More news about this broke..
“AMC Kips Bay theater site quietly purchased by NYU Langone more than a year ago. The closure of the theater, at 570 Second Ave., has been shrouded in speculation and mystery since the news broke over the weekend, sparking a groundswell of community members and cinema fans rallying to “Save Kips Bay!”
“It’s just so clear how important this movie theater is to Kips Bay and the broader community,” Powers said in the video."
Netflix closed this theatre back on June 8th for more renovations. Hopefully the screen gets an upgrade. No word on if the all important seating capacity will change.
The first open date on the website for tickets is for Oct 11, 2026 with Dances with Wolves. This is one of the films programmed by Mel Brooks in celebration of his 100th birthday
Ticket link here https://www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/dances-with-wolves-10-11-2026/
Just looked at it,and there’s a big graphic
Temporarily Closed
the theatre is currently closed.
We apologize for any incovenience.
Doesn’t look to me as though any movies are listed on ThEIR website, nor would I have bothered looking after every media outlet in Philadelphia reported about it.
“This will always be the Skokie Theatre,” co-owner Chris Matsakis said. “The Skokie is more our brand to support the different variety of what we’re bringing to the stage here.”
Ritz Five movie theater shut down indefinitely due to fire code violation
L&I says the Old City theater must install a fire alarm system with a shunt switch before it can reopen.
A cease operations notice posted on the building’s front door Tuesday said the Old City theater had violated Philadelphia’s fire code. The order will remain in effect until Ritz Five management obtains an electrical permit and installs an alarm system with a shunt switch, which cuts electricity to audio equipment when the alarm is triggered, throughout the building.
Full article from PhillyVoice.com
https://www.phillyvoice.com/ritz-five-movie-theater-closed-fire-alarm-violation/
The exterior of the theatre was featured in the opening scene of the FX show “the Shards” it was set in 1980, playing ‘the Shining"- interiors shot at the Village
given alot of political and “famous” people attended Yale or visited New Haven, not sure why speculating of a “supreme court justice” attending is relevant.
Looks to be closed, but unable to find exact data on that and source material. I don’t just want to leave words on here with no proof or documentation.
Renamed in September 2022 after a historic $35 million donation honoring longtime arts philanthropist and A.C.T. board leader Toni Rembe.
As to whom Toni Rembe is…
Toni Rembe is president of the van Loben Sels/Rembe Rock Foundation, a private foundation specializing in social justice and related legal services, and is a co-founder and advisory board member of the Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University. She is a retired partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, where she served as a member of the firm’s governing executive committee and the managing partner of its tax practice. In addition to having been active on the boards of several not for profit organizations, including the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, American Conservatory Theater, Magic Theatre and Presidio Graduate School, she has served as a director of several public companies, both local and international.
The Alex had 70MM projectors installed in time for the Odyssey , it hadn’t screened a first run movie in over 35 years.
The Alex invested $500,000 in technical upgrades, including a new ground-floor projection booth. In-demand Los Angeles projectionist Taylor Umphenour, an Imax consultant who has worked with Nolan on his dailies, helped oversee the design and construction. “What you have at a cinema like the Alex is a true understanding of the in-person experience of shared narrative,” he says. “That’s why people are coming — and losing their minds.”
perhaps if there was some evidence of the time frame of ownership and source material, either claim can be substantiated. With no evidence or source, words are just that.
The website shows both theatres listed as the CM Performing Arts Center. The main theatre is the Noel S. Ruiz theatre, which as a live performance venue seats 311. Then also is the Onyx which is listed as flexible seating.
So the venue should be CM Performing Arts
Website here - https://www.cmpac.com/
Sorry that a computer outage kept you from posting ownership claims with no timelines or posting alleged murder cases, all of which have no proof and if they are true are plagarising.
The only Ricky Norman Korn shown as passed away was in 2019, which is a year or two after 1985.
Once again a ghoulish post with no proof to back it up.
Such an indepth “story” including the colour of the revolver and which hand was shot should be found someplace, but it is not.
More news about this broke.. “AMC Kips Bay theater site quietly purchased by NYU Langone more than a year ago. The closure of the theater, at 570 Second Ave., has been shrouded in speculation and mystery since the news broke over the weekend, sparking a groundswell of community members and cinema fans rallying to “Save Kips Bay!”
“It’s just so clear how important this movie theater is to Kips Bay and the broader community,” Powers said in the video."
Article from AMNY.com
https://www.amny.com/new-york/amc-kips-bay-theater-site-bought-nyu-langone/
Netflix closed this theatre back on June 8th for more renovations. Hopefully the screen gets an upgrade. No word on if the all important seating capacity will change.
The first open date on the website for tickets is for Oct 11, 2026 with Dances with Wolves. This is one of the films programmed by Mel Brooks in celebration of his 100th birthday
Ticket link here https://www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/dances-with-wolves-10-11-2026/
The other films and dates chosen by Mel
https://www.americancinematheque.com/series/programmed-by-mel-brooks-100-years-at-the-movies/
(some films will be screened at other AC theatres)
Please provide link of story from I’m guessing, the Prospector.
Just looked at it,and there’s a big graphic Temporarily Closed the theatre is currently closed. We apologize for any incovenience.
Doesn’t look to me as though any movies are listed on ThEIR website, nor would I have bothered looking after every media outlet in Philadelphia reported about it.
Please add website…
https://www.theskokie.com/
Venue will now be called “The Skokie” as per article from CBS Chicago
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/skokie-theatre-renovation-new-owners-name/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h
“This will always be the Skokie Theatre,” co-owner Chris Matsakis said. “The Skokie is more our brand to support the different variety of what we’re bringing to the stage here.”
Ritz Five movie theater shut down indefinitely due to fire code violation L&I says the Old City theater must install a fire alarm system with a shunt switch before it can reopen.
A cease operations notice posted on the building’s front door Tuesday said the Old City theater had violated Philadelphia’s fire code. The order will remain in effect until Ritz Five management obtains an electrical permit and installs an alarm system with a shunt switch, which cuts electricity to audio equipment when the alarm is triggered, throughout the building.
Full article from PhillyVoice.com https://www.phillyvoice.com/ritz-five-movie-theater-closed-fire-alarm-violation/
Story from ABC7 goes into detail
https://abc7ny.com/post/cranford-theater-nj-reopens-moviegoers-7-months-ceiling-collapse-forced-close-doors/18209515/
The exterior of the theatre was featured in the opening scene of the FX show “the Shards” it was set in 1980, playing ‘the Shining"- interiors shot at the Village
Looking at Google Maps, the address is really 702, not 700
given alot of political and “famous” people attended Yale or visited New Haven, not sure why speculating of a “supreme court justice” attending is relevant.
There’s two theatres , one showed adult titles the other ran explotiation films back in the 70’s
This was brought up by 42nd St Pete on his youTube Channel https://youtu.be/9DNVIGznJY8?si=_PPn30b1Xo-TUBS1
an incredibly extensive history of the Gayety including some videos of the theatre and ads.
https://screen13.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/the-gayety-toledo-oh-1967-highlights-something-weird-video-fans-take-note/
Looks to be closed, but unable to find exact data on that and source material. I don’t just want to leave words on here with no proof or documentation.
Below please find the tribute page from the Ohio Cremation Society for Cody Derby.
https://www.ohiocremation.org/obituaries/Cody-Maxwell-Derby?obId=22938833
Thanks for posting the article. nice to see some documentation.
says who exactly?
sure no one died there?
“In Recent Years”
a look at the ACT website gives us this…
Renamed in September 2022 after a historic $35 million donation honoring longtime arts philanthropist and A.C.T. board leader Toni Rembe.
As to whom Toni Rembe is…
Toni Rembe is president of the van Loben Sels/Rembe Rock Foundation, a private foundation specializing in social justice and related legal services, and is a co-founder and advisory board member of the Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University. She is a retired partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, where she served as a member of the firm’s governing executive committee and the managing partner of its tax practice. In addition to having been active on the boards of several not for profit organizations, including the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, American Conservatory Theater, Magic Theatre and Presidio Graduate School, she has served as a director of several public companies, both local and international.
(that is from the Climite One Website)
where’s the proof of timeline? dates of ownership?
The Alex had 70MM projectors installed in time for the Odyssey , it hadn’t screened a first run movie in over 35 years.
The Alex invested $500,000 in technical upgrades, including a new ground-floor projection booth. In-demand Los Angeles projectionist Taylor Umphenour, an Imax consultant who has worked with Nolan on his dailies, helped oversee the design and construction. “What you have at a cinema like the Alex is a true understanding of the in-person experience of shared narrative,” he says. “That’s why people are coming — and losing their minds.”
Full article from Hollywood Reporter..
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/mov ie-news/alex-theatre-the-odyssey-70mm-box-office-1236664347/
perhaps if there was some evidence of the time frame of ownership and source material, either claim can be substantiated. With no evidence or source, words are just that.
The website shows both theatres listed as the CM Performing Arts Center. The main theatre is the Noel S. Ruiz theatre, which as a live performance venue seats 311. Then also is the Onyx which is listed as flexible seating.
So the venue should be CM Performing Arts Website here - https://www.cmpac.com/
Did Paramount take over in 1930 or 1947?
Perhaps if there was some place to verify the information to clear up the confusion….
wow, 7 messages, many repeated.
Sorry that a computer outage kept you from posting ownership claims with no timelines or posting alleged murder cases, all of which have no proof and if they are true are plagarising.
Paramount or Georgia? where’s the proof of timeline- what are the dates of ownership?
The only Ricky Norman Korn shown as passed away was in 2019, which is a year or two after 1985. Once again a ghoulish post with no proof to back it up.
Such an indepth “story” including the colour of the revolver and which hand was shot should be found someplace, but it is not.
no information found online to substantiate this “story”
please provide proof and links.
and the proof of this is where?