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May 24, 2006
Historic Wellmont Theatre for Sale or Lease!
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Historic Wellmont Theatre, located in the heart of downtown Montclair, is up for sale or net lease!
The theater was originally built as a live venue in 1922 and turned into New Jersey’s finest movie house shortly thereafter in 1929. It was triplexed in the middle of the century.
The two downstairs theater’s house around 403 seats while the upstairs theater (the original balcony) houses an unbelievable 500 seats. The theater has been updated sporadically, but retains the original grandeur and architectural detail.
If you are interested in leasing or purchasing this theater, please contact us. Terms to be negotiated. Call David Genova @ 973-783-2600 or email @ .
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Help with pro forma on cinema/drafthouse
I’m currently in the infant stages of drafting a pro forma for a cinema drafthouse.
Right now, I am focusing on operating costs, as much of the renovations and fixed assets may be handled through foundation. In a theater that’s roughly 80,000 sq feet, 2 levels, I need to decide what my costs might be – power, water, and how much help will be required to run the beer/wine bar, projection, and restaurant costs- food service (think upscale bar food), cost of food, etc.
What skilled positions will I need? Any help greatly appreciated.
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May 23, 2006
AMC fires (then rehires) veteran ticket-taker with tattoos
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Asbury Park Press has published a story about an 80 year old veteran who was fired from his ticketing taking position at the AMC Bridgewater Commons, then rehired when a public outcry errupted:
To William C. Smith, the faded tattoo on each of his forearms are reminders of his World War II service. To AMC Movie Theatres, they were grounds for his termination.
Smith, 80, said two AMC theater managers at Bridgewater Commons mall met with him on April 14 and said they had to fire him because of the tattoos he has had since he was a 17-year-old Marine.
Smith, a ticket taker at the mall’s movie theater for the past 15 years, then contacted Somerville attorney David W. Trombadore, who then called the Courier News. On Tuesday, AMC Theatres offered Smith his job back, along with back pay.
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Brookhaven Multiplex Cinemas
MEDFORD, NY — Sometime this past week, I don’t know exactly when, Brookhaven Multiplex Cinemas on Long Island was demolished.
I used to work there and have some great memories of that place seeing movies there over the years since I was a kid until they closed in 2003. It’s a shame to it wasn’t very old and I always passed it while riving down the LIE.
Never again.
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NCG Trillium Cinemas opens in Grand Blanc, MI
GRAND BLANC, MI — The 14-screen NCG Trillium Cinemas outside Flint opened on Friday, May 19 with construction still in progress.
Four screens will initially open with the new movies “The Da Vinci Code” and “Over The Hedge”. Among the construction crew completing the megaplex is co-owner Gary Geiger along with his son Jeff.
This is the 10th location for Neighborhood Cinema Group, based in Owosso, MI, which specializes in multiple screen theaters in smaller cities. The NCG chain’s URL is http://www.ncgmovies.com and the website for this cinema is http://www.ncgmovies.com/index.asp?iTheaterID=10.
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May 22, 2006
Indiana Jones Trilogy at CinemaWorld
LINCOLN, RI — With success of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy on April 15th, CinemaWorld will next host the Indiana Jones Trilogy on Saturday June 24th.
The trilogy starts at noon with a 45 min. break between each movie. The price is $12.50 per person with a repeat showing of Raiders of the Lost Ark at 9:00pm for $7.00. Tickets are available online at www.cinemaworldonline.com or visit the theatre and purchase them at the box office.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the theatre at (401)-333-8019.
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Red Carpet Theaters?!?
“Now playing at a Red Carpet Theater near you.”
I rememeber this as a kid in the 1960’s into the 1970’s, then it strangely ended. General Cinema and Century participated in Westchester County, NY. What other chains did and what was the meaning of this designation? Why did it end ?
It was just another one of those promotional things that made moviegoing kind of neat and unique back then. Same when Channel 9, NYC had “Million Dollar Movie.”
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May 19, 2006
Chicago’s Portage Theater Reopening Tonight
CHICAGO, IL — After a year of refurbishing the Portage Theater from a worn-out twin back to its original one-screen auditorium seating over 1300, the Silent Film Society of Chicago is reopening the Six Corners (Milwaukee, Irving Park, and Cicero) landmark as a showplace for Silent Films and much more.
Doors open May 19 at 7 with pre-show entertainment by the Ron Smolen Orchestra, and the opening film will be an early full-length comedies, 1914’s Tillie’s Punctured Romance, starring Charlie Chaplin with Mark Noller on the theater organ. Also on Saturday and Sunday, Chaplin’s classic Modern Times will be showing.
This weekend kicks off the Spring Silent Film Festival, featuring a different silent each Friday through June 16. Visit www.silentfilmchicago.com for more details.
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Passing of General Cinema Manager Israel (Izzy) Strier
A wonderful human being and dedicated theater manager for General Cinemas in Massachusetts, I just got word that Izzy Strier passed away on Thursday, May 18th, 2006 and his graveside service is planned for Sunday in Sharon, Massachusetts.
Hundreds of employees will remember his quick laugh, sharp wit, accented humor and ability to relate to anyone… CEO to cleaning staff. He managed the busy General Cinema in Shopper’s World, Framingham and was a legend there. Customers will remember the short, fiery, “can do” manager who somehow juggled a busy six theater complex and 100 young employees (like me, once!) with ease and humor. A legend in his own time, and he will be missed.
I’d clean the stickiest theater floor for you Izzy, any day.
— Julie “would you like butter with that” (Ferer) Dennehy
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May 18, 2006
Renovations for twin in Pennsylvania
Looking to buy a theater in Pennsylvania. It is a twin with 150 and 200 seats. I am looking to renovate the lobby, marque and add a ticket booth and expand the concession stand.
Stage 2 the auditoriums need new sound walls, seats and screens. Need contact info for local people interested in the project and also a really rough figure to give the bank!
The place has potential and still operates first run, but needs a lot of work. Basically, the lobby would be the major selling point to bring back the people. The ticket booth is a stand in the center blocking the concession. Would either like to place a booth near the entrance or off to the side (where it was originally?) But rather have someone on the outside to clear up the lobby.
Email for pictures to see to get an idea!
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