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March 2, 2009
Wanted: THX theater plaque
Looking to see if anyone knew where to find a THX theater plaque. It would be a member of one of the Cinema Treasures. If anyone has any info as to where I might be able to track one down, I would greatly appreciate it.
I can be contacted at: Thanks in advance!
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February 28, 2009
Rummage sale at Norwalk Main Street Theatre
NORWALK, OH — The Norwalk Main Street Theatre, 57 E. Main, will be having a “Rummage Sale” on Saturday March 28th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. We have lots of bolts of fabric (great for costume making), a very large American Flag, a Dukane supercartoid microphone, lots of misc. light bulbs, a slushee type drink machine, a hot dog grill, some misc. props, art deco wallpaper (black & white with icon movie stars on it) a female manequin with no arms, 2 Bogen Drive-Inn amplifiers, 2 Bogen PA speakers, 2 BGW amps 250 Watts, movie posters, old signage + anything else we may find that needs to be cleaned out!
For more info email steve at
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February 27, 2009
Muvico Thousand Oaks 14 Opens Today
THOUSAND OAKS, CA — Muvico Theaters opened the new all stadium seating, all 4K digital projection, Thousand Oaks 14 theater today. The theater features “Premier” seating and VIP service, a Pepsi Max auditorium, and Bogart’s Bar & Grill featuring American cuisine and a full bar.
For more information, visit the theater online.
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RealD Projectors Debut at Six Dickinson’s on Friday
Six of Dickinson’s 40 locations are firing up brand new RealD projectors on Friday.
Locations Include:
Palazzo 16 in Overland Park, KS
Westglen 18 in Shawnee, KS
Northglen 14 in Kansas City, MO
Springfield 8 in Springfield, MO
Starworld 20 in Tulsa, OK
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Meeting Saturday, March 7th for Friends of The RKO Keith’s Theater Flushing
A meeting is scheduled for Friends of The RKO Keith’s Flushing:
Saturday March 7th, 2009
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
St John Vianney Parish Hall
140-10 34th Ave, Flushing –
Parking Lot on Corner of 35th Avenue and Union StreetThere is a $100 donation which I am paying (gladly) – if anyone would like to chip in, feel free. No pressure to do so.
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Science on Screen at the Coolidge Corner Theatre
BROOKLINE, MA — The Coolidge Corner Theatre will present “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” Stanley Kramer’s 1967 film about interracial marriage, on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 pm as part of its popular Science on Screen series. Before the film, noted social psychologist Mahzarin Banaji, a pioneer in the study of unconscious bias, will give a talk on the science of prejudice.
Made at a time when mixed-race marriage was still illegal in 16 states in America, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” aimed to debunk racial stereotypes. When young Joanna Drayton brings her new fiance home to San Francisco to meet her liberal parents, their progressive leanings are put to the test when they discover the man their daughter has chosen to settle down with is black. Sidney Poitier stars as the successful and respected Dr. John Wade Prentice, who challenges the preconceived notions of Mr. and Mrs. Drayton (Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn) during dinner one evening. The film earned Oscars for Hepburn and screenwriter William Rose.
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Terrace Theater to show Citizen Kane
CHARLESTON, SC — The Terrace Theater is proud to announce the next in the CINEMA CLASSIC SERIES. On Friday March 6, the Terrace will open “Citizen Kane” on the big screen. Considered by most as the best motion picture ever made, it stars Orson Welles.
The film will be shown in its original 35 mm format 1.37. This is a very rare showing IN Charleston of this 1941 classic. The film will run for 2 weeks.
TERRACE THEATER
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February 26, 2009
Friends of Fox to host Pomona Fox re-opening
POMONA, CA — The towering icon of Downtown Pomona’s Fox Theater will illuminate the night sky once again, as Friends of the Pomona Fox, a non-profit organization, will present “Fox First Night!", a fundraiser to be one of the first events held in the theater since its redevelopment and revival into the 21st century. The dinner event will be held Saturday, April 18th, 2009, with an opening reception to kick-off the evening at 6:00PM.
The Pomona Fox Theater has stood for over 70 years in Pomona, and served as the top choice for Hollywood’s sneak preview screenings in the early 1930’s as well as a frequent remote radio talk show location for Bob Hope, Desi Arnaz and other celebrities. The current restoration allows for great entertainment and event possibilities, in which “Fox First Night!" anticipates to showcase in the event, amongst activities celebrating its restored grandeur.
Since its glory days, the Fox has suffered damage to significant historical architectural and structural elements. The wear of time, the havoc of dance raves, and its needs to meet modern occupational standards, has all contributed to the compromise of the theater’s original features, such as the concession counter built in 1938, row seating, chandeliers, fixtures, and classic murals. This is where Friends of the Pomona Fox is requesting the help of the community in the preservation and restoration of the authentic character of the Fox Theater. Its rich history applies not only to its immediate surrounding of the Pomona Valley, but also to the beginnings of the film industry in Hollywood.
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US 23 D.I. owner Lou Warrington dies
VAIDEN, MS and GRAND BLANC, MI — Louis M. Warrington Jr., second-generation owner of the US 23 Twin Drive-in Theatre in the Flint, Michigan suburb of Mundy Township, died Wednesday, February 18 at his winter home in Vaiden, Mississippi at age 72.
He devoted a half-century of his life to this drive-in since he started working there at age 18. While he had other business interests, the drive-in was his first and favorite. A resident of Grand Blanc Township near the drive-in, he liked hunting birds during the winter months.
The Warrington family plans to reopen the drive-in for one final season in his memory and put it up for sale. Additional info from the Flint Journal.
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Sacred Cinema - Feature Documentary
I am currently in pre-production on a feature documentary entitled “Sacred Cinema”.
The long and short of it is that I am trekking across the planet in search of the world’s most unique movie theaters. By in large in Canada (where I am from), from what I have experienced, many theaters have lost the plot when it comes to providing a meaningful cinema experience.The documentary will touch on cinema etiquette and what theaters are doing to improve audience cooperation. I also want to take a look at the worlds kookiest home theaters and get an inside peek at why staying at home is a reasonable option for many people. I want to visit a wide array of cinemas. From a shanty village theater in India to a luxurious cinema palace in New York. Please if you have any suggestions for cinemas to feature I am open to suggestions as I am shortlisting as my research comes to an end in the next couple weeks. I am not looking for pure visual esthetics, though visually it helps if the cinema is a little offbeat or offers some real grandeur – I want to find theaters that have different, odd or atypical policies or amenities that help make the movie going experience memorable.