Outdoor Movie Events in the South, June–August 2009
About this archive post. Open Air Cinema's blog has been reorganized into a historical record of the outdoor-cinema industry. This entry compiles real news coverage reported between June 18, 2009 and August 3, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on May 31, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.
Reporting from June–August 2009 captures outdoor cinema as a fast-spreading community tradition. Coverage below spans Charleston, SC, Marshfield, MA and Pensacol, FL, among other places.
Screening & Event News
A witching hour welcoming of the Half-Blood Prince
Cinebarre's midnight showing took place outside with their newly launched inflatable screen . And from what we hear, it drew about 1000 people to the asphalt.
Coming soon in Braintree: three free family movie nights
Next, 'Shrek 2,' featuring the voices of Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy, will be shown on July 22 on the huge, inflatable movie screen with professional sound.
Calendar of events
The G-rated movie "Tale of Despereaux" will be shown on a three-story inflatable screen . Families should take chairs or blankets. Free.
Starfire's been 'ahhing' crowds at Mack Park for three decades
About the time convention-goers and their families relaxed to watch the film ``Madagascar 2'' on a 32-foot inflatable movie screen , the Starfire crew broke.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival revenue down, deficit projected
sing-along version of the movie "The Sound of Music," came to a premature end when a generator failed, causing the inflatable movie screen to collapse.
Saved: A movie by the sea
Until this year, an out-of-town entertainment company with a large inflatable screen had been paid to screen two movies during Fridays in August outdoors at.
Film Festival Circuit
Film fest scheduled for August weekend
Both films will be shown on a 70-foot, inflatable screen under the night sky. The event, previously held at Central Park, is in its fourth year.
Gear & Equipment
Cool temperatures, rain chase pool patrons away
Tallmadge Express A 13-foot by 16-foot inflatable screen from Audio Extremes will be set up after hours and season pass holders and those who buy a daily pass for Aug.