Today’s photo captured a rare moment in the Star Vu Drive-In’s history; a night when the ill-fated venture was actually open for business.
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Lasting only one summer, Costa Mesa’s Star Vu was a well intended attempt to bring the magic of drive-in movie going back to Orange County. Utilizing an inflatable screen and temporary set up, the operation sought to circumvent the problematic real estate issues which had driven the viewing format from the county in previous decades. However, this modern spin on the ozoner quickly fell victim to many of the same pitfalls which had doomed it’s predecessors. Between a summer of inclement weather and scheduling conflicts with various events at the Orange County Fairgrounds site, the Star Vu never managed to establish a consistent presence, nor steady revenue flow. In October of 2007, after only a handful of sporadic screenings, the Star Vu’s equipment was removed and the venture was unceremoniously abandoned.
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