The latest movie theater news and updates

  • March 24, 2003
    Theaters

    Loew’s Jersey Announces Upcoming Events

    JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Loew’s Jersey Theatre will host the following events this coming weekend:

    The 2nd Annual Classic Comedy Weekend
    Saturday, March 29, 4PM
    The Sons of the Desert (1933) 73 min.

    Saturday, March 29, 8PM
    A Night At The Opera (1935) 92 min.
    Shown with three classic Three Stooges shorts!

    Paul Wesolowski will display rare posters and film stills in the Loew’s and will give a brief introduction to A Night At The Opera that will include questions from the audience.

    Sunday, March 30, 2PM
    Bob Hope’s 100th Birthday Double Feature
    The Road To Morocco (1942) 83 min.
    The Seven Little Foys (1955) 93 min.

    If you haven’t been to the restoration-in-progress, this is a perfect time to show your support.

    Thanks to the Friends of the Loew’s for the update!

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    Aero Theatre Announces Farewell Party

    SANTA MONICA, CA — The following email has been sent from Chris Allen of the Aero:

    I’m pleased to announce that we will be hosting a farewell party on Saturday, April 12, 2003. The movie “Blazing Saddles” will be the feature presentation because it is a time for laughter and not tears. Like our other special events, there will be food and wine, and tickets will once again be $20.

    I want to thank all of you for your support over the last year. Without your help, the Aero would have surely met its demise.

    American Cinematheque will have a representative on hand that night to let us all know of their plans to bring the Aero back to its original glory! I hope to see everyone that night. Continued vigilance will assure the Aero’s safety for years to come.

    For more information, visit the Aero Theatre website.

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  • March 21, 2003
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    Latest News On Chicago Theaters
    CHICAGO, IL — Read the Chicago Tribune article

    Thanks to Bryan Krefft for the update!

    Sameric/Body Editorial In Philadelphia Inquirer
    PHILADELPHIA, PA —
    Read “Don’t let Sameric fade to black” editorial

    For the accompanying illustration, please see the print edition.

    Thanks to Howard Haas for the update!

    Battle Over Lower Manhattan; City Cinemas Battles Loews/Regal
    NEW YORK, NY — Read the New York Post article
    Read the Newsday article

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  • March 19, 2003
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    American Cinematheque To Renovate and Operate Aero After Closure
    SANTA MONICA, CA — Read the Lookout

    Theater’s Friends Respond
    IRONWOOD, MI — Read the Ironwood Daily Globe article

    Gateway Theatre Project Among Top 10 Rural Initiatives
    LINCOLN, NE — Read The Independent story

    Business 2.0 Looks at Arclight Cinemas Complex, Home of Cinerama Dome
    HOLLYWOOD, CA — Read the Business 2.0 profile

    Thanks to Joshua Melnick for the news.

    Washington Mutual Opens Bank inside former Bayside Theater
    BAYSIDE, NY — Read the Bayside Times story

    Plainview Hee-Haw Set For March 29
    PLAINVIEW, TX — Read the Plainview Daily Herald article

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  • March 18, 2003
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    Preservation Alert High Street Cinema To Close
    ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND — Read the Aldershot News and Mail

    Thanks to Mike Luck for the update.

    New Plans For Northgate Theater
    SEATTLE, WA — Read the Seattle Times article
    Read the Seattle Post-Intelligencer article

    Film Critic Molly Haskell Recalls Moviegoing in New York
    NEW YORK, NY — Read the New York Times story (Reg. Req.)

    Minnesota Theatres to Offer Proposal to Restore Local Hollywood Cinema
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Read the Boxoffice Magazine story

    Preservation Alert Fight to Save Historic Odeon Appears Lost
    EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — Read the Herald article

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  • March 17, 2003
    Theaters

    Two Remain In Running For Chicago Theatre

    CHICAGO, IL — The list of potential owners and operators of the famous Chicago Theatre has been reduced to two.

    Read the Chicago Tribune article

    Thanks to Bryan Krefft for the update.

    (Three more stories below.)

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  • Preservation Alert

    Aero Theatre May Close

    SANTA MONICA, CA — The following email was sent out by Chris Allen of the Aero:

    The Aero has just received a 30-day notice to vacate the property. As far as we know right now, this means that as of Sunday, April 13, 2003, the Aero Theatre will have to close its doors.

    We have been informally told that the American Cinematheque will be coming in to operate the theatre, but we do not know what they plan to do with the Aero or when they plan on taking over.

    This sounds like an exciting prospect for the Aero, but there are many questions that we have asked that have not been answered by the property manager or by American Cinematheque.

    Therefore, we are turning to you, the friends of the Aero Theatre, to help us insure the future well-being of the Aero Theatre.

    For the full text of the email, visit the Aero Theatre website.

    Thanks to Jason Axe for the update.

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    Friends of the Boyd Host A Fundraiser

    PHILADELPHIA, PA — The following email was sent by Friends of the Boyd Chairman, Howard Haas:

    We are really eager for you to join us at our film fundraiser of The Show-Off, 8 PM, Friday March 21, at International House, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. $15 includes live music & reception afterwards at International House with White Dog Cafe food, Yards Brewing Co. beer, and 1920’s music from radio D.J. Dan Buskirk.

    The Show-Off is a silent 1926 romantic comedy starring Louise Brooks, and was filmed in Philadelphia with scenes of Swann Fountain, City Hall, and old Pennsylvania RR Broad Street Station. Movie critic Carrie Rickey will introduce the film. Hope to see you there. Please bring your friends!

    For tickets, call Upstages at 215-569-9700 or buy at Prince or Plays & Players when Upstages open at those theaters, or with cash or credit card at International House from 2 hours before the film. Friends of the Boyd is raising funds for business and architectural studies to restore the Sameric.

    For more information, visit the Friends of the Boyd website.

    Thanks to Howard for the update.

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    Last Chance For A Discount Rate At The National Town Meeting

    WASHINGTON, DC — Today is the last chance to sign up for the early registration rate at the National Town Meeting, to be held May 18-21 in Cincinatti, Ohio.

    To qualify for this rate, you must sign up by 5 pm today.

    For more information on the National Town Meeting, visit their website.

    Thanks to David Tully for the update.

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  • March 14, 2003
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    Preservation Alert Curtain Call For Raymond?
    PASADENA, CA — Read the Pasadena Weekly article

    Where Have All The Fort Wayne Movie Theaters Gone?
    FORT WAYNE, IN — Read the News-Sentinel

    Workers To Face Charges Over Theater Blast
    OSAKA, JAPAN —

    Read the Japan Times story

    It’s Auction Time
    IRONWOOD, ME — Read the Ironwood Daily Globe

    Arts, Downtown Enjoy Symbiotic Boom
    SPRINGFIELD, MO — Read the News-Leader story

    Penn Cinemas Advertised on Internet Site
    BUTLER, PA — Read the Butler Eagle article

    Film Festival Fervor Means Event Will Be Back In 2004
    BOISE, ID — Read the Idaho Statesman

    Banker Urged To Save Landmark Odeon
    EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — Read the Herald story

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