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August 3, 2006
Mooney Drive-In to be demolished
VISALIA, CA — The Mooney Theater Drive-In Theater is slated for demolition in September 2006. This is a dual screen theater in perfect working order. What a classic, what a shame!
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Looking for theater/classroom seats in excellent condition
If anyone has any information about either theater seats with a small tablet for writing on, or a small writing tablet that can fit inside a theater seat drink holder, please contact Dave at
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Mark Cuban on the moviegoing experience
On his blog, Mark Cuban responded to the hundreds of responses to him regarding how to make the moviegoing experience better. He provides some insights as to his plans with the Landmark Theaters Chain and some interesting ideas of his own for distribution.
Please visit The Mark Cuban Weblog for the full story.
Also, thanks to Christopher Campbell and his blog on cinematical for providing this as well as other relevant industry links along with some kind words about CT.
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August 2, 2006
Crown Theatres' take on moviegoing trends
TRUMBULL, CT — With all the reports being released about how people are staying home more instead of going out to the theaters, the Director of Marketing for the Crown Theatres chain gives his opinions on the future of moviegoing:
Zvi Cole, director of marketing for Crown Theatres, takes a seat on the bench in the lobby of the Crown Marquis Theatres in Trumbull. Although it’s just before 9:30 a.m. last Tuesday, Cole watches as the lobby fills with families and camp groups taking advantage of the movie chain’s free Summer Kids Film Festival.
Not only do the moviegoers get to see “Madagascar,” but they also have the opportunity for some coloring or face painting.
For more information, read the full story in the Connecticut Post.
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Dolby introducing new 3-D technology
LOS ANGELES, CA — In order to compete with the growing explosion of 3-D projection, Dolby is creating new, less-expensive technology for theaters.
Dolby Laboratories said Monday they will be working in conjunction with German virtual reality company Infitec GmbH to develop a three-dimensional theater projection system for movie theaters. The companies hope the venture will bring consumers that entertain themselves at home with DVDs, the Internet and video games back to the theaters.
Dolby, best known for its movie theater surround-sound systems, will combine Infitec’s 3-D technology with a digital cinema playback system it created for movie theaters that converts 35-millimeter film projectors into digital projection systems.
For more, visit the full story in All Headline News.
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Regal posts second quarter loss
KNOXVILLE, TN — Despite increased revenue, Regal Entertainment Group reported a fall in second quarter earnings.
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced fiscal second quarter 2006 results and declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per common share.
Total revenue for the quarter ended June 29, 2006 was $684.6 million, a 6.5% increase from total revenue of $643.1 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2005. Net income was $16.6 million in the second quarter of 2006 compared to net income of $26.4 million in the same period of 2005.
For more, read the full report at Business Wire.
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August 1, 2006
The Return of Drive-In Movie Theaters
AVERILL PARK, NY — A quiet growth in the number of drive-ins in the U.S. is causing some to believe that a new trend might be blooming in American Moviegoing:
It’s a smokers' and drinkers' paradise where pajama-clad children and crying babies are welcome and bug spray is essential: The drive-in movie theater is making a muted comeback in the United States.
While its not quite a return to the heyday of the 1950s, when there were more than 4,000 outdoor theaters across the country, 20 new drive-in cinemas have opened up during the past year, taking the national total to 420.
For the full story, read the full Reuters article.
(Image courtesy of SqueakyMarmot)
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Parkway Theatre Info Needed
Whatever happened to the Parkway Theatre of Milwaukee, Wisconsin where the notorious screening of “Deep Throat” occurred? It was on 34th and Lisbon Avenue…. Gregory Filardo
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Western Wisconsin Theater For Sale
MILLTOWN, WI — Old movie theater for sale in small Wisconsin town 60 miles from Minneapolis, MN. It has not played movies since 1957. The approximate capacity is 300. Building is 110 feet long by 36 feet wide.
The building has a projector room, male and female bathrooms on the main floor and one upstairs. Building is stucco and brick on the outside. It also currently has a beer and wine license. The floor has been built up to accommodate a bar. It could be removed and the theater could be restored to original state without too much work. There are no seats or projector equipment in place.
The price is under $85,000.
Please us.
Phone 218-927-5458 or cell 218-330-4774. -
Free Theater Seats
The Fairborn Performing Arts & Cultural Center is giving away its remaining seats. We have approximately 600 American Seating “Bodiform” seats, circa 1948. All seats are in excellent mechanical condition. The fabric is worn and faded. Some seats are mildewed but might be able to be cleaned or re-upholstered. About half of the seats are removed from the floor and are in rows of six and eight.
These seats would make excellent seats for a home theater. Interested parties may call 937-469-1691.