The latest movie theater news and updates
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April 14, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Benjamin Sack, Founder of Sack Theatres, Dies at 92
LEOMINSTER, MA —Read the Sentinel & Enterprise article
Norwich’s Only Movie Theater Closes, Along With One in Jewett City.
NORWICH & JEWETT CITY, CT — Read the Norwich Bulletin articleThanks to Roger Katz for the update.
Former Midway Theatre Gets Its 15 minutes
MIDDLE RIVER, MD — Read the Baltimore Sun article
Nostalgic Ex-Businessman Rebuilds Alabama Town, Reopen Theater
TUSCUMBIA, AL — Read the New York Times/Contra Costa Times story
Best Little Movie House in Laos
VIENTIANE, LAOSRead the San Francisco Chronicle article
14-Screen Paradiso Theater, Malco’s ‘Nicest Ever,’ Opens
MEMPHIS, TN — Read the GoMemphis.com article
Secret Behind Millionaire’s Stunning Gift
ANTIOCH, IL —Read the Chicago Tribune story
Thanks to Bryan Krefft for the news.
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April 12, 2003
Help Needed To Restore The Oasis In Pasadena
The following was sent in from the Oasis Theatre:
The original Pasadena California Warner Egyptian Theatre (AKA Uptown Theatre) has started restoration for musical stage productions. Famous Broadway Producer, Michael Butler has voiced an interest in producing HAIR 2003 and other musicals at this location.
Currently known as the Oasis Theatre. Located at 2316 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA. 90017, skilled craftmens are needed for the project. Anyone interested in participating should contact Oasis owner, James Perry at (626)844-8886 for more information.
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This Weekend’s Newsreel
Sun-Times Reports Internal Conflict at UTCA
CHICAGO, IL — Read both of David Roeder’s columns:April 2, 2003 Column
April 9, 2003 ColumnThanks to Brendan McKenna for the update.
Hoping for an Encore at the Genessee
WAUKEGAN, IL — Read the Daily Herald storyThanks to Bryan Krefft for the update.
$167,000 Alotted To State Theater
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY — Read the News-Enterprise story
BAI Prepares for Next Step of Latchis Project
BRATTLEBORO, VT — Read the Brattleboro Reformer story
Phillipsburg Theater to be Razed, Adjacent Buildings Restored
PHILLIPSBURG, PA — Read the Express-Times
UK Film Council Considers Major Digital Cinema Circuit
LONDON, ENGLAND — Read the Screen Daily article
German Arthouse Sector Outperforms Multiplexes
BERLIN, GERMANY — Read the Screen Daily story
Space Remaining at 2003 Main Street Expo
A limited number of booths are still available for the 2003 Main Street Expo being held at the Hyatt Regency in Cincinnati, Ohio from May 18th-19th, 2003. For more details, go to the National Town Meeting website or call (202) 588-6020.
Dollar Movies Still Work?
PROVO, UT — Read the Brigham Young University Newsnet story
European Cinema Exhibition Conference to Expand
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Read the Screen Daily story
Cinema Plans Its Own Feature Film
EAST ANGLIA, UK — Read the East Anglian Daily Times -
April 10, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
San Lorenzo Swings to Save Historic Theater
SAN LORENZO, CA — Read the Alameda Times-Star story
Movie Theater Set to Return to Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, FL — Read the NBC2 story -
April 9, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Preservation Alert One of the last Cinedomes May Be Redeveloped
NAPA, CA — Read the Napa Valley Register
Rafael Film Centre Renamed After Benefactor Who Donated $2.5m
SAN RAFAEL, CA — Read the Screen Daily article
Ridge Cinemas To Be Demolished
RICHMOND, VA — Read the Richmond Times-Dispatch story
UK Film Council Takes Over BFI Exhibition Function
LONDON, ENGLAND — Read the Screen Daily article -
April 8, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
AFI Theater Celebrates Its Reopening
SILVER SPRINGS, MD — Read the Washington Post story
Read the Washington Times story
Read Zap2it
Read the Backstage/AP article
Read the New York Times article (Reg. Req.)
Grove Theatre Continues On
UPLAND, CA — Read the San Bernardino County Sun article
Carpenter Center Gets Its Act Together
RICHMOND, VA — Read the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Forget Fellini, It’s Time to Dance at the Thalia
NEW YORK, NY — Read the New York Times article (Reg. Req.)
Everett Mall Cinemas to Reopen April 11 Under Regal Banner
EVERETT, WA — Read the Herald story -
April 7, 2003
Cinema Treasures Reaches Over 3,500 Theaters!
Cinema Treasures is proud to announce that we’ve reached another milestone — 3,500 theaters … and counting!
In addition to adding more of your theater submissions, we’ve begun our long overdue effort to update our theater entries. If your update isn’t posted yet, it will be soon.
As we look forward to reaching the 4,000-theater mark, we’d just like to thank all of you for your continued support over the past few years. We’d also like to extend a special thank you to Bryan Krefft who has been serving as the new theater editor during 2003.
Thanks again everyone and enjoy!
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Today’s Newsreel
Fade To Black — NY’s Upper West Side Movie Houses Close
NEW YORK, NY — Read the New York Times article (Reg. Req.)Thanks to Jean for the story.
UK’s easyCinema to Test Low-Cost Concept at ‘Historic’ Cinema
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND — Read the Screen Daily article
Theaters Get Landmark Designation
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Read the Los Angeles Times storyThanks to Ron Pierce for the news!
A Return to the Limelight For Carroll Theatre
WESTMINSTER, MD — Read the Baltimore Sun story
Read the Preservation Magazine Online articleThanks to Dennis Huber and Gregg Anderson for the updates!
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April 4, 2003
Today’s (Large) Newsreel
Boston’s Modern Theatre Slated for Redevelopment
BOSTON, MA — Read the Backstage story
More on the Landmark-Microsoft Partnership
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the LA Times story
Read the Wired.com story
Film Festival Celebrates Latino Identity; Held at Biograph and 3 Penny
CHICAGO, IL — Get more information at the Chicago Sun-TimesThanks to Bryan Krefft for the update!
US Judge Rules Against National Amusements, Hoyts Cinemas
Plaza Theatre Unveils Brand New Website and Images
EL PASO, TX — Visit the new Plaza Theatre websiteThanks to Roman Herrington for keeping us in the loop!
Cinema Demolished After Preservation Effort Fails
BERKELEY, CA — Read the Berkeley Daily Planet story
Fox Theatre Fund-Raiser Set for (Today)Friday
TUCSON, AZ — Read the Tucson Citizen
More on the Somerville Theaters Exhibit
SOMERVILLE, MA — Read the Boston Globe article
Plan to Redevelop Old Continental Theater Site Stopped
DENVER, CO — Read the Rocky Mountain News
Drive-In Theater May Be Redeveloped
EVERETT, WA — Read the Herald article
Jefferson Public Radio Restoring Cascade Theatre
REDDING, CA — Read the American Journalism Review article
Have a great weekend and we’ll see you on Monday!
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April 3, 2003
Today’s (Late) Newsreel
Landmark Theatres and Microsoft Create Largest Digital Cinema Circuit
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the press release
The Revival of a Classic
SILVER SPRINGS, MD — Read the Washington Post article
Visit the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center websiteThanks to Gregg Anderson for the update!
Fears for Access to ‘Quality Cinema'
ENGLAND — Read the BBC story
Future of Carolina Theatre In Doubt
CHARLOTTE, NC — Read the Charlotte ObserverThanks to Dennis Huber for the story.