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July 27, 2009
Looking for a theater in Northern New Jersey
I’ve been looking for a while now for a mid-sized theater somewhere in Northern New Jersey to either buy, lease or rent out. Please let me know if you have any information on any that may be available or may be becomming available within the next few months.
Thanks so much!!!
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July 24, 2009
All about the new Los Angeles Theater Center
LOS ANGELES, CA —
The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation presents
ALL ABOUT THE NEW LOS ANGELES THEATRE CENTER
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CAMEO (1910) & ARCADE (1910) HISTORY PRESENTATION
THIS SATURDAY, July 25
514 S Spring Street (between 5th & 6th)
Doors open: 10:00 am – Program begins: 10:30 amWhy is the LAHTF doing an All About… tour of a multi-theatre facility that is only 25 years-old?
– The New LATC is an adaptive re-use of an historic bank building
– It is a vital component of the Broadway theatre and entertainment district
– It is a non-profit presenter and producer of a wide range of events
– It has much to teach us about presenting great entertainment in the Historic CoreOur hosts are Jose Luis Valenzuela and the Latino Theatre Company. A representative of the New LATC will tell its story. Guided tours of the public and behind-the-scenes spaces will give you a keen appreciation of the challenges and opportunities of operating a not-for-profit entertainment complex in Downtown L.A. Check out: www.thenewlatc.com to learn more about this resource.
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Uptown stands alone as best in Washington
WASHINGTON, DC — This post in the Examiner salutes the Uptown Theater and calls it Washington’s best.
For a native Washingtonian, this one’s a real no-brainer. As any local film connoisseur can tell you, the best place to see a movie in this area is the Uptown Theater located in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
There are many qualities that distinguish the Uptown, but the main attraction is the huge curved screen that stands 32 feet tall by 70 feet wide. The 840-seat capacity also boasts a large old-fashioned balcony. (In fact, the single best seat to see a movie in this area is middle of the front row in the Uptown balcony.)
Read more at Film 101.
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We want to help independent theaters
Theatre owners face mounting pressures from several different directions. Independent theatre owners are facing issues that they have never faced before.
- Lack of access to release.
- Increased revenue guarantees.
- Reduced theatrical attendance.
- Screens going empty or having to hold over an underperforming picture.
Now, theatres are being asked to invest in digital systems to accommodate a new standard set by the studios, DCI . The initial costs for converting theaters to digital are high: up to $150,000 per screen or more. While a theater can purchase a film projector for US$50,000 and expect an average life of 30—-40 years, a digital cinema playback system including server/media block/and projector can cost 3—-4 times as much, and is at higher risk for component failures and technological obsolescence. Experience with computer-based media systems show that average economic lifetimes are only on the order of 5 years with some units lasting until about 10 years before they are replaced
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July 23, 2009
Happy 1 year anniversary, The Dark Knight!!!
Last weekend one year ago, Warner Bros. Pictures released what would be the most popular superhero movie of all time (adjusted for inflation)…“The Dark Knight”. The film, a sequel to the surprise 2005 hit “Batman Begins”, became more famous after the untimely death of Heath Ledger, in his last public role as The Joker, and the film outgrossed all other movies and scored some awards, including Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars. The film was also notable for being the first major film to have several major action scenes shot in IMAX, the version of which can be seen on the bluray version of the movie. A sequel is in the planning stages as of this post.
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The B Movie Celebration
Announcing the film lineup for this year's
B Movie CelebrationAbby
Black Christmas
Black Horizon
Blacula
Chopping Mall
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Cyclone
Dark Star
Dire Wolf
Dr. Goldfoot and the The Bikini Machine
Forbidden Planet
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California Theater seats
I have 300 plus vintage Haywood Wakefield seats from the California Theatre in Dunsmuir, California. I am looking to sell them very cheap. If anyone is interested, please fell free to email me with your questions and we can talk about price.
Here is the link to the photos…
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July 22, 2009
Remembering Cinerama (Part 36: Worcester)
REMEMBERING CINERAMA
Part 36: WorcesterThe following is Part Thirty-Six in a series of retrospectives on Cinerama, the legendary motion picture process that kicked off the widescreen revolution. The series focuses on providing a market-by-market historical record of when and where Cinerama and its multi-panel clones were exhibited. The easy-to-reference articles serve to provide nostalgia to those who experienced the Cinerama presentations when they were new and to highlight the movie palaces in which the memorable events took place.
Part 1: New York City
Part 2: Chicago
Part 3: San Francisco
Part 4: Houston
Part 5: Washington, DC
Part 6: Los Angeles
Part 7: Atlanta
Part 8: San Diego
Part 9: Dallas
Part 10: Oklahoma City
Part 11: Syracuse
Part 12: Toronto
Part 13: Columbus
Part 14: Montreal
Part 15: Northern New Jersey
Part 16: Charlotte
Part 17: Vancouver
Part 18: Salt Lake City
Part 19: Boston
Part 20: Philadelphia
Part 21: Fresno
Part 22: Detroit
Part 23: Minneapolis
Part 24: Albuquerque
Part 25: El Paso
Part 26: Des Moines
Part 27: Miami
Part 28: Orange County
Part 29: Pittsburgh
Part 30: Baltimore
Part 31: Long Island
Part 32: Kansas City
Part 33: Milwaukee
Part 34: Nanuet/Rockland County
Part 35: DenverAnd now… Part 36: Cinerama Presentations in Worcester, Massachusetts!
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Non-profits aid ongoing restoration of Warner Grand
SAN PEDRO, CA — The continuing restoration of the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro is being aided by two non-profit groups and films showings to raise funds to aid the effort.
The old theater already has received some help. In 1996, after a private owner threatened to turn the Warner Grand into a swap meet, the city of Los Angeles bought the theater and upgraded the building – adding air conditioning, features that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and improvements to the electrical system.
Further upgrades have included installing a new movie screen and a new projection and sound system, as well as replacing the theater’s 1,500 seats with replicas of the originals.
Read more in the Daily Breeze.
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Small town bay area theaters keep tradition alive
A recent article in the SF Chronicle highlighted the unique experience of seeing a movie in five classic theaters in cities in the Bay area. Mentioned, with pictures, are the Rio in Monte Rio, the Cameo in St. Helena, the Los Gatos, the Del Mar in Santa Cruz, and the Sebastiani in Sonoma.
In the spirit of loving films and the film-going experience, we’re here to celebrate destination theaters – movie houses in the Bay Area that require a long drive, and are definitely worth the trip.
Our ideal destination theater has interesting architecture, a rich history and a proximity to other entertainment options. A little bit quirky is a good thing, and so are attractive surroundings. We want to be able to take a long walk after the show and be able to discuss what the hell just happened in the latest “Star Trek” movie.
Read the full story in the San Francisco Chronicle.