If the snipe had artwork on it, it was run as the next to last thing on the (weekday) clock or after the intermission short/cartoon. This may have been handled differently at different drive-ins.

I still would love video files of some of these things. The PIC snipe used to crack me up. We had a few house cartoons that were run to death. The point of the cartoons and short subjects was to bore the regular customers out of the cars and to the concession.

I was recently talking with another projectionist and we touched one memory and both suddenly went into an imitation kazoo rendition of "Ta-da-ta-taa-taa-Dah-dah-dah" from Bugs Bunny's "Knights Must Fall," which was our favorite. I think I'll start a new thread - fav. 7.5 min cartoon, cause there was one cartoon that was even better.

Saturday, February 24, 2001
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By Shawn Levy of The Oregonian staff

In a few weeks, Regal Cinemas audiences won't have that little Pepsi girl to kick around any longer.

For more than a year, Portland-area moviegoers have been vocal in their loathing for the short film that Regal has played before movies to remind folks to turn off cell phones and beepers, to refrain from chatter and smoking -- and to drink Pepsi.

Shot in the Old West style of the Oscar-winning movie "Unforgiven," the spot features young moppet Hallie Kate Eisenberg and the voice of actor Jack Palance.

From the routine booing -- and the occasional tossing of empty Pepsi cups at movie screens -- it was clear to Regal officials that customers wanted the Pepsi girl run out of Dodge.

According to Dick Westerling, senior vice president of marketing and advertising for Regal, the Pepsi girl will vanish in three to four weeks or "maybe sooner." Her replacement will be an updated version of Regal's previous trailer, a digitally animated roller-coaster ride.

Asked if Portlanders had been influential in the company's decision, Westerling said, "I think Portland has been more vocal than other markets in their comments."

So call off the posse and holster those six-shooters: The guys in the white hats have won.

-sean

Scott, I have gotten the GCC Candy Band trailer off my ring and cored it. I will be mailing it out later on today. I will be sending it via a trackable method. when I have a tracking number I will e mail you with it.

UA has a new version of the Odyssey policy snipe. The "Blade Runner" woman is replaced by a generic "Welcome to UA Theatres" sign. Also a slightly different version of the score.

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Nice idea to use a phone ringing in the surround channels to "cell" the idea that cellular/mobile phones are an annoying interruption. Would be to have a simulated "coming attraction" trailer where the actors stop in the middle of a line when the cell phone rings in back, and berate the phantom audience member for being so rude, and then resume the scene. Would not only be a humorous way to remind people of common courtesy, but also would show off good digital surround sound.

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Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7419
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: 716-477-5325 Cell: 716-781-4036 Fax: 716-722-7243
E-Mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com
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Anyone know of any installations ?

info@westerncinemaservices.co.uk

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Does anybody know if AMC still uses this trailer or something similar?

It's illegal to jam cellular telephone (& other radio transmissions) in the U.S.

Believe me, desperate performance halls in the U.S. have been all over this.

I say to arm the audience with BB guns & let them fire at will when someone's phone rings.