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Entries from December 2011

An Unlikely Survivor At 40

December 31st, 2011 Comments Off on An Unlikely Survivor At 40

In what could easy be viewed as one of the more surprising of survival stories, the Santa Ana/South Coast Metro area’s Village Theatre turned forty last week. Opened on December 22, 1971, this modest triplex has managed to outlast all of its area peers and currently stands as Orange County’s fifth oldest theatre, in continuous […]

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

December 24th, 2011 Comments Off on HAPPY HOLIDAYS

We here at OC Cinema and Cinelog would like to wish you a Happy Holiday. As we enjoy the holiday season and look forward to the new year ahead, let us remember, to not only celebrate our cinema past, but to take part in cinema present. Support your local cinemas; go out and watch a […]

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A Star Studded Grand Opening Past

December 5th, 2011 Comments Off on A Star Studded Grand Opening Past

Forty years ago this week, the Fullerton area was host to a “star studded” grand opening for the Yorba Linda Cinema (aka Yorba Linda Jerry Lewis Mini Cinema). In addition to mingling with area VIPs and cutting the customary opening ribbon, the celebrities in attendance, Debbie Reynolds and Glen Ford, also left their hand prints […]

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Island 7 Relaunch Set

December 4th, 2011 Comments Off on Island 7 Relaunch Set

The former Edwards Island 7 is set to reopen on 12/16/11, as the Island Cinema. According to the Irvine Company, the remodeled theatre will now offer a premium experience; including reserved seating, leather chairs, 21+ auditoriums, enhanced menu items, and alcohol service. In a unique move, they are also promoting a theatre concierge, which will […]

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