Outdoor Movies and Gear News in California, 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 3, 2009 and August 9, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on May 29, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.
In June–August 2009, open-air screenings were drawing crowds from neighborhood parks to major festivals. This roundup gathers reporting from Los Angeles, CA, Escondido, CA and Roseburg, OR, and beyond.
Screening & Event News
Clooney Praises Movies, Plaza Fest
author and former host for the American Movie Classics cable channel. ... a 9 pm showing of "Blazing Saddles" on an inflatable screen (both are free)
Biggest-ever turnout at Lakers Car Club Show and Shine
Williams Lake Tribune - B.C., Canada ... a poker run, a parade and even a drive-in movie — appropriately, American Graffiti — displayed on a giant inflatable screen on the Stampede grounds.
Up for a movie under the stars?
BCLocalNews - Victoria,BC,Canada Langley's first outdoor family movie night, presented by Prospera Credit Union in ... animated feature Up, shown on a three-storey high inflatable screen.
Movie in the park date moved to Monday
Kelowna.com - Kelowna,British Columbia,Canada Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy Monsters VS Aliens on a giant inflatable movie screen in the park. Come down early to stake out your.
Parks, Rec & Municipal Programs
Free 'Madagascar' showing in Glassboro tonight
Starting at 8 pm, the movie with be shown on a 16' x 9' inflatable screen and sound system courtesy of the Gloucester County Freeholder's "Movies in the.
Venue & Location Spotlight
Summer Movie Series Begins at Wilson Pool
The city sets up a 25-foot inflatable movie screen on one end of the pool, while people sit in the shallow end and watch. The Dive-In movies are free to the.
Gear & Equipment
FALLBROOK: Drive-in movies proving a popular draw at sports park
The setup consists of an inflatable screen , a projector casting the picture overhead from 300 feet away, and the atmosphere is similar to old-time drive-in.
Movies in the Park will be shown as planned
That is because the inflatable screen and DVD equipment could be damaged by winds or rain. 'If there's winds or rain or a chance of it,' the movie will not.