Cinedome 70
1481 W. Riverdale Road,
Riverdale,
UT
84405
1481 W. Riverdale Road,
Riverdale,
UT
84405
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VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE:
I received news tonight that the Cinedome has been purchased. This news came from a member of the family who owned it previously. The new owners have begun putting movie quotes on the marquee, let’s hope they turn it into the theater it should be soon.
Please never turn the Cinedome into a dinner theater. I don’t mean to dampen your dreams but the Cinedome has always been, and will always be the best place to see films in this state. If you turn the Cinedome into something it’s not, you will be destroying memories and ruining it for future generations. There should be no tables with chairs while people eat and watch a show, that is not what the Cinedome is about.. I would ask that no one with the resources do anything with the Cinedome other than return it to it’s former glory.
E-mail me at
MadmNanner, I have been working on a business plan and proposal to convert the Cinedome 70 into a Dinner Theater, I have the Business plan all but done and have the number of the owner, as soon as I have it done, I will be putting the proposal together and presenting it to the owner if they are willing. I have put in about 3 years of research into it, and was actually going to use another location in Davis County, but have gone back to the idea of using the Cinedome. I have run a number of successful start up companies, and have some investors already lined up that will be willing to invest, we need more, but I feel that if the owner is open to the idea, that we have a very good chance of being successful. If you would like more info you may contact me at
I’m still waiting for replies and to see if anyone else comes out interested. I’m working on figuring out how to get it going as a live theatre.
Is anyone still looking at this entry? I’m all the way in CA, but would love to know what’s going on with this building.
What do you guys think about making it a live theatre? I have been talking about it with a few people and it seems like a really great idea and Ogden City area can really use a good live community theatre.
With the latest (and most likely last) Star Wars movie set for release next week I couldn’t help but think of the first time I saw the original Star Wars movies. I saw all of them at the Cinedome and it will be forever linked to the Star Wars Saga for me.
Also seeing how it’s the 25th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, did you know the movie was officially released on May 21 in 126 exclusive, limited market 70mm six-track stereophonic sound engagements. And can you guess where one of those 126 limited 70mm editions played? It was at the Cinedome! The 70mm prints differed from the 35mm version in that some editing differences, additional shots, alternate takes, and extra dialogue can be detected through a comparison of the two versions. The majority of the public and media who saw the movie in its first month of release saw the “less complete” 35mm version. The Cinedome was just the coolest theater ever!
Were Cinerama films ever shown here?
Does anyone know who owns/manages the theater? Might be interested in buying.
Ryan D ~
How did you know these things? Did you know Moesinger? Please respond to me in email, if possible…
Thanks,
Teri
David Moesinger managed the theater for several years, until 1998 or 1999. He knew he had a commodity on his hands, as far as the Cinedome being one of the best cinematic venues in the West, so he began showing midnight movies during the summer, films he felt could fully take advantage of the Cinedome’s enormous screens, and was met by a strong core of fan enthusiasm, but not a great deal of financial success. The theater was in disrepair when Moesinger became manager, and he was constantly lobbying for upgrades, particularly in regards to the sound system and the carpeting, but was met with general apathy. Moesinger loved the theater and movies and always seemed disappointed that he was unable to help the theater reach its full potential.
Are there other sites where people are expressing interest in reviving this specific theater?
Missdlea,
Sent an email. Thanks for the info. So my profile shows my email address and if I make it hidden, people can send emails to me without actually knowing the address?
Cathouse Teri,
Also, you can change your profile so that your email address is hidden, but can still be sent to without anyone seeing what it is. (if that makes sense)
Cathouse Teri,
You can email me at
and hopefully more people will respond to this message board. I know i’ll be keeping an eye on it.
Missdlea,
How funny, shaped for a strip club. I’ve never noticed! I also saw “Star Wars” there and it was sensational… unmatched… in moviedom. I certainly know that with my credit at all, I couldn’t get a loan for that place. But I just want to start passing the word. Is there some way to share contact information, so that we can communicate apart from this comment page? And yet still hope for more response?
Cathouse Teri,
I’m certainly willing to start talking about reopening that place. I’ve got a lot of great ideas too, and it’s a shame that it’s just sitting there (except around christmas time when they use the parking lot to sell xmas trees). I remember seeing star wars there, and jurassic park, and so many great movies.
My husband thinks that it should be a strip club (cause of the way it’s shaped).
I don’t know how many investors would be needed, I certainly know that on my credit alone there’s no way I could get a business loan for that place.
Missdlea,
I’m not sure. I just know I want the theater opened again, and I’m not alone. I have some great ideas and want some folks to share them with. Folks who want to get into a venture that could be unique and profitable.
Cathouse Teri,
What kind of investment are you looking for?
Looking for anyone who might be interested in forming a group of investors to open this theater up again…
We have a small theater and may be interested in purchasing some theater seats if they sell this one.
Please inform me if there are any changes to the cinedome status.
It hasn’t been sold, nor has it been leased to another company. Anyone have any recent news on the old cinedome building?
Amair – From what I’ve been told, there are two reasons this theater was named Cinedome 70. First, it opened in 1970 and second, it was built to showcase 70 mm films.
Does anyone know the reason for Cinedomes #. If you do a search of just Cinedome there are a bunch of numbered cinedomes throughout the country. I realize the obvious answer is just that they had to keep them separate, but is there a different reason?