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October 19, 2011
HorrorThon at the Lafayette Theatre this weekend
SUFFERN, NY — The historic Lafayette Theatre presents its annual salute to classic horror and science fiction films on the weekend of October 21-23, 2011.
The Schedule:
Friday 10/21: Giorgio Moroder presents “Metropolis”; Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent classic presented in its 1984 restoration by Giorgio Moroder and featuring a dynamic pop music soundtrack by Pat Benatar, Billy Squier, Freddie Mercury, Bonnie Tyler, Adam Ant, Jon Anderson and more. Digital HD presentation.
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R.I.P., the movie camera: 1888-2011
With some major manufacturers ceasing production of film cameras, it seems like the last links to cinema presentation as we knew it are quickly disappearing. Salon looks back on how this day came to be and what this new era means for us.
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October 18, 2011
Fixing the Pix
NAMPA, ID — It was a small step but a notable one. Recently the marquee at the long vacant Pix Theatre listed the website for its fundraising arm, the Pix Foundation. They hope to raise $65,000 to buy the theatre and complete the renovations that have been slowly creeping ahead for years due to setbacks from a storm.
Read the full story in NWCN.
(Thanks to Genbug for providing the photo.)
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Short North theater to make ‘Follies’ into fortune
COLUMBUS, OH — The Garden Theatre reopened its doors the other week with a run of ‘Follies’. Staging the production is one of the first steps in raising money to restore the theatre for future engagements.
Read the full story in the Lantern.
(Thanks to Keith, Anne Evans, and Columbus Underground for providing the photo.)
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October 17, 2011
Moorpark 3 public auction
MOORPARK, CA — Moorpark Cinema 3 has been closed down by owner, MAC Sport Fitness. The 3 fully functional theaters are comprised of 3 Complete 35mm Cinema Projection Systems and Dolby Digital Surround Sound Systems feeding theaters equipped with JBL speakers, 30' screens and plus high back theater seats. The company will even auction off the theater’s mood lighting and sound baffling. And, what would a theater auction be without a commercial grade popcorn machine.
Go to Tiger Remarketing for further information on the auction happening now through Wednesday.
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Drive-In Theatre Meet Lineup and registration extended
The deadline to early register for the Drive-In Theatre Alliance (DITA) Meet in Dallas (to be held on Friday, November 4th) has been EXTENDED to 10/22/11. Even if you have already registered, take a look at the attached handbill listing the guest speakers who will be attending the conference. This is a CAN’T MISS event for all indie drive-in and hardtop operators! Hope you can find the time to check it out.
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October 14, 2011
West Side Story 50th Anniversary Event
CENTENNIAL, CO — In honor of the film’s 50th Anniversary, Fathom Events will be presenting “West Side Story” for one night at theaters nationwide. On Wednesday November 9th at 7PM local time, Fathom will show the film preceded by a discussion TCM taped earlier this years with the picture’s producer.
Read more at the official website.
(Thanks to thejcgerm for providing the photo.)
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Classic Movie Theaters opens with the Colonial
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — In Reel Culture they’ve begun a series of looking at classic theaters across the country still operating today. The first entry focuses on the Colonial Theatre.
(Thanks to Kim.Wood for providing the photo.)
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October 13, 2011
Tampa Theatre: Still cool at 85
TAMPA, FL — The Tampa Theatre is still charging ahead, even while in the midst of a renovation project. They continue to show films and offer live concerts but they’re working on redoing the lighting and plaster around the stage.
Read more in the Tampa Tribune
(Thanks to fragglerawker_03 for providing the photo.)
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Celebrating 25 years, Bristol Riverside Theatre turns toward the future
BRISTOL, PA — 25 years ago, the Bristol Riverside Theatre re-opened and switched over to live theatre. They continue to go strong today but deal with an ever-challenging audience that buys tickets later.
Read more at phillyBurbs.