Outdoor Movies and Venue Spotlights in the South, May 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 May 5, 2009 and May 28, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on February 24, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.
Through May 2009, communities around the world were rolling out screens under the open sky. The stories here run from Charlotte, NC, Alton, IL and Pensacol, FL to points further afield.
Screening & Event News
Mx3 Group acquires mobile entertainment franchise
Up to 20 people can play outdoor laser tag and the center comes with large inflatable movie screens to create what company officials say is a movie.
Outdoor fun coming soon to a big screen near you
An inflatable movie screen , provided by Open Air Cinema, is available for both public and private events. "We are always looking for ways to bring attention.
Solar power, recycling and Friday Family Flicks
on a three-story inflatable screen every third Friday from May through August, ... and blankets and have a picnic while watching a G- or PG-rated movie.
Drive-ins, soda jerks and scattered memories
It was so unusual that the very mention of it created news and backyard gossip. Times and circumstances obviously change ..... in fact, they're always.
Classic films under the stars at Cinema La Placita
But, curiously, showing movies is not the primary motivation for her weekly outdoor movie screenings on the plaza at La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave.
Old-fashioned fun
Darrell Casper, who was a paperboy in the movie , ran into the director at the front gate. ... He also did the giant inflatable screen for the event.
Venue & Location Spotlight
Coming Attractions: Fentons, Merritt Bakery mentioned in 'Up'
Dining options include the winery's restaurant, the outdoor cinema cafe and, a la carte, from The Grill. Prices vary. There's also a children's package.
Chester becomes city-wide cinema
Liverpool Daily Post - Liverpool,England,UK Grosvenor Park will be home to a 16ft by 9ft outdoor cinema screen, showing a varied programme that includes Vertigo, Donnie Darko and ET.