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October 4, 2006
Scrap Metal Matinees popular WWII event in Philadelphia neighborhood
Port Richmond, Philadelphia neighborhood movie theaters helped the war cause by providing free admission to those who donated scrap metal to the war effort during WWII. Patrons had to donate a specified amount of scrap which was weighed and piled in front of the Clearfield Theater to gain free admittance to specified monthly shows.
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October 3, 2006
What I need to start a second run theater
Where can I get an itemized list of equpiment and pricing to start a second run theater or does someone have one? Just looking for general info right now, mainly the dollar amount to get up and running and some idea of what the total monthly operating cost would be (minus the facility) and specifically what equipment would be needed at a bare minimum. HELP!
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FIM buying and booking agents
How does a person qualify to become a film buyer/booking agent for a theater chain please ??
Thank You Much.
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How to buy old theater
I retired from the military about 1 ½ years ago and it has been a long time dream of mine to own and operate an old-fashioned single screen movie theater. I have worked at a military base theater’s concession stand and as a movie projectionist. My question is how do I start the process of developing a business plan to aquire funding to purchase an old theater? I see there are plenty of old theaters out there. Any help would be much appreciated. Please contact me at .
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October 2, 2006
Cinema owner protests new films by shutting down theater
HOOPESTON, IL — The Lorraine Theatre was recently shut down in protest over the new films from Hollywood.
A small-town theater owner says he wasn’t trying to send Hollywood a message when he shut down for two weeks rather than show box-office leader “Jackass 2” or other new releases that he calls, “drivel.”
“The movies are so bad and I don’t need the money … I just didn’t think I should use my high-quality facilities to show people vomiting on screen,” said Boardman, whose theaters boast a high-tech, eight- channel digital sound system.
For more on this, read theAssociated Press Article or visit the Lorraine Theatre’s Website.
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Madison South Towne Cinemas closed
Marcus Theatres seems to be on a closing spree, they recently closed the 5 screen South Towne Cinemas in Madison, WI. They are going to build a new 12 screen complex about a half-mile east of this closed cinema. This theater never really did that well and in recent years was a “discount” first-run house. It was in very tough shape.
No info on the inclusion of either digital screens or one of the Marcus “Ultra-Screens” in the new complex. It will not open until sometime next year.
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Theater for lease/sale in West county/St. Louis/St. Charles, MO
We are looking for leasing/buy a movie theater or movie screen in or around the St. Charles, MO area…If you know any move theater please feel free to send me an email or drop a line here.
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Woolton Cinema, Liverpool (UK). Closes after 75 years
WOOLTON VILLAGE, ENGLAND — This single screen cinema, situated in Woolton Village closed on 03/09/2006. The untimely closure of the cinema was due to the death of its owner, Mr David Wood. Mr Wood’s widow felt she could no longer operate the cinema and a decision was made to close the doors.
A group formed by members of the local community is campaigning to raise enough funds to reopen the cinema. There is a website which has more infomation and links to members of the campaign: Woolton Picture House Homepage.
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September 29, 2006
Campaign ad hits theater
TWIN CITIES, MN — Much to the audience’s surprise, a candidate for county sheriff started running a campaign ad in one theater.
Going to the movies is the ultimate form of escapism — or at least it was until Friday.
That was when the curtain came up before the 7:30 showing of “The Illusionist” at the Highland Theater, and where there materialized a leading man so familiar to the St. Paul audience that some in the theater gasped at his sudden appearance on the silver screen.
It was former Police Chief Bill Finney. Seems he’s running for Ramsey County sheriff.
For more on this story, visit The St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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Globe Theater Reconstruction
GLOBE, AZ — After the devastating fire, Globe-Miami’s own Globe Theater is being rebuilt. The theater will be built over the lot of the building next store that was the Trust/Hotel building. The new Globe will be built with four screens and stadium seating. A brick face will surround the theater using some of the original bricks from the Hotel.
The marquee is being spruced up a bit; the original marquee was changed in the 1960’s-1970, but is being put back to the original design with neon lignting all around the historic sign. After the restoration of the marquee, the marquee will be place on the corner of Broad and Cedar Streets. This is an exiciting move forward for this historic small-town community.