If they are putting 70mm capability into Auditorium #3, it may be as a moveover site, as the Dome will be hosting the Cinerama event beginning on the 28th, and this might require a day or two of preparation.
Some updating of this theater is needed and I will leave it to the CT editors as to how to handle it.
According to the notes at the bottom of this webpage, the Movies 10 was annexed into the Tinseltown USA Layton Cinemas which is also listed here on CT, though currently listed as having seven screens. However, a glance at the Tinseltown’s page at the official Cinemark website shows that theater has at least fifteen screens, so it does appear that the Movies 10 was merged into the Tinseltown.
“25.08.2012, 5:25 am: This just in from our Hollywood source:
“Previous report about the Village Theatre in L.A. being set up to handle a 70mm run of P.T. Anderson’s new movie, "The Master”, did not pan out, for whatever reason(s). But now, reports are that DP70s will be installed (one each) in the Arclight Hollywood screen #3, and at one of the Landmark 12 screens in West L.A., so there will be two 70mm prints running in L.A. when the movie opens. Additional details indicate that there will be 8 or 9 total prints, so clearly there will be other venues showing it in 70mm. Known other locations include the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX, and several others, names to be confirmed before too long."
This page from the in70mm.com website will be updated periodically to show where “The Master” will be showing, with 70mm sites indicated. There is an image there of an ad from San Francisco that does have a line emphasizing that the showing there is a 70mm special presentation.
Sadly though, I get the impression that the use of 70mm film for both “The Master” and another soon-to-be released film, “Samsara,” were directorial choices made primarily for the quality of the photographic image that results rather than an aggressive effort to make a return to the era of 70mm showmanship.
Although I applaud Anderson’s efforts to maximize the number of 70mm showings, he had to know that the number of 70mm venues is relatively small and that given the economics involved, the distributor probably will not make a large number of 70mm prints available, even if use of platters to 70mm projectors is allowed.
Although “Samsara” was photographed in 70mm, it has been announced that no 70mm prints are going to be made.
The reopening is on hold; the potential new operators are forced to wait until a court determines the outcome of a foreclosure action pending against the owners of the strip mall of which the theater is a part. View article
The effort by the management of the US 23 Drive-in has failed and the property is back on the market. A Kalamazoo couple that currently operates a small independent multiplex in Kalamazoo is interested in operating the theaer and has launched a fund-raising effort, so far with mimimal results. View article
One also has to wonder if they would be able to raise the additional funds to convert the projection to digital as well as those needed for renovations.
It looks as though this theater’s operations may not be rehoused in Kalamazoo after all; the couple that operates the theater is looking to relocate to Fenton, MI and reopen a closed theater there if they can raise the funds. View article
Most of these 70mm restorations are to digital presentation – not to 70mm film. Access to 70mm prints is increasingly difficult because they exist in very limited numbers are are often faded. The studios and libraries that control them often will often not release them to theaters that use platter systems, because of potential damage. Finding a set of used Norelco DP 70s or Century JJs really is not all that easy (they are collector’s items), and finding skilled projectionists who know to properly use them is also challenging.
The Castro is showing “Vertigo” in 70mm From August 31 through September 3. I doubt if it is shying away from 70mm, just finding it increasingly hard to get good quality 70mmm prints. While I think it is great that Alamo Drafthouse is moving into the New Mission, the Castro’s programming will remain distinctly different. I also think the Alamo operation at the New Mission may face some problems due to its location.
Carmike is closing the theater as of September 6, 2012 and is removing its equipment: View article
Yes; look up the film on the IMDB and then look under Technical Specs.
It has been converted to a Scientology Center: View article
The Hollywood has a new director who is working to bring digital projection to the theater: View article
The theater has new owners; in this article they talk about their plans for the Strand.
As a former resident of the Cleveland area, I am sad to see it go, but I am sure that another factor was the cost of going to digital projection.
If they are putting 70mm capability into Auditorium #3, it may be as a moveover site, as the Dome will be hosting the Cinerama event beginning on the 28th, and this might require a day or two of preparation.
The management of the Pavilion is seeking permission to serve alcohol as a way of boosting patronage: View article
This theater suffered damage as a result of a fire on August 27, 2012. View article
This theater will be closed (again) as of September 4, 2012. View article
Some updating of this theater is needed and I will leave it to the CT editors as to how to handle it.
According to the notes at the bottom of this webpage, the Movies 10 was annexed into the Tinseltown USA Layton Cinemas which is also listed here on CT, though currently listed as having seven screens. However, a glance at the Tinseltown’s page at the official Cinemark website shows that theater has at least fifteen screens, so it does appear that the Movies 10 was merged into the Tinseltown.
A photo of a wedding reception that once occurred in the Embassy Theatre can be seen here.
From another page at the in70mm.com site:
“25.08.2012, 5:25 am: This just in from our Hollywood source:
“Previous report about the Village Theatre in L.A. being set up to handle a 70mm run of P.T. Anderson’s new movie, "The Master”, did not pan out, for whatever reason(s). But now, reports are that DP70s will be installed (one each) in the Arclight Hollywood screen #3, and at one of the Landmark 12 screens in West L.A., so there will be two 70mm prints running in L.A. when the movie opens. Additional details indicate that there will be 8 or 9 total prints, so clearly there will be other venues showing it in 70mm. Known other locations include the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX, and several others, names to be confirmed before too long."
There is some additional historical detail and a picture here; the picture will enlarge if clicked upon.
See the photos in some of the links above.
This webpage has a picture of the former Monarch Theatre.
This webpage includes a picture of the theater as it was in 1949, the year after it opened.
Here is a picture of the former Vogue Theatre in Port credit; when the picture was taken, the former theater was serving as a music store.
The new Cinemark/Century theater will open on November 9, 2012, at which time Cinemark will close this theater. View article
Images from this this theater’s gallery page at Drive-ins.com can be seen here: View link
This page from the in70mm.com website will be updated periodically to show where “The Master” will be showing, with 70mm sites indicated. There is an image there of an ad from San Francisco that does have a line emphasizing that the showing there is a 70mm special presentation.
Sadly though, I get the impression that the use of 70mm film for both “The Master” and another soon-to-be released film, “Samsara,” were directorial choices made primarily for the quality of the photographic image that results rather than an aggressive effort to make a return to the era of 70mm showmanship.
Although I applaud Anderson’s efforts to maximize the number of 70mm showings, he had to know that the number of 70mm venues is relatively small and that given the economics involved, the distributor probably will not make a large number of 70mm prints available, even if use of platters to 70mm projectors is allowed.
Although “Samsara” was photographed in 70mm, it has been announced that no 70mm prints are going to be made.
The reopening is on hold; the potential new operators are forced to wait until a court determines the outcome of a foreclosure action pending against the owners of the strip mall of which the theater is a part. View article
The effort by the management of the US 23 Drive-in has failed and the property is back on the market. A Kalamazoo couple that currently operates a small independent multiplex in Kalamazoo is interested in operating the theaer and has launched a fund-raising effort, so far with mimimal results. View article
One also has to wonder if they would be able to raise the additional funds to convert the projection to digital as well as those needed for renovations.
It looks as though this theater’s operations may not be rehoused in Kalamazoo after all; the couple that operates the theater is looking to relocate to Fenton, MI and reopen a closed theater there if they can raise the funds. View article
Most of these 70mm restorations are to digital presentation – not to 70mm film. Access to 70mm prints is increasingly difficult because they exist in very limited numbers are are often faded. The studios and libraries that control them often will often not release them to theaters that use platter systems, because of potential damage. Finding a set of used Norelco DP 70s or Century JJs really is not all that easy (they are collector’s items), and finding skilled projectionists who know to properly use them is also challenging.
The Castro is showing “Vertigo” in 70mm From August 31 through September 3. I doubt if it is shying away from 70mm, just finding it increasingly hard to get good quality 70mmm prints. While I think it is great that Alamo Drafthouse is moving into the New Mission, the Castro’s programming will remain distinctly different. I also think the Alamo operation at the New Mission may face some problems due to its location.