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Theaters
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September 7, 2010
AMC Empire 25 reports bedbugs
NEW YORK, NY — Growing reports in New York City of bedbugs have now come in from the AMC Empire 25.
Spokesman Justin Scott said all AMC theaters in Manhattan were inspected. He said the chain takes every report seriously and acts to ensure the health of guests and employees.
Read more in the Huffington Post
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September 4, 2010
Admiral Twin Drive-In Consumed by Fire
TULSA, OK – The Admiral Twin Drive-In was destroyed by fire on Thursday, September 2. The 1951 drive-in was a complete loss and the future of the site is unknown. More information at the Tulsa World website.
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September 3, 2010
Local group wants to acquire Chief Plaza 4 for arts center
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO — A group calling itself the Friends of the Chief has entered into a purchasing agreement to acquire the Chief Plaza 4 return it to a single auditorium configuration as it was originally, and use it for a range of cultural events.
Friends of the Chief member Towny Anderson said restoring the small multiplex to a cultural venue that would seat as many as 470 could establish a new gathering place for the community.
“It’s more than nostalgia,” Anderson said. “It’s like getting a piece of your Main Street back in community hands. It re-establishes what they call the village well.”
The full story is in the Steamboat Pilot.
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September 2, 2010
Independent Cinema in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — Check out this slideshow in theHuffington Post that goes through some of the best independent theater venues in Los Angeles.
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Clay Theatre to remain open - at least for now
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Landmark Theatres has announced that the Clay Theatre which was slated to close on August 29 will remain open, at least on a short term basis.
A spokesman for the theater chain announced Sunday that a short-term deal had been struck to keep the single-screen Fillmore Street venue from closing its doors, and Landmark hopes to use the grace period to work out a permanent solution.
“We hope continuing operation at the Clay will give all interested parties the opportunity to pursue mutually beneficial remedies,” said Ted Mundorff, Landmark’s chief operating officer, in a prepared statement.
The full story is the San Francisco Chronicle.
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September 1, 2010
Arabian Theatre owner hopes to form arts council to oversee the theater
ARAB, AL — In 2006, Arman Pack bought the 1947 Arabian Theatre and helped bring back to use after it sat idle for several decades. As he is soon to take a job in the state of Washington, he has been trying to sell it without success. Now he urging that a local arts council be formed to assure that the theater remains viable.
Pack said a lot of people in town have the perception that the building is dilapidated.
“It’s not,” he said. “I’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars to get it functioning, and it looks good. I ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for weeks at a time while I poured money into it. It’s not something that needs to be torn down.”
Pack is holding a meeting at the theater at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, for anyone interested in becoming a board member or anyone interested in furthering the arts in Arab.
There is more in the Arab Tribune.
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Bitter negotiations at the Fox Theatre
ATLANTA, GA — The 83 year old Joe Patten, who was instrumental in saving the Fox Theatre over 30 years ago, is questioning his future with the theatre following his rejection of a new lease.
Still, Joe Patten is sad and disappointed that after 31 years of living rent free in his Fox apartment according to the original lease, Patten believes the theater board is trying to find a way to squeeze him out.
“They need the space,” Patten said. “And I think there’s a greater reason that for some reason or another they resent my operation here in the building.”
Patten says the new lease agreement includes conditions and exclusions that would make it difficult, if not impossible for him to continue to live in the apartment with his health.
Read more at NBC 11 Atlanta.
There’s also more current news at the Fox Theatre Scrapbook.
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August 31, 2010
Roxy Anniversary
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — Last week the Roxy, which is still going strong, turned 80 years old. One of the last atmospheric theatres left in Canada. It was all refurbished 5 years ago and as your site says is owned/operated by Magic Lantern Theatres.
The Roxy is an art house/alternative product screen, mixed with live events each month and private bookings.
There is a lot of info about this theatre in the Saskatoon archives as well as several interior and exterior pictures from the past.
Terry
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Cinetopia adding screens in Vancouver, WA and Beaverton, OR
VANCOUVER, WA — Cinetopia is anticipating the opening of a twenty-four screen theater at the Vancouver Mall in November, 2011. Its first theater, the Cinetopia 8 opened in 2005 and is noted for its Vinotopia Restaurant and Wine Bar as well as its “Living Room” screening rooms for those 21+. These cinemas have deluxe seats arranged in intimate groups as well a “Pillow Pit” section down front. Cinetopia is also expecting to open a twelve-screen theater in Beaverton, OR in July of next year.
“Cinetopia will enhance our existing offering of retail, dining and entertainment selections for our customers,” said Paige Allen, the mall’s general manager.
The Cinetopia development will take up the former Mervyn’s department store and additional space at the 940,230-square-foot mall, located west of Interstate 205 at state Highway 500.
“It will be the largest movie venue in the Pacific Northwest,” said Coltman, 42, who successfully lured movie buffs back to commercial cinemas during the home theater craze.
The full story is in the Columbian.
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August 27, 2010
Fleur Cinema & Cafe offers distinctive filmgoing experience
DES MOINES, IA – Since 2001, the four-screen Fleur Cinema & Cafe has offered an unusual blend of the usual movie favorite snacks as well as wine, sandwiches, and other non-traditional fare; it also offers an eclectic mix of independent, mainstream, and classic films. The theater opened in 1970 as the Fleur 4.
The building inside features paintings from classic films, photos of iconic movie stars and cinema themes from the lobby to the bathrooms. Petersen said he often spots people walking around their lobby looking at the decor and talking about memories of the old movies.
Besides their regular run of movies, they play host for special events like the screenings of the 48-Hour Film Project. Corey Moss, Iowa State University graduate and director of the film “Dear Jack,” held a special screening and spoke at Fleur. Some of Fleur Cinema’s special promotions have included summer series of classic films played at midnight and Mimosas served with the “Sex & the City” movies.
The full story about theater, with video, appeared at KCCI.com.