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September 21, 2007
Victoria history video
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Watch a compelling 30 minute video charting the history of one of the world’s oldest working cinemas – The Victoria Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand. This video features the story of American John Benwell (from California) and the history of the cinema he built while living in Devonport in 1912.
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Theater in Central Michigan for sale
I am the owner operator of a four screen in St Johns, Michigan, a town about 20 miles north of Lansing, Michigan. I have removed and renovated 3 of 4 of the existing theaters with new equipment, screens, digital sound systems and seats. I have another project theater in another town I wish to focus on so this cinema is up for sale. Excellent town support, location and local business.
Very reasonably priced. Great business opportunity. Already breaks even only open 4 months. email or call me, 517-775-9119.
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September 20, 2007
Free Classic Movies at West Wind Drive-Ins
Bring back the magic of the Drive-In and experience classic movies on Thursday September 20, 2007.
West Wind Drive-Ins would like to thank our customers for a great summer by offering a free movie night Thursday Sept 20. Come celebrate the great American Drive-In experience as summer comes to an end.
“We are thrilled with the turnout this summer and are looking forward to a great holiday season. We haven’t seen attendance like this in 20 years. We are opening up our Drive-Ins to thank our loyal customers and to invite all who have not experienced the Drive-In to give it a try,” says Tony Maniscalco, Vice President of Marketing.
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Return of the B Movies
National Amusements is launching another series of
Attack Of The B-Movies this Thursday, September 20th.The original series, which ran in August in five of National Amusement’s Cinemas locations in MA and RI, proved to be so successful that the series is being expanded to 20 theaters in 8 states.
It might be fun to see these movies again and reminisce about seeing them originally in our local movie palace.
Here is a link to the story:
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Looking for a theater for sale or lease
We are looking for a theater for sale or lease in ohio, we are located in Medina County and are willing to drive 1 plus hours in any direction, preferably with two or more screens, any out there for sale or lease?
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September 19, 2007
New owners for the 95 year old Texas Theatre
McGREGOR, TX — The Studio Pros Inc. is very proud to announce their purchase of the 1912 Texas Theatre on June 7th 2007 from the Smith family (original owners). Over the next 12 to 18 months, the Texas will be undergoing extensive ground up restorations allowing The Studio Pros to relocate their offices inside the building. As well, we’ll be completely refurbishing all of the theatre’s live & 35mm capabilities and adding an extensive array of newer media technologies to complement the old.
For more information and continual updates on the progress of restoration of the Texas Theatre please check the official web site.
We also wish to thank CT for all of their dedicated efforts with theatre history. Over the past 4 years this web site has offered priceless information and insight to us and is one of the top 3 influences in our decision to take on the challenges of restoring and preserving the Texas theatre’s history. We feel very proud and blessed to be a part of this. Once again we thank all of the folks at CT and all of its dedicated contributors. Please rest assured we will be doing our part in promoting this site to all of our theatre goers as well as trying to financially support this site.
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Famous Movies, Famous Stars at ArcLight
HOLLYWOOD, CA — Please credit not me but Chris Utley with sending this story in, as per his comment on the theater page-
American Film Institute is hosting their 40th Anniversary celebration on October 3rd at the ArcLight
Not only are the films they’re showing monumental, but wait till you see who’s presenting them! Tickets go on sale today!
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Beach Theatre in Miami Beach Becoming a TAO Restaurant & Lounge
MIAMI BEACH. FL — The Beach Theatre on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road is being converted into an upscale restaurant and lounge known as “Tao.” It is still in the construction phase, but should be completed soon.
If you stand on the corner of Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road and Drexel Avenue and look to the southeast, you can still see the structure that housed the screen of one of the finest movie theaters in the country, the Beach Theatre. It’s been decades since this movie palace ran its last feature, but now a new vibe is coming to 420 Lincoln Road in the form of the ritzy TAO Restaurant & Lounge.
Miami Beach will the third in a series of upscale TAO eateries that include East 58th Street in New York and another at the Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, all of which operate under the watchful eye of TAO’s signature 20-foot tall golden Buddha statues.
More here ar Miami Beach USA.
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September 18, 2007
The Colonial Theater By ‘Jack’s Kid’ Dennis O'Rear
HARRISBURG, PA — I am Dennis O'Rear the son of John “Jack” O'Rear the manager of Harrisburg’s Colonial Theater from about 1934 until his death in 1957. I have some pleasant memories of the theater which I’d like to share. When I visited there I was called Jack’s son or Jack’s kid.
My dad was born in 1892 and after graduating from a military high school in Kentucky began a career as a theater manager. He left me an old scrap book of his that describes his career as a vaudeville and movie theater manager in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Many of the places and events here are obscure to me. Prior to coming to Harrisburg he worked in Allentown (Rialto), Bethlehem (Kurtz and Colonial), and Reading (Rajah) along with other locations and theaters.
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Lebowsky Center volunteer cleanup held September 8.
OWOSSO, MI — A construction cleanup work bee was held by volunteers at the Lebowsky Center on Saturday, September 8. The cleanup was held to prepare for the rebuilding of the fire damaged and partially demolished theater.
The Owosso Community Players newsletter dated August 2007 gives an update of the rebuilding progress which also gives details about the recent donation of the adjacent building.
The Argus-Press reports on the work as well.