The above movie theater dealers are “local” to the Vancouver BC area so try them first. They have tons of used equipment in their warehouses and will make you a good deal on what you need. Tell them Ken Layton sent you.
Talk to American Cinema Equipment (www.cinequip.com) in Portland, Oregon. They have tons of perfectly good used 35mm projection/sound equipment and can make you a pretty good deal.
Theaters can’t make any money by having to replace projection equipment every 5 years. Heck the life of video projection equipment is two years tops. Stick with film projectors. I know some theaters with 60 year old film projectors still putting on daily shows.
The seats have finally arrived and are being installed now. Here is the link to the newspaper story with an excellent photo of the outside of the theater:
Absolutely. Any one or more or all of the above problems can apply to drive-ins and indoor theaters. That can actually drive away business even though the customers may not say anything about it.
If people are staying away, there must be something wrong at this theater. Things that will drive away people are:
Dim picture.
Bad sound.
Bad projection: out-of-frame, mixed up reels, film breaks, bad focus
Dirty restrooms.
Dirty snackbar/kitchen.
Bad food.
Bad management allowing disturbances to take place (fights, drinking)
A non-theatrical license prohibits any kind of public advertising. Any “announcements” must be through your organization’s internal newletters or on-premises notices. These announcements must make it clear the public is not allowed. Admission may be charged only if it is used to defray the film rental cost. Walt Disney films have special restrictions.
A theatrical license allows any kind of advertising and showings are open to the public. If admission is charged, a boxoffice/attendance report must be sent immediately following the performance, preferably enclosed with the film in the shipping case. Payment should be remitted within the time frame stated on your particular film rental license.
When you can find prints the distributor wants an arm & a leg for rental costs per cartoon or newsreel not to mention shipping costs.
An outdoor video theater? How could you see anything in the daytime and during school hours?
This sounds like a big waste of money.
“Remastered” and “High Definition” can only mean it’s showing in a video format. Come on studios, show us nice 35mm prints of this classic.
Someone should reopen that wonderful single screen Harbor Theater (just down the street) instead of that dump Florence Cinemas.
Good luck to you! It’s always nice to see a new drive-in theater get built.
McRae Theatre Equipment in Seattle.
American Cinema Equipment in Portland, Oregon.
The above movie theater dealers are “local” to the Vancouver BC area so try them first. They have tons of used equipment in their warehouses and will make you a good deal on what you need. Tell them Ken Layton sent you.
Talk to American Cinema Equipment (www.cinequip.com) in Portland, Oregon. They have tons of perfectly good used 35mm projection/sound equipment and can make you a pretty good deal.
I wish he’d set up a website for the theater and get some interior photos posted.
Theaters can’t make any money by having to replace projection equipment every 5 years. Heck the life of video projection equipment is two years tops. Stick with film projectors. I know some theaters with 60 year old film projectors still putting on daily shows.
The seats have finally arrived and are being installed now. Here is the link to the newspaper story with an excellent photo of the outside of the theater:
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Yeh, I’m curious too. Is he still going to buy and reopen this theater?
Are the new seats installed in the theater? How about the 35mm projection equipment….is it all installed too?
What’s the hold up on getting the theater open? It should have been open by now I would think.
Booth is extremely crowded with that platter.
Yes, those are indeed the Parkland theater that burned down.
I remember that it had union projectionists right up to the end.
Theater has an Eprad Starscope audio processor now and Christie platter.
Are these film or video showings?
Absolutely. Any one or more or all of the above problems can apply to drive-ins and indoor theaters. That can actually drive away business even though the customers may not say anything about it.
If people are staying away, there must be something wrong at this theater. Things that will drive away people are:
Dim picture.
Bad sound.
Bad projection: out-of-frame, mixed up reels, film breaks, bad focus
Dirty restrooms.
Dirty snackbar/kitchen.
Bad food.
Bad management allowing disturbances to take place (fights, drinking)
Is the projection booth still manually operated? Or did you get an automation system and electronic houselight dimmer?
Is the platter a Christie or a Strong/Potts?
I understand the original boxoffice is no longer used and customers must buy tickets from the snack bar.
A non-theatrical license prohibits any kind of public advertising. Any “announcements” must be through your organization’s internal newletters or on-premises notices. These announcements must make it clear the public is not allowed. Admission may be charged only if it is used to defray the film rental cost. Walt Disney films have special restrictions.
A theatrical license allows any kind of advertising and showings are open to the public. If admission is charged, a boxoffice/attendance report must be sent immediately following the performance, preferably enclosed with the film in the shipping case. Payment should be remitted within the time frame stated on your particular film rental license.
Is this actual film? Or is it simply DVD’s?
Are they licensed showings?
Yes, and real drive-in theaters have insurance in case you slip and fall or your car bumps another car.
In today’s world, the insurance, liability, and zoning requirements would kill that idea.
I’d sure like to see some pictures of this theater.