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December 11, 2008
Laemmle Through The Decades: 1938-2008 ~ 70 Years In 7 Days, Dec. 12-18
LOS ANGELES, CA — Some more details on the series announced last week.
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Laemmle Theatres is pleased to present LAEMMLE THROUGH THE DECADES: 1938-2008, 70 YEARS IN 7 DAYS. Laemmle will show seven foreign language cinematic classics that have graced its screens, each one representing a decade of the company’s existence and screening at least twice per day. The series will run from Friday, December 12th through Thursday, December 18th at the Royal Theatre in West Los Angeles.
All net proceeds from the box office will be donated to the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Conservancy via the Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation.
The full schedule (PDF) includes showtimes as well as some interesting tidbits about the history of Laemmle Theatres.
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December 10, 2008
Auburn’s Old State Theater to close, but….
AUBURN, CA — Here’s an unusual situation. According to this article the Old State Theater is or will shortly close (the theater’s website indicates Dec. 5 though the article says Dec. 20). The theater will be transformed into a performing arts center. However the current operator has copyrighted the theater’s name and intends apparently to use it as the name of her relocated cinema.
The Old State Theater, a haven for art-house films in Downtown Auburn, will close its doors Dec. 20 as an art deco movie house it has called home since opening in mid-2004.
Owner Theresa Cote said Friday that she has decided to move to a new location to let building owner the Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center non-profit move forward with plans to modify the Lincoln Way theater for live performances.
Cote, who has copyrighted the Old State Theater name, said she is looking for a building in the Auburn area with about 3,400 square feet of floor space and good parking access to re-establish her movie business. She owns the projection equipment and screens at the theater.
Read the full story in the Auburn Journal.
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Regal in the news
Reuters examines the state of Regal Entertainment in two iinteresting articles. One looks at how they’re on pace for a great fourth quarter while the other shows an acquisition of National Amusements as a tough sell.
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WANTED: VItascope Projector circa 1896 or replica
We are looking for an 1896 Edison Vitascope projector with lamphouse and reel holders. It can be original or a replica.
Any information about one would be most appreciated. It is in connection with an historic display.
Please feel free to write to us at:
BuffaloFilmFestival (@) gmail.com
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Thanks for your help!
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December 9, 2008
SunStar to close Sarasota theater
SARASOTA, FL — SunStar will close the Sarasota Crossings 10 on December 14. SunStar took over the theater from the Regal chain in 2002.
The managers found out several weeks ago that the theater at 5521 Fruitville Road, at the Honore Avenue intersection, will close, and the other employees were informed this week.
Lucas said the employees have been told that the theater is closing to make room for a big box store.
Read the full article in theHerald Tribune.
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Odeon gives Europe first taste of Imax
LONDON, ENGLAND — Odeon prepares for the holiday season by giving Imax its European debut.
Odeon, Europe’s largest exhibition chain, opens the first Imax screens in the continent to be kitted out with digital projection systems Friday at two multiplex sites in London.
The investment has cost Odeon £1.5 million ($2.2 million), but the company will be hoping to start cashing in from the get-go given the launch is well-timed to make the most of the annual Christmas holiday rush on plexes.
Read more at Variety.
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35MM Film for sale
I have animation films from Fox Animation Studio. I bought them from Fox when they closed the studio. I have “Anastasia” and “Titan A.E.”. There are the original films, the color test, the pencil test, and all of the cut outs that were not use in the movies. I’m looking to sell them.
You can reach me at or
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December 8, 2008
Boyd Theatre: Carpets to return!
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Friends of the Boyd are excited to share with you color drawings of the gorgeous CARPETS that were made for the Boyd Theatre when it opened in 1928, and will again be woven for the movie palace IF the restoration project begins again! We had black and white photos of the original carpets, but colors had to be determined.
In the auditorium and adjoining foyers in 1928, was a beautiful carpet with a French Art Deco design in an ORGANIC pattern. Its colors were found from a surviving piece discovered in 2005 underneath a concession stand serving the balcony. Architects Martinez & Johnson redeveloped the carpet so it can return to the Boyd!
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Help needed: Movie listings for Central Jersey Theatres!
I need some help. I am the founder of a yahoo group dedicated to the great Central Jersey movie theatres – see link:
I am trying to find some source that would provide me with every film title and date that would have played in these cinemas. I am trying to go through microfishe at a local library but this is almost mind numbing in it’s antiquity. If there is anyone who may have suggestions on how to do this, please contact me either at the group or at – many thanks. PS: These were mostly General Cinema theatres!
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New owner needs help with projector
I am a new theatre owner, and we have a Brenkert BX 60 projector in the booth. It has not been running in 8 or 9 months. I am wondering what’s the best way to get it back into action? This projector worked fine before the theatre was closed.
This theatre is in Wisconsin. Any suggestions of people or companies in WI or MN who might be able to troubleshoot with me if I have problems?
Thanks!