login to your new Cinema Treasures account and click on the ‘Edit Profile’ link at the top of the page. (If you don’t have an account yet, you’ll need to register first.)
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October 7, 2003
Welcome to the new Cinema Treasures site!
We’re proud to announce we’ve given the Cinema Treasures site a massive makeover, with TONS of new features and improvements.
When we launched this site nearly three years ago, we never expected it would grow as quickly as it did. As a result, we’ve experienced some definite growing pains, as the site repeatedly dwarfed our ability to support it.
So, over the past few months, we’ve totally rebuilt Cinema Treasures, applying everything we’ve learned over the past three years. In fact, there are so many changes to discuss that we’ll be highlighting a major new feature every day this week. But for now, here’s a quick list of some of the top changes/improvements.
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October 6, 2003
Surprise
Cinema Treasures will not being publishing any news today. And, in a few hours, you’ll see why…
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October 3, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Wale’s Smallest Cinema Celebrates 50th Year
GORSEINON, ENGLAND — Read the BBC News article
50 Years At The Columbiana Cinema
COLUMBIANA, OH — Read the Morning Journal News article
$850,000 Grant Can’t Be Used To Save Rogers Theatre
SHELBY, NC — Read the Shelby Star article
View the Rogers Theatre
Marcus Corp Seeks Buyer For Rogers Theater
WAUSAU, WI — Read the Wausau Daily Herald article -
October 2, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
DC Area Embraces Theater Revivals
WASHINGTON, DC — Read the Washington Times article
View the AFI Silver Theatre
View the Avalon Theatre
View the Uptown Theater
View the Weinberg Center website
Hippodrome Looks To BAM For Inspiration
BALTIMORE, MD — Read the Baltimore Sun article (includes pics)
View the Hippodrome Theatre
Loews Cineplex To File For Income Trust
TORONTO, CANADA — Read the Globe and Mail article
View our Loews theater listings
Silent Movie Theater To Host Short Film Fest
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the Yahoo! Finance article
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October 1, 2003
KCET To Air Raymond Theatre Segment Tonight
PASADENA, CA — Gina Zamparelli writes in with this update on the Raymond:
We recently filmed a segment on the Raymond Theatre for the television show Life & Times. It will be broadcast:
Date: TONIGHT! (October 1, 2003)
On: KCET (Channel 3)
Time: 7 p.m. and 11.p.m.The program will be televised in central and southern California. We hope everyone will tune in and watch!
The show addresses development and growth issues in Pasadena, and in contrast our 15 years effort to protect the Raymond Theatre from redevelopment. You will see historic and current photo’s of the Raymond Theatre, old programs and flyers from the 1920’s and clips of concerts from the recent Perkins Palace era.
Colonial Theatre To Celebrate 100th Anniversary
PITTSFIELD, MA — Read the Berkshire Eagle Online article
View the Colonial Theatre
Lorenzo Theater Plans Outdoor Screening/Fundraiser
SAN LORENZO, CA — Read the Argus article
View the Lorenzo Theater
Pickwick Theatre To Host Architectural Tour
PARK RIDGE, IL — Read the Park Ridge Advocate article
View the Pickwick Theatre(Thanks to Bryan Krefft for this one!)
Memories of Baltimore’s Hippodrome
BALTIMORE, MD — Read the Baltimore Sun article
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September 30, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Disabled Moviegoers Struggle With Stadium Seating
WAUKESHA, WIRead the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Theater Reopens For A Single Weekend
AUGUSTA, MI — Read the Battle Creek Enquirer article
Chicago Theatre Hosts Film Festival Starting Thursday
CHICAGO, IL — Read the Chicago Tribune article (reg. required)
View the Chicago Theater(Thanks to Bryan Krefft for this one!)
Vietnam’s Largest City Gets New Cinema
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM — Read the Vietnam News Agency article -
September 29, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Town Eyes Movie Theater For Downtown Revitalization
HARLEM, GA — Read the Augusta Chronicle article
Adler Theatre To Host “American Graffiti"
DAVENPORT, IA — Read the River Cities' Reader Online article
View the Adler Theatre
The Magic Of The Movies: Town Historian Remembers Local Cinemas
PLAINVILLE, CT — Read the New Britain Herald article
Arts Center Seeks To Assist Theater In Need
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September 26, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
The North Rises Again
DANVILLE, VA — Travis Hackworth writes in with this update on the North Theater:September 9, 2003 will forever be remembered in Danville, Virginia as a day long overdue.
The old North Theater located in the north side of Danville, formerly the Neapolis, was bought and is currently going under a $2 million restoration.
The 56 year old theater, which seats 600, will become the city’s premier cultural center, and stage productions will begin as early as November 2004. The theater’s lobby still features historic movie posters, including “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “ The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” The theater, when completely renovated will feature a $1 million Steinway Concert grand piano.
Those who contribute $50,000 or more will have a plaque placed in the theater. $1000 will buy a vintage movie chair named in the donor’s honor. After the initial $2 million dollars is raised, the owners hope to raise an additional $2 million for an endowment fund.
More On Des Plaines Theatre Landmark Status
DES PLAINES, IL — Read the Des Plaines Times article
View the Des Plaines Theater(Thanks to Bryan Krefft for this one!)
Company Sees Dollar Signs In Recycling Old Cinemas
FORT MYERS, FL — Read the News-Press article
ASC And DCI To Create Digital Reference Test
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the Computer Graphics World article
Complaints About Big Screen Commercials Continue
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Read the SFGate.com commentary