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Janice · 08-27-2003, 01:15 AM

It used to be that if a movie made an Oscar sweep, it would be rereleased in theaters.

Are movies still given a second go around in theaters for any reason these days?

I'm asking because I saw CHICAGO on DVD, and I'd love to see it on the big screen.

Brian · 08-27-2003, 01:19 AM

ET was rereleased in 2002 for their 20th anniversary. I was disppointed, though, because they didn't include Harrison Ford's scene as Elliot's principal following the frog incident.

dlemond · 08-27-2003, 10:02 AM

They do give some movies re-release to promote the dvds and for the Oscar race.

As far as Chicago, I think it was re-released in late July.

In the Boston area it is playing at this theater right now:
(when in doubt, check moviefone)

Patriot Cinemas East Providence 10
60 Newport Avenue, Rumford RI 02916

1:00pm | 6:40pm

http://www.moviefone.com/showtimes/t...&date=20030827

Janice · 08-27-2003, 10:15 AM

Thanks dlemond. I guess I missed the boat on the rerelease. Rhode Island is over an hour's drive....I don't think I'd travel to see it.

I should have caught it the first time around.

I also love Moviefone.

dlemond · 08-27-2003, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
Thanks dlemond. I guess I missed the boat on the rerelease. Rhode Island is over an hour's drive....I don't think I'd travel to see it.

I should have caught it the first time around.

I also love Moviefone.

I didn't even notice it was RI.

I just asked for Boston, and whatever area in Boston I picked that theater came up.

You know, I work and I slave for you, and you can't even make the simple effort of gassing up your car and driving a couple hours to spend $10 on a movie that you already rented?

I'm not mad, just dissapointed.

Georgia's on my Mind · 08-27-2003, 01:59 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
They do give some movies re-release to promote the dvds and for the Oscar race.

As far as Chicago, I think it was re-released in late July.

In the Boston area it is playing at this theater right now:
(when in doubt, check moviefone)

Patriot Cinemas East Providence 10
60 Newport Avenue, Rumford RI 02916

1:00pm | 6:40pm

http://www.moviefone.com/showtimes/t...&date=20030827

hmm...im in ri, and i love chicago...maybe ill go and see it.

Georgia's on my Mind · 08-27-2003, 02:00 PM

i want Gone With the Wind to be rereleased again, but since it was in 98' i doubt it will anytime soon...

*ShortCake* · 08-27-2003, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
i want Gone With the Wind to be rereleased again, but since it was in 98' i doubt it will anytime soon...

me tooo that would be awesome!!!!

Brian Damage · 08-27-2003, 02:14 PM

WELCOME TO MOVIE PHONE! That guy kills me! lol

Warm & Fuzzy · 08-27-2003, 03:36 PM

There are several theatres here that show old movies on the big screen, so I wouldn't be surprised if Chicago is re-released in the future. They are usually cheaper the second time around anyways.

webuster · 08-27-2003, 04:24 PM

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There are several theatres here that show old movies on the big screen, so I wouldn't be surprised if Chicago is re-released in the future. They are usually cheaper the second time around anyways.

I wish there was a theatre like that in my area- see some older films, even films that are only about 5 years old, just for the big-screen experience, cos five years ago there are films I was too young to see in theatres too. There's talk of our crappy theatre closing- and I kinda hope it does. There's been alot of people before looking to build a new theatre but because there was already 1 theatre they didn't want competition- so if it's shut down maybe there'll be someone to build a better one (anythings better than the one now). A couple times they wanted to build complexes, with concert halls, stadiums, cinemas etc in the town- it still may also go ahead- but you can bet if it's part of a complex it only shows the latest releases. Ya know Easyjet- well they have like an Easytheatre thing now- for 20p (I think that's like 45 cents- it's no frills, but so's our theatre now) you can see a film, but major distributors won't sell them latest releases, just movies a few years old- but they're investigating that to see if it's legal. I'd love to see Little Shop of Horrors in the cinema, maybe someday I'll own a theatre- I hope.
Star Wars was also re-released, and wasn't Beauty and the Beast re-released?

TJL · 08-27-2003, 06:04 PM

Nowadays, since the rise of VHS and now DVD, a movie has it's released date on video already locked in, so the chance of it getting re-released at a later date are rare.

I missed the days when I was a kid, and a Summer blockbuster would stay in the theaters for months. Heck some theaters kept the original "Star Wars" film playing for an entire year! Now a Summer film is on DVD by Thanksgiving.

I do believe George Clooney is trying to get his "Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind" re-released in theaters this Fall. I guess he wants the flick to get some more attention before the Oscar ballots are sent out.

Josh9125 · 08-27-2003, 06:28 PM

I think ALIEN is gonna be rereleased on Halloween. I want to see it!

Janice · 08-27-2003, 08:04 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
You know, I work and I slave for you, and you can't even make the simple effort of gassing up your car and driving a couple hours to spend $10 on a movie that you already rented?

I'm not mad, just dissapointed.

Sorry, *hangs head in shame*

Actually, if I could talk the hubby into the drive to RI, I'd do it. I would just love to see this movie on the big screen with surround sound.

Janice · 08-27-2003, 08:10 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
I do believe George Clooney is trying to get his "Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind" re-released in theaters this Fall. I guess he wants the flick to get some more attention before the Oscar ballots are sent out.

I'm looking forward to Confesssions of a Dangerous Mind myself. According to videoeta.com, it's scheduled for video release September 9th.
http://www.videoeta.com/movie.html?via=form&id=52229

It's star-studded for sure with great reviews.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/Conf...sMind-1119033/

08-27-2003, 01:15 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Are movies still rereleased in theaters? It used to be that if a movie made an Oscar sweep, it would be rereleased in theaters. Are movies still given a second go around in theaters for any reason these days? I'm asking because I saw CHICAGO on DVD, and I'd love to see it on the big screen.

08-27-2003, 10:02 AM	#3
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	They do give some movies re-release to promote the dvds and for the Oscar race. As far as Chicago, I think it was re-released in late July. In the Boston area it is playing at this theater right now: (when in doubt, check moviefone) Patriot Cinemas East Providence 10 60 Newport Avenue, Rumford RI 02916 1:00pm \| 6:40pm http://www.moviefone.com/showtimes/t...&date=20030827
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08-27-2003, 03:36 PM	#10
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	There are several theatres here that show old movies on the big screen, so I wouldn't be surprised if Chicago is re-released in the future. They are usually cheaper the second time around anyways.
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08-27-2003, 06:04 PM	#12
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Nowadays, since the rise of VHS and now DVD, a movie has it's released date on video already locked in, so the chance of it getting re-released at a later date are rare. I missed the days when I was a kid, and a Summer blockbuster would stay in the theaters for months. Heck some theaters kept the original "Star Wars" film playing for an entire year! Now a Summer film is on DVD by Thanksgiving. I do believe George Clooney is trying to get his "Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind" re-released in theaters this Fall. I guess he wants the flick to get some more attention before the Oscar ballots are sent out.
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08-27-2003, 01:19 AM	#2
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	ET was rereleased in 2002 for their 20th anniversary. I was disppointed, though, because they didn't include Harrison Ford's scene as Elliot's principal following the frog incident.

08-27-2003, 10:15 AM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Thanks dlemond. I guess I missed the boat on the rerelease. Rhode Island is over an hour's drive....I don't think I'd travel to see it. I should have caught it the first time around. I also love Moviefone.

08-27-2003, 02:00 PM	#7
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	i want Gone With the Wind to be rereleased again, but since it was in 98' i doubt it will anytime soon...

08-27-2003, 02:14 PM	#9
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	WELCOME TO MOVIE PHONE! That guy kills me! lol

08-27-2003, 06:28 PM	#13
Josh9125 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 19, 2001 Location: Sunset Beach, NC Posts: 2,912	I think ALIEN is gonna be rereleased on Halloween. I want to see it!