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November 3, 2008
Grandview Theatre to re-opening update
COLUMBUS, OH — The theatre formerly known as the Drexel Grandview will live again. Originally opened in 1926, the Grandview Theatre operated until the middle of the century before it closed. After several brief runs under different operators, Jeff and Kathy Frank began operating it in the early ‘90s as the Drexel Grandview. After 17 years, the Drexel Grandview closed on Sept. 30, 2008.
The theatre will open under its original name, Grandview Theatre, and will be operated by Columbus Independent Media, Inc., helmed by David Nedrow and Jennifer Stancel. The new operators are planning many renovations to the theatre, including new auditorium soft goods, a new concession stand, and booth improvements. The theatre is expected to begin regular programming in early 2009, maintaining the independent and foreign film focus of the Drexel Grandview.
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Non-Digital marquees in NYC
I write the blog “vanishing new york” and have posted a couple of stories with photos and information about old cinemas in New York City. Here are two on St. Marks Cinema:
Vanishing NY #1
Vanishing NY #2I’m hoping readers can help me with a question. Do you know how many non-digital marquees are left in NYC? And where are they located? I’m trying to track them all down. Thanks!
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Iowa theatre for sale
CORNING, IA — The is a single screen theatre for sale in rural Iowa. The American Theatre is a beautiful art deco theatre built in 1927 and remodeled in 1997. It’s currently open and running 1st run movies on a daily basis with the same owners for the last 10 years.
Details: Main street location, 213 seats, remodeled lobby and concessions, new roof, new furnace/air. Great community support. Large apartment above for living in or renting out.
For more details, email me at or
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Heritage Ohio workshop
PEMBERVILLE, OH — If you’re in the Pemberville area and want to learn more about how to run an efficient theater, go to the Heritage Ohio Theater Workshop on Monday November 17th. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. It’ll be from 10AM-2PM in the Pemberville Opera House with a tour included.
More details at Heritage Ohio.
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October 31, 2008
Remembering Cinerama (Part IX)
REMEMBERING CINERAMA
Part IX: DallasThe following is Part Nine 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, film-by-film breakdown of when and where Cinerama and its multi-panel clones were exhibited. The easy-to-reference articles also 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. (The series will not describe the particulars of what Cinerama was or how it worked, as extensive coverage of such is accessible in numerous books and websites.)
Part I: New York
Part II: Chicago
Part III: San Francisco
Part IV: Houston
Part V: Washington, D.C.
Part VI: Los Angeles
Part VII: Atlanta
Part VIII: San DiegoAnd now…Part IX: Cinerama Presentations in Dallas!
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Vue cancels early morning HSM3 showing
NORWICH, UK — Due to pressure from area teachers, the Vue Cinema decided to cancel its 9 am showing of Disney’s “High School Music 3” last week for fear it would promote truancy.
The theater wanted to be the first in the area to screen it, but caved in to complaints from local schools.
However, some bloggers commented that many schools were off last week and wanted to see the film early.
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New Regal hosts election festivities
CHICAGO, IL – Many Chicagoans were privileged to watch candidate Barack Obama’s acceptance speech on the big screen of the New Regal Theatre, 1645 E. 79th St. It was like being there, surrounded with excited voters who cheered each point of policy.
Therefore, we are pleased to share the following listing. An election night celebration is set to begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at the New Regal. Tickets are $20. For more info, please view the theatre’s website.
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Midway Mall Cinema to reopen
ELYRIA, OH — The Midway Mall Cinemas are reopening Friday under the Atlas Cinema banner.
The eight-screen theater has been dark for six months after the previous operator, the Talbot Theatre Group, failed to pay $50,000 in rent. Previously, it had been run by General Cinemas until its bankruptcy in 2000 when it closed.
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Loveland picks up pieces after fire
LOVELAND, OH — The community is trying to grasp the tragedy and look forward after the fire at the Loveland Stage Company’s theatre last week.
This week, members of the Loveland Stage Company are reeling after a fire broke out inside the town’s 1939 theater. No one was hurt in the Oct. 20 blaze, which firefighters say originated from heat lamps used to illuminate brand new stained-glass windows. The building, which has been home to the theater company for the past decade, suffered a collapsed roof and massive damage to the interior, but its facade remains intact.
Despite the damage, the community is optimistic about the theater’s future. At a meeting scheduled for tomorrow, company members will assess the possibility of performances returning to the theater. In the meantime, the Loveland Fire Department has set up a repair fund, and productions continue in a local high school.
Read more at Preservation Nation.
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Vintage theater seats for sale in Baltimore
I have 8 pairs of Heyman-Woodward seats that I believe are from the Patterson. They are metal with upholstered cushions/backs, burgundy with grey seats. We would prefer to sell them together, but will consider breaking into two or three lots. Reasonable offers considered. Please with questions.