The latest movie theater news and updates
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September 11, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
‘An American In Paris’ Comes To The Lafayette Theatre
SUFFERN, NY — Pete Apruzzese wrote us about the Lafayette’s classic film series:We thank those of you who attended last week’s show of A Day at the Races. We really appreciate the support and hope that you will join us every Saturday at 11:30 am for another classic film at the historic and luxurious Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, New York. Doors open at 11:00 am – be sure to come early and hear Jeff Barker playing the Lafayette’s Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ for your pre-show enjoyment.
This Week’s Show:
Saturday, September 13th at 11:30am
An American in Paris
Iraqi Cinemas, Patrons Embrace Adult Cinema
BAGHDAD, IRAQ — Read the Channel NewsAsia article
Read the Daily Mirror article
President Bush (Almost) Visits The Biograph Theater
QUANTICO, VA — Read the New York Times article (reg. required)
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Omar Sharif Visits Toronto’s Elgin Theatre
TORONTO, CANADA — Read the Toronto Star article
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September 10, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Commission Approves New Owner For Chicago Theater
CHICAGO, IL — Read the Chicago Tribune article (reg. required)
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Theater Saved By Wealthy Patron
DEVONPORT, NEW ZEALAND — Read the New Zealand Herland article
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Theater Gives Out Free Popcorn To Salute Founder’s Passing
HARMONY, MN –Read the News-Record article
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Family Fights To Save Theater
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September 9, 2003
Mountain View Theater For Sale
Mountain View Theater For Sale
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — Nick Perry writes in with news about the Mountain View Theater:I don’t know if this qualifies for your news section, but the Mountain View Theatre building in Downtown Mountain View just went up for sale. The building housed the theatre from 1926 to the mid-1980s, and since then has been used by a series of nightclubs.
I think a lot of people in town are crossing their fingers hoping that someone will come and bring the movies back to Downtown (instead of another nightclub or restaurant…we have PLENTY of those).
The theater has been extensively remodeled since it started being used as a nightclub in the mid 1990s, but the basic layout of a theatre is still there. Maybe someone reading your web page has the drive and $$$ to bring this important piece of our Downtown back to life.
If anyone out there wants more info they can email . While I’m not affiliated with the theatre’s owners, I do know a lot about its history and have some contacts within the city that may be helpful.
Read the Mountain View Voice article
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Today’s Newsreel
Digital Bowie Concert Wows Fans
LONDON, UK — Read the BBC News article
Filmmaker Documents Theater Restoration
SIOUX CITY, IA –Read the Sioux City Journal article
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Clever Programming Delivers Big Turnouts For Small Theater
INDEPENDENCE, MO — Read the Kansas City Star article
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September 8, 2003
Pantages Theater To Reopen In 2004?
VANCOUVER, CANADA — Sean Jung writes in with an update on Vancouver’s Pantages Theater:
Today, the Pantages Theater at 144 East Hastings Street in Vancouver lies surrounding by urban blight. Its neighbors are drug addicts, derelicts and homeless citizens.
But the area known as Downtown Eastside was once the entertainment and business core of Vancouver. Many vaudeville theaters were built here which included the Imperial, Avenue, Savoy, the majestic Rex and the opulent Beacon Theater (which was the 2nd Pantages Theater built here).
Last used as a chinese language cinema, it has been dark since 1994. Although the facade has lost much of its original appeal, the interior remains largely intact. Original wood flooring, fixture, ceiling are all still there. There is a renewed effort to resurrect the theater and restore it in hopes that it will also revitalize the area. Much of the area retains many of its historic structures including the beautiful Carnegie Library, the Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank buildings and the Ford Building.
Much red tape holds back its redevelopment but conservationist hope to reopen this grand theater in 2004.
Read recent Pantages article from the Vancouver Courier
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New Documentary On Central NY Movie Palaces Debuts Tonight
SYRACUSE, NY — “Central New York’s Picture Palaces,” a 90-minute documenary on classic movie theaters in Central New York, will air this evening, at 8 p.m. on location station WCNY (Channel 24).
Co-hosted by Karen Colizzi Noonan, president of the Theatre Historical Society of America, the documentary will profile the Stanley Theatre in Utica, the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, and the Schine Theater in Auburn, and others.
If you live in the Syracuse area, don’t miss this special!
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Today’s Newsreel
The Hippodrome Gets $65 Million Restoration
BALTIMORE, MD — Read the Sun article
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Eureka Theatre To Become Performing Arts Center
EUREKA, CA — Read the Eureka Times-Standard article
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September 5, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Officials Temporarily Halt Demolition Of Yeadon Theater
YEADON, PA — Read the Philadelphia Inquirer article
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Taming Of The Shrew Brings New Life To The Orpheum
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the Backstage.com article
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Pagoda Palace To Reopen?
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Read the SFGate.com article
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Filmmakers Shooting Drive-In Documentary
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September 4, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Paramount Theater Celebrates 75th Birthday
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Read the KCRG-TV9 article
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More Coverage Of The Catlow’s Retiring Projectionist
BARRINGTON, IL —Read the Barrington Courier-Review article
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Cinema Museum Features The History Of Projection
MAYER, AZ — Read the Prescott Valley Tribune article
New Movie To Get Simultaneous Online And Theatrical Release
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September 3, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Rialto Square Gets Ready For Another Season
JOLIET, IL — Read the Daily Southtown article
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Granada Theater Seeks City Funds For Renovation
MORGAN HILL, CA — Read the Morgan Hill Times article
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Movielink Updates Digital Download Service
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the Yahoo! News article
Scarface To Return To The Big Screen
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the Yahoo! News article