Holiday Gift Ideas from the Cinemashop

A gift for the whole family: A dream home theater! CinemaShop.com has everything you need to put together your dream home theater, except the AV electronics. Make movie night extra special with these décor ideas and much, much more. Check out CinemaShop.com to see them all! But first:

CineTrivia Holiday Movie Quiz!

It's the holiday season and we have some fun movie trivia to get you in the spirit of things. (Answers at the bottom of this email - no peeking!)

1. According to the director of A Christmas Story, what famous actor wanted the part of "The Old Man" (Ralphie's dad) after reading the script?

2. What popular ABC Christmas Special involving themes about the over-commercialization of Christmas was edited down so that more commercials could be shown?

3. What holiday movie was #1 at the box office for 12 weeks straight and maintained its theater run from November 1990 to Summer 1991?

4. In the 1946 classic, It's a Wonderful Life, what is the full name of George Bailey's guardian angel?

5. In the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), what actor known for playing monsters in horror movies both narrated and voiced the Grinch?

6. What 1978 TV holiday special based on one of the most popular movies at the time and featuring most of the movie's original cast members also featured Art Carney, Harvey Korman, and Bea Arthur in a celebration of "Life Day"?

Check the bottom of the page to see how many you got right!

Turn Your Ceiling into a Magical Starry Night Sky!

A star ceiling provides wonder and magic the whole year round, but what better time than during the holidays?

Star Ceilings from CinemaShop.com® offer the most realistic star ceilings we know of with the most advanced control options in the industry. We use 3 different fiber optic diameters plus random twinkling stars, providing a depth and realism most other star ceilings don't. You can now even change the star colors and twinkling effects - all from your phone, tablet, or home theater control system. And our shooting stars and constellations are also wonderful options.

Visit CinemaShop.com and our Star Ceilings page for more details and as always, you can call 612-243-1000 Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm (central) to contact a product expert with questions. We know a lot about star ceilings!

Movie Reel Wine Racks & Decor

Toast the holidays with our movie reel wine rack. See all of our nostalgic décor made from real movie reels for any movie lover. Also check out our clocks, tables, even door pulls! Several finishes available - even gold plated!

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Family Movie Night in Style

Display your family's favorite holiday movie posters just like the movie theaters do! Backlit marquees and poster cases really make the posters "pop" and make you feel like you're at a real theater. Adds some nice subtle lighting, too. Poster displays like this are the easiest way to add a "WOW" factor to your home theater.

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Personalizeable Home Theater Signs

Many of our home theater signs can be customized with your family or business name or logo. There's nothing like real theater marquee with running lights to make you feel like you're at a real theater. Many sign options and finishes to choose from.

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Holiday Themed CineTrivia Answers

1. According to the director of A Christmas Story, what famous actor wanted the part of "The Old Man" (Ralphie's dad) after reading the script?

Answer: Jack Nicholson. Can you imagine what a completely different movie this would have been if the dad from The Shining had played this dad?? On a side note, did you know that Ralphie's parents are never named in the movie? Even in the credits, they are listed as "Mother Parker" and "The Old Man Parker."

2. What popular ABC Christmas Special involving themes about the over-commercialization of Christmas was edited down so that more commercials could be shown?

Answer: A Charlie Brown Christmas

3. What holiday movie was #1 at the box office for 12 weeks straight and maintained its theater run from November 1990 to Summer 1991?

Answer: Home Alone

4. In the 1946 classic, It's a Wonderful Life, what is the name of George Bailey's guardian angel?

Answer: Clarence Oddbody

5. In the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), what actor known for playing monsters in horror movies both narrated and voiced the Grinch?

Answer: Boris Karloff

Answer: The Star Wars Holiday Special

This bizarrre variety show was created by producers who knew very little about the movie and were given little direction by George Lucas, who disliked the show so much that he reportedly wished he could destroy every copy in existence and pretend that it never happened.

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Creating the Perfect Home Theater Entryway

Get your home theater ready for the holidays with the perfect home theater entryway! That first impression really makes a difference in creating that real movie theater experience - not to mention how much it will impress your family and guests. Today, we're showcasing some great entryway decor. But first, some fun Thanksgiving-themed movie trivia!

Fun Turkey Day Trivia!

1. In the movie "Planes, Trains & Automobiles," John Candy's character, Del Griffith, is a traveling salesman who sells what?

2. Who composed all the music for "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"?

3. What is Peppermint Pattie's nickname for Charlie Brown?

4. In the movie "Addams Family Values", what part does Wednesday Addams play in the Thanksgiving play?

5. What year was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

6. How does the parade end?

7. Which US President was the first to officially pardon a turkey?

Scroll down to see how many you got right!

Add Custom Signage to Personalize Your Theater

Make movie night more exciting with a spectacular entryway to your home theater using home theater signs or even a marquee above the door with chaser lights. Our Hollywood Cinema Sign (above) is the perfect way to make you and your guests feel like you're going to the movies! It can even be personalized with your name in place of the word "CINEMA". Click here to see all our Home Theater Signs.

Add a Concession Area

Welcome your family and guests with their favorite movie treats just like at a real theater! Our commercial quality concession stands and on-wall candy display cases come in several finishes and you can even customize the header with your own name or logo!

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Poster Displays

There really is no better way to show off your entrance than the way the movie theaters do - with backlit movie poster cases and marquees showing off your favorite movie posters. From classic to modern, we've got several styles to choose from. They're more affordable than you might think! Click here for details and to order: Movie Poster Displays

Spectacular Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Panels

Think of a welcoming home theater entryway as the preview. and a spectacular star ceiling as the main attraction - wow yourself and your guests with a magical starry night sky that you can enjoy all year round!

Star Ceilings from CinemaShop.com® offer the most realistic star ceilings that we know of with the most advanced control options. We use 3 different fiber optic diameters for small, medium and large stars, plus random twinkling stars, which provides a depth and realism most other star ceilings don't. You can now change the star colors and twinkling effects - all from your phone, tablet, or home theater control system with our optional Bluetooth controller. You can even add shooting stars and constellations. On top of all that, they're easy to install and very dependable.

Turkey Day Trivia Answers:

1. In the movie "Planes, Trains & Automobiles," John Candy's character, Del Griffith, is a traveling salesman who sells what?

Answer: Shower curtain rings

2. Who composed all the music for "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"?

Answer: Vince Guaraldi