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September 2008 NATO of California/Nevada September 2008 NATO of California/Nevada Information for the California and Nevada Motion Picture Theatre Industry CALENDAR What A Summer! of EVENTS & The movie theatre business is alive and well. through the holidays. Among the upcoming ma- Lest there be any doubt about the state of our jor titles set for release are “Quantum of Solace,” HOLIDAYS industry, one need only look at this summer’s the latest 007 offering, Dreamworks’ animated Patriot Day box-office results to be reassured that when the “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,” the latest in Dis- September 11 goods are on the screen the lines will form. ney’s hit teen franchise “High School Musical 3,” the Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe starrer National NATO Board With “The Dark Knight” leading the pack, a “Body of Lies,” Fox’s sweeping drama “Australia,” Meeting, Austin, TX host of box-office records were set this summer. September 17-18 The Warner Bros. mega-hit scored an all-time with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, “The Best Opening Weekend Gross of $158,411,483, Spirit,” with Gabriel Macht, Scarlett Johansson and Rosh Hashanah begins a Best Single Day Gross of $67,165,092, and a Samuel L. Jackson, and the sci-fi drama ‘The Day at sundown Best First Week Gross of $238,615,211. It also The Earth Stood still,” starring Keanu Reeves. September 29 established a record for the Widest Opening, Rounding out the holiday schedule are Yom Kippur begins at debuting on 4,366 screens. “Bedtime Stories,” with Adam Sandler, Summit sundown Also joining the record books was ‘Mamma Entertainment’s other-worldly love story “Twi- October 8 Mia!,” setting new Best Opening figures for a light,” Warner’s “Yes Man” Jim Carrey starrer, Musical, with a $27,751,240 box-office in 3 days. “The Road,” with Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Columbus Day, observed Theron, “Seven Pounds,” with Will Smith and October 13 Other notable industry records set this summer include the All-Time Top Grossing Weekend of Woody Harrelson, and “The Curious Case of ShowEast in Orlando $260,375,360 over July 18-20, and the Biggest Benjamin Buttons,” with Brad Pitt, Cate Blanch- October 13-16 June box-office ever, with the month’s receipts ett and Tilda Swinton. Fall/Winter Film totaling $1.034 Billion! With such terrific num- While admittedly the sexy part of our business Product Seminar bers, we’re currently on pace with 2007’s record revolves around big box-office receipts and big star October 28 - So. California breaking summer haul of $4.16 Billion. names, it is the less glamorous side of operations October 30 - No. California And now, before we have even had a chance that plays such a large role in enabling theatres to to catch our breath from this summer’s box-office achieve their success. Cases in point are reflected Halloween in two articles in this edition of Previews concern- October 31 bonanza, we’re already thinking about what’s in store for the holiday season and beyond. In this ing legal issues which impact your theatres. One, Daylight Saving edition of Previews, there are details on your As- about a decision by the California Court of Appeal, Time ends sociation’s upcoming Product Seminars now set deals with the issue of employees’ meal and rest November 2 in Southern California and Northern California breaks. The other is about Immigration and Wage and Hour Violations. These are both important Election Day for October 28 and October 30, respectively. articles that deserve your scrutiny. November 4 With the excitement over recent months’ busi- ness still fresh in the air and the movie-going In the next edition of Previews we will pro- Veterans Day, observed public’s renewed enthusiasm clearly in evidence, vide details on our upcoming Sexual Harassment November 10 we are expecting a very strong turn out for the Prevention Training and Security Issues Seminars, Sexual Harassment Seminars. A note of caution - - the Product scheduled for January 27 in Southern California Prevention Training Seminars have become increasingly popular so and January 29 in Northern California. and Security Issues please sign up early as registration must be cut off The Association strives to keep its members Seminars once seating capacity is reached for each venue. informed on a wide range of areas affecting the January 27 - So. California All of the recent success at the box-office January 29 - No. California gives us hope that our good fortune will continue What A Summer, continued on page 2 NATO of California/Nevada September 2008 What A Summer, continued from page 1 industry and continues to actively provide timely, relevant information through editions of Previews, Previews seminars, workshops and other such forums as may be appropriate. If you are not as yet signed up to is published by the receive your electronic issue of Previews please refer to Page 8 for details. National Association of See you at the movies. ▼ Theatre Owners of California/Nevada 11661 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 830 Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fall Film Product Seminars Set For Oct. 28 and Oct. 30 Phone: 310/460-2900 Fax: 310/460-2901 The NATO of California/Nevada 2008 Fall/Winter Film Product Seminars have been set for E-mail: [email protected] Tuesday, October 28 in Southern California, and Thursday, October 30, in Northern California. www.NATOCalNev.org In Southern California, the Seminar will be hosted by Pacific Theatres at the new Glendale 18 Theatres, located in the elegant, recently opened Americana at Brand open-air retail, entertainment and residential complex. Only minutes from the Brand Blvd. exit off the 134 Freeway, the complex OFFICERS is located at 889 Brand Blvd. in Glendale. Milton Moritz President & CEO In Northern California, the Seminar will be hosted by Cinemark Theatres in the new Century at Raymond W. Syufy Tanforan 20 Theatre in San Bruno. Approximately three miles from the San Francisco airport and Chairman adjacent to a BART station, the theatre is located at 1188 El Camino Real. David Corwin Vice President Our recent Seminars have proven extremely popular, and on the heels of this hit-filled summer’s record breaking business, we’re now especially anxious to get a taste of what lies ahead for the 2008 Frank Rimkus Treasurer holiday season and spring, 2009. With participation from all of the major studios, product reels along Alan Grossberg with much previously unseen footage representing more that 100 titles will be screened. Secretary At both venues, a continental breakfast will be served beginning at 9:00 a.m., with product pre- sentations to start at 10:00 a.m. BO ARD O F DIRECT O RS Our thanks and appreciation to Pacific Theatres and to Cinemark theatres for hosting these Seminars. Bruce Coleman Brenden Theatres We know that you will also enjoy seeing both of these exciting, new state-of-the-art theatre complexes. David Corwin Mark your calendars now to attend the Seminar nearest you. Reservation deadline is October 10th, Metropolitan Theatres however as we are expecting a large turn-out, you are strongly encouraged to register early, as once capacity Nora Dashwood is reached for each venue, registration will have to be closed. ▼ Pacific Theatres James DuBois Regal Entertainment Group Registration Form Fax to 310/460-2901 or email to [email protected] Alan Grossberg Please provide the following information for each attendee, if registering more than one UltraStar Cinemas person please list all names and information on one sheet or email: George Krikorian Krikorian Premiere Cinemas Name and position: ___________________________________________________________ Matt Lee Company name:______________________________________________________________ AMC Theatres Theatre Name and Address: ___________________________________________________ Scott Lotter Email address: _______________________________________________________________ Paradise Cinemas Daytime phone number: ________________________________________________________ Ted Mundorff Landmark Theatres Frank Rimkus Galaxy Theatres Bruce Sanborn The Movie Experience Hal Sawyer Cinemark USA Raymond W. Syufy West Wind Drive-Ins ❦ Charlene Sievers Check off the session you would like to attend: Director, Member Services q October 28th q October 30th Pacific’s Glendale 18 Theatre Cinemark’s The Americana at Brand Century at Tanforan 20 2 NATO of California/Nevada September 2008 IN MEMORIUM California Employers WILLIAM (Bill) F. HERTZ, Sr. Cannot Look the Other 1923 – 2008 Way in the Face of Association Vice President and longtime Board member Bill Hertz Immigration and Wage and died at his home in Los Angeles on August 19, 2008 following heart sur- Hour Law Violations gery. Having started his career as a California employers cannot avoid theatre manager with Fox West Coast potential liability for immigration and Theatres, Bill rose through the ranks wage hour laws by contracting with other in various executive capacities as the companies that break these laws. Businesses circuit was taken over by National choosing to hire other businesses with less- General, and later by Mann Theatres. Bill had been retired than-complete compliance face a host of from Mann as Director of Marketing and Public Relations, but liabilities under the Immigration Reform continued to remain active as a consultant to the circuit. and Control Act, the California Labor Code By: Janet Grumer, and the California Business and Professions “It is a sad day for California Exhibition,” stated Ray Syufy, Davis, Wright, Code, among others. NATO of California/Nevada Chairman. “We have not only Tremaine LLP lost a friend in Bill but a professional “theater man” as well. All Under federal law, the Immigration of us at NATO will miss Bills’ passion for the business and the Reform and Control Act makes it unlawful for businesses to benefits of his many years in our industry.” knowingly use a contract to obtain the services of a person not “Those of us who knew Bill are saddened by his death,” authorized to work in the United States.