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June 19, 2007
The Oldest Cinema in Europe
The Ambassador Cinema
Written By Tony Deane
This Article was first published by Box Office Magazine in August 1997 and is about The Ambassador Cinema – The Oldest Running Cinema in Europe.In the heart of Dublin lies a building called ‘The Rotunda’ originally set up as a maternity hospital built for the poor of the city by Bartholomew Mosse in 1745. To raise funds to keep the building going he hit on the idea of a pleasure garden where the gentry could spend their evenings strolling. Some marsh land to the east of the building was landscaped and a series of decorative fountains, waterways, pavilions and a bandstand was also erected. They strolled and chatted and finished their nights with a firework display which was frequently terminated due to the inclemency of the weather.
Faced with a large drop in revenue Mosse commissioned an architect to create a permanent shelter which was to be called ‘The Rotunda’. It was a miracle building for it’s time rising fifthly feet from the ground , it’s ceiling had an uninterrupted span of eighty feet without central support… a feat of engineering. Throughout the eighteen century the building was added to and like it’s London counterpart ‘the Vauxhall’ was to be known as the place to be seen by the nobility and gentry of the land.
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Audio equipment for sale and ISO other items
MADISON, WI – Selling a wide variety of audio equipment that was used when the Majestic Theatre was a dance club/movie house – most of it is 10 years old. We are upgrading the sound and lighting system to accommodate live concerts. We will also be showing occasional movies and are looking for an LCD video projector.
Please if you are interested in seeing the equipment list or if you are selling a video projector.
We are also looking to buy any “classic theatre style” chandeliers and/or light fixtures. Please send pics and info to my email at .
Thank you.
-Matt
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130 Vintage Theater Chairs - $25/each (West Sacramento, CA.)
We have approximately 130 vintage theater chairs that would be ideal for a collector or someone planning to open/remodel an old style theater. The seats are of a cloth like material and red/burgundy in color. They have real wood armrests with decorative carving. Also there are 34 decorative ends/side panels made out of iron and of decorative design. All seats are in good-fair condition. Right now they are screwed into wood rails, but can also be screwed into carpet with the right tools.
Our asking price is $25.00 each but are very open to all offers. The buyer would be responsible for shipping the chairs from their present location. Please check out the pictures! Please contact us if you are interested at or 1-916-247-8280 (ask for Carl Carlson.)
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June 18, 2007
Reopening for Odeon Cinema
YORK, ENGLAND — It has been announced today that the former Odeon Cinema, in York, which closed last August after 69 years, will reopen under the ownership of Reel Cinemas, a company that is bringing the whole movie-going experience back to the cinema.
After months of silence, the company has taken over the lease of the Art Deco, Blossom Street landmark, which is the city’s last remaining pre-war picture house.
The company are hoping that after an intial cleanup the cinema could reopen as soon as August. After that a major refurbishment will take place to create a 5 screen complex with original art deco features being restored. The complex will remain open during this time apart from perhaps the occassional day or week. Managing director Mr Kailash Suri said he was confident that there would be sufficient custom for the cinema, despite there being a multi-screen complex and arts cinemas elsewhere in the city.
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Majestic Theatre to re-open under new ownership
MADISON, WI — The historic Majestic Theatre is under new ownership and will be bringing the very best in live music to downtown Madison beginning in September 2007. The century old theatre will undergo several renovations and aesthetic improvements this summer.
The new owners are looking for at least one “classic theatre style” chandelier to add to the historic vibe of the interior. Please if you know of anyone selling light fixtures.
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Wanted: 16mm Carbon Arc Projector
I’m looking for a working 16mm Carbon ARC (sound) projector. omething along the lines of an RCA portoARC, or B&H 140. If the price is right, 2 would be even better.
Shoot me an email at , let me know the location, price, and details.
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Drive in Warwick, NY
The still-operating Warwick Drive-In is less than an hour from Summit, NJ near Greenwook Lake. Go to the official website for more details.
Posted by Denise Broesler.
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June 16, 2007
Varsity Theater to close
HONOLULU, HI — It was announced on June 15, 2007 that the Varsity Theater in Honolulu would close in two days.
The Varsity opened in 1939. In recent years it was known for showing art house and foreign films.
The building had original Art Moderne/Art Deco designs.
Here’s a link to an article on the closing in the Honolulu Advertiser.
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June 15, 2007
After dark
Whenever I tell people where I’m going on a Saturday night, they’re a bit shocked. Of all the odd places to go to the movies, nothing quite turns head like the neighborhood cemetary.
Here in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Forever Cemetary has a summer film series, Cinespia, where each Saturday a crowd of mostly 20’s/30’s piles in and watches a film projected onto the side of their mausoleum. Food and alcohol is welcome and they even have a DJ there to spin records before the film begins after dark. The schedule is always filled with classic/cult films sure to please the riled up audience.
When I went for the first time a year ago, I honestly believed I would be one of 50 signing up for this odd event. Man, was I wrong. After waiting in a seemingly neverending line on Santa Monica Boulevard for who knows how long, I realized people may not mind going to the movies in a cemetary. In fact, over 1000 people show up each week and it regularly sells out.
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Winema theater dedicated
SCOTIA, CA — 90 years after opening, the Wi'ne'ma Theatre is being dedicated. Due to the special occasion, research has been conducted to discover the theatre name’s origins.
Native Sons statewide officers will be in attendance for a dedication today at 1 p.m. at the Wi'ne'ma Theatre. The organization will install a plaque commemorating the history of the nearly 90-year-old theater, considered by many as one of America’s cinema treasures.
A statement Jacobs made about the Wi'ne'ma Theatre is as follows: “It is more than a theater. It is a place of friendly assemblage. It is intimately connected with a great industry. Its natural surroundings are magnificent. Its design should be no more commercial than its purpose — that is, not at all. When we face nature, man doesn’t attempt to compete in splendor. It can’t be done. We only seek to harmonize our buildings with what we find.”
For more, go to the Eureka Reporter.