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October 12, 2006
Humana Medicare brings “Casablanca” back to the silver screen
In an effort to promote their 2007 health plans, Humana is rereleasing “Casablanca” in theaters across the country. The promotion started yesterday in AMC, Regal and other major chains in specially designated markets.
The special screening events are designed to introduce those eligible for Medicare and their caregivers to Humana’s 2007 Medicare Advantage plans in a fun and entertaining environment.
“As Humana learned last year, education is key to helping those eligible for Medicare understand what subtle changes may be ahead for 2007,” said Debbie Smith, regional president for Seniors Products for Humana’s Western Region. “Continuing our industry-leading educational efforts around Medicare and providing guidance to seniors in learning ways to get the most value from their benefits creates a positive experience.”
In addition to “Casablanca,” attendees will also see “Changing Lives,” a short film about Humana that features several Humana Medicare Advantage members. Since no trip to the movies would be complete without popcorn and soda, refreshments will be served to all attendees.
To read more about this story, visit East Valley Living.
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An Evening with Mary Holliday - sponsored by the Waco History Project
WACO, TX — This event which will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 10 at the Waco Hippodrome Theater will feature a re-enactment of the Jones Fine Bread Kiddie Matinee that was held at the Waco Theater from the 1930’s through the 1950’s. As the first female radio announcer, Mary Holliday hosted this show on Saturday mornings and cartoon serials were shown following the variety show.
Children from all walks of life in Waco and the surrounding towns traveled to audition with her at the Waco studios located in the Alico Building located and still standing at 4th and Austin Avenue.
Due to the popularity of the show, it was moved to the Waco Theater and hosted there for over 20 years.
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October 11, 2006
Cinema travel book now on sale
KANSAS CITY, MO — “Cinemental Journeys, An Uncommon Guide to Classic Movie Theaters in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa” is now on sale. Authors Mike and Vicki Walker scoured the four state area for hidden gems still alive and operating in the Midwest, and now share over sixty classic theaters still making cinema magic.
Every theater in the book is still in operation as of the writing of the book, and includes pictures, maps, histories, contacts, and nostalgic movie memories. Cinema Journeys also owes a big thank you to Cinema Treasures, a great website for theater research.
Endorsed by Ed Asner and Dee Wallace Stone, Cinemental Journeys is now available at www.moonbookstore.com or Barnes & Noble. It will be available at Amazon.com and bookstores soon.
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Opera at the Palace Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA — The rarely seen Verdi opera, “Un Giorno di Regno”, is being performed by the Lyric Opera of Los Angeles this week at the Palace Theatre on Broadway.
Showtimes are 7:30PM on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with a 2PM matinee on Saturday as well. Tickets range from $15 to $60. It will be performed in Italian with English Supertitles.
For more information, visit The Lyric Opera Website.Outside of the occasional Last Remaining Seats film series or Los Angeles Conservancy Walking Tour, you will never have a chance to enter this theater. So don’t miss out!
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Aspen purchases Isis Theatre
ASPEN, CO — The Isis Theatre will remain afloat now that the city and private investors are chipping in to keep it open. While one screen will turn into retail, the four remaining ones will still be leased out to Aspen Filmfest.
The city of Aspen, along with private investors and Aspen Filmfest, have reached a deal to acquire the Isis Theater for $7.5 million, the city announced on Tuesday.
The city claims the public/private/nonprofit partnership won’t cost taxpayers anything because of the method of financing. The city is selling certificates of participation on the municipal credit market that will be paid back over 30 years with the proceeds generated from the building. Certificates of participation are similar to bonds.
For more, read the Aspen Daily News.
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October 10, 2006
Theatres of Oakland book now on sale!
OAKLAND, CA — Just to remind you, the wonderful new book, “Theatres of Oakland”, by Jack Tillmany and Jennifer Dowling is now on sale. It covers everything from the small neighborhood houses to the larger scale palaces like the Paramount and Fox Oakand.
Inside the book are 200 photographs as well as plenty of reference information regarding theater capacities, name changes, architects, etc. It documents a lively period in Oakland history when these theaters were the center of entertainment and highlights the trends in theater development and architecture since then.
“Theatres of Oakland”, is available now through bookstores, online retailers, and its publisher, Arcadia Publishing.
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Theaters afraid to play assassination movie
With the new independent feature, “Death of a President”, about to be released, some major chains are starting to claim they won’t play the film. The controversial film that depicts a fictional assassination of President Bush was a hit at the Toronto Film Festival but not a favorite of Regal and Cinemark.
Yes. Absolutely. I believe the theater groups have the right to choose which films they will and will not show.
I find it a tad ironic that Regal and Cinemark are kicking up such a storm about this film, because films of this sort of caliber, of this, rather of this budget — and it’s made for British television — don’t normally show in multiplexes anyway.
Fox News has the full interview with the writer from Time Out Chicago on their site.
Since we discussed people’s thoughts on a theater holding back films based on supposed quality last week, how about people sound off on their thoughts regarding a chain holding back a film based on content.
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El Capitan memories
HOLLYWOOD, CA — Here’s a nice piece about one man’s recent recollections of seeing a film at the lovely El Capitan Theatre.
Many buildings in Los Angeles scream, “Look! Architecture!” But the El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles reveals its treasures bit by bit, making the “Disneyland” Walk of Fame star at the entrance of the adjacent Disney’s Soda Fountain and Studio Store a misnomer.
For more, visit Film Threat.
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October 9, 2006
Pavilion Theatre sold
BROOKLYN, NY — The Pavilion Theatre has been sold in Park Slope. Despite rumors saying otherwise, it will remain a movie theater.
Park Slope’s Pavilion multiplex theater may have been sold, but it’s not a wrap for the popular neighborhood movie house.
While rumors had been circulating that the theater would be converted to residential housing, Abraham Hidary of Manhattan-based Hidrock Realty, whose affiliate purchased the property for $16 million, said they never had any foundation in reality.
For the full story, go to Courier-Life.
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Old time movie theater has low prices and hometown feel
ANTIOCH, IL — The Antioch Theater receives praise for providing a superior moviegoing experience like the old days with modern amenities.
Going to a movie at the Antioch Downtown Theater, 378 Lake St., is taking a step back in time to when prices were low and service was important.
Cindy Kottke, 49, president of “C” You at the Movies, Inc., McHenry, last year gutted and renovated the theater, installed new sound and picture equipment, spruced it up with movie memorabilia and still manages to keep ticket and concession prices lower than any modern multi-plex.
To read more about this story, visit the Suburban Chicago News.