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October 20, 2003
Everyman Cinema Drops Plans For Nightclub
HAMPSTEAD, UK — The owners of the Everyman Cinema have dropped their plans to convert the basement of the historic movie theater into a nightclub, according to a recent Hampstead & Highgate Express article. Instead, they have announced plans to use the space as a 2nd, 90-seat screen dedicated to independent films.
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October 17, 2003
Cinerama Dome Celebrates 40th Year
LOS ANGELES, CA — Wednesday’s issue of the Hollywood Reporter included a profile the Cinerama Dome, which is now celebrating its 40th year of operation. The article includes a history of the theater, quotes from celebrity patrons, and a recent photograph. (And for those living in LA, don’t miss this weekend’s festivities at the Dome.)
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Nederlander Group To Restore Bethesda’s Boro Theatre
BETHESDA, MD — According to a Business Gazette article, Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment has announced plans to transform Bethesda’s long-shuttered Boro Theatre. The group plans to convert the Art Deco movie house into a 700 seat performing arts center.
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Theater For Sale?
I am very interested in owning and operating a classic movie theater in the Midwest or South. I have been searching for some time, but I’ve yet to find the right place. Please let me know if there’s something special out there that I’ve missed.
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NEW SITE: Slowdown Fixed!
You may have noticed that Cinema Treasures was loading very slowly earlier in the week, but this problem has been corrected. In fact, the site is quite speedy now.
Also — we’ve improved the accuracy of the ‘Recent Comments’ panel. So if you make a comment on a theater, the theater’s name will appear in the ‘Recent Comments’ list (until it’s replaced by newer comments).
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October 16, 2003
Villa Theatre Sale Delayed
The ongoing sale of the Villa Theatre in Salt Lake City, Utah has apparently gone past its ending date, but Harmons is still working with the prospective buyer. The buyer plans to develop the property with the Villa as the center of an “entertainment center” with shops and restaurants. The Villa would be either a night club and/or dinner theater.
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October 15, 2003
Last Days Of The Uptown
Chad Irish submitted this pic of the Uptown Theatre, taken during this year’s Toronto Film Festival just days before the theater closed for good. -
City Weights Pros And Cons Of Saving Theater
According to a North Gate News Online article, the El Cerrito Planning Commission is considering a proposal to reopen the El Cerrito Theater as an anchor for its downtown redevelopment plans. The theater, which has been dormant as a movie theater since the 1950s, would include two screens and a cafe.
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Jackson’s Michigan Theatre
Tuesday’s issue of the State News included a profile of the Michigan Theatre and other classic movie theaters in the Detroit area.
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After Bowie, Regal Cinemas Plans One-Night-Only Rush Concert
Building on the buzz from their recent David Bowie digital concert event, Regal Cinemas has announced they’ll be hosting a one-night-only Rush concert to support the band’s upcoming DVD and CD releases.