Here’s an article from the Columbus paper: it does not say so but does not deny either that the theater was losing money; my guess is that Landmark refused to renew the lease. Landmark has been trimming its operations of late, turning over control of its operation in New Orleans to another chain just recently. View link
I was in what remains of the theater in late August and as far as I can tell, all there is is a section of the lobby which ends with a few steps up to a modernized section. Either the auditorium is gone or has been gutted out. Some terrific brass poster cases and at least one chandelier, but that is about it.
I will speak only for myself, but I hope this classic series packs the house and were I anywhere near I certainly would attend, That said, my comment was that on the article’s content and headline regarding the “void” left by the closing of the area’s multiplex and the opportunity it seemed to offer to launch this venture. The reality is now that this “fortuitous” situation is about to evaporate.
The $2.00 discount policy has been dropped; the theater now shows first-run films. Also, this is no longer a Regal operation. It is a part of Carolina Cinemas, and its name should be changed to Garner Town Square 10. The story is here: View link
I agree; this concept isn’t really new, either. The “Back to the Future” ride at Universal is just a variation on this as is some other Disney park attractions, and some exhibits as various world’s fairs had something similar, but at least there is is/was no extra charge. I sure would not pay extra for the
experience.
Another article that confuses these Carlton Cinemas with the Odeon Carleton. This multiplex did not even make to thirty let alone the sixty years claimed for its existence.
Here’s a November 21, 2009 article from the Baltimore Sun indicating that four proposals for the theater have been received by the BDC; two of them apparently would provide for maintaining movie showings: View link
TE, I do hope that when I get back to Toronto, our paths might cros some tme. There is nothing like talking to a local about topics of shared interest!
The article’s last paragraph indicates that its author does not know too much about Toronto’s movie theater history; this small multiplex was built into an apartment building erected some years after the original stunning Odeon Carlton was sadly demolished. It served a purpose, but the screening rooms were always small, non-descript shoeboxes (if I am not mistaken, some used rear projection) and the place was very shabby toward the end. I hope that the new Bell Lightbox when it opens will pick the the kind of films this place used to show.
I am sure these venues are much loved by patrons and deserve to be by embraced film lovers; I can understand that regular attendees might be a bit miffed reading the article. But I think the article was pointing the absence of a full time, seven-days-a-week art theater. Looking at the three venues websites, the need still seems to be present, unless the information there is inaccurate. There won’t be any films showing as a part of the International Film series until January; the Boulder Theater shows only one film (“The Big Lebowski”) between now and the Boulder Film Festival in February, and the library’s film schedule from now into December only shows one feature film showing on a Thursday night (1959’s “Lil Abner” – not exactly art house fare) in addition to a one night special event that is part of a series focusing on dance on a Wednesday night in December.
Here’s an article from the Columbus paper: it does not say so but does not deny either that the theater was losing money; my guess is that Landmark refused to renew the lease. Landmark has been trimming its operations of late, turning over control of its operation in New Orleans to another chain just recently.
View link
I was in what remains of the theater in late August and as far as I can tell, all there is is a section of the lobby which ends with a few steps up to a modernized section. Either the auditorium is gone or has been gutted out. Some terrific brass poster cases and at least one chandelier, but that is about it.
Some pictures of the Music Box can be seen here:
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This theater has reopened under new management as of November 21, 2009. Story here: View link
This webpage shows some pictures of what was the Blaker prior to the demolition of the combined Shore/Blaker: View link
This webpage has a number of pictures of the theater and its later use as an amusement arcade: http://www.funchase.com/Images/Theatres/Casino.htm
Here is the film schedule from the theater’s website: http://www.paramountlive.org/filmseries.php
I will speak only for myself, but I hope this classic series packs the house and were I anywhere near I certainly would attend, That said, my comment was that on the article’s content and headline regarding the “void” left by the closing of the area’s multiplex and the opportunity it seemed to offer to launch this venture. The reality is now that this “fortuitous” situation is about to evaporate.
The $2.00 discount policy has been dropped; the theater now shows first-run films. Also, this is no longer a Regal operation. It is a part of Carolina Cinemas, and its name should be changed to Garner Town Square 10. The story is here: View link
The theater recently hired a new executive director. The story is here: View link
I agree; this concept isn’t really new, either. The “Back to the Future” ride at Universal is just a variation on this as is some other Disney park attractions, and some exhibits as various world’s fairs had something similar, but at least there is is/was no extra charge. I sure would not pay extra for the
experience.
In addition, that closed multiplex referred to in the article is re-opening in December.
Another article that confuses these Carlton Cinemas with the Odeon Carleton. This multiplex did not even make to thirty let alone the sixty years claimed for its existence.
Here’s an article about the church’s acquisition of the theater, including a small picture showing some of the theater’s exterior.
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Here’s a November 21, 2009 article from the Baltimore Sun indicating that four proposals for the theater have been received by the BDC; two of them apparently would provide for maintaining movie showings: View link
Here is a recent article on the church’s efforts to maintain and restore this theater and expand its use by the community: View link
It is re-opening under new ownership; a story about this is here:
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This theater has indeed become a gynmasium; the story is here:
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TE, I do hope that when I get back to Toronto, our paths might cros some tme. There is nothing like talking to a local about topics of shared interest!
The article’s last paragraph indicates that its author does not know too much about Toronto’s movie theater history; this small multiplex was built into an apartment building erected some years after the original stunning Odeon Carlton was sadly demolished. It served a purpose, but the screening rooms were always small, non-descript shoeboxes (if I am not mistaken, some used rear projection) and the place was very shabby toward the end. I hope that the new Bell Lightbox when it opens will pick the the kind of films this place used to show.
The renovations are complete: the story can be read here: View link
Re-opened under new management on November 20, 2009 as the Windsor 10. Story here: View link
Two additional screens are opening officially on November 25 making this a ten screen multiplex: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337803
Here’s a follow-up article:
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I am sure these venues are much loved by patrons and deserve to be by embraced film lovers; I can understand that regular attendees might be a bit miffed reading the article. But I think the article was pointing the absence of a full time, seven-days-a-week art theater. Looking at the three venues websites, the need still seems to be present, unless the information there is inaccurate. There won’t be any films showing as a part of the International Film series until January; the Boulder Theater shows only one film (“The Big Lebowski”) between now and the Boulder Film Festival in February, and the library’s film schedule from now into December only shows one feature film showing on a Thursday night (1959’s “Lil Abner” – not exactly art house fare) in addition to a one night special event that is part of a series focusing on dance on a Wednesday night in December.