SF Chronicle is reporting that this complex might be re-opening.
“The potential new lease is “still in negotiations” and currently under review by the special servicer managing the mall, the individual confirmed, though they declined to name the operator or give a timeline for when the ongoing discussions could wrap up.”
link to article- https://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/sf-westfield-mall-movie-theater-19513462.php
“The Chronicle may have solved the riddle of the mystery buyer who bought the old Clay Theatre and five other buildings on the same block, and unsurprisingly, the person appears to be a wealthy venture capitalist.”
Shankweiler’s Drive-In, in Lehigh County, was set to host a 90th anniversary celebration Saturday — until trump rolled into town.
Now that former President donald trump is holding a rally at a nearby firehall, however, Shankweiler’s has decided not to compete with the main attraction in Lehigh County that night.
“Literally less than a mile from the theater, the same day as our 90th-anniversary event, at the same time,”
A Montgomery County judge on Tuesday ordered a Main Line theater to screen a film about an Israeli musician — part of the Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia — that had been canceled the day before amid mounting objections to the festival from organizations critical of Israel.
Nice look at indoor and exterior of the Landmark theatre was featured in the WrestleMania XL pre show. WWE announcer Michael Cole attended the theatre to view the closed circuit presentation of the 1st Wrestlemania.
Story can be viewed at the appx 90 min mark of the show, as streaming on Peacock
I’m kinda confused by this weekly ‘tribute’
was this the only theatre complex that screened these movies?
They all look to be pretty wide releases, or am I missing something with this exercise?
KACHOW
look at the spam!
SF Chronicle is reporting that this complex might be re-opening.
“The potential new lease is “still in negotiations” and currently under review by the special servicer managing the mall, the individual confirmed, though they declined to name the operator or give a timeline for when the ongoing discussions could wrap up.”
link to article- https://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/sf-westfield-mall-movie-theater-19513462.php
There was, unfortunately, a stabbing at this complex. Suspect is also tied to a CT case.
Story on NBC10 Boston
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/male-allegedly-stabs-multiple-girls-in-braintree-movie-theater-leads-police-on-car-chase/3380284/
looks fun from the trailer! Thanks!
According to page it’s also available for rent on Apple and Amazon
Presently open as “Sound NightClub” Website for venue. is https://www.soundnightclub.com/
Daily Breeze article includes a rendering of what the finished complex will look like
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/11/13/cinemawest-beach-cities-to-replace-shuttered-arclight-theater-in-el-segundo/
Indeed! please update this to open and update linkage
https://www.starlightcinemas.com/locations/g01vg-starlight-lakewood-center/
left abandoned…
https://youtu.be/UT7IPJHHmLI?si=FYTi1gIin5-AzYnp
Dark Exploration Films posted a YouTube video from inside the Hamilton. Posted in Feb 2024. https://youtu.be/TKToIGiopKk?si=f5MLxLIBc9jOpfp_
the Natural had a wide release and as stated one of the greatest sports movies ever made.
I’m remain curious from the poster as to the point of this, given how available this information is to those interested.
“The Chronicle may have solved the riddle of the mystery buyer who bought the old Clay Theatre and five other buildings on the same block, and unsurprisingly, the person appears to be a wealthy venture capitalist.”
https://sfist.com/2024/04/16/mystery-buyer-whos-bought-nearly-a-block-of-fillmore-street-including-the-clay-theatre-may-be-identified/
Venue is now called “ The United Theater on Broadway”
Hosting live performances and films.
Updated website - https://www.theunitedtheater.com/
theatre still going, has been running 70mm titles.
Sunday 4/14 will be screening 70mm print of “It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World” with Stanley Kramer’s daughter hosting a q/a prior.
Shankweiler’s Drive-In, in Lehigh County, was set to host a 90th anniversary celebration Saturday — until trump rolled into town.
Now that former President donald trump is holding a rally at a nearby firehall, however, Shankweiler’s has decided not to compete with the main attraction in Lehigh County that night.
“Literally less than a mile from the theater, the same day as our 90th-anniversary event, at the same time,”
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/drivein-trump-pennsylvania-rally-movie-shankweilers-20240410.html
A Montgomery County judge on Tuesday ordered a Main Line theater to screen a film about an Israeli musician — part of the Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia — that had been canceled the day before amid mounting objections to the festival from organizations critical of Israel.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/bryn-mawr-israeli-film-festival-20240409.html
Nice look at indoor and exterior of the Landmark theatre was featured in the WrestleMania XL pre show. WWE announcer Michael Cole attended the theatre to view the closed circuit presentation of the 1st Wrestlemania. Story can be viewed at the appx 90 min mark of the show, as streaming on Peacock
what evidence to back up “ the theatre might be closing”?
clearly.
I’m kinda confused by this weekly ‘tribute’ was this the only theatre complex that screened these movies? They all look to be pretty wide releases, or am I missing something with this exercise?
90th anniversary for this iconic venue coming up on April 15
article in today’s Philadelphia Inquirer…
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/drive-in-shankweilers-mahoning-movies-summer-pennsylvania-20240329.html
Reopening has been announced.
Ben Platt will play an 18 concert residency from May 28 - June 15 “ Ben Platt Live from the Palace”
https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/ben-platt-to-play-concert-residency-at-broadways-palace-theatre
The El Portal was used (smaller and larger spaces) in the MTV “dating” show Parental Control. When the 2nd prospective date took the girl tap dancing.
This ‘classic’ runs on the MTV Dating channel on the Pluto streaming app.
KTVU had a story w/ video as the renovations begin
https://www.ktvu.com/news/restoration-work-at-historic-sf-castro-theatre-starts-after-years-of-contentious-debate-and-opposition
Photos of refurbished interior here..
https://www.brooklynpaper.com/restored-brooklyn-paramount-to-open-march/
The Egyptian will be used as one of the venues for the 15th annual TCM Film Festival in April.
In the post on “X” host Ben Mankewicz makes the announcement from the theatre, including an inside look
https://x.com/tcm/status/1760002598835191878?s=20