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  • September 22, 2006
    Jobs

    Chicago Uptown news?

    CHICAGO, IL — I continually watch this site for any updated information on the Chicago Uptown Theatre. I have noticed on a photo through Google that there has been scaffolding erected on the front of the theater and plastic sheeting over the top. Can
    anyone enlighten me with more information on what’s happening and better still more recent
    photos.

    Regards,
    Paul

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  • September 21, 2006
    Cinema Treasures

    Reminder: Don’t repost copyrighted content!

    This morning, we received an email from a newspaper asking us to remove several theater comments where someone posted the full text of newspaper articles.

    While it may seem that it’s ok to post an entire newspaper article, it actually isn’t… so please remember to follow the guidelines below when making a comment (or submitting news) that includes a newspaper article.

    DO:
    – Include a link to the article on the newspaper’s website
    – Include a short summary about the article, preferably in your own words. (You can also quote up to a paragraph from the original story, but no more than that.)

    DON’T:
    – Repost an entire newspaper article
    – Post content without attribution — always include the source

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  • Theaters

    Chalet Theaters Rescues Pioneer Theater

    FALFURRIAS, TX — After a long time of being silent, Chalet Theaters is rescuing the once-grand Pioneer Theater in Falfurrias, TX. The theater has seen better days and the former owner ran it for 30 years before leasing it out to others. These people did not know how to run a theater and the folks had to go sit down only to get back up again to get their hot dogs and popcorn.

    Chalet Theaters will redo the balcony and other aspects of the theater. It has many numerous designs inside. The first order of business is to equip the theater with state of the art projection and sound. The neon will be on soon again. With plans to show both English and Spanish movies, it will be a hit again to a town that needs it badly.

    A picture of the theater can be found here:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/196326318/

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  • Events

    James Bond at CinemaWorld

    LINCOLN, RI — On September 30th, CinemaWorld in Lincoln, Rhode Island will be hosting four Sean Connery James Bond features including Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Thunderball, Goldfinger.

    This is the fourh marathon hosted at the theater. Past Marathons have included Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, Mobster Marathon (Goodfellas, Scarface, Godfather).

    All marathons start at 12:00 noon with 30 minute breaks in between features. The price is $12.50 per person. More information can be found at the website
    www.cinemaworldonline.com.

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  • Jobs

    Picture of Metro

    BRONX, NY — Hi, is it possible to purchase a 1940’s photograph of the Metro Theater on Webster Ave. in the Bronx? I was only six years old when I first saw King Kong in the Metro.

    Thank you,
    Lizabeth

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  • For Sale

    Theatres of Oakland (California)

    Theatres of Oakland (California) by Jack Tillmany and Jennifer Dowling, is now available on the Internet and will be in stores next month. 128 pages and 200 photos tell the story. If you loved Theatres of San Francisco, don’t miss Theatres of Oakland, coming soon to a book store near you. Don’t miss it!

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  • September 20, 2006
    Theaters

    UA Travis on the market again

    STATEN ISLAND, NY — The former UA Theater is being turned around again, mostly due to the booming commercial real estate market.

    The building that used to house the UA Theater in Travis is back on the market for $21 million — three times more than what it sold for last year.

    The largest and busiest multiplex on Staten Island when it opened in 1987, the UA Theater was overshadowed by its newer sister cinema in Mariners Harbor, the UA Stadium 16 Theater, which opened in 2001.

    For more, read the Staten Island Advance.

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  • For Sale

    35 MM / 16 MM Dual Projector System for sale

    The system consists of two full 35mm projectors including light boxes, ballasts, a third 16mm projector accessory and lots and lots of reels and spare parts. It was installed in a private theater, new, about 8 years ago and then decommissioned 4 years later. It sat unused for another 4 years until it was removed. It currently resides in dry storage.

    Price is negotiable. Make me an offer!

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  • Today's Newsreel

    The Get Well Roger Photo Group

    CHICAGO, IL — A very neat idea from the Chicagoist; they are creating a get well Roger Ebert photo album by asking people to post pictures of them giving the thumbs up.

    We created a Flickr set called Get Well Roger and uploaded some pictures of the charming yet goofy Chicagoist writers throwing out the “thumbs up” sign to Rog.

    But it’s not enough! So get out your digital camera or your cell phone and snap a picture of yourself flashing the “thumbs up” sign then add it to our Get Well Roger photo group.

    For more, visit the Roger Ebert Page at the Sun Times.

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  • Jobs

    Info about 1937 UK Premiere of Snow White

    Hi,

    Im preparing a thesis on Walt Disney’s achievements in UK Cinema History. I’m pretty much covered apart from the opening date and place of this film (it could be due to lack of information during the war). If anybody has any information on the premiere please please let me know.

    Thanks

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