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August 21, 2008
‘Delirium’ with a little popcorn?
Hitting theaters across the country this week, Cirque du Soleil brings its show “Delirium” to the masses.
“It’s a high-definition experience,” says Rory Bruer, the president of Sony Pictures Releasing and the man behind the new Hot Ticket initiative—designed to send one-of-a-kind programming to your local movie theater.
Cirque du Soleil already delivers its shows in tents, casinos and arenas from Orlando to, now, Macau and Dubai. (“Kooza” is currently outside the United Center through Sunday.) In some ways, a movie screen is a logical extension of a multiplatform brand. The control-savvy Cirque did its own filming of “Delirium.”
Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune.
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Theater parking lot work starts in Reseda
RESEDA, CA — More progress in the CIM Group’s renovating of the Reseda Theatre.
City officials on Monday began demolishing a two-story Canby Avenue commercial building as part of efforts to revive and renovate the region and replace it with a parking lot for use by Reseda Theater patrons.
The 8,500-square-foot theater will be gutted and reconfigured into an 11,000- square-foot, state-of- the-art, live-performance and special-event venue.
Read the full story in the Los Angeles Daily News.
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Looking for vintage theatre equipment
Wanted: Vintage theatre sound equipment. Speakers, amplifiers, cabinets, crossovers and vacuum tubes manufactured by Altec Lansing, RCA, Western Electric, etc. and any and all parts or pieces thereof (horns, woofers, etc. working or not). Will pay cash! Also willing to trade new and used audio and digital equipment. We have stage speakers, subwoofers, surrounds, processors, amplifiers, and complete sound racks available.
Please call 773-339-9035 or .
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August 20, 2008
Gala funds pay to restore Alameda Theatre’s 1932 mural
ALAMEDA, CA — Continuing to polish every last part, the Alameda Theatre’s murals are almost completely restored.
After several weeks of effort, months of anticipation and years of hope, the original mural in the Alameda Theatre’s mezzanine lobby is nearly restored.
“I’ve really enjoyed working on it,” said painter Jane Armstrong. “The days really go fast, and sometimes I forget to take lunch.”
Alamedans got their first glimpses of the mural back in 1932, when the art deco-inspired movie theater — designed by noted San Francisco architect Timothy Pfluger — opened its doors.
Read more at the Mercury News.
(Thanks to gwen for providing the photo.)
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Rebuilding a princess
MOUNT AYR, IA — With the grand reopening coming soon, the Creston News Advertiser looks back at the restoration process of the Princess Theater.
“The theater is such an economic boast to the square,” said Ricker. “We didn’t really have a place for cultural events. We want to increase the fine arts and cultural events in the county. We want youth to have good substance-free recreation. It hits so many positives.”
The renovation of the theater has sparked renovation of other aspects of the square said Devereux Taylor.
“Eventually, the sidewalk that goes in front of the theater, will go all the way around the square,” said Devereux Taylor. “We have street lights purchased for around the square. Those have also been donated.”
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Any NOLA Theatres for sale?
NEW ORLEANS, LA — I am interested to know what theatres are for sale in the New Orleans area… including Katrina damaged buildings. If you know of any theatres, I would be grateful for any information you could provide, including asking price and the name(s) of the seller/realtor.
Thank you!
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August 19, 2008
Norwin Cinemas to end 28-year run
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA — Never changing from its 4-screen format, the Norwin Cinemas is finally succumbing to the competition and closing its doors.
Norwin Cinemas made its debut with advanced technology for its time, but because of slow business throughout the years, the theater was never upgraded to newer digital technology, Kight said.
After almost 30 years, the theater still uses its original 35 mm projection equipment, which in 1980 was a step toward better quality special effects with less granularity.
Even when it first opened, Kight said, the owners did not predict great success for the theater because it was competing with a larger, more popular one at Eastgate shopping center near Greensburg.
Read the full story at the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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Eastburg indy-movie theater coming back
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — After a brief few months with its future in doubt, the Pocono Cinema should return in the fall.
The vacant Pocono Cinema — closed since April — has been sold, and the new owners plan to reopen the North Courtland Street theater this fall.
There is no official date for the opening, but two of the partners behind the new opening, Dan Dunn, 62, of Stroudsburg, and Ray “Skip” Scheetz, 60, of Stroud Township, said they believe it will be open sometime in October.
Read more at the Pocono Record.
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Flexpoint introduces Bend Sensor technology
Flexpoint Sensor Systems Inc. is working on perfecting technology that they can sell to theaters to put sensors in seats so management can monitor paid attendance.
The group has been working with Flexpoint since early this year to develop and test a series of prototypes for this application. The two companies have agreed upon a working prototype that is now in the final testing and quality assurance phase. Flexpoint has recently provided pricing information to the customer.
“This is a very interesting application for Flexpoint and demonstrates the versatility of our sensor technology,” stated Clark Mower, CEO of Flexpoint. “The demand for this technology is extensive. This system can be applied to new theatre construction and can also be retrofitted into existing movie theatre complexes.”
Read more at Market Watch.
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August 18, 2008
“2001” and “How the West Was Won” at the Dome
HOLLYWOOD, CA — In September, the Cinerama Dome at ArcLight Cinemas will present “2001: A Space Odyssey” in 70mm Cinerama and “How the West Was Won” in 3-strip Cinerama. Don’t miss this chance to see these classics in the historic Cinerama Dome as well as get a rare opportunity to see a true 3-strip Cinerama film. Buy advance tickets at the ArcLight website and thanks to Cinema Sightlines for providing the news.