sign up for emails list here
https://drafthouse.com/cineramadome
also someone caught the “nyc” in the URL , so Sony or Alamo will adjust that soon
https://drafthouse.com/cineramadome
Oh and to prevent sleepless nights about readers of this amazing return, the story that AP ran about the reopening is very clear about Sony and Alamo Drafthouse…
“Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will operate the massive 86-foot-wide curved dome theater and an adjacent 14-theater complex. Alamo’s owner, Sony Pictures Entertainment, announced the plan to restore the Dome and reopen it in early 2028.”
Here is the entire link to the story
https://apnews.com/article/cinerama-dome-reopening-96ebb2c3c5829e6003bba04ebd1c7093
Let us just rejoice that this iconic venue is safe and going to be restored to it’s glory. Provided that there are no major construction delays it should be re-opened for the 65th anniversary of “It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World”
yes, 14 screens here. DBox available here, sat in a theatre with no assigned seating. It was interesting to watch some people walk in the theatre and look for an assigned seat. This was for a movie about the Flyers/Russian game in 1976. Very well done documentary!
Entering - there is a skeleton seated at the box office window dressed for the season. You checked in for your movie and picked up food at the concession stand ( which can of course be pre-ordered)
The sound was a bit on the loud side, especially during a trailer they were showing for a one night revival of a 16mm screening of King Kong. Also shown were other revival titles and upcoming releases. Wonder if the audience in attendance was around when the game was played they felt that had to turn it up for the older folks. LOL.
Good movie and good experience - the complex though is about an hour so doubt it will become a weekend visit.
Oh the theatre complex is in Oaks PA. that is per the map on their site and the google maps directions I used in getting there. please to update.
To ring in its 100th birthday, the Bryn Mawr Film Institute has compiled an archive of every movie screened at its historic Seville Theatre over the past century. The catalog is broken down into lists per year on Letterboxd, the social platform for film nerds. It contains over 12,000 titles.
Article from PhillyVoice
https://www.phillyvoice.com/bryn-mawr-film-institute-100-letterboxd-movie-catalog/
The project is part of the cinema’s centennial celebrations. The Seville Theatre opened at 824 W. Lancaster Ave. on Oct. 1, 1926, originally housing a single screen. Philly architect William H. Lee, of Boner 4ever building fame, designed the beaux arts movie palace. Though it upgraded to two screens in the ‘70s, the theater fell into increasingly worse shape over the decades. When BMFI took over the property in 2005, it launched a yearslong restoration that resulted in four screens capable of showing 4K, 70 mm and 35 mm film.
The Main Line nonprofit will screen some of the movies from its Letterboxd archive as part of its ongoing BMFI 100 series. “Days of Heaven” and “The Princess Bride” are up next.
I highly doubt any studies were ever done as to the types of folks who attended this particular venue.
I saw a couple movies there on my NYC day trips in the 80’s and 90’s when this was open.
Long before the days of the internet, so I just walked to the box office and plunked down cash or credit card bought my ticket.
Im glad it’s being used and not sitting dormant as alot of these older complexes get. Even better news it’s going to help children get better no matter what it bloody gets called on this site.
Clarifying the present use of the Mayfair.
The box office area, lobby , concession area is now a Fulton Bank.
The rest is used by a youth theatre group “ Stage it Up”
Kindly update website to - https://www.roxycinemanewyork.com/
This is a for profit cinema now, not just for guests of the hotel. Most showings are in 35mm.
From their website - “A hat tip to the 1920s motion picture palace, Roxy Cinema is an Art Deco-inspired arthouse cinema located in downtown Manhattan specializing in first-run independent films, rare archival prints and 35mm cult classics. It also runs special cultural programming including film series, director and actor Q&A’s, and artist collaborations. With its gourmet concession stand, you can also purchase craft cocktails, beer and wine, popcorn and candy to enjoy during the movie. Whether you’re a couple dropping in for a casual date, or an enthusiast coming to see a favorite director, the Roxy Cinema is an old-school moviegoing experience for modern-day audiences.
To get to the cinema, take the stairs or elevator to the cellar level—both are located in the back of the entrance level, on the right side."
Thankfully there’s an elevator, no pesky escalators to deal with.
I’d add that demolition of this theatre was done in 2006, at the same time as the Shore.
Video of the demolition of the quad of the Shore which included the Blaker found on FunChase’s YouTube page, courtesy of Ralph Grassi
https://youtu.be/ZzbcN53SEPQ?si=O2oTwyzP7zzTYHC_
it’s tough to tell from these photos. https://www.waysideny.org/photo-galleries
Perhaps if the live stream is working can get a better idea?
In70mm article with alot more info
sign up for emails list here https://drafthouse.com/cineramadome
also someone caught the “nyc” in the URL , so Sony or Alamo will adjust that soon
https://drafthouse.com/cineramadome
Oh and to prevent sleepless nights about readers of this amazing return, the story that AP ran about the reopening is very clear about Sony and Alamo Drafthouse…
“Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will operate the massive 86-foot-wide curved dome theater and an adjacent 14-theater complex. Alamo’s owner, Sony Pictures Entertainment, announced the plan to restore the Dome and reopen it in early 2028.”
Here is the entire link to the story https://apnews.com/article/cinerama-dome-reopening-96ebb2c3c5829e6003bba04ebd1c7093
Apologies to anyone who might have been confused.
few of the photos have issues with the preview image….
Opening announced on Alamo’s site will be in 2028.
the Dome will be owned and operated by Alamo, but be a “stand alone” with no name change and no dine-in situations that Alamo is known for.
The other screens (the former Arclight) will be Alamo DraftHouse Hollywood.
https://drafthouse.com/nyc/news/cinerama-dome-and-alamo-drafthouse-hollywood.
Let us just rejoice that this iconic venue is safe and going to be restored to it’s glory. Provided that there are no major construction delays it should be re-opened for the 65th anniversary of “It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World”
Please update website
https://www.raymond-theatre.com/
Updated on BigScreen July 15th
theatre will be open as “Regency Buena Park Downtown 18 & REX” - no involment from AMC..
https://www.bigscreen.com/j/Buena-Park-CA-Regency-Buena-Park-Downtown-18–REX-Coming/8409
REX is the naming of the bigscreen enhanced experience at a Regency Theatre.
KTVU story…..
https://youtu.be/eFj0hOzVt6E?si=mWUqgfPWCGYY-N71
yes, 14 screens here. DBox available here, sat in a theatre with no assigned seating. It was interesting to watch some people walk in the theatre and look for an assigned seat. This was for a movie about the Flyers/Russian game in 1976. Very well done documentary!
Entering - there is a skeleton seated at the box office window dressed for the season. You checked in for your movie and picked up food at the concession stand ( which can of course be pre-ordered)
The sound was a bit on the loud side, especially during a trailer they were showing for a one night revival of a 16mm screening of King Kong. Also shown were other revival titles and upcoming releases. Wonder if the audience in attendance was around when the game was played they felt that had to turn it up for the older folks. LOL.
Good movie and good experience - the complex though is about an hour so doubt it will become a weekend visit.
Oh the theatre complex is in Oaks PA. that is per the map on their site and the google maps directions I used in getting there. please to update.
wonderful, thank you for providing links.
sounds terrible. Was that in the LA times or? Be nice to see an accompanying article to get some further information about these things.
and the article about that is where please? seems disrespectul to Mr Prentice to just willy nilly post a “story”
To ring in its 100th birthday, the Bryn Mawr Film Institute has compiled an archive of every movie screened at its historic Seville Theatre over the past century. The catalog is broken down into lists per year on Letterboxd, the social platform for film nerds. It contains over 12,000 titles.
https://letterboxd.com/brynmawrfilm/list/100-years-of-film-in-bryn-mawr-list-directory/
Article from PhillyVoice https://www.phillyvoice.com/bryn-mawr-film-institute-100-letterboxd-movie-catalog/
The project is part of the cinema’s centennial celebrations. The Seville Theatre opened at 824 W. Lancaster Ave. on Oct. 1, 1926, originally housing a single screen. Philly architect William H. Lee, of Boner 4ever building fame, designed the beaux arts movie palace. Though it upgraded to two screens in the ‘70s, the theater fell into increasingly worse shape over the decades. When BMFI took over the property in 2005, it launched a yearslong restoration that resulted in four screens capable of showing 4K, 70 mm and 35 mm film.
The Main Line nonprofit will screen some of the movies from its Letterboxd archive as part of its ongoing BMFI 100 series. “Days of Heaven” and “The Princess Bride” are up next.
Heaven’s Gate opened at the Loews Astor Plaza. I attended opening day there.
I highly doubt any studies were ever done as to the types of folks who attended this particular venue. I saw a couple movies there on my NYC day trips in the 80’s and 90’s when this was open. Long before the days of the internet, so I just walked to the box office and plunked down cash or credit card bought my ticket.
Im glad it’s being used and not sitting dormant as alot of these older complexes get. Even better news it’s going to help children get better no matter what it bloody gets called on this site.
Clarifying the present use of the Mayfair. The box office area, lobby , concession area is now a Fulton Bank. The rest is used by a youth theatre group “ Stage it Up”
Please update Website
https://www.fridleytheatres.com/movie-theater/washington-state
The Nile hosted Game Changer Wrestling on June 28. 2026
Summer schedule has showings Thursday through Sunday. https://www.mahoningdit.com/events-schedules/events-calendar
Now operates as a branch of Early Learning Children’s Academy.
Kindly update website to - https://www.roxycinemanewyork.com/
This is a for profit cinema now, not just for guests of the hotel. Most showings are in 35mm.
From their website - “A hat tip to the 1920s motion picture palace, Roxy Cinema is an Art Deco-inspired arthouse cinema located in downtown Manhattan specializing in first-run independent films, rare archival prints and 35mm cult classics. It also runs special cultural programming including film series, director and actor Q&A’s, and artist collaborations. With its gourmet concession stand, you can also purchase craft cocktails, beer and wine, popcorn and candy to enjoy during the movie. Whether you’re a couple dropping in for a casual date, or an enthusiast coming to see a favorite director, the Roxy Cinema is an old-school moviegoing experience for modern-day audiences.
To get to the cinema, take the stairs or elevator to the cellar level—both are located in the back of the entrance level, on the right side."
Thankfully there’s an elevator, no pesky escalators to deal with.
The marquee jutting out onto the boardwalk is now gone. Shore Local News with an image of what the outside looks now…
https://shorelocalnews.com/square-theatres-gives-ocean-city-the-movie-theater-experience-it-deserves/
Now San Francisco’s Premier All-Nude Gentleman’s Club https://newcenturysf.com/
I’d add that demolition of this theatre was done in 2006, at the same time as the Shore.
Video of the demolition of the quad of the Shore which included the Blaker found on FunChase’s YouTube page, courtesy of Ralph Grassi https://youtu.be/ZzbcN53SEPQ?si=O2oTwyzP7zzTYHC_