Thanks for the updates. I was hoping a local would jump in. Unfortunately my last visit was marred.
Watching “Hateful Eight” in 70mm and about an hour in a fire alarm went off bringing along an earlier intermission.
Shame this place didn’t make it. Seats were alot comfier and it was a better movie going experience than the Metreon or long lamented Van Ness.
According to their website looks as though they are shutting down the power after the 2nd show , tomorrow (6/15) with only 4 screens operating.
Since someone offered the opening attractions, let’s get the closing here so we have the ‘history’ buttoned up.
We close down with “Spider-Man : Across the Spiderverse”, “ Transformers : Rise of the Beasts”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
Story about closing, also with video from KGO7
https://abc7news.com/cinemark-closing-sf-movie-theater-westfield-mall-san-francisco-century-centre-9/13380822/
The Regency might not make it.
“The work calls for removal of the Regency Theatres—which began a downward slide during the pandemic and never fully recovered—and the construction of new stores, restaurants and up to 119 apartment homes at two different sites on the 25-acre property just east of the Calabasas civic center.”
Regal announces new lease agreement at Sherman Oaks Galleria
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – The 16-screen Sherman Oaks Galleria theatre will continue operating as a Regal property following entry into a new lease agreement with the owner. The Regal theatre is the only structure left standing from the original Sherman Oaks Galleria mall, which was transformed into today’s modern open-air, mixed-use facility in 2002.
“The new agreement between Regal and Douglas Emmett allows movies to continue playing at one of Los Angeles' sacred entertainment sites,” stated Mooky Greidinger, CEO of Cineworld, parent company of Regal. “We are excited not only to preserve the legacy of Sherman Oaks Galleria but also to update this theatre with the latest advancements in the movie-going experience. Soon our guests will be able to enjoy movies in IMAX, 4DX and ScreenX at Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria cinema.”
The 5/9 PhillyVoice confirms the Warner facade will be part of “The Hook” , which will entertain visitors each week with an international cast of adult-comedy hosts, acrobats and variety artists from around the world, as well as a new restaurant and cocktail bars.
Further info (including a link to this very page) can be found here
https://www.phillyvoice.com/atlantic-city-spiegelworld-hook-entertainment-dining-residency-caesars-boardwalk/
70 years ago today ( May 8, 1953) Columbia’s first color 3-D feature “Fort Ti” directed by William Castle - had it’s World Premiere at the State theatree.
The Castro Theatre Conservatory has realized an ambitious plan to wrest the Castro from the clutches of APE. It would leave the seating and interior as plan.
Plans call for a 365 day a year schedule. 200 days of film, 52 for film festivals.
A look inside Disneyland’s Main St Cinema
https://youtu.be/lRpTc_LJD8A
News story from NBC BayArea
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/albany-twin-movie-theater-close/3253389/
Perhaps someone can update the penultimate paragraph in the description. This theatre is hardly ‘going strong’ , it’s the complete opposite.
48Hill.org has an article on the ensuing debacle
https://48hills.org/2023/06/promoter-gets-approval-to-turn-castro-theater-into-a-nightclub-with-few-conditions/
Thanks for the updates. I was hoping a local would jump in. Unfortunately my last visit was marred.
Watching “Hateful Eight” in 70mm and about an hour in a fire alarm went off bringing along an earlier intermission.
Shame this place didn’t make it. Seats were alot comfier and it was a better movie going experience than the Metreon or long lamented Van Ness.
According to their website looks as though they are shutting down the power after the 2nd show , tomorrow (6/15) with only 4 screens operating.
Since someone offered the opening attractions, let’s get the closing here so we have the ‘history’ buttoned up.
We close down with “Spider-Man : Across the Spiderverse”, “ Transformers : Rise of the Beasts”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
Story about closing, also with video from KGO7 https://abc7news.com/cinemark-closing-sf-movie-theater-westfield-mall-san-francisco-century-centre-9/13380822/
This news of the Westfield San Francisco closing at the end of the year, certainly doesn’t bode well for this theatre complex.
https://hoodline.com/2023/06/san-franciscos-largest-mall-abandon-downtown-sf-exodus-largest-hotel-nordstrom-others/
A Dollar General Store and the Georgian Bakery and Cafe. currently occupy the space that once housed the Leo Mall Twin.
YouTube story about the Little Prince Including interior footage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dB0Qype5pA
A more extensive history of the Revue Cinema can be found here.. https://revuecinema.ca/about/history/
as they celebrate their 110th anniversary
Soupy’s shows were taped at Channel 5, WNYW , located at 205 E. 67th Street, roughly 5 min walk from the York.
That’d explain why when he’d run to the left when he’d got off the ladder.
Look at construction at Cape Square, this is from late 2022 - so they might be a bit further along at time posting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuO_68Vak-w
The Regency might not make it. “The work calls for removal of the Regency Theatres—which began a downward slide during the pandemic and never fully recovered—and the construction of new stores, restaurants and up to 119 apartment homes at two different sites on the 25-acre property just east of the Calabasas civic center.”
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/caruso-planning-major-changes-at-the-calabasas-commons/
to summarize:
Regal announces new lease agreement at Sherman Oaks Galleria
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – The 16-screen Sherman Oaks Galleria theatre will continue operating as a Regal property following entry into a new lease agreement with the owner. The Regal theatre is the only structure left standing from the original Sherman Oaks Galleria mall, which was transformed into today’s modern open-air, mixed-use facility in 2002.
“The new agreement between Regal and Douglas Emmett allows movies to continue playing at one of Los Angeles' sacred entertainment sites,” stated Mooky Greidinger, CEO of Cineworld, parent company of Regal. “We are excited not only to preserve the legacy of Sherman Oaks Galleria but also to update this theatre with the latest advancements in the movie-going experience. Soon our guests will be able to enjoy movies in IMAX, 4DX and ScreenX at Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria cinema.”
it’s ‘Save our historic United Artists theatre’
https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveourua
what’s so odd about it?
The text of the article on ABCNews.com refers to the venue as Ziegfeld Ballroom.
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/harry-meghan-pursued-highly-aggressive-paparazzi-car-chase/story?id=99391446
During the late 60’s and early 70’s - the Roxie had a turn as an “adult theatre” as shown in this quick clip from their youtube page
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOkYU6wlriU
YouTube video showing the inside of the Alhambra in it’s current life as a Crunch Fitness location
https://youtu.be/khdf46TVRzc
But not according to Fandango, or Regal’s site.
Spring of 2025 looks to be the date for “the Silver”, next to the Roxy Lofts. Advertisements along Sansom Street are in a one sheet motif.
The 5/9 PhillyVoice confirms the Warner facade will be part of “The Hook” , which will entertain visitors each week with an international cast of adult-comedy hosts, acrobats and variety artists from around the world, as well as a new restaurant and cocktail bars.
Further info (including a link to this very page) can be found here https://www.phillyvoice.com/atlantic-city-spiegelworld-hook-entertainment-dining-residency-caesars-boardwalk/
70 years ago today ( May 8, 1953) Columbia’s first color 3-D feature “Fort Ti” directed by William Castle - had it’s World Premiere at the State theatree.
https://www.cmxcinemas.com/showtimes/cinebistro–hyde-park
The Castro Theatre Conservatory has realized an ambitious plan to wrest the Castro from the clutches of APE. It would leave the seating and interior as plan.
Plans call for a 365 day a year schedule. 200 days of film, 52 for film festivals.
https://hoodline.com/2023/04/castro-theatre-consevancy-releases-alternate-castro-theatre-plans-with-return-of-repertory-film-daily-events/
From 1994-1996 some theatres went from Loews to Sony to Loews Cineplex
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loews_Cineplex_Entertainment
Wow, here’s a novel idea
WLS coverage https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-icon-movie-theater-south-loop-shooting-today/13104504/
Chicago Sun-Times coverage
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2023/4/8/23675915/roosevelt-collection-shooting-theater-icon-showplace