Outdoor Movie Events in Florida and the South, 2008–09

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 December 16, 2008 and March 24, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on February 4, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.

Across December 2008 – March 2009, outdoor cinema kept lighting up parks, plazas, and waterfronts. The stories here run from Tampa, FL, Reno, NV and Benton, AR to points further afield.

Screening & Event News

Connerton Opens Sports Center

"During the grand opening, we had a huge inflatable screen with a movie showing. There are lots of ways our residents can use this.

Movie Night Is Express Route To Holiday Spirit

The movies are projected onto an outdoor screen with surround sound using a Blu-ray, high-definition projector that was donated by Brandon Home Theater and.

How we started our Bed & Breakfast in Andalucia, Spain

>From April we will offer an outdoor cinema in our courtyard where families can bring their favourite films to watch on a big screen.

Toy drive continues around the clock

Ballew said at least one location will also have a large, inflatable movie screen that will play numerous Christmas movies. 'This toy drive is made possibly.

Inventor of Animation First Honed His Skills at the Brooklyn Eagle

After experimenting with an outdoor cinema in Brownsville, Max experienced his breakthrough. He realized that animators could achieve lifelike, fluid motion.

Thames Gateway Parklands '10 million projects underway

of the medieval Three Mills complex - a park will be created that includes sports pitches, communal gardens, a community orchard and an outdoor cinema.

Venue & Location Spotlight

John Mayer & Friends Get On Board for One Splendid Evening

3000 passengers and features a luxurious 21000-square-foot spa, four swimming pools, a 270-square-foot outdoor movie screen and 22 bars and lounges.

Gear & Equipment

Valpo Central Park plan nearing completion

landscaped seating areas, gateway features, outdoor cinema facility, decorative lighting and furnishings, and a wireless hot spot for computer users.

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