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August 27, 2008
Disney’s animated “Sleeping Beauty” reawakens at El Capitan
HOLLYWOOD, CA — “Sleeping Beauty,” one of the most spectacular, stylish, and unique films in the history of Disney animation, has undergone a total digital restoration of its picture and soundtrack and will have an exclusive wide-screen engagement at Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre from August 29th through September 18th.
“Sleeping Beauty” was the first animated film to utilize the 70mm process. Viewers will now experience a brand new state-of-the-art restoration created using high resolution digital scans of the original 50-year old Technirama 70 negative along with a 7.1 stereo mix made from the original multi-channel stereo music masters recorded in 1958. An article on the restoration and screening at the El Capitan can be found at Laughingplace.com.
(Thanks to Scutter for providing the photo.)
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August 22, 2008
Starlight Cinema comes back
HUNTINGTON, WV — Another weekend of Starlight Cinema is coming to Huntington this weekend.
Harris Riverfront Park will be transformed into a gigantic outdoor movie theatre on Friday, Aug 22 and Saturday, Aug 23, when Big Sandy Superstore Arena presents Starlight Cinema.
Showing Friday night, Aug 22, the recent box office hit adapted from the 1960’s Japanese anime series of the same name, Speed Racer. Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is an 18-year-old whose life and love has always been racing.
Read more in the Huntington News.
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August 21, 2008
‘Delirium’ with a little popcorn?
Hitting theaters across the country this week, Cirque du Soleil brings its show “Delirium” to the masses.
“It’s a high-definition experience,” says Rory Bruer, the president of Sony Pictures Releasing and the man behind the new Hot Ticket initiative—designed to send one-of-a-kind programming to your local movie theater.
Cirque du Soleil already delivers its shows in tents, casinos and arenas from Orlando to, now, Macau and Dubai. (“Kooza” is currently outside the United Center through Sunday.) In some ways, a movie screen is a logical extension of a multiplatform brand. The control-savvy Cirque did its own filming of “Delirium.”
Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune.
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August 18, 2008
“2001” and “How the West Was Won” at the Dome
HOLLYWOOD, CA — In September, the Cinerama Dome at ArcLight Cinemas will present “2001: A Space Odyssey” in 70mm Cinerama and “How the West Was Won” in 3-strip Cinerama. Don’t miss this chance to see these classics in the historic Cinerama Dome as well as get a rare opportunity to see a true 3-strip Cinerama film. Buy advance tickets at the ArcLight website and thanks to Cinema Sightlines for providing the news.
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August 15, 2008
Once in a lifetime film event at the restored Plaza Theatre in El Paso Texas
EL PASO, TX — A once in a lifetime event is being held at the beautifully restored Plaza Theatre. Sixty four classic films are being screened now through August 24th. Classics from every period include “Casablanca”, “King Kong”, “The Wizard of Oz”, “Singin' in the Rain”, “North by Northwest”, “Giant”, “The Exorcist”, “Frankenstein”, “An Affair to Remember”, “The Day the Earth Stood Still”, “Bonnie and Clyde” and “2001 A Space Odyssey.”
The cost of the screenings range from $2.00 to $6.00. For a full list of films see The schedule at the Plaza Theatre website The screenings will be split between the main restored theatre and the adjacent smaller auditorium built in a style reminiscent of the original auditorium.
Also check out an extensive gallery of photos before and after the restoration. The restoration is absolutely remarkable.
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Free “Raiders” screening at Broadway 8/22
PITMAN, NJ — The Broadway Theater will be presenting a free 35mm screening of the classic blockbuster, “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. Make it over for a special evening.
Friday August 22nd at 9PM.
Broadway Theater
43 South Broadway
Pitman, NJ 08071
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August 14, 2008
3rd Todd-AO festival at Schauburg-Cinerama Theatre : October 3rd to 5th 2008
KARLSRUHE, GERMANY — Following on from last years' very successful 2nd Todd-AO festival, this year sees a great line-up too including “Lawrence of Arabia” and others:
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(and Preston, yep last year was on the restored DP 70, the year before was on the DP 75, which is now ‘back-up’ to it’s uncle!)
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August 11, 2008
83 candles for Chicago’s Uptown Theatre
CHICAGO, IL — Friends of the Uptown will celebrate the 83rd anniversary of the opening of the Uptown Theatre, with a free screening of the documentary film “Uptown: Portrait of a Palace” on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at the Kinetic Playground nightclub in Uptown at 1113 W. Lawrence Ave.
The club will be open for socializing and a cash bar at 5:30 p.m. The program will begin at 6 p.m. and last approximately one hour.
This event is open to all “friends” of the Uptown over 21 years of age. Participation is limited to the first 500 people.
Preceding the dvd film by John Pappas and Michael Bisberg will be a brief 35 mm slide presentation to help orient new friends to the UPTOWN THEATRE building.
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August 8, 2008
Mandalay Bay presents “Dive-In Movies”
LAS VEGAS, NV — I guess a part of me always knew that the city that could offer adults seemingly anything would top itself once again by bringing back films to the strip. Mandalay Bay is offering Dive-In Movies this summer.
There are plenty of free things to do in Las Vegas such as see the MGM Grand’s lions, check out the Fremont Street experience or admire the Conservatory at the Bellagio, but this summer deal is too cool to miss. Mandalay Bay is offering free Friday night movies at the beach to anyone, even if you’re staying at a different hotel, even if you’re a local, even if you’re just passing through town — anyone. Come on over and laugh along in the waves to these comedy classics.
See the schedule and more details at the L.A. Times
(Thanks to pbo31 for providing the photo.)
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August 7, 2008
“Lawrence of Arabia” back at the Silver
SILVER SPRING, MD — The AFI is showing “Lawrence of Arabia” again in 70mm at the Silver Theatre.
It doesn’t matter how big or flat your TV is, it’s just not the same. And if you’re one of those handheld-DVD-player people, forget it. Films are meant to be a visual spectacle, a feast for your adoring, amazed gaze — and the best of the best comes in the form of “Lawrence of Arabia.”
Do yourself a favor and stop by the AFI Silver Theater in Silver Spring, which has made an annual event of showing the film on 70mm. From Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, you can catch Lawrence in all its glory — from the perfection of Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif and Alexander Quinn as (respectively) T.E. Lawrence, Sherif Ali and Auda abu Tayi to the beauty of Maurice Jarre’s dramatic-as-hell score. They also incorporate an intermission, just like when the film was first shown, so your bladder doesn’t have to suffer the full 216 minutes.
The article in Express Night Out goes on to discuss other films ideal for the big screen.
(Thanks to R.Duran for providing the photo.)