UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30s

[Amish Trooper]

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Are you documenting this restoration? I hope we can see pictures of the progress.

 

[greatwazoo42]

Re: UPDATE* SALE PENDING -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late

Actually, having a documentary crew come in and film the restoration as well as interview people at City Hall, etc. would help things along.

 

[pennausamike]

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I'm really excited for you and this project!
Nothing but best wishes for both,
and I'll echo the sentiments that it would be cool to see some pictures.

Mike
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[Jet Beetle]

Re: UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30

Y'know - that is a great idea GreatWazoo - We've been snapping tons of pics and taking some video - Ryan (our construction guy) SWEARS he got a ghost on video - a shadow moving in the balcony - thing is the stairway was knocked down at that point and there was no way up there - that is where my bedroom will be - yikes. We also managed to find a pic of Elvis at the theatre that we plan to blow up big enough to take up an entire wall upon entry.

We will be having a grand opening party and all members of the RPF will be invited (for those who can make it to Houston). We'll have local BBQ, Beer and anything else we can think of - everything will be free (thanks to the local businesses who love the fact that we're fixing the place up). Still up in the air what that first movie will be - but we did get some old Disney and WB cartoons to show before the film.

We hope to have Rocky Horror Picture Show there every Saturday along with Heavy Metal or Shock Treatment or Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

I'm talking with friends of mine at TOHO and Tsuburaya about showing the Godzilla and Ultraman movies exclusively at my place when they premiere in Japan.

 

[nick daring]

Re: UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30

A couple friends of mine run the Texas Theater up in Dallas. Its a ton of work but worth the trouble if you are up to the challenge. Best of luck to you!

Ps- Aparantly TOHO is insanely hard to work with. I hope you can pull that off. Would be very cool.

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

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I'll sleep there overnight, JB. I don't believe in hauntings! Bring out the Scooby Snacks!

 

[Jet Beetle]

Re: UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30

I'll sleep there overnight, JB. I don't believe in hauntings! Bring out the Scooby Snacks!

There will be plenty of room for my RPF brothers and sisters who don't want to get a hotel and would like to pull an overnighter - me casa is your house. Sure will be fun to hook up the video games and play them on a theatre screen from the balcony.

For those who have proton packs - BRING EM!!!

 

[Jet Beetle]

Re: UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30

Ps- Aparantly TOHO is insanely hard to work with. I hope you can pull that off. Would be very cool.

I did work for them on the last Godzilla special (aired on tv) as well as some war movies they wanted "authentic" American dialogue in - they've been nothing but nice so far - plus I only plan to run the movie for a weekend and they get the money. I just want a place people can go and sit down and watch their Kaiju movies together - I'd also LOVE to get some of the exclusives they sell in theaters over there upon premiere to sell in my lobby. Sure would be fun if we could reach a deal.

 

[Amish Trooper]

Re: UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30

Consider a Monty Python marathon. In my local theater they have a Quest for the Holy Grail night and treat it like RHPS

 

[Knightjar]

Re: UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30

Fantastic news! Congratulations!

 

[Treadwell]

Re: UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30

Glad to hear it's coming along, despite the obstacles!

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Re: UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30

Wow. Remember reading this back in the day and thinking "he won't do it"...

Glad I was wrong! Exciting news.

 

[aeonpulse]

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Oh man, this is awesome news! How much fun owning my own theater would be! Congratulations!

 

[Mean Obiwan]

Re: UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30

Wow. Owning a theater. That's incredible. And hard to beat! I hope to see some pictures soon! Especially since it was made in the 30's. I'm a sucker for that type of stuff.

 

[Astrokid248]

Y'know - that is a great idea GreatWazoo - We've been snapping tons of pics and taking some video - Ryan (our construction guy) SWEARS he got a ghost on video - a shadow moving in the balcony - thing is the stairway was knocked down at that point and there was no way up there - that is where my bedroom will be - yikes. We also managed to find a pic of Elvis at the theatre that we plan to blow up big enough to take up an entire wall upon entry.

We will be having a grand opening party and all members of the RPF will be invited (for those who can make it to Houston). We'll have local BBQ, Beer and anything else we can think of - everything will be free (thanks to the local businesses who love the fact that we're fixing the place up). Still up in the air what that first movie will be - but we did get some old Disney and WB cartoons to show before the film.

We hope to have Rocky Horror Picture Show there every Saturday along with Heavy Metal or Shock Treatment or Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

I'm talking with friends of mine at TOHO and Tsuburaya about showing the Godzilla and Ultraman movies exclusively at my place when they premiere in Japan.

Woah woah woah. Houston? Address, por favor. I'm ashamed to admit I've never been to a Rocky Horror Picture Show, but I might finally have an excuse. Can't wait to see the theater finished!

EDIT: it just occurred to me I kinda asked you where your new house is. AWKWARD. What part of town, anyways?

 

[stromo]

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Thanks for the updates, Jet Beetle. I'm glad things are moving along, and sorry about the local govt.

 

[Jedifyfe]

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Congrats Jet. I would defintely fly in to Houston just to see it. Especially if Raiderd is playing.

 

[sawduster]

Re: UPDATE* BOUGHT IT -So I've been offered an old movie theatre built in the late 30

Try contacting various reality shows to film segments. There seems to be plenty of ghost hunter shows, also any remodeling shows. Maybe even a Kickstarter project to raise funds if needed.

It's probably a secret desire for most of us to own our own theater, glad to see someone is living the dream.

Don

 

[thundrkiss]

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Great news, I'll have to look you up when I'm in town for the ren fair....

 

[TymerDC]

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How bout some progress pictures??