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rivest266 commented about University 8 on Oct 14, 2022 at 11:43 pm

Closed March 22nd, 2004, by AMC.

AMC University 8 closedAMC University 8 closed 25 Mar 2004, Thu The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about McKinley Mall 6 on Oct 14, 2022 at 11:31 pm

This became part of the Dipson chain on September 5th, 2003 per:

AMC McKinley Mall 6 sold to DipsonAMC McKinley Mall 6 sold to Dipson 05 Sep 2003, Fri The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Movieland 8 Theatres on Oct 14, 2022 at 11:26 pm

And reopened as Movieland on February 6th, 2004, by the owners of the AppleTree 6. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Apple Tree 6 on Oct 14, 2022 at 2:53 pm

Closed January 29th, 2004, as the owners move over to the Movieland location.

AppleTree 6 cinemas closingAppleTree 6 cinemas closing 30 Jan 2004, Fri The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Movieland 8 Theatres on Oct 14, 2022 at 11:51 am

Closed in 1999 and reopened on June 1st, 2001, by Dipson Theatres.

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rivest266 commented about Ladbroke Film Centre on Oct 13, 2022 at 11:51 am

Some cinema history

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rivest266 commented about AMC Market Arcade 8 on Oct 13, 2022 at 10:09 am

It became part of Dipson and renamed Market Arcade on June 2nd, 2000, after City Cinemas had trouble booking movies. Dipson Market ArcadeDipson Market Arcade 18 May 2000, Thu The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Apple Tree 6 on Oct 12, 2022 at 6:20 pm

Reopening February 18th, 2000 as AppleTree 6.

AppleTree 6 reopeningAppleTree 6 reopening 31 Jan 2000, Mon The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

Ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Oct 11, 2022 at 8:35 pm

This opened as the Regal Hollywood 12 on December 17th, 1999.

Regal Hollywood 12 in Niagara Falls openingRegal Hollywood 12 in Niagara Falls opening 17 Dec 1999, Fri The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Regal Quaker Crossing Stadium 18 on Oct 11, 2022 at 8:14 pm

This opened on April 17th, 1998. Grand opening ad posted.

article:

Regal Quaker Crossing articleRegal Quaker Crossing article 09 Apr 1998, Thu The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about AMC Market Arcade 8 on Oct 11, 2022 at 7:13 pm

Reopened as Angelika Film Center on July 16th, 1999. Ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Super Saver Cinema 8 on Oct 11, 2022 at 6:26 pm

Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Regal Elmwood Center 16 on Oct 11, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Christmas Day, 2006 brawl at the cinema.

Fight at Regal Elmwood 16Fight at Regal Elmwood 16 26 Dec 2006, Tue The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Côte-des-Neiges on Oct 11, 2022 at 11:41 am

Trafficopter opened September 1st, 1972

NFB TrafficopterNFB Trafficopter 01 Sep 1972, Fri The Montreal Star (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Blanchester Movie Theater on Oct 11, 2022 at 11:25 am

Reopened in 2022 and closed in September again per its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/blanchestermovietheater

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rivest266 commented about Wilmington Plaza Cinema 5 on Oct 11, 2022 at 11:22 am

Opened or reopened on July 9th, 1993. replacing an smaller twin cinema. Plaza Cinemas 5 reopeningPlaza Cinemas 5 reopening 09 Jul 1993, Fri Wilmington News-Journal (Wilmington, Ohio) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Murphy Theatre on Oct 11, 2022 at 11:15 am

Closed as a movie theatre on June 1st, 1988 Murphy Theatre stops showing moviesMurphy Theatre stops showing movies 31 Mar 1988, Thu Wilmington News-Journal (Wilmington, Ohio) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Lemax Theatre on Oct 11, 2022 at 10:58 am

Closed November 11th, 1953. It opened in 1912.

LaMax Theatre closingLaMax Theatre closing 11 Nov 1953, Wed Wilmington News-Journal (Wilmington, Ohio) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Lemax Theatre on Oct 11, 2022 at 10:51 am

The first ad for the LaMax theatre was placed on October 14th, 1915, and held a reopening on November 9th, 1937. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Varsity Theatre on Oct 7, 2022 at 10:51 pm

It closed as Capri Art on August 30th, 1986, and reopened as New Palace until early 1996. Live performances later in 1996 and after. Raided often during its adult cinema days.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Holiday Six Theatres on Oct 7, 2022 at 10:31 pm

Holiday 2 was not built as a Cinerama theatre, just a regular 70mm theatre. a 70mm version of “This is Cinerama” played on October 9th, 1973.

Cinerama returnCinerama return 09 Oct 1973, Tue Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com