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  • January 19, 2007
    Events

    Fairbanks theater returns

    FAIRBANKS, AK — No longer having miscellaneous tenants, the Empress Theatre is returning as a home for the local Shakespeare Company’s Bard-a-thon.

    The Empress Theatre doesn’t look much like it did in 1927 anymore. But after 80 colorful years, the sturdy old building can still put on a show.

    After a long hiatus, the Empress — or at least a remodeled version of it — will emerge again next weekend, when Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre hosts its annual Bard-a-thon, a week-long, round-the-clock reading of Shakespeare’s plays.

    For more, go to the Fairbank Daily News.

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  • Jobs

    Former Cannon Cinema, Stockport

    I am researching the Cannon Cinema which was demolished in mid 90’s. Originally built in 1936 as Carlton Cinema & acquired in 1948 by Essoldo Group. Designed by architects Drury & Gomersall of Manchester. Any external photos or building plans would be most helpful.

    Many thanks in anticipation

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  • Openings

    Galaxy Triplex fades away

    GUTTENBERG, NJ — $5 tickets and a pipe organ aren’t enough to save the Galaxy Triplex. After 30 years of service, the theater is folding due to attendance not paying for its rent.

    Galaxy Mall owner Martin Sergi said that the theater is a victim of flagging attendance – a trend in the industry.

    “Unfortunately, the neighborhood theater is more behind us than ahead of us,” Sergi said. “We supported it for as long as possible, but we couldn’t do it any longer.” The 17,000-square-foot theater will be converted to offices, he said.

    To read more, go to the Jersey Journal

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  • January 18, 2007
    Renovations

    Green Theater’s search for identity

    LAPLATA, MO — The Green Theater Restoration committee is busy raising funds and looking for a purpose for the long closed movie theater.

    The Green Theater Restoration committee has been busy since first buying the 1935 theatre in 2006. They have raised more than $32,000 through various fundraisers and took possession this week of an adjacent building that shares a door with the theatre.

    They have also hired an architect, Linda Derrick, who met with the group Monday night at the Depot Inn and Suites. She told the 20 supporters they need to agree on a direction and a purpose and they need to put it in writing.

    To read more on this story, go to theKirksville Daily Express.

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  • For Sale

    Wanted: Single screen in STL

    Looking for small movie theater in St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

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  • Jobs

    dave-bronx: Drop me a line please, had a question

    dave-bronx,

    Drop me a line please. I have a question or two about your General Cinema postings. No email listed for you.

    Thank You Much.

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  • January 17, 2007
    Industry

    Art House chains show improvement

    LOS ANGELES, CA — No longer just a niche product, art house theaters are now sprouting up as the backbone of shopping centers. With the Laemmle and Landmark chains leading the pack in L.A., the independent film market is becoming a more profitable sector.

    But lately, Laemmle Theatres has been going uptown. The chain has been attracting a new group of fans — community planners, developers and powerful homeowner associations — that has taken art houses from dusty afterthoughts to project anchors.

    The theaters are in demand, not only for their highbrow offerings, but because they also attract an upscale, generally well-behaved crowd that can help set the tone for business developments.

    For more, go to the Los Angeles Times.

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  • Closings

    AMC closes its Tyrone Square 6 movie theater

    ST. PETERSBURG, FL — After a long run since its opening at an early mall, the AMC Tyrone Square is closing.

    AMC has closed its Tyrone Square 6 movie theater after a 33-year run, officials said Tuesday.

    AMC is expected to build a new theater on Tyrone Square Mall property, but specifics were not available early this week.

    An Old Navy store will go into the vacated space, said Jeni Wilson, a mall spokeswoman. She said it could be open by early summer.

    To read the full story, go to St. Petersburg Times.

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  • For Sale

    Vintage postacard of the Brandeis Theater for sale

    Vintage Postcard of the Brandeis Theater for sale. This card is dated Sept.11, 1911 (Almost 100 years old) and is in great condition.

    For more info and to see a picture, .

    This card was circulated soon after the opening of this majestic building and is a rare find!

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  • January 16, 2007
    Preservation Alert

    Montreal’s Le Spectrum is to close (Alouette)

    Last call at The Spectrum
    Short article at CTV Montreal

    A Montreal entertainment landmark that has hosted superstars such as U2, The Police and Peter Gabriel is on its last legs. The Spectrum club on Ste. Catherine street will be demolished to make way for an office tower. Relocation plans fell through.

    The developer says negotiations to relocate the Spectrum to another part of the lot fell through. If the city gives the go-ahead, the Spectrum and several businesses next door will be demolished by summertime.

    For a story in French on this, go toCyber Presse.

    Also, see Drive-in’s pictures for this theatre.

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