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May 30, 2007
Twin Hi-Way Drive-In to reopen
MCKEES ROCKS, PA — I just saw on this morning’s news that the Twin Hi-Way Drive-in will reopen at the beginning of June. The most recent article i can find is this one frome February!!!
The Twin Hi-Way will be the third drive-in theater in the western suburbs when it opens this spring, joining the Dependable in Moon and the Kane Road in Hopewell.
That doesn’t worry Jerry Salnoris, president of the company formed to run the drive-in. “I’ve looked at the demographics,” he said. “There’s enough business there for all of us.”
He also believes there is a resurgence of interest in drive-ins, part of a retro movement in America.
“People long for the times of long ago,” he said. “Drive-ins are part of that nostalgia.”
For the full story, read the Post Gazette.
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accordi @ DISACCORDI Open Air Cinema Festival
NAPLES, ITALY — The accordi @ DISACCORDI open-air Film Festival, held yearly for at least two months, showcases the best of European and International Cinema. This outdoor film festival counts this year its eighth, will take place from June 29th until September 9th 2007, and with the attendance of over 30,000 viewers screens features, documentaries, shorts, pocket movies and music videos.
The projections start at 9.10 pm and last until full night; open air screenings rise in Arena * Parco del POGGIO * (HILL Park), the fabulous and picturesque site near the Capodimonte Area in Naples / Napoli NA Italy.
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May 29, 2007
Old Theatre Seats For Sale
We have 81 theatre seats that are about 50 years old. They were taken out of the old Berkshire Theatre in Mass. You can email me for more information. They can be seen in Brewster, NY. Contact me via email at .
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BRONX, NY: New theater planned
The NY Post reported the other day of plans for a new multiplex in the northwest Bronx on Broadway at West 230th Street in the borough’s Marble Hill neighborhhod. The chain was not identified, but many months back, The Bronx Review press reported that developer Bernard Rosensheim of Westchester County had an agreement with National Amusements to open at that site.
There is also talk of another theater as part of a possible retail project at the site of the former Kingsbridge Armory on Jerome Avenue just above Fordham Road. It was used for stages recently for films “I Am Legend” and “The Hard Way' years back.
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Incredible History of the Academy Theater
INGLEWOOD, CA — I have just completed a magnificent book entitled “The Incredible History of the Academy Theater”. It is a coffee table book with more than 60 vintage photos. It shows the correlation between S. Charles Lee, Charles Skouras, Julius Schulman and Rev. Doyle Hart – four men with incredible vision.
The book also has a copy of the original program from the premiere of “Another Thin Man” held at the Academy on November 9, 1939. There is also a photo of William Powell and Myrna Loy in the lobby and much much more.
If you would like to pre-order a copy or attend the invitation only reception which will be held in the lobby of the Academy, .
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May 28, 2007
Texas Theaters Book
A new book is coming out at the end of the year. It’s written by David Welling. Go to the website for more info. You can also order from Amazon.
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Acoustical Wall Panels for sale
Acoustical Wall Panels for sale
They are from 3 movie theaters.
Burgendy in color.
Different shapes and sizes.
Great shape.
480-227-6217 pete
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May 25, 2007
Happy 30th, Star Wars!
Thirty years ago today, “Star Wars” was released.
As many of us know by now, “Star Wars” opened in 32 theatres on that fateful day in May of 1977, plus 11 more on the 26th & 27th of May bringing its first-week total to 43. So, is the legend true that 20th Century-Fox could find only a mere 43 venues to open their movie, or did Fox believe all along that they had a huge, history-making hit on their hands and instead opted to launch the movie in a calculated, limited-market “platform” in an attempt to create an event?
On this historic occasion, I thought it would be interesting to ask Cinema Treasures readers to offer up their memories of the first time they saw the original “Star Wars.” When? Where? Anyone see it on May 25, 1977? Who resided in a small town and had to wait weeks or months to see it? What was your reaction? How was your life or moviegoing habits changed? Etc…
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1,000+ D-Cinema Bookings For ‘Pirates’
According to Buena Vista, as reported in the trades, “Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End” is the first movie to be shown domestically in the Digital Cinema format on 1,000 screens, suggesting continued growth of D-Cinema installations and industry commitment to a digital future.
Here’s a list of (most of) the D-Cinema locations for “Pirates” (minus the screen counts) courtesy of www.FromScriptToDVD.com
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New life for Rivoli
PENDLETON, OR — The 1920-era Rivoli Theater is being bought by the Oregon East Symphony (OES) and will be rebuilt into a multi-purpose theater for the community. Given the size of Pendleton, the Rivoli was a rather grand theater. The organizers will be looking for an interior theater designer/architect to work with them to develop with the best, most workable design possible.
The old Rivoli Theater has been empty for years, with dust, wood rot and mold its primary occupants. But that soon could change if the Oregon East Symphony has its way.
The OES Board of Directors met Wednesday night and agreed to purchase the old theater building at 355 S. Main St. with contingencies. OES Treasurer Dr. Frank Erickson said contingencies include issues such as how to deal with mold, asbestos and a structural analysis to determine if bringing the old building to life is feasible.
For the full story, go to the East Oregonian.
Please contact Tom Hebert at the address below, who will forward all inquiries and materials to the organizing committee.
Tom Hebert
71904 Patawa Road
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-4963