Sadly, we have been informed that Cinema Pioneer Marie Whitaker passed away on Saturday 7th October (2017) after a long battle with cancer. Marie commenced her career at Peninsula (Dromana) Drive-in. She worked alongside husband Lloyd and brother in law Paul for many years at the drive-in and the Rosebud cinemas. Marie and Lloyd participated…
Sadly former Victorian Branch President David Aalders passed away on 16th September (2017). David commenced his career as an assistant projectionist at the old Sunshine Theatre which was operated by George and Roc Kirby. David’s role grew with the company as the number of Village drive-in and hardtop theatres expanded through the 1950s and 1960s.…
AMMPT – The Australian Museum of Motion Pictures & Television – is throwing open it’s door for tours of this incredible collection. Special dates are set aside for guided tours at the new premises in the Sunset Heritage Precinct, Birdwood Pde, Dalkeith. Tours will take place at 2.30pm on either Wednesday October 25 or Wednesday…
The Art-Deco Star Theatre at Invermay (Launceston) has served as a Vinnie’s (St. Vincent De Paul) store since 1969, but is now being remodelled to reopen as an Arthouse cinema complete with eatery and micro-brewery. Work has been underway since April 2017, and there are hopes to have the historic theatre operational before Christmas 2017.