The new “Transformers” movie prominently features the Uptown at the beginning of the film. The only thing is, that it has been moved to a small town in Texas. There are shots in the lobby and auditorium, as well as the projection room.
Nice article about he reopening of this theater.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/content/harbor-theater-brings-big-screen-back-two-harbors-first-time-1980s
Now known as Superior Value Cinema, because it is a 2nd-run house. Most likely due to the proximity of the first-run Duluth Cinema in the Canal Park section of downtown Duluth.
The news article mentions that they will also be installing a new screen and making overall improvements to the location. That can eat up a lot of money very quickly.
In this part of the city, the trend has been to take major intersection corner properties and convert them to either Walgreens or CVS stores. Maybe the Patio owner has been offered a deal to good to refuse?
On Friday, May 2, Marcus announced the breaking of ground for the new theater complex in nearby Sun Prairie. This should mean the end for the Eastgate once the new complex is open.
There is a brief glimpse of the marquee in the 1977 film “The Gauntlet.” Clint Eastwood is in an ambulance escorting a prisoner to the airport as it passes the Fremont.
The owners have raised the money for the digital conversion at both the indoor and outdoor theaters. There is a video clip with this link:
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/ask/catching-up/catching-up-richland-center-movie-theaters-will-remain-open/article_ff001473-af58-5d46-bd76-ef27f4ad0dff.html
This theater appears in a TV commercial for Liberty Mutual Insurance promoting volunteerism. There are two shots of the exterior at night and an auditorium scene as well.
Marcus has announced plans to upgrade the Ultrascreen auditorium. In addition to a 3-story high 76 foot wide DLX screen, there will be seating in electric Dream Lounger leather recliners, Dolby Atmos immersive sound, and reserved seating. Alcoholic drinks purchased in the Take Five lounge will be allowed to be taken into the theater.
Anything current on this theatre?
Now operated by Golden Age Cinemas. This is the website: http://www.goldenagecinemas.com/Liberty_1___2_Theater.html
Opening on July 11.
According to their Facebook page, this theater is closed because of the failure to convert to digital.
Was this theater being used by a community theater group in 1963-64? I recall seeing a live production then in a former movie theater downtown.
The new “Transformers” movie prominently features the Uptown at the beginning of the film. The only thing is, that it has been moved to a small town in Texas. There are shots in the lobby and auditorium, as well as the projection room.
According to their Facebook page, this theater will be closing soon because it has not gone digital.
Google Street View is way off. The former theatre is now part of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society.
Status should be “closed.”
It is closed. The phone is disconnected and its Facebook page has not been updated in nearly 2 years.
Nice article about he reopening of this theater. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/content/harbor-theater-brings-big-screen-back-two-harbors-first-time-1980s
Now known as Superior Value Cinema, because it is a 2nd-run house. Most likely due to the proximity of the first-run Duluth Cinema in the Canal Park section of downtown Duluth.
According to the website, grand re-opening is scheduled for Friday, June 20.
There is now a new website for this theater which includes pictures of the digital conversion: http://richlandmovies.com/
It’s now 2014. Has the theater been brought back to life yet?
The news article mentions that they will also be installing a new screen and making overall improvements to the location. That can eat up a lot of money very quickly.
In this part of the city, the trend has been to take major intersection corner properties and convert them to either Walgreens or CVS stores. Maybe the Patio owner has been offered a deal to good to refuse?
On Friday, May 2, Marcus announced the breaking of ground for the new theater complex in nearby Sun Prairie. This should mean the end for the Eastgate once the new complex is open.
http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/marcus-to-break-ground-on-theater-complex-in-sun-prairie/article_0f5f350e-28de-5645-9e3c-e24a0c5f5710.html
Is this theatre a twin screen? The marquee shows #s 1&2.
According to the website, a Kickstarter campaign was begun in February to raise money for a digital projector.
There is a brief glimpse of the marquee in the 1977 film “The Gauntlet.” Clint Eastwood is in an ambulance escorting a prisoner to the airport as it passes the Fremont.
The owners have raised the money for the digital conversion at both the indoor and outdoor theaters. There is a video clip with this link: http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/ask/catching-up/catching-up-richland-center-movie-theaters-will-remain-open/article_ff001473-af58-5d46-bd76-ef27f4ad0dff.html
This theater appears in a TV commercial for Liberty Mutual Insurance promoting volunteerism. There are two shots of the exterior at night and an auditorium scene as well.
The discussion between Ryan and his girl friend was about the Film Forum. The marquee also appears in an early scene.
Marcus has announced plans to upgrade the Ultrascreen auditorium. In addition to a 3-story high 76 foot wide DLX screen, there will be seating in electric Dream Lounger leather recliners, Dolby Atmos immersive sound, and reserved seating. Alcoholic drinks purchased in the Take Five lounge will be allowed to be taken into the theater.