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July 14, 2006
Foreign Theaters' Varying Idea of Luxury
A look into theaters around the world and how they cater to their different audiences:
The lights dimmed, the crowd in the theatre hushed, and I settled into my seat with anticipation of the movie to come. But suddenly everyone stood up. On-screen, images of the Thai king drifted across in collages as swelling music played in the background. I stumbled to my feet to join the rest of the crowd as everyone paid a pre-film homage to the beloved monarch.
Read the full report on Straight.com.
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Lyric Theater to Close Permanently?
OSCEOLA, IA — The Lyric Theater is set to close on July 20.
When Superman Returns ends its two-week run at the Lyric Theater, the projector and screen will go dark — at least for now.
Lyric owners Roger and Sheila Kentner and J.B. Hamilton announced this week they would close the theater after Superman’s last showing on July 20.
The decision was difficult for the owners. Since the trio bought the defunct theater five years ago, they – with the help of many community volunteers – put a lot of sweat, labor and dedication into the operation.
More details in this Sentinel-Tribune report.
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Art Deco theatre for sale in Illinois
HAVANA, IL — Lawford Theatre, up and running 1 screen movie theater for sale. The price has just been reduced $10,000 so the new asking price is $76,900.
Includes building, all equipment and concession. 3 rooms upstairs can be converted to Apartment. Office next door currently rented as a Barber Shop for $150 a month. You can find all information on my Realtor website: www.tammyhelman.com
Owner says to ‘bring him an offer to purchase’, sorry no leases available. He has other business ventures and had this property leased but is now running it himself to keep it open. He would prefer to sell rather than stay in the Theatre business. He is keeping it open to sell and to retain good will within the community.
If you are interested in information on this Theatre, please contact me at:
Tammy Helman, Realtor
Jim Maloof / Realtors
2990 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
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July 13, 2006
Documentary on Film Exhibition Network in Russia
We recently completed a documentary film on film exhibition and distribution in Russia:
THE PROVINCE OF LOST FILM
Dir. Alexander Gershtein, Thomas Lahusen, Tracy McDonald, Alexander Nikitin. 46 min., 21 sec.
Digital video; color and b&w.
Russian with English subtitles.For a synopsis and a trailer, see: www.chemodanfilms.com
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30 Years of Movie Posters
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Estate Sale of Anne Warner.
Twenty boxes of Movie posters collected over 30 years from local theaters by high school theater/business technology teacher. Some are rolled; some are folded. Have been stored in dry climate controlled area. Posters were displayed at local theaters; condition varies, but most are in very good condition or better. Posters will be sold from $2.00 and up. Just TOO many to inventory.
Sale is SATURDAY JULY 22, 2006
9:00 AM 514 Powell Drive Annapolis, Maryland 21401
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16-screen “Movie Palace” for Milwaukee?
MILWAUKEE, WI — Lou Rugani of Kenosha Wis., was kind enough to send me this notice from a local paper. Whether one could call this to-be-built complex of screens wth a raucous lobby of “entertainment” a “Movie Palace” is up to the observer, but I guess it is good for this ritzy suburb of Milwaukee. Double Grande Staircases? Something tells me they won’t be of marble, but at least there is more attention to decor. I wonder if they will have lines of different color LEDs in the carpeting to help one find his screening room among the 16?! All they will be missing is a platoon of ushers to keep the vastness under control. And no mention of digital projection, hmmmmm. Still I give them my Best Wishes, even though they do still own one of the most glorious true movie palaces in the Midwest; the former WARNER, now called the GRAND in downtown Milw., now sitting dark, low these eleven years now with little effort by Marcus to re-program and reopen it. I guess their definition of ‘movie palace’ has changed. Jim Rankin, Milwaukee
Marcus theaters Corp., a division of Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp., is making the dinner-and-a-movie date a one-destination affair. Marcus announced Thursday it will break ground July 12 on The Majestic, a 16-screen movie theater complex in the town of Brookfield that will include an Italian cafe, a coffee and ice cream shop, a lounge and an auditorium for live performances and meetings.
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July 12, 2006
Former Odeon Middlesbrough collapses
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND — Part of Middlesbrough Town Centre was closed today, when part of the former Odeon Cinema collapsed during demolition works.
The collapse also took away scaffolding that had been erected on the Fry Street side of the auditorium. It is believed the wall gave way whilst work to remove the auditorium roof was being carried out.
It appears that the demolition was being done from within using large bulldozers to remove the ceiling. luckily, no-one was injured, although some cars parked in Fry Street are believed to been damaged.
The roads are expected to remain closed until Wednesday Evening to allow emergency demolition work on the remainder of the auditorium and removal of the scaffolding.
The Evening Gazette has more information on the collapse.
I’ve also added photos of the collapsed building to Flickr.
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Help with some Northwest cinemas
Hi, I’ve just started a PhD on the Broadhead family, and their theatre circuit.
At least 4 theatres became cinemas. They are the Tameside Hippodrome, Crown Theatre Eccles, Victoria Pavilion Morecambe and the ill-fated Empress Electric.
I have already viewed the interesting pages on this site, but would be delighted if anyone had any more info on any of the above, either as cinemas or theatres, or whatever they were in other incarntions.
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July 11, 2006
Old Russellville Theatre seeks marquee
The old Russellville Theatre has been closed for the last 30 years and now Main Street Russellville is trying desperately to raise monies to the restore the theatre into an art deco multi-purpose facility.
Here’s what I need from all of you theatre buffs — is there a closed theatre that you know of that has a marquee that could possibly be purchased and transported to be used on another theatre? Previous owners destroyed the marquee. The theatre is now owned by the city and has been placed on our hands to preserve it and bring it back to life.
Thanks for your help.
S. Darlene Gooch
Main Street Russellville – Director
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July 10, 2006
Montreal’s Cinema du Parc to close
MONTREAL, CANADA — Sadly, it appears Cinema du Parc will be closing its door in a few weeks:
Montreal’s last English-language repertory cinema, Cinema du Parc, will close Aug. 3 because attendance has declined significantly in the past year, its owner says.
A spokesperson for the Daniel Langlois Group, which owns the theatre, said Wednesday that it had faced stiffer competition recently because other theatres started screening similar films.
The spokesperson said the company hopes to sell it to a group that would be interested in reopening the facility.
“It’s really bad for films, in the sense, apart from mainstream films, we’re losing out,” said Peter Rist, a professor of film at Concordia University in Montreal.