HISTORICAL LANDMARK BURIES TIME CAPSULE DEVOTED TO ROBERT DOWNEY, JR - for Immediate Release

The RDowneyFeathers and The Silent Movie Theater in Hollywood joined together in paying tribute to Robert Downey, Jr.

HOLLYWOOD, California (April 2002) The RDowney Feathers, along with the Silent Movie Theater in Hollywood, dedicated a Time Capsule to Mr. Robert Downey, Jr. on April 5, 2002. Buried deep within the Silent Movie Theater, in an undisclosed location, the time capsule contains articles, and artifacts of Mr. Downeys career and successes.

2003 brings new successes for Mr. Downey as two new films hits theaters. Robert Downey, Jr., will be appearing in the upcoming releases "The Singing Detective" (Paramount Classics) and "Gothika" (Warner Bros.)October 2003.

The R Downey Feathers" is a small but dedicated group of family, friends and fans. The Feathers, as they fondly call themselves, also ran an international ribbon campaign, along with appearances at each of Mr. Downey's court hearings.

"This time capsule has been a labor of love for the Feathers. Many members have made contributions to its contents", states Cervanna Gold, owner and operator of the RDowneyfeathers website. Items such as Roberts music and newspaper articles on his Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards are enclosed. In addition letters written by members and artifacts have also been incorporated.

We want to celebrate all the good things Mr. Downey has accomplished in these recent years," states Gold. He is one of the most talented actors the movie industry has ever seen. We believe the entertainment community is a better place with him in it."

Though many Hollywood locations were considered to house the time capsule, the Silent Movie Theater in Hollywood is the perfect location. Being the only silent film cinema currently in the USA, theatergoers and silent film enthusiasts can still enjoy an evening of Charlie Chaplin or other silent film greats as they were meant to be seen. This movie-house, currently owned and operated by Charlie Lustman, is nestled in the heart of Hollywood and is surrounded by many Chaplin-related historical locations. Robert Downey, Jr., whos Oscar nominated portrayal of Charlie Chaplin earned him recognition among many of his peers, has frequented this venue in the past.

A plaque was placed inside the Silent Movie Theater stating:

R Downey Feathers

Time Capsule
April, 2002

A Time Capsule
Dedicated to Robert Downey, Jr.,
his talent, and his successes

To be opened in 2017

About The Silent Movie Theater:

The Silent Movie Theater in Hollywood is currently the only silent movie theater in operation in the USA. This vintage venue has been a shrine for silent movie fans since 1942.

HISTORY:
John and Dorothy Hampton opened this theater in the 1940s with Cecile B DeMilles epic, The King of Kings." Many bumps in the road soon followed. John was arrested and spent a short time in jail. Then, in the 1970s, the theater mysteriously closed.

The theater reopened in 1991 when a family friend, Lawrence Austin renovated it. However, in January of 1997, a business partner murdered Austin. The theater closed once again until Charlie Lustman, a songwriter, saw the For Sale" sign out front.

On November 7, 1999 Charlie re-opened the theater with the last silent film ever made, Charlie Chaplins Modern Times."

FACTS:
·The silent Movie Theater seats 224
·Prices are: General Adult tickets $9.00 and Students, Children under 12, and Senior Citizens (over 65) are only $7.00.
·Show times are Friday through Sunday evenings at 8 PM and matinees are Sunday afternoons at 1:00 pm and 4 PM.
·Box Office number is 310-655-2520.
·The Silent Movie Theater is located at 611 North Fairfax in Hollywood. Office number is 323-655-2510.
·The theater is also open for special events.
·Website: www.silentmovietheater.com

About The Time Capsule:

The Downey Feathers have always believed in Roberts ability to find his way through recent tribulations. In homage to these last years, we have created a Time Capsule that contains such items as news articles on his SAG and Golden Globes wins, a CD containing his own songs, and items created by members of the group (such as letters, pictures, T-shirts, etc.). The time capsule is designed to celebrate the good things that took place these last few years, love and humor.

It is to be buried in an undisclosed location inside the Silent Movie Theater in Hollywood. A plaque will acknowledge its presence there. The time capsule is scheduled to be resurrected in 2017, 15 years from now. (Mr. Downey will turn 52 that year).

About The Robert Downey Feathers:

This group was created for the sole purpose of supporting of Robert Downey, Jr. It is made up of family, friends and fans. The group has always been about quality of support and is not interested in quantity of members.

FACTS:
·The group officially" formed in January 1999. Many of its members came from other Robert Downey groups, but were interested in being more pro-active in his recovery.
·The group is made up of Downeys friends, family and fans, here in the US and internationally.
·Over 4,000 letters were sent to newspapers, reporters, and public officials with such concerns as the need to understand addiction as an illness and not a crime, and the need to place non-violent drug offenders in rehab rather than prison.
·Lapel ribbons made of the colors- red, white and purple, wrapped in gold- quickly became an international campaign. Each color symbolizes the Feathers feelings for Robert. Red: deep love and conviction needed to fight addiction; White: the pureness of heart; Purple: essential courage; and Gold: symbolizing friendship.
·Cervanna Gold, creator and moderator of the group, has worked in Hollywood for the past 15 years, and continues to do so after taking a short break to publish a book.

Robert Downey, Jr.:

·His birthday is April 4th, the reason April was chosen as the month the capsule is to be buried.
·1999 SAG and Golden Globe winner for his portrayal of Larry Paul on the hit TV series Ally Mc Beal."
·Downey's upcoming releases for 2003 are: "The Singing Detective" and "Gothika." He also starred in two short films, one which debuted at Sundance 2002.

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