The latest movie theater news and updates

  • April 6, 2007
    Events

    Organ concert at The Brooklyn Paramount(UPDATED: Event cancelled)

    Hi all,

    If you’re in the area and wanted to see the inside of the old Brooklyn Paramount (Now the L.I.U. Gym), there will be an organ concert given on the originial Mighty Wurlitzer 4/26 opus 1984 organ which was installed when the theatre was built.

    Come and hear the a Mighty Wrulitzer in a way you’ve never heard one before. That’s because there are no carpets, seats or drapes to surpress the sound. Just the wood gym floor. Great for the organ, bad for stage shows.

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  • Demolitions

    Belle Meade Theatre auditorium demolished

    NASHVILLE, TN — As part of the ongoing retail/residential “redevelopment” of the property, the auditorium of the Deco/Moderne Belle Meade Theatre in has been demolished. Word is that the building’s storefronts, the theatre’s front facade, marquee and part of the lobby will be part of the “redeveloped” structure, to be called “Belle Meade Town Center”. The url for the redeveloped property is here: Giarratanna Properties.

    (Thanks to Rick for providing the photo.)

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  • For Sale

    The Roxie is looking for new seats

    The Roxie, San Francisco’s oldest continually operating theater, is looking for some new (or new to us) seats. If you know of a large abundance of seats (about 280), please contact me through email at .

    Thank You,
    Keith

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  • April 5, 2007
    Theaters

    Landmark Theatres takes over Ritz Theatres

    PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Ritz Theatres in Philadelphia ( the Ritz Five, Ritz at the Bourse and Ritz East) were purchased by the Landmark Theatre chain.
    According to Carrie Rickey’s article in the March 31st Philadelphia Inquirer, there will be changes. But those changes will be for the good.

    The major changes that patrons will see is that two of the 12 screens in Philadelphia will be fitted for digital projection. That will enable Center City Philadelphia movie-goers to enjoy the Met Opera series currently running as well as other digital presentations. The article can be found here at
    Philly.com.

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  • For Sale

    Top Dollar paid for audio equipment

    I will pay and remove all audio equipment from your theatre or cinema. Reach me by email at .

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  • Today's Newsreel

    New “Preserve Me a Seat” review just published online

    Fresh from last weekend’s showing at the historic Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, Missouri, my documentary about historic movie theatres,“Preserve Me a Seat” has received a new review from the website cinephelia.com

    You can read the review here:
    Cinephelia Review
    A dvd of the movie is also available at: Apartment 101 Films.

    Enjoy!
    Jim

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  • April 4, 2007
    Openings

    New Drive In for Brooklyn Ohio

    Plans are in the works to keep the Drive-In audience in Brooklyn ohio going by the new Drive-In about ¼ Mile from the Memphis Drive-In in Brooklyn Ohio that was sold to American Greetings. Plans are to raze the Old Hills Dept Store (was Gold Circle) and put in 3 Screens and new state of the art projection and audio systems. Engineers and city members are going over the drawings and details. Stay tuned for futher details.

    T/H

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  • Theaters

    Lebowsky Center plans still being worked on

    OWOSSO, MI — Despite recent news reports about rebuilding plans for the Lebowsky Center, The Owosso Community Players have not yet made concrete decisions about rebuilding the burned out theater. Right now, the immediate plans are to remove the top six feet of the west wall above the Chemical Bank building on whose roof loose bricks from the theater’s west wall fell onto last week.

    It would take millions of dollars to rebuild the theater and the Shiawassee County area alone can’t raise that much money. The OCP is hoping that part of the rebuilding funds will come from grants from state and national agencies.

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  • Events

    Ben-Hur at CinemaWorld

    LINCOLN, RI — Cinemaworld has announced showings of Ben-Hur over the Easter weekend. It will run April 6,7,8 with showtimes at 1:00pm and 7:00pm all three days. If you have any questions you can visit the website or call the theatre at (401)-333-8019.

    Also they also have announced the second annual Lord of the Rings Trilogy. This will be shown April 28th starting at noon. Tickets for this event are $12.50 per person for all three movies. Information for this as well as tickets are available on the website or calling the theatre.

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  • April 3, 2007
    Openings

    Granby’s future in question

    NORFOLK, VA — With numerous violations closing it down, it’s unclear when/if the Granby Theater will reopen.

    City officials announced today that they have revoked the special exception for the Granby Theater, meaning that the venue will no longer be permitted to offer entertainment or serve alcohol.

    The announcement follows a public safety inspection Wednesday night that uncovered multiple violations, officials said.

    The announcement means the future of the theater will remains in doubt after a man was critically injured during a private party.

    To read more, go to the Virginian Pilot.

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