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March 13, 2008
As economy dives, Hollywood thrives
An Associated Press piece suggests that there’s a correlation with a poor economy and high moviegoing numbers.
It was true during the Depression, when Americans managed to scrape together nickels and dimes for an escape to the movies. And as the prospect of another recession looms, studio executives say this time is no different.
Even as evidence mounts that people are tightening up on other expenses, movie attendance this year has been running ahead of 2007 numbers — welcome news at ShoWest, the annual convention of theater owners, which opens here Tuesday.
Domestic box-office revenues went up in five of the past seven recession years dating back to the 1960s, according to research compiled by the National Association of Theatre Owners.
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ISO: Theatre Almanac and Film Daily
I am looking for old editions of the Theatre Almanac and the Film Daily Yearbook. Please list what you have in a comment, including telephone number and/or email address.
Thanks
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March 12, 2008
Plan for Regal, AMC, Cinemark to go all digital
Three exhibitor chains are negotiating a financing plan to go all digital.
Several theater chains and studios are nearing an estimated $1.1 billion financing deal to deploy in cinemas digital technology that promises to boost attendance and save Hollywood billions of dollars in annual print and delivery costs, industry officials said on Sunday.
“We’re hopeful that in the second quarter we will get it all arranged,” said Travis Reid, chief executive of Digital Cinema Implementation Partners. DCIP is wholly owned by theater chains Regal Entertainment Group, Cinemark Holdings Inc and AMC Entertainment Inc, which collectively operate over 14,000 screens.
Read more at Yahoo News.
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Local projectionist shares memories
DAGSBORO, DE — Charles W. Thorns has been showing films for over fifty years and as resident projectionist at the Clayton Theatre, he’s shared his passion as well.
Sitting in the little projectionist booth at the Clayton Theatre — and more than 10 others over the years — he has virtually memorized the dialog for hundreds of films.
It’s a dying art, he said, because while other larger theaters run a platter system — meaning a projectionist flips a switch to start the movie — he learns the films while he is watching. His attention is necessary as a little dot in the left hand corner of every film signals him to change projectors in moments.
For more, go to the Daily Times.
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Have a seat? We’d like two!
H-B Woodlawn is an alternative school in Arlington, VA. H-B is consistently ranks one of the best public high schools in the country. In 2006 and 2007 H-B ranked 13th; in 2005, 5th; and in 2003, 10th. H-B has a prolific, student-run theatre program which produces 8 to 12 productions each year, almost all of which are directed and produced by students. The 2007-2008 show schedule includes: Sister Mary Ignatius, No Exit, Lost in Yonkers, One-Act Play Festival, Urinetown, Macbeth, As Bees in Honey Drown, Boys and Ghouls Together, Holes, and the 24-Hour Play Festival.
Unsafe rigging above the stage needs to be replaced. Most of the wiring is 50 years old. Students have been shocked. The lighting dimmer rack only holds 26 lights. The spotlights at the back of the auditorium are attached to balcony railings. The wooden seating in the school’s auditorium is fifty years old and is literally falling apart; seats have fallen out from under people and are visibly cracked; some seats are missing; several rows of seats have been removed because they were not salvageable; and, some rows of seats are being pieced together by students. WE NEED 475 SEATS, NEW OR USED! The estimated cost is at least $49,100 for new seats. Bake sales are presented at each theatrical event. T-shirts, sweatshirts, and mugs are being offered for sale. Raffles and other fundraising events are being sponsored by the Drama Boosters to raise additional money. We are trying everything. Please let us know if you can be of help, or have any ideas to get us any closer to our goals.
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March 11, 2008
Classic Fantasy Films at the Landmark Loews Jersey Theater
JERSEY CITY, NJ —
Fantasy & France
Five Legendary Films
March 28 & 29
At the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square, Jersey City 07306 Tel. (201) 798-6055 Fax (201) 798-4020
www.loewsjersey.org… Where Film is enjoyed the way it was meant to be … On our 50' screen, in 35mm, amid the grandeur & glory of a Movie Palace.
Friday, March 28 at 8PM The Princess Bride Starring Carey Elwes, Robin Wright Penn, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Fred Savage, Andre the Giant, Peter Faulk. Directed by Rob Reiner. (1987, 98mins.,Color, 20th Century Fox. Rated PG)
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WTB: Sound equipment
We are looking for a Dolby CP-65/Da-20/Cat-700 or similar for a new dubbing theatre project. We will also need either a remote-controllable R+R mixing projector or something like an Albrecht/MWA PB-51 or Sondor OMA video transfer unit. Can anyone help?
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March 10, 2008
Help on theater info
Hi everyone,
I’m currently a projectionist at a local movie theater in Memphis, TN. I love my job but since everything is going digital, I don’t know if I’m going to have a job.
I really would love to own my own theatre but I don’t know where to start. I’d even be co-owner of a theatre if anyone knows anyone in the Tennessee area who wants to go in on it.
Please contact me.
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Projection room items needed for museum setup
Can anyone please help us to find some projection room equipment to help us set up a small museum display. We are a small group so funds limited. We are after anything from fire shutters, amplifiers to projectors. It seems a shame to see things being lost in demolition.
All help greatly appreciated. We are located in Yorkshire
Please contact Darren on 07737 909058 or through email at .
Many thanks,
Please help us keep history alive as projection rooms are always forgotten.
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ISO: Sound equipment
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