MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The ornate interior of Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre was busy Wednesday, not with people watching movies but with a crew filming. 

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The landmark theatre will be featured in an upcoming episode of a Turner Classic Movies docuseries called "Still Now Showing."

It's all about historic American movie palaces, and as people around here know, The Oriental certainly qualifies. 

“To say Turner Classic Movies is beloved by classic film lovers is an understatement. TCM is hallowed ground, unrivaled in its commitment to presenting the greatest films of the past, so we are overjoyed our gorgeous movie palace will be part of TCM’s distinguished Still Now Showing series,” expressed Susan Kerns, executive director of Milwaukee Film. “We hope this recognition shines a national spotlight on Milwaukee’s vibrant film community, encouraging people from outside the city to visit our cinemas.”

We're told the episode will air in early 2027. 

Film crews will be shooting at the theatre Sept. 23-24.

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