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June 19, 2009
Lebowsky Center rebuilding fund may have reached critical target, but…
OWOSSO, MI — The slow progress in rebuilding the fire damaged Lebowsky Center may have reached a funding target for a matching grant of $350,000 even though the Owosso Community Players missed a June 1 deadline to raise the funds.
But it may be too late. As they say, stay tuned. Details from the Argus-Press are in two related articles at here and here.
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Whiteside Theatre update
CORVALLIS, OR — Closed since January 2002, the Whiteside Theatre was donated by Regal Entertainment Group to the nonprofit Whiteside Theatre Foundation on May 16, 2008.
The Foundation is currently putting together a detailed budget for rehabilitating the theatre’s various systems, and pursuing an array of funding sources to implement the rehabilitation plan. The theatre was listed in the National Register of Historic places on February 25, 2009. Future plans for the theatre include diverse programming, including movies, local and touring live performances, educational workshops, and other public events.
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Used theater equipment for sale
I have a bunch of equipment for sale. Everything listed is working unless otherwise noted. Please email me for pictures. Best offer for any or all will be accepted. Pick up on Long Island.
Maxi 7X automation with timer (missing 3 manual switches)
ORC 4500Watt Lamphouse with rectifier (500 hours on reflector)
Century MSAW-2 projector head
Century DAW projector head (no trap or gate)
Simplex 1014 projector head with upper reel arm and Kelmar C/O (no intermittent)
Simplex 1014 projector head (no intermittent)
IPC Simplex SH-1000 soundhead with 1800RPM motor
Simplex SH-1012 soundhead with motor
2 Magnatech dubber (Rack mountable)
3 assorted simplex gear boxes comeplete (bronze gears stripped)
6 boxes Kelmar green cleaning media
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June 18, 2009
Remembering Cinerama (Part 33: Milwaukee)
REMEMBERING CINERAMA
Part 33: MilwaukeeThe following is Part Thirty-Three 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 CityAnd now… Part 33: Cinerama Presentations in Milwaukee!
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Small growth for theater advertising
Despite the economy, there was still growth in cinema advertising.
Revenue from advertising in U.S. movie theaters grew just 5.8% last year, marking the slowest gain in the seven years that such statistics have been kept.
Still, the Cinema Advertising Council, which is expected to release its 2008 report Monday, can boast of an ad industry still showing growth while most others are not.
Read the full story in the Hollywood Reporter.
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Any info on movie from the ‘30’s “Fighting For Freedom”
My mother starred in this movie, in place of the original lady (Danitza Sokolich/Mary Lipinski)who was signed, but could not do the film; I never found out why. The male star played Danila Martinovich (Matt Dressich, Jr.). The producers found the young, Martha Myers-as she was listed in 10th grade. I can’t find ANY mention of the movie, ANYWHERE.
I have a ‘handbill’ showing the movie was produced by Sloboda Productions, Inc. and was shown at the Capitol Theatre, 338 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA. 90013 from May 19th – May 27th, no year listed. “A Super-feature Photoplay Classic Of Early Slavic Life” and a line that reads – ‘Scenes laid in Montenegro. Also, 'The first time in the history of motion pictures that a spectacular novelty of this kind has been presented to the Slavic People — portraying loves, thrills, dangers, triumphs, of heroic days.
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June 17, 2009
Outdoor movies
Popping up all over the country is showing movies in parks, swim clubs and yes backyards. Such is On Location Cinema. They will bring in a complete screen package (projector, audio system and screen) set it up show the movie, break down. They even have a Drive-in theater package with old D-I speakers and FM sound. I guess the drive-ins are still bringing them in. rg
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Music Hall in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, NH — This year, as part of their Summerfilms program, the Music Hall up in Portsmouth, NH recently screened the great, venerable golden-oldie-but-goody movie/musical classic, “West Side Story”.
Just a little over an hour north of Boston, Portsmouth, NH is a quaint, picturesque old city with many interresting-looking old buildings and many mom-and pop businesses. However, while the Music Hall doesn’t look like much from the outside, it’s clear from the moment that one enters inside, that it’s a beautiful, real old-fashioned-looking theatre.
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Lincoln Theatre added to National Register
LOS ANGELES, CA — Seven local sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places including the Lincoln Theatre.
Seven Los Angeles buildings that experts say have played significant roles in the lives of local African Americans have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, authorities have announced.
The listing follows a yearlong study of some 4,000 parcels in South Los Angeles by consultants hired by the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency. The survey is said to be the first “historical thematic study” ever undertaken in California of buildings that were integral to the African American community.
Read the full story in the Los Angeles Times.
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June 16, 2009
San Pedro says “W.O.W.” to $3 Movies in 78-year-old movie palace
SAN PEDRO, CA — Hoping to offer locals an affordable opportunity to get out of the house on down to the movies during the week, the Warner Grand is dishing out “Warner on Wednesdays”.
Warner On Wednesdays will run every Wednesday in the Summer, accept July 8. Movies are only $3, and for $10 couples can enjoy a “date night” package of 2 tickets, 2 drinks and 2 popcorns.
The 12 movie schedule includes:
6/17 – [PG-13] The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | 6PM AND 9PM
6/24 – [PG-13] Twilight | 6PM AND 9PMSee the full list and more at PR Log.