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September 26, 2003
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The North Rises Again
DANVILLE, VA — Travis Hackworth writes in with this update on the North Theater:September 9, 2003 will forever be remembered in Danville, Virginia as a day long overdue.
The old North Theater located in the north side of Danville, formerly the Neapolis, was bought and is currently going under a $2 million restoration.
The 56 year old theater, which seats 600, will become the city’s premier cultural center, and stage productions will begin as early as November 2004. The theater’s lobby still features historic movie posters, including “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “ The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” The theater, when completely renovated will feature a $1 million Steinway Concert grand piano.
Those who contribute $50,000 or more will have a plaque placed in the theater. $1000 will buy a vintage movie chair named in the donor’s honor. After the initial $2 million dollars is raised, the owners hope to raise an additional $2 million for an endowment fund.
More On Des Plaines Theatre Landmark Status
DES PLAINES, IL — Read the Des Plaines Times article
View the Des Plaines Theater(Thanks to Bryan Krefft for this one!)
Company Sees Dollar Signs In Recycling Old Cinemas
FORT MYERS, FL — Read the News-Press article
ASC And DCI To Create Digital Reference Test
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the Computer Graphics World article
Complaints About Big Screen Commercials Continue
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Read the SFGate.com commentary0 comments -
September 25, 2003
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Exemption Clears The Way For Colony Theatre Renovation
MARIETTA, OH — Read the Marietta Times article
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Cinea Develops Tools To Fight Movie Piracy
RESTON, VA — Read the Washington Post article
Theater Chains Embrace God
WASHINGTON, DC — Read the Christian Science Monitor article
Debut Episode Of ‘Poland, NH’ Includes Theater Restoration Subplot
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September 24, 2003
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More Coverage Of Landmark’s Landmark Deal
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the IndieWIRE article
Read the San Diego Union-Tribune article
Read the Star-Telegram article
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Work Begins To Restore Granada Balcony
SANTA BARBARA, CA — Read the Daily Nexus Online article
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After Twenty Year Closing, Theater To Return
ELECTRA, TX — Read the Times Record News article
Iraqi Cinema Hit By Grenada Attack
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September 23, 2003
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NEWS FLASH: Mark Cuban Buys Landmark Cinemas
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the Yahoo! News article
New Ioka Owners Pledge To Keep Theater
EXETER, NH — Read the Exeter News-Letter article
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The Wiltern To Be-Renamed For Electronics Firm
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the PR Newswire article
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September 22, 2003
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Des Plaines Theater Wins Landmark Status Nomination
DES PLAINES, IL — Read the Chicago Tribune article (reg. required)
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Another Look At The Detroit Fox’s 75th Anniversary
DETROIT, MI — Read the Oakland Press article
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Regal Cinemas Bans Violent Video Games
KNOXVILLE, TN — Read the San Jose Mercury News article
Local Cemetary Attracts Big Crowds With Film Series
BROOKLYN, NY — Read the New York Times article
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September 19, 2003
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Tower Theater Reopens
ROSEVILLE, CA — Read the Press-Tribune (Roseville) article
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Dreams And Memories At The Uptown
TORONTO, CANADA — Read the Toronto Star article
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Busy Schedule For The Visalia Fox
VISALIA, CA — Read the Visalia Times-Delta article
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Thumbs Down On Cinema Classrooms
TORONTO, CANADA — Read the Toronto Star article -
September 18, 2003
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Detroit Fox Turns 75 This Sunday
DETROIT, MI — With special coverage from the Detroit News…
Read the main article
Read a full history of the Detroit Fox)
See how the Detroit Fox compares with other theaters(Thanks to Bryan Krefft for this one!)
Saenger Theatre Removes Blade Sign; Raising Funds For Replacement
MOBILE, AL — Read the Mobile Register article
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City Council Approves Plan To Renovate State Theater
HUTCHINSON, MN — Read the Hutchinson Leader article
May The Force Be With You: The One-man Star Wars Trilogy
VANCOUVER, CANADA — Read the Vancouver Sun article -
September 17, 2003
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Looking Back At The Showcase
CHATTANOOGA, TN — Read the Chattanoogan.com article
City Sees Theaters As Way To Revitalize Main Street Area
COLUMBIA, SC — Read the State article
Man Celebrates 50 Years At Drive-In
KANSAS CITY, KS — Read the KansasCity.com article(Thanks to T. Clayton for this article!)
Germany’s Largest Movie Palace Takes On The Multiplex
ESSEN, GERMANY — Read the Faz.Net article -
September 16, 2003
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Sameric To Reopen As Multipurpose Entertainment Center
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Read the Philadelphia Daily News article
Read the KYW-TV article
View the SaveTheSameric website
View the Sameric(Thanks to Howard B. Haas for this article!)
One Woman’s Crusade To Save Downham Cinema
DOWNHAM, UK — Read the Lynn News article
Cinema Workers Go Buff To Raise Money For Local Charity
WREXHAM, UK — Read the BBC News article
Fire Code Violations Prevent Theater From Reopening
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September 15, 2003
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Uptown Theatre To Close Following Film Festival
TORONTO, CANADA — According at a recent article in Montreal’s La Presse (no online version, unfortunately), the Uptown Theatre will be closed after the Film Festival and it will be demolished for a condo project.(Thanks to Mike Rivest for this sad news!)
Ioka To Become Brew Pub Restaurant?
EXETER, NH — Read the Exeter News-Letter article
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China Embraces Digital Cinema
BEIJING, CHINA — Read the People’s Daily article
UK Audiences Complain About Cinema “Pop-con"
LONDON, UK — Read the Sunday Mirror article