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December 23, 2003
Recollections of a Cinema Projectionist
In the dim and distant past before the 1939 war, I was introduced to the rites and mystique of showing cine films for the benefit and enjoyment of others, apart from the occasional Saturday morning visit to a local cinema with most of the other noisy youngsters in our neighbourhood.
The knowledge of how these images were inexplicably thrown on to the screen did not mean anything until a very ancient hand-cranked 35mm Pathe ‘home-movie’ projector came our way together with a large box of film stock which consisted of four-inch spools of old black and white silent films, although some were tinted with blue or sepia-toned effects; not quite colour, but the idea was there.
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December 22, 2003
Paramount Theatre Deeded to Paramount Arts Center
ASHLAND, KY — According to the Herald Dispatch, the Paramount Arts Center, the long-time tenant of the 1932 art deco Paramount Theatre has now become its owner, with the Foundation for the Tri-State Community transferring the venue’s deed to the group.
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Theaters Listed for Sale on the Web
Here is a listing of all theaters I could find up for sale on the web as of 12/20/03. I post this list in hopes that people will buy them and preserve the classic theaters that remain.
Name: Capitol Theatre
Location: New London, CT
Price: Contact Building Representative
Condition: Closed for nearly 30 years
View sale pageName: Ellis Theatre
Location: Springfield, VT
Price: $335,000
Condition: Open, 2 screens
View sale pageName: Madison Theater
Location: Albany, NY
Price: $549,000
Condition: Closed 2003
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Until Next Time…. for the “Enean”
PITTSBURG, CA — After months of plan checks and red tape, the Enean Theatre will reopen as an autoparts store. Maybe next time, next restoration, will be to bring it back.
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December 19, 2003
Cla-Zel Investors Look to the Future
BOWLING GREEN, OH — According to a report in the Toledo Blade, the current owners of the CLA-ZEL Theatre have replaced the theater’s roof, upgraded the lobby, and made many general improvements over the past few years.
But what’s next? The group plans to create a comprehensive, five-year plan for keeping the CLA-ZEL in good shape. A top priority: the theater’s marquee.
“It is the landmark of the downtown,” said Paul Yon, director of development of Cla-Zel Theater, Inc. “The marquee is vitally important for the preservation of the facility itself.”
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Future of Des Plaines Theater Still Uncertain
DES PLAINES, IL — While the Des Plaines Theater has been spared from the wrecking ball for now, with its November purchase by Dhitu Bhagwakar, the future of the 79 year-old movie house is still cloudy, according to the Des Plaines Times.
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December 18, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
The State Theatre may become part of a downtown theater district, AMC makes ADA improvements, and Lord of the Rings fans prepare for the Return of the King — all in today’s newsreel.
- AMC to Modify Theaters for People in Wheelchairs
- Plans call for theater district in downtown
- City will seek funding in state capital budget
- Developer Decides Saving Woolworth Facade Is Too Expensive
- Magic ring may save movie sales
- American Home Theater Unveils 9-Foot Screen & Projection Rental System for House Parties
- DPI sees multiple uses for Capitol
- Carmike movie theater manager suspected of embezzling $30000
- Midnight movie madness
- Undersea Cables Beam Movie Into Theaters
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December 17, 2003
Ambassador Gets New Owner, Fate Remains Uncertain
SALFORD, ENGLAND — The Ambassador Super Cinema has changed hands again, according to a report on ManchesterOnline.
The new owner, McDermott Developments, a local real estate development company, had originally planned to demolish the theater and replace it with 31 apartments. However, these plans do not appear to be finalized.
As Andrew Darbyshire, a McDermott developer, put it: “We bought it with the benefit of planning permission. But I do not want to say anything yet regarding our intentions. We don’t know what to do yet.”
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3-D Film Festival Comes to the Lafayette Theatre!
SUFFERN, NY — We are proud to announce the 3 DAYS OF 3-D Film Festival at the historic Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, New York, on February 27-28-29, 2004.
3 DAYS OF 3-D will present 10 of the best classic films made during the 1950s in the miracle of Third Dimension, including KISS ME KATE, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, DIAL “M” FOR MURDER, IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE, GORILLA AT LARGE, INFERNO, MISS SADIE THOMPSON, ROBOT MONSTER, GUN FURY and HOUSE OF WAX.
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Granby in Norfolk Va
NORFOLK, VA — The old Granby Theatre, which has been closed for several years, is under renovations at this time.