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June 24, 2008
Theater wanted
We would like to rent/lease/buy a theater. My family and I run one and we would like to get another. It’s ok if it’s closed as long as it can be reopened.
Small towns are a plus, we love them! If anyone knows of a town that has a theater and wants it reopened, please let me know, names, numbers, anything you can. Thank you.
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June 23, 2008
Roosevelt in need of buyer
KENOSHA, WI — The Roosevelt Theatre could go dark for good if no legitimate sale offers come forward very soon.
Mitch Engen, the city’s property division maintenance supervisor, said the city could finalize contracts for asbestos abatement and demolition for the Roosevelt Theatre, 2908 Roosevelt Road, within the next week.
“We’re working on the contracts right now,” Engen said. “We sent it out for bid and we’ve had proposals for abatement and, separately, to take the building down. Nothing has been approved but they’re out there and we’re dotting the ‘i’s and crossing the ’t’s.”
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Stardust Twin info?
I’m looking for photos or any bits of info on the Stardust Twin Cinemas. Located in Vista, Cailfornia, it closed down in 1989.
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Outdoor theaters dwindling, but still drawing movie fans
This MLive article looks at some of the remaining drive-ins in Genesee County, Michigan.
Few places unleash summer like Michigan’s drive-in theaters.
Offering an entire evening’s entertainment without guzzling gas, drive-ins are a steal among summer entertainment options.
“It’s a bargain,” said Burton businessman Steve Welch, who remembers bounding into his family’s Rambler station wagon on summer weekends. “You get two movies instead of one.”
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June 20, 2008
Tucson indy cinemas
TUCSON, AZ — Instead of focusing on the typical multiplexes, an article highlights the alternative cinema choices in Tucson like the Loft Cinema and Fox Theatre.
If you’re looking for a way to fight the punishing temperatures that inevitably strike Tucson whenever the summer months roll around, there’s no better way than the movie theater, that well-known darling of the air conditioning industry and foe of advocates for comfortable seating.
The summer’s blockbusters, as usual, aren’t too promising. Fortunately, Tucson is blessed with a flurry of alternative movie choices, and they haven’t let us down this summer.
Read the full story in the Arizona Daily Wildcat.
(Thanks to housechick for providing the photo.)
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Movie theaters join fight against MPAA’s anti-DVR initiative
With the MPAA trying to restrict DVR users from recording new releases at home, movie theater owners are attempting to band together against them because of the negative effects it might have on theaters.
A Hollywood proposal to block DVR recording capability on some cable-distributed movies has been met with alarm by NATO—that is, the National Association of Theater Owners. The trade association’s Vice President told the Federal Communications Commission yesterday that the idea, floated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), could have “a devastating effect,” causing “the destruction of neighborhood movie theaters across the country.”
Read the full story at Ars Technica.
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Cinema Sightlines celebrates anniversary with Vista Cafe meeting
LOS ANGELES, CA — The website Cinema Sightlines is celebrating its one year anniversary with a live meeting at the cafe adjacent to the Vista Theater this Sunday. Depending on showtimes, those who show up might take in a tour and/or movie at the theatre.
Come by at 3:45PM and email for further details.
(Thanks to lumierefl for providing the photo.)
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King Cat revitalized
SEATTLE, WA — The King Cat Theatre that has had many uses over the years is being brought back again as a venue for a variety of activities.
Now, the old theater is revived — but the King Cat in 2008 is encompassing a lot of its past variety, too. As an all-purpose venue, it’s fit for business meetings, concerts, film festivals and also available for rent.
“I want it to be a place to gather for all sorts of entertainment for Seattle,” said new owner Arif Amaani. “Everybody will have something to see.”
Read the full story in the Seattle Times.
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Owosso city council issues escrow grant for Lebowsky rebuilding
OWOSSO, MI — The Owosso city council has issued a $350,000 grant in escrow to the Owosso Community Players to help in rebuilding the fire-damaged Lebowsky Center. The project is still in the bidding process and the OCP is still seeking donations to help in the rebuilding process. They are hoping to begin construction in late summer for phase one involving rebuiling the walls and a new roof by late fall.
For further info, read the article in the Argus-Press. The OCP web site has compiled a list of news articles about the Lebowsky Center including news stories from Cinema Treasures along with YouTube videos.
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June 19, 2008
State Theatre for sale
HUTCHINSON, MN — 3 Screen Movie Theater, 4 Luxury Lofts and 2 Retail Rental Units $1,700,000
This Art Deco Gem was built in 1937 and totally renovated for re-opening in 2005. The Minnesota Preservation Alliance awarded The State with the 2006 Preservation Award, and the cover photo on the award magazine. This has to be the finest privately funded theater renovation in the state.
Business has been growing in double digits, and profitable since opening. Virtually everything is brand new from the foundation up. The Cap Rate is 5.33 today, and will be over 6.0 by year end. The renovation was done with the highest quality materials and workmanship. It is truly a thing of beaty and functionality. It looks like a treasure from the past with high-tech infrastructure. Almost $2,000,000 was invested on the renovation. The 3 auditoriums seat over 625 people and the entire facility is 100% ADA compliant. All state of the art compoments and totally digital DTS sound. The primary presentation is 35mm film but 2 auditoriums are equipped with high-res digital projection for business meetings and other events. There is over 5,000 feet of neon and colored lights in and outside the building. Original murals have been recreated in the Main auditorium.