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May 15, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Chicago Theatre Getting New Owner
CHICAGO, IL — Read the Chicago TribuneThanks to Bryan Krefft for the update!
Historic Theatre to be Restored
GETTYSBURG, PA — Read the NBC25 article
French Watching Britain’s New Budget Cinemas
CANNES, FRANCE — Read the AFP/Yahoo! story
Pop Goes The Distance to Support Arts in Capitola
CAPITOLA, CA — Read the Santa Cruz Sentinel0 comments -
May 14, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Last Show at Varsity Theatre Tomorrow Night
CARBONDALE, IL — Read The Southern articleThanks to Bryan Krefft for the update.
A Hollywood Producer Takes Over at Amherst Cinema
AMHERST, MA — Read the Daily Collegian story
Cheney Theater to Close
CHENEY, WA — Read the Spokane Journal
Former Fox Theatre Rolling Along Under San Diego Symphony
SAN DIEGO, CA — Read the San Diego Union-Tribune -
May 13, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Fabian Theater May Get Second Chance
PATERSON, NJ — Read the Herald NewsThanks to Bryan Krefft for the update!
Center Theater Still Dark
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Read the Arkansas Times
Group to Renovate Old Theater
EVANSVILLE, IN — Read the WTVW report
A Surprise Twist in the John Harms Center Saga
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May 12, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Historic Tivoli Theater Ready for Its Close-Up
WASHINGTON, DC — Read the Washington Post article
Drive-In Reopens as Land Sale to Wal-Mart on Hold
LEBANON, OR — Read the AP/Statesman Journal story
American Cinematheque Announces Early Plans For Aero
SANTA MONICA, CA — Read the American Cinematheque press releaseThanks to Andreas Fuchs for the update.
Roseville Theatre Makes Return
ROSEVILLE, MI — Read the Community Free Press storyThanks to Gary Flinn for the news.
‘Buffy’ Finale With Stars Held At Pickwick
PARK RIDGE, IL — Read the Daily Herald storyThanks to Bryan Krefft for the news.
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May 9, 2003
Today’s (Large) Newsreel
Preservation Alert Varsity Theatre To Close, Future Unknown
CARBONDALE, IL — Read The SouthernThanks to Bryan Krefft for the news.
Theater Re-Opening Less Than Grand; Owners Forge On
DIMMITT, TX — Read the Amarillo Globe-News
Chabot Cinema Back In Limelight
CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Read the Contra Costa Times
Demolition Of Theater To Begin Soon
LANCASTER, PA — Read WGAL-TV’s coverage
Roseville Theatre To Reopen This Month
ROSEVILLE, MI — Read the Macomb Daily
Alhambra Getting New Owners, Troupe
EVANSVILLE, IN — Read the Courier & Press article
Town Hall May Return To Its Theater Roots
OLD SAYBROOK, CT — Read the Pictorial Gazette
Have a terrific weekend everyone … see you on Monday!
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May 8, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Curtains for the Montauk
PASSAIC, NJ — Read the Herald article
Changes At Local Theaters
SAVANNAH, GA — Read the Savannah Morning News
Movies Make A Comeback At Colonial
LACONIA, NH — Read the Concord Monitor
Movies Might Roll Back Into 1927 Theater
WASHINGTON, NJ — Read the Express-Times -
Save The Sameric Event Next Tuesday!
PHILADELPHIA, PA — “Save the Sameric,” the preservation organization fighting to save the shuttered Boyd/Sameric Theater, will hold an event for Preservation Month on Tuesday, May 13th, at 6 PM at the Academy of Vocal Arts, Helen Corning Ward Theater, 1920 Spruce Street in Philadelphia.
This is a free event with a lecture, illustrated with slides, featuring an overview of the fate and preservation of historic movie palaces throughout the U.S. The presentation will also highlight Philadelphia movie palaces, including the Boyd (Sameric), by Adrian Fine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Save the Sameric architect, Shawn Evans.
Reservations can be made by calling (215) 546-1146 x10.
For more information on this event or the group, visit their website.
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May 6, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Symphony Puts Heinz Hall (Former Loew’s Penn) On The Block
PITTSBURGH, PA —'Read the Pittsburgh Business Times
Thanks to Bryan Krefft for the news.
Ioka Theater For Sale
EXETER, NH — Read the Exeter News-LetterThanks to John Elwood for the update.
Vote For Your Favorite Washington, DC Theaters
WASHINGTON, DC — Vote for your favorite DC theater
1,200 Cinema Halls in Maharashtra to Shut Down From May 16
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA — Read the Rediff.com article
Sale Pending for Delsea Drive-In
VINELAND, NJ — Read The Press story
Film Firms ‘Block’ Cheap Seats Plan
ENGLAND — Read the BBC news
Friends of the Raymond Needs Your Help!
PASADENA, CA — According to the Friends of the Raymond, they need another $4,765 by the end of the week to consider appealing their lawsuit to stop the redevelopment of the Raymond Theatre.To donate, go to the Friends website, click on the “donate” link, and then the PayPal logo. Fore more information, call (818) 541-9522.
Donations to Friends of the Raymond are tax deductible, as allowed by law. The group is a project of Spirit of the Sage, under Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), a California 501©(3) tax exempt organization, tax identification # 95-4116679.
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May 5, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Stax Museum In Former Capitol Theatre Opens
MEMPHIS, TN — Read the GoMemphis.com story
Read the Reuters report
Read the WMC-TV articleThanks to Gary Flinn for the update!
New Corporation Will Try to Save Harms Center for the Arts
ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Read the Star-Ledger
No Takers to Have Name on Fox Marquee
STOCKTON, CA — Read The Record article
New Megaplex Palace, Krikorian Buena Park Metroplex 18, Opens
BUENA PARK, CA — View conceptual drawings of the ‘modern’ movie palace
Dallas Man Plans to Reopen Times Square Cinema
TYLER, TX — Read the Tyler Morning Telegraph -
May 1, 2003
Preservation Alerts
Just in time to spoil your weekend, we have a plethora of bad news to share. Here are a few of the newest preservation alerts:
Waikiki Theaters Set For Conversion, Demolition
HONOLULU, HI — Read the KHNL-TV story
Old Lynbrook Theater May Also Be Converted or Demolished
LYNBROOK, NY — Read the Herald Community
More News Regarding the Gaiety’s Failed Attempts at Designation
BOSTON, MA — Read the Preservation Magazine article
1920 Century Theatre Torn Down To Make Way For Another Drug Store
AUDUBON, NJ — Read the Haddon Herald
We promise to spend the weekend finding some good news.
Have a good weekend and please support your neighborhood theater, lest it become another one of these headlines.