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April 17, 2012
New Book about Samuel ‘Roxy’ Rothafel - “American Showman” 30% Discount
Cinema Treasures is excited to announce the publication of a new book, “American Showman: Samuel ‘Roxy’ Rothafel and the Birth of the Entertainment Industry” (Columbia University Press, 2012) by Ross Melnick and a 30% discount for Cinema Treasures users and Theatre Historical Society members.
“Roxy” (1882-1936) built an enormously influential career as film exhibitor, stage producer, radio broadcaster, musical arranger, war propagandist, and international celebrity. He managed many of New York’s most important theaters, including the Regent, Strand, Rialto, Rivoli, Capitol, Roxy, and Radio City Music Hall, and was one of the nation’s most celebrated broadcasters from 1922-1935 on NBC and CBS.
He also helped engineer the integration of film, music, and live performance in silent film exhibition; scored early Fox Movietone films such as Sunrise (1927) and Street Angel (1928); pioneered the convergence of film, broadcasting, and music publishing and recording in the 1920s; and helped movies and moviegoing become the dominant form of mass entertainment between the world wars.
Regularly cited as one of the twelve most important figures in the film and radio industries, Roxy was instrumental to the development of film exhibition and commercial broadcasting, musical accompaniment, and a new, convergent entertainment industry. “American Showman” is the first book to examine Rothafel’s multifaceted career in film, music, and broadcasting.
“It’s about time that we are finally getting the full story of America’s most daring and successful showman…. Ross Melnick’s book is that rare combination of in-depth research and a great read. Finally, Roxy has received his due.” – Rick Altman, University of Iowa, author of Silent Film Sound
----For 30% off US orders, visit cup.columbia.edu and enter code AMEME.
For 30% off orders in the UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and South Africa, email .uk or phone (1243) 843-291 and use code AMEME.“American Showman” is also available from Amazon – US and UK – Barnes & Noble, and other retailers.
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Better health could be playing at a movie theater near you
CLEVELAND, OH — A report from ABC 5 suggests that going to the movies could be healthier than you think. They claim that the overflow of emotions and some hidden benefits of theater snacks can provide a rejuvenating experience.
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Sundance Cinemas enters the Seattle Market
LOS ANGELES, CA –- Sundance Cinemas is pleased to announce it will be taking over the operation at the Metro 10 Cinema in the U-District on May 1, 2012. Sundance will operate the theatre for several months “as is” while it plans for an extensive remodel and prepares for the grand re-opening. The theatre will be rechristened Sundance Cinemas Seattle.
There are currently four theatres in the growing circuit. They are located in Madison, Wisconsin, San Francisco, California, Houston, Texas and the newest theatre, currently under construction in West Hollywood, California. A new location was recently announced for an 8 screen theatre in Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, New York set to open in 2014.
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April 16, 2012
Frank Theatres announces five locations in first deal with D-BOX Technologies
JUPITER, FL — Frank Theatres, a division of the Frank Entertainment Company (1906), today announced the theatre chain has entered into its first agreement with D-BOX Technologies Inc., a leader in innovative motion technology, to install D-BOX MFX Seats in five locations along the East Coast. The following locations are scheduled to introduce the immersive D-BOX technology within the next thirty days:
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ Frank Theatres Towne Stadium 16
Bayonne, NJ Frank Theatres South Cove Stadium 12
York, PA
Frank Theatres Queensgate Stadium 13Southern Pines, NC Frank Theatres Sandhills Stadium 10
Murrells Inlet, SC Frank Theatres Inlet Square 11 & Revolutions Entertainment
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Unique floating movie theater in Thailand
YAO NOI, THAILAND — Used specifically for a film festival and special events, a temporary cinema on the sea was built off of Thailand. Thanks to some rafts and imagination, the floating theatre provided unforgettable entertainment.
Read more and see some great pictures at Haute Living.
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April 13, 2012
Cook Group is funding the restoration of the Tivoli Theatre
SPENCER, IN — Owen County Preservation has been moving forward in restoring the Tivoli Theatre. There is still at least a year left in the project but they plan on replacing the roof and rewiring the electrical.
Read the full story in Indiana Public Media.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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Ioka exceeds 1,000 members
EXETER, NH — The membership drive to support the Ioka Theater has been a rousing success. Local businesses encouraged the drive by offering incentives and its future as the home of the Exeter Theater Company is now more secure.
Read more in Seacoast Online.
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April 12, 2012
Remodel brings 100-year-old theater lobby back to its youth
RAPID CITY, SD — The Elks Theatre is turning 100 this summer and they’re trying to bring it back to its glory days. It’s taken years to save up the money (they are a discount house), but they plan to bring back original features in the lobby ceiling and concession area.
Read more about these changes and the events celebrating its 100th Birthday in the Rapid City Journal.
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Last of three movie theater murals to be unveiled in downtown Hayward
HAYWARD, CA — The movie theater mural mentioned here is finally complete.
After two and a half years of laborious effort and nearly losing his artist assistant fiance in a near fatal scaffold fall accident on the project, Bay Area, Award-Winning Artist Andrew Kong Knight has completed his third and final monumental mural in the series called “Hayward Meets Hollywood,” located in his hometown in downtown Hayward, Ca.
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April 11, 2012
Save the Whiteladies Picture House
BRISTOL, ENGLAND — The former Whiteladies Picture House is in danger of being turned into a gym or flats by its current owner. If you sign a petition here or voice your objections here by April 13th, a dedicated group could potentially bring it back as a cinema.
Read more about their campaign on their official website.
Alternatively, if you would like to send a full letter of support please email them at .
(Thanks to Charlotte Crofts for providing the photo.)