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June 9, 2014
Southeast Asia Movie Theater Project
What started out as a casual project for researcher and photographer, Phil Jablon, has mushroomed into a massive endeavor, documenting the fading movie palaces of Southeast Asia. He now has the support of local conservation groups as he works towards a book and saving various cinemas.
Read the full story in the Hollywood Reporter.
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June 6, 2014
Few cinemas for Bronx residents
BRONX, NY — The New York Times had a great opinion piece last weekend about the dwindling cinema options in the Bronx. Recent closures have left only the AMC Bay Plaza 13 and the Concourse Plaza as the only choices for the borough which if considered its own city, would be the sixth largest in the country. Check out the full article for the history of moviegoing in the area and what some are doing to encourage new theaters.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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June 5, 2014
THS partners with Matt Lambros for book on Kings
ELMHURST, IL — The Theatre Historical Society has announced its first book project, a collaboration with master photographer Matt Lambros called “Kings Theatre, The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Brooklyn’s Wonder Theatre”. The piece will be released early next year and include photographs of the famous theatre from various stages leading up to its massive restoration as well as interviews with past employees.
For further information, read the full press release.
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June 4, 2014
Grandview asks for help
COLUMBUS, OH — The beloved Grandview is looking to raise $10K by next week so it can lease a digital projector. They’re looking to take advantage of the lease-to-own program sponsored by studios.
Read more in This Week News.
(Thanks to Keith for providing the photo.)
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Waltham’s Embassy sold
WALTHAM, MA — The Embassy Cinema has been sold but the new owners still plan to keep it as a cinema. The Embassy also still has ten years on its lease and continues to do well.
Read more in Wicked Local.
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June 3, 2014
Batesville movie theater saved from closure
BATESVILLE, IN — The small town got behind their beloved theatre and in the eleventh hour, the Gibson Theatre last month and raised $15K in a matter of weeks.
Read more at WISHTV.
(Thanks to Bill Eichelberger for providing the photo.)
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June 2, 2014
Forest Hills' Michael Perlman Wins 2014 Preservation Award by the Historic Districts Council
FOREST HILLS, NY — Instrumental in saving the Ridgewood Theatre, Michael Perlman will receive the 2014 Grassroots Preservation Award from the Historic Districts Council this Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 6:30 PM at Grace Church, 254 Hicks Street, Brooklyn Heights. Besides theatres, he’s saved various structures in the area. He led the charge to reopen the Forest Hills Stadium four years ago and it’s now booking concerts again for the first time in years.
Read more in the full press release.
(Thanks to Gamble for providing the photo.)
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May 30, 2014
Historic Movie Theaters in Phila burbs still showing daily movies
For people considering visiting Philadelphia during summer vacation, Howard Haas has compiled a list of nearby historic cinemas where you can still see a film on a daily basis.
HISTORIC MOVIE THEATERS IN PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS WHICH SHOW MOVIES DAILY.
NORTHERN SUBURBS OF PHILADELPHIA
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A brief history of the Midtown
NEW YORK, NY — With no news since the announcement last year of Alamo Drafthouse falling out of the picture, Ephemeral New York took a look at the history of the Midtown Theatre. From foreign films to first-run, this one has seen it all.
(Thanks to Patrick Crowley for providing the photo.)
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May 29, 2014
Montgomery Mall sees cinema changes
BETHESDA, MD — The Movies at Montgomery Mall, a 3-screen cineplex at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, MD, has closed. It will be replaced by a new luxury ArcLight Cinemas multiplex this fall (that theater is currently under construction at the mall).
For a full report on the story with a dose of history on the location, check out Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row.
(Thanks to Robert for providing the story and photo.)