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Today's Newsreel
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April 10, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
San Lorenzo Swings to Save Historic Theater
SAN LORENZO, CA — Read the Alameda Times-Star story
Movie Theater Set to Return to Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, FL — Read the NBC2 story0 comments -
April 9, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Preservation Alert One of the last Cinedomes May Be Redeveloped
NAPA, CA — Read the Napa Valley Register
Rafael Film Centre Renamed After Benefactor Who Donated $2.5m
SAN RAFAEL, CA — Read the Screen Daily article
Ridge Cinemas To Be Demolished
RICHMOND, VA — Read the Richmond Times-Dispatch story
UK Film Council Takes Over BFI Exhibition Function
LONDON, ENGLAND — Read the Screen Daily article -
April 8, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
AFI Theater Celebrates Its Reopening
SILVER SPRINGS, MD — Read the Washington Post story
Read the Washington Times story
Read Zap2it
Read the Backstage/AP article
Read the New York Times article (Reg. Req.)
Grove Theatre Continues On
UPLAND, CA — Read the San Bernardino County Sun article
Carpenter Center Gets Its Act Together
RICHMOND, VA — Read the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Forget Fellini, It’s Time to Dance at the Thalia
NEW YORK, NY — Read the New York Times article (Reg. Req.)
Everett Mall Cinemas to Reopen April 11 Under Regal Banner
EVERETT, WA — Read the Herald story -
April 7, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Fade To Black — NY’s Upper West Side Movie Houses Close
NEW YORK, NY — Read the New York Times article (Reg. Req.)Thanks to Jean for the story.
UK’s easyCinema to Test Low-Cost Concept at ‘Historic’ Cinema
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND — Read the Screen Daily article
Theaters Get Landmark Designation
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Read the Los Angeles Times storyThanks to Ron Pierce for the news!
A Return to the Limelight For Carroll Theatre
WESTMINSTER, MD — Read the Baltimore Sun story
Read the Preservation Magazine Online articleThanks to Dennis Huber and Gregg Anderson for the updates!
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April 4, 2003
Today’s (Large) Newsreel
Boston’s Modern Theatre Slated for Redevelopment
BOSTON, MA — Read the Backstage story
More on the Landmark-Microsoft Partnership
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the LA Times story
Read the Wired.com story
Film Festival Celebrates Latino Identity; Held at Biograph and 3 Penny
CHICAGO, IL — Get more information at the Chicago Sun-TimesThanks to Bryan Krefft for the update!
US Judge Rules Against National Amusements, Hoyts Cinemas
Plaza Theatre Unveils Brand New Website and Images
EL PASO, TX — Visit the new Plaza Theatre websiteThanks to Roman Herrington for keeping us in the loop!
Cinema Demolished After Preservation Effort Fails
BERKELEY, CA — Read the Berkeley Daily Planet story
Fox Theatre Fund-Raiser Set for (Today)Friday
TUCSON, AZ — Read the Tucson Citizen
More on the Somerville Theaters Exhibit
SOMERVILLE, MA — Read the Boston Globe article
Plan to Redevelop Old Continental Theater Site Stopped
DENVER, CO — Read the Rocky Mountain News
Drive-In Theater May Be Redeveloped
EVERETT, WA — Read the Herald article
Jefferson Public Radio Restoring Cascade Theatre
REDDING, CA — Read the American Journalism Review article
Have a great weekend and we’ll see you on Monday!
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April 3, 2003
Today’s (Late) Newsreel
Landmark Theatres and Microsoft Create Largest Digital Cinema Circuit
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the press release
The Revival of a Classic
SILVER SPRINGS, MD — Read the Washington Post article
Visit the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center websiteThanks to Gregg Anderson for the update!
Fears for Access to ‘Quality Cinema'
ENGLAND — Read the BBC story
Future of Carolina Theatre In Doubt
CHARLOTTE, NC — Read the Charlotte ObserverThanks to Dennis Huber for the story.
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April 2, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Association Receives Grant to Breathe Life in Palace Theater
MCCOMB, MS — Read the Enterprise-Journal
Pastime Theater Renovation Plan Rolls On
BRISTOL, RI — Read the East Bay Newspapers
MB City Council to Weigh Grant Needs For Old Rivoli
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Read the Sun article
Work On The Hippodrome Continues
BALTIMORE, MD — Read the Baltimore Sun article
Blues Show Held to Benefit Alhambra
EVANSVILLE, IN — Read the Courier & Press article
Theater Owner Bill Warren Loses Mayoral Election
WICHITA, KS — Read the MSNBC/KSN story
MP Fails in Bid to Save Historic Cinema
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND — Read the Evening Times -
April 1, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Theater Glows Again at Celebration Kickoff
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY — Read the News-Enterprise story
Ark City, Winfield Theaters to Close; New 8-Screen Theater to Be Built
ARK CITY & WINFIELD, AR — Read the Ark City Traveler
Des Plaines Theatre Gets a Little Leeway From Bank
DES PLAINES, IL — Read the Daily Herald storyThanks to Bryan Krefft for the update!
Racing Clock and Wrecking Ball to Save a Relic of Moviegoing
SAN CLEMENTE, CA — Read the Los Angeles Times article -
March 31, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Avalon Slated to Reopen in Mid-April
WASHINGTON, DC — Read the Washington Times articleJill Bernstein of the Avalon Theatre Project recently wrote in an email:
We do not have a firm opening date, but it will be a ‘soft opening’ when it happens. Filmfest DC will use the theater from April 24 to May 3. The grand public opening will be at our Community Open House on Sunday, May 4, from 11-3. First-run films will run as of Friday, May 9. And our Gala will be on the evening of Sunday, June 1.
Silver Theatre to Reopen Friday
SILVER SPRING, MD — Read the Washington Times article
Kuwait Theater Destroyed By Missile
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT — Read the Charlotte Observer story
Classic Theatres Reopens Local Cinema
CHILLICOTHE, OH — Read the Chillicothe Gazette news -
March 28, 2003
Today’s (Large) Newsreel
Drama Unfolds in the Life of a Burlesque Theater
BOSTON, MA — Read the Christian Science Monitor article
Old Cineplex Odeon Route 17 Triplex May Be Razed
PARAMUS, NJ — Read the NorthJersey.com story
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More Information on the American Cinematheque Takeover of the Aero
SANTA MONICA, CA — Read the Los Angeles Times story
Richmond Hill Museum (At Old RKO Theater) Honored For Programs
RICHMOND HILL, NY — Read the Forest Hills Ledger article
Toronto Film Festival to Get Permanent Home
TORONTO, ONT, CANADA — Read the Toronto Star article
Borough Approves Return of Marquee
LEWISTOWN, PA — Read the Lewistown Sentinel story
Benefit Raises $11,000-Plus for Ironwood Theatre
IRONWOOD, MI — Read the Ironwood Daily Globe
Former Loew’s Theater, Last Club Med World, For Sale or Rent
MONTREAL, QUE, CANADA — According to Mike Rivest, a “For Sale or Rent” sign has been erected on the former Loew’s Theater. The venue last operated as “Club Med World,” but closed last month.
Visit the theater’s page on Cinema TreasuresThanks to Mike for the update.