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June 11, 2014
Warner Grand fire curtain becomes new focus of restoration
SAN PEDRO, CA — A fire curtain original to the Warner Grand was showcased recently and featured as a cornerstone of the restoration project. While it still looks great, as it contains asbestos it needs to be sealed.
Read more in the Daily Breeze.
(Thanks to sensorsock for providing the photo.)
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June 10, 2014
New Century reaches 100
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The New Century turned 100 this month and is still going strong. BeyondChron has a detailed account of its various incarnations including vintage photos.
(Thanks to Patrick Crowley for providing the photo.)
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June 9, 2014
Clay Theatre closes
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL — After less than two years back in business, the Clay Theatre has closed again. It just didn’t get enough support to keep the doors open and its future is now unclear.
Read more in the Times-Union.
(Thanks to Ocala DriveInTheatre for providing the photo.)
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Southeast Asia Movie Theater Project
What started out as a casual project for researcher and photographer, Phil Jablon, has mushroomed into a massive endeavor, documenting the fading movie palaces of Southeast Asia. He now has the support of local conservation groups as he works towards a book and saving various cinemas.
Read the full story in the Hollywood Reporter.
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June 6, 2014
Few cinemas for Bronx residents
BRONX, NY — The New York Times had a great opinion piece last weekend about the dwindling cinema options in the Bronx. Recent closures have left only the AMC Bay Plaza 13 and the Concourse Plaza as the only choices for the borough which if considered its own city, would be the sixth largest in the country. Check out the full article for the history of moviegoing in the area and what some are doing to encourage new theaters.
(Thanks to jeterga for providing the photo.)
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Former movie house on the clock
ROANOKE RAPIDS, SC — Shuttered for years, the Peoples Theater is under court order to be torn down or brought up to code. The owner has not made a public comment but past efforts to renovate it have failed. While the theatre presents no danger at the moment, it’s been decaying for years.
Read more in the Daily Herald.
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June 5, 2014
THS partners with Matt Lambros for book on Kings
ELMHURST, IL — The Theatre Historical Society has announced its first book project, a collaboration with master photographer Matt Lambros called “Kings Theatre, The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Brooklyn’s Wonder Theatre”. The piece will be released early next year and include photographs of the famous theatre from various stages leading up to its massive restoration as well as interviews with past employees.
For further information, read the full press release.
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June 4, 2014
Grandview asks for help
COLUMBUS, OH — The beloved Grandview is looking to raise $10K by next week so it can lease a digital projector. They’re looking to take advantage of the lease-to-own program sponsored by studios.
Read more in This Week News.
(Thanks to Keith for providing the photo.)
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Waltham’s Embassy sold
WALTHAM, MA — The Embassy Cinema has been sold but the new owners still plan to keep it as a cinema. The Embassy also still has ten years on its lease and continues to do well.
Read more in Wicked Local.
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June 3, 2014
Batesville movie theater saved from closure
BATESVILLE, IN — The small town got behind their beloved theatre and in the eleventh hour, the Gibson Theatre last month and raised $15K in a matter of weeks.
Read more at WISHTV.
(Thanks to Bill Eichelberger for providing the photo.)