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Anaheim’s identity challenged Garden Walk theatre has been re branded the “Garden Walk 14” by  new operator, Ultra Star Cinemas. However, holding true to the venue’s somewhat confusing branding past, the location is also being labeled as an “UltraLuxe” theatre. While the extra name is likely nothing more than an acknowledgement of the higher end amenities available at the theatre […]

Anaheim’s Gardenwalk theatre is scheduled to reopen under the management of San Diego based Ultrastar Cinemas today (8/20). The former Sanborn/Movie Experience Cinemafusion had been tied up in rather contentious bankruptcy proceedings, after investors lost an estimate $5 million on the theatre, with much of the venue closed and partially stripped of fixtures for the […]

After five years of vacancy and sporadic use as a horror theme attraction, the Brea Plaza 5 has reopened as a cinema. .   I stopped bye the Brea 5 this past week and was pleased to see that the new operators, Tristone Cinemas, have placed a great deal of work in to refurbishing the thirty three year […]

Orange County’s newest movie theatre, Cinema Fusion (aka Gardenwalk 14, The Movie Experience 14, and a few other monikers), is preparing to close after a two year run. Opened in July of 2008, the self promoted “future of movie going”, never managed to capture a sizeable share of the movie going market and struggled to even […]

The Studio of the Theatres open house was held this afternoon. Despite the rather sad circumstances, the event was pleasant and upbeat, with a nice turnout of cinema enthusiasts. In addition to being afforded one last opportunity to view Mr. Musil’s studio and museum, attendees were treated to his eleven curtain Strand Theatre show (put on by vetran […]

Prominent architectural designer, art deco expert, and all around champion of classic theatre showmanship, Joseph Musil Jr., passed away on June 29, at the age of 74. Among Mr. Musil’s many career hi lights were some of the most aw inspiring cinema designs of the modern era. If you have ever visited the El Capitan Theatre, in Hollywood, you’ve […]

Yet another chapter is about to be written in the Miramar Theatre’s troubled afterlife. San Clemente developer, LAB Holdings, recently announced that they are in the process of purchasing the long dormant theatre and neighboring bowling allley. According to LAB Holdings co-owner, Shaheen Sadeghi, the group plans to restore the site for use as an […]

In light of the news that Newport’s Island 7 Cinema could be upgraded soon, I decided to check in on Corona Del Mar’s Port Theatre and see where the drawn out project stood. Over two years in to the Port Theatre’s renovation and the exterior has undergone a dramatic transformation. While maintaining the Port’s classic […]

Edwards Island 7 Cinemas, located in Newport Beach’s Fashion Island shopping center, could be recieving a luxury upgrade soon.   This past week, I spoke with an individual who works for the Irvine Company (owners of Fashion Island) and he mentioned that they are currently in the planning stages for a significant remodel/upgrade to the center’s  theatre. […]

This past week saw time catch up with a new generation of cinemas, as two forebearers of the megaplex era reached their proverbial end credits. First, AMC announced that they won’t be renewing their lease on the Grand 24, in Dallas, Texas. Then, Los Angeles’ Beverly Center 13 closed it’s doors to make way for […]