The multi-plex at Upper Hutt is known as Ascot 4-plex and is names after the Wellington Race (horse) track. It opened in September 2008. All information listed above is incorrect.
The St James was closed down in October 2008, due to it being an earthquake risk, and its electrical equipment not up to current standards. No plans have been forth coming.
Looked at your site, liked what I saw. Am in process of putting a mini theatre together in New Zealand. Was buying equipment from America, but the financial crash put prices up. Have book marked your site.
The Maidstone Cinema was a one screen cinema only, not five. Opened in 1974, finally closing on 31 January, 2002. It has since been gutted and turned into shops.
This is the wrong “St James” that had the organ. the St James (original) that had the organ was located in High street. This was originally known as the Princess.
According to the book “Freedom Child” by Carrie Allen McCray, The Clairidge Cinema opened on February 17, 1923. It was at that time owned by a Mr Hinck.
Also mentioned in the same book was the Bellevue Theatre, located in Upper Montclair.
Opened on 16 December, 1916 (seating 500); became Roxy in 1941 (seating reduced to 437); as Lido on 30 November 1962 with seating capacity of 378. Became part of Masters Theatres in 1970s. Closed May 1975.
Roxburgh is in Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand. It was purpose built in that from day one had a projection box built into the plans, the idea was that movies would help pay for its construction.
This cinema was the original Queenstown cinema and was closed and demolished 1970-1975. It was not located in the mall, but on the lake foreshore,
The current cinema, located at 11 the Mall, was opened in 1993, and trippled in 1999-2000.
The multi-plex at Upper Hutt is known as Ascot 4-plex and is names after the Wellington Race (horse) track. It opened in September 2008. All information listed above is incorrect.
The St James was closed down in October 2008, due to it being an earthquake risk, and its electrical equipment not up to current standards. No plans have been forth coming.
Opened 1916, closed 1995-97, registered seating capacity, 765.
Originally known as Grey Lynn Cinema when opened in 1928; re-named Cameo pre-1948; closing as the Valhalla in 1977. Seating capacity was 984
Opened as the Municipal c.January 1915; then known as the Town Hall; then ELITE from about 1951, registered seating is 450; finally as The Cinema.
Opened on May 3, 1990.
Opened in 1994
Do you of any Chinese manufacturers of cinema projectors, both in 16mm and 35mm, and how to contact them? thanks
Looked at your site, liked what I saw. Am in process of putting a mini theatre together in New Zealand. Was buying equipment from America, but the financial crash put prices up. Have book marked your site.
Now operated by Sky City Cinemas, still only one screen.
The Maidstone Cinema was a one screen cinema only, not five. Opened in 1974, finally closing on 31 January, 2002. It has since been gutted and turned into shops.
This is the wrong “St James” that had the organ. the St James (original) that had the organ was located in High street. This was originally known as the Princess.
According to the book “Freedom Child” by Carrie Allen McCray, The Clairidge Cinema opened on February 17, 1923. It was at that time owned by a Mr Hinck.
Also mentioned in the same book was the Bellevue Theatre, located in Upper Montclair.
This cinema was taken over by The Reading Group early 2006
Opened on 16 December, 1916 (seating 500); became Roxy in 1941 (seating reduced to 437); as Lido on 30 November 1962 with seating capacity of 378. Became part of Masters Theatres in 1970s. Closed May 1975.
It is an independent cinema
Roxburgh is in Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand. It was purpose built in that from day one had a projection box built into the plans, the idea was that movies would help pay for its construction.
This cinema was the original Queenstown cinema and was closed and demolished 1970-1975. It was not located in the mall, but on the lake foreshore,
The current cinema, located at 11 the Mall, was opened in 1993, and trippled in 1999-2000.