Reopening is still hoped for, but renovations are on going. There’s a indiegogo campaign to help raise the money for them and get the theater re-opened.
Next Stage is hoping to purchase and renovate Uptown Theatre, which was constructed in 1930. In July 2023, it was the first property in Marceline to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. It hosted the Midwest premiere of Disney’s “The Great Locomotive Chase” in 1956 and the world premiere of “The Spirit of Mickey” in 1998. It’s the last extant historic rural theater in Linn County, Missouri that can host films and festivals.
According to Next Stage, Uptown Theatre has mold, a leaky roof, architectural deterioration, and more issues. Many of these problems arose because the theatre was closed for years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ultimately, Next Stage will need $4 million to renovate the building but they are currently aiming for $685,000 to purchase Uptown Theatre, secure insurance, replace the roof, and complete mold removal and remediation.
Any money raised over the goal will be used to update the building’s five apartments so they can be rented and generate more revenue. Work will then begin on the utilities, façade, neon sign, marquee, lobby, and business spaces. The auditorium will be the most extensive part of the project and will be rehabilitated last.
They expect the project to take over six years depending on how quickly they get funding. They plan to reopen no later than the 100th anniversary of the theatre in 2030. For the grand reopening, they hope to recreate the premiere of “The Great Locomotive Chase” with Walt and Roy Disney impersonators.
They will then open to the public with vintage and old Disney movie showings, and hire a theater manager to start a company for plays and musicals. The space will also be leased for festivals.
Maybe some activity going on at the Arclight ?
The Save Arclight ‘x’ posted video of lights flickering in the main lobby….
https://x.com/SaveArclight/status/1807779410847904112
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
Reopening is still hoped for, but renovations are on going. There’s a indiegogo campaign to help raise the money for them and get the theater re-opened.
Next Stage is hoping to purchase and renovate Uptown Theatre, which was constructed in 1930. In July 2023, it was the first property in Marceline to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. It hosted the Midwest premiere of Disney’s “The Great Locomotive Chase” in 1956 and the world premiere of “The Spirit of Mickey” in 1998. It’s the last extant historic rural theater in Linn County, Missouri that can host films and festivals.
According to Next Stage, Uptown Theatre has mold, a leaky roof, architectural deterioration, and more issues. Many of these problems arose because the theatre was closed for years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ultimately, Next Stage will need $4 million to renovate the building but they are currently aiming for $685,000 to purchase Uptown Theatre, secure insurance, replace the roof, and complete mold removal and remediation.
Any money raised over the goal will be used to update the building’s five apartments so they can be rented and generate more revenue. Work will then begin on the utilities, façade, neon sign, marquee, lobby, and business spaces. The auditorium will be the most extensive part of the project and will be rehabilitated last.
They expect the project to take over six years depending on how quickly they get funding. They plan to reopen no later than the 100th anniversary of the theatre in 2030. For the grand reopening, they hope to recreate the premiere of “The Great Locomotive Chase” with Walt and Roy Disney impersonators.
They will then open to the public with vintage and old Disney movie showings, and hire a theater manager to start a company for plays and musicals. The space will also be leased for festivals.
https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/help-save-historic-theatre-walt-disneys-hometown/
Maybe some activity going on at the Arclight ? The Save Arclight ‘x’ posted video of lights flickering in the main lobby…. https://x.com/SaveArclight/status/1807779410847904112
not all their theatres. Amazing what typing words into search engines can do…
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/alamo-drafthouse-theaters-close-bankrupt-1236027457/
Guess they got it a day late too
Chinatown was released in the United States on June 20, 1974, to acclaim from critics.
Guess they got it a day late, or the wikipedia page needs an update.
“Chinatown was released in the United States on June 20, 1974, to acclaim from critics. ”
Look inside the theatre from Aug of 2023
https://youtu.be/M4nIQsRGVJs?si=k80G8W_LvB_4Ho6e
Leland Sklar takes us inside the Orpheum for an indepth look-see.
From May of 2024
https://youtu.be/khtGtl9BXNI?si=lHQt_yvbFHGV9uS7
Looks like this is now Regal named.
video from June 8, 2024
https://youtu.be/A3EiUUxwTME?si=sKiBOqlVckPNb4B6
YouTube Walkthrough & tour
https://youtu.be/UsLWAzUZKyg?si=lewXjyejbCQ-G_My
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