Have you ever wanted to get a really unique gift for someone but just couldn't find the right thing? Well, how about a backyard movie night? That's right, backyardtheaterinabox.com is now offer gift certificates. What better way to offer that new graduate or special somebody a great way to celebrate an event than with a bunch of friends and/or family under the stars, watching a movie.

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Hot off the presses, our Spring newsletter went out today. In this issue:

• Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Kickoff of Backyard Movie Nights
• Is There a Graduation Party in Your Future?
• What to Watch?
• Rental Availability

What's that you say? You didn't get it? No problem You can view it here or even better subscribe to our backyard theater newsletter and get it zapped straight into your inbox. Read More...

So many movies, where to begin. Well how about with backyardtheaterinabox.com's own "Top 25 Movies" listings? Starting today, we now have a great reference for you to use when figuring out what movie to watch for your event. From action adventures and comedies to movies for specific aged kids, we've got you covered. Read More...

With Spring now upon us, the idea of entertaining friends and family with an outdoor movie is on the minds of a lot of people. In fact over the last few weeks, interest for rentals has never been higher. If you're thinking about a rental, you might want to check out our rental availability calendar as soon as possible before the date you want is swooped up. Read More...

Happy New Year everyone. We hope that you have all survived the holiday season. Well, Santa was good to us this year. We found new inflatable screens under the tree this year. Read More...

Phew, that was a busy weekend. Over 75 people at two different events had an opportunity to experience what backyardtheaterinabox.com is all about.



One of the events was a block party where 30 or so friends got together to watch in the street. If you're interested in renting, please contact us and we'd be more than happy to book a date for your event. Please book early, we're quickly filling weekends typically four weeks in advance.

We're sure you read it. The education.com article talking about setting up your own backyard movie night. Well, in case you missed it, backyardtheaterinabox.com was interviewed for the article.

Article: Dinner and a Movie -- Al Fresco!

We really like to see folks having a great time at backyard theater movie nights. So if you have any pictures that you have taken during a backyardtheaterinabox.com movie night, we'd love to see them and post them up on the website. Read More...

There's still several weekends of summer. Are the kids bugging you for something fun to do? To get the most "buzz" out of your Backyard Theater experience, we've put together some great ideas for theme-related movie nights. We've got kid-friendly recipes this month (and they can even help you with the prep!)
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So you're planning an outdoor movie night. You're all set to invite a few friends over and then it occurs to you -- what time is it dark enough to start the movie? Have no fear, we have the answer for you right here. Read More...

Don't laugh. It happens to more people that you'd think. Nothing dampens (excuse the pun) an outdoor movie like a little moisture. Or when the sprinkers fire up right as your movie starts. Sometimes we can't control what Mother Nature has in store, but we all should think twice about turning off the sprinkler timer.

In fact, it is a pretty good idea to not water for 24 hours before any show you do in your backyard.
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Today smarthome.com announced the winners of their Home Control Solutions Contest. Well, one of the backyardtheaterinabox.com's partners won! His turbo charged backyard theater was awarded the runner up prize. Read More...

Newport Beach residents, keep your eyes out for the backyardtheaterinabox.com postcard coming to your door step or driveway. Over the next few weeks, they will begin to be distributed in your neighborhood.
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Over the last couple of months, we have been conducting survey asking folks about backyard movies, whether or not they have attended one in the past as well as a few questions about the equipment and what would be a fair price for the rental or purchase of the equipment. In exchange for giving us a few minutes of their time, we put their name into a drawing to win a DVD movie of their choice. Well, we have a winner... Read More...

By popular demand, we have introduced a daily rental options. In addition to the weekend rental (drop off Friday, pick-up Sunday afternoon) we now offer a one-day rental for $250.00. If you are interested in renting or purchasing a kit, please contact the friendly folks at backyardtheaterinabox.com.

So you're thinking of hosting a backyard theater movie, but aren't quite sure what to show. You've got a bunch of friends and neighbors heading over with their families. Sure, you may let your kids watch Star Wars, but what about your friends with the 5 year-old? Is it appropriate? Here's a great place to find out what others think.
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South Orange County residents, keep your eyes peeled. Over the next few weeks discount information will be coming your way.
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Take advantage of your environment. With a movie playing outdoors, you can really create a unique experience for your guests. Let's say you have a pool. Why not have your guests bring their inflatable rafts and sit in the pool while they watch Jaws. Just don't run the extension cord through the deep end, OK?
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Once a month (or so) we will be zapping out an email based newsletter with great tips on backyard theater party ideas, tips, tricks and even discounts for rentals or purchases. To subscribe, all you need to do is visit: http://www.backyardtheaterinabox.com/info/index.php.
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We're just about ready to open our virtual doors. In the coming few weeks, we'll be starting the first phase of our business: renting backyard theater kits. After all, we didn't call the site backyardtheaterinbox.com for nothing. In the mean time, we have a quick backyard theater survey we'd really appreciate you completing (hey, you could win a DVD movie!) and there was also that Fox 11 News piece on backyard theaters where I was interviewed.

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