Kudos to a local preservation group that has provided the funds to enable this nearly century-old little gem to move into the age of digital projection: View article
According to this article, Rave will operate the theater until January 2013, at which time a new operator will temporarily close it for renovations. Other sources suggest the new operator may be Carmike, which is reportedly looking at other Rave locations that it did not earlier acquire in 2012.
I would not be surprised if this theater either becomes a discount house or closes entirely when the new theater opens. As a small independent operation, the owners may well be facing the challenge of going digital and making other upgrades that the new Kenner theater will have from the get-go.
Here are some photographs of the Lougheed Drive-in from HistoricBurnaby.ca: 1, 2, 3, (showing storm-damaged screen in 1962) and 4 (showing a swap meet in 1974).
The showing of “Love with Proper Stranger” was part of of a tribute to Natalie Wood series of films and it is possible that a good quality 35mm print was unavailable (something that, sadly, is going to be increasingly the case) and perhaps the Castro felt it was better to project a DVD version rather than totally disappoint patrons since the event had been publicized for at least a month prior.
According to its entry at Water Winter Wonderland, this theater was also known as the the Superba and the Gem (not to be confused with the later Gem Theater on Corunna Road.).
This theater has been closed since the middle of August, 2012, but a student is leading the charge to update its technology and get the theater reopened. View article
According to this theater’s entry at Water Winter Wonderland, this theater was once known as the State. However, according to CinemaTour, the State was on Kaiser Street. The Rivest List indicates that the State in Pinconning was open from 1935-1955 but gives no further information.
In reference to bigjoe59’s comment: the impression I get from a number of news stories about “The Hobbit” in 48 fps is that while Peter Jackson is enthusiastic about the results of filming at the higher frame rate, Warner Bros. is being more cautious which is why the release of the 48 fps version is being limited.
Just as a significant number of patrons of late are less impressed with 3-D than they once were, Warners is probably wondering if it audiences will really perceive something really different, and is regarding this release as a kind of marketing test. I think their caution is also reflected in the decision not to add an upcharge to ticket prices for the 48 fps showings beyond that customarily charged by a theater for 3-D showings.
Kudos to a local preservation group that has provided the funds to enable this nearly century-old little gem to move into the age of digital projection: View article
According to this article, Rave will operate the theater until January 2013, at which time a new operator will temporarily close it for renovations. Other sources suggest the new operator may be Carmike, which is reportedly looking at other Rave locations that it did not earlier acquire in 2012.
Pictures of he Castle Theatre can be seen here and here.
The theater has converted to digital projection and tossed out its 35mm equipment: View article
I would not be surprised if this theater either becomes a discount house or closes entirely when the new theater opens. As a small independent operation, the owners may well be facing the challenge of going digital and making other upgrades that the new Kenner theater will have from the get-go.
Apparently, the effort to lineup a new operator and get the theater open again is being renewed: View article
There is a picture of this drive-in’s screen and an aerial photo of its location on its page at Drive-ins.com.
According to this website, the this drive-in was known as the Cascades, opened in 1946, and had an 800 car capacity.
Here are some photographs of the Lougheed Drive-in from HistoricBurnaby.ca: 1, 2, 3, (showing storm-damaged screen in 1962) and 4 (showing a swap meet in 1974).
An article about the sale of the Andover Cinema to CEC can be read here.
The Castro installed its first digital projector in 2009. The Castro remains capable of showing film in many formats, including 70mm.
The showing of “Love with Proper Stranger” was part of of a tribute to Natalie Wood series of films and it is possible that a good quality 35mm print was unavailable (something that, sadly, is going to be increasingly the case) and perhaps the Castro felt it was better to project a DVD version rather than totally disappoint patrons since the event had been publicized for at least a month prior.
A few pieces of memorabilia from this drive-in van be seen on its gallery page at Drive-ins.com.
According to its entry at Water Winter Wonderland, this theater was also known as the the Superba and the Gem (not to be confused with the later Gem Theater on Corunna Road.).
The Esquire is celebrating its 101st birthday. View article
This theater has been closed since the middle of August, 2012, but a student is leading the charge to update its technology and get the theater reopened. View article
A painting of the vanished Paramount Theater can be seen here.
A slideshow of pictures of this Giant Screen theater can be seen here.
According to this theater’s entry at Water Winter Wonderland, this theater was once known as the State. However, according to CinemaTour, the State was on Kaiser Street. The Rivest List indicates that the State in Pinconning was open from 1935-1955 but gives no further information.
In reference to bigjoe59’s comment: the impression I get from a number of news stories about “The Hobbit” in 48 fps is that while Peter Jackson is enthusiastic about the results of filming at the higher frame rate, Warner Bros. is being more cautious which is why the release of the 48 fps version is being limited.
Just as a significant number of patrons of late are less impressed with 3-D than they once were, Warners is probably wondering if it audiences will really perceive something really different, and is regarding this release as a kind of marketing test. I think their caution is also reflected in the decision not to add an upcharge to ticket prices for the 48 fps showings beyond that customarily charged by a theater for 3-D showings.
An article about the theater’s closing can be read here.
According to the information accompanying this continuously updated list of theaters that will be showing the film at 48 fps, the 2-D showings will not be shown at the higher frame rate.
This website provide sadditional historical detail about the Bergen Airdome and includes a picture of the interior with its canvas roof.
The theater was born as the Old Trail Theater, not “Trails.” Here is a small photograph.
There is additional history and an old advertisement for the Best Theater on this webpage.
This Google Books preview includes pages detailing the history of this theater with pictures: scroll down to view pp. 25-27.