More about the Worlds Tallest Cinema with more updates!
“Omniplex and Lumma inaugurated Scotland’s first-ever 4D E-Motion experience on September 17 at the world’s tallest cinema on the iconic Renfrew Street venue in Glasgow. Lumma worked closely with Omiplex to deliver an enhanced cinematic experience with their 4D E-Motion and brand-new Magnify 8 technology integrated into 128 seats.
The opening screened Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with special effects like wind, water, vibrations, scent, colour lights, air shots and more perfectly synchronized to the on-screen action."
“CinemaWest has teamed up with Lumma to launch the 4D E-Motion experience in Idaho. Bringing the first and only 4D E-Motion theater to Village Cinema in Meridian, Idaho, guests will experience 4D E-Motion in a reimagined former game room with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows”
Oaks Center Cinema has created the world’s first theatrical auditorium to combine a cinema-scale Samsung Onyx LED display with immersive D-BOX motion seating. The installation also marks the first Samsung Onyx theatrical experience in the Northeastern United States, bringing the technology to the region for the first time.
Set to open in December 2026, the new auditorium will feature a 38-foot Samsung Onyx directview LED display, replacing the conventional cinema projector and projection screen with a display that generates its own light through individual LEDs. The project is currently under construction and will also feature 41 reclining D-BOX motion seats
the description above states 1986. I checked online, it states: AMC Theatres acquired the Budco Quality Theaters chain in mid-1986. 📅 Acquisition Timeline • Transaction: Completed in mid-1986 by American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC). • Seller: Sold by founder Claude “Buddy” Schlanger. • Scope: Included prominent Philadelphia-area locations like the Orleans 8 and Andorra 6.
Having spent so much of my younger days here as well as other Budco owned venues, recalling how it was twinned from the single, made into a fourplex and even recalling when the Pathmark near by was purchased to make it into another 4 screens, I’d be curious which information is actually correct as I don’t recall myself.
Looks as though the Roxy Lofts aren’t happening, at least for now. There was signage up in the space for Ayat. This will be a Philadelphia location , they are based in New York City.
From the website….
Ayat is a Michelin Guide-featured Palestinian restaurant nestled in the heart of the East Village, where downtown energy flows as freely as our mint tea. Amid the neighborhood’s eclectic charm and artistic heritage, our cozy bistro on Avenue C/Loisaida brings traditional Palestinian cuisine with true Manhattan soul.
All Halal, all delicious – dine in our welcoming space, order online for takeout and delivery, or let us cater your next event with bold Middle Eastern flavors. Run by a husband and wife duo, we serve everything from Mansaf or Maklouba feasts to Shawarma on the go…and every plate we serve tells our story. Good food, real talk, no filter.
As soon as I see anything about an opening, will place here so the function can be listed as resturant.
Announcement today on Larry Karaszewski’s social media that Guillermo del Toro is moderating our “Ed Wood” Q&A for the American Cinematheque’s festival of Mel Brooks’ favorite films at the Egyptian Theater Sun Oct 25th 2pm.
Per their site, the “re-opening” attractions are going to be
Digger, Verity, PrimeTime, Heart of the Beast, The History of Concrete, Sense & Sensability.
There’s no website for the Ritz Condos, but the address (according to a search) shows that the address for these condos to be 921 Van Buren Ave, Oxford MS 38655. Therefore it’s plausable that the theatres address was the same.
if you’re asking for corrections, why not credit those providing that information to verify that your corrections are indeed accurate as to the other information.
a poster in 2012 states the closing was in February of 1990, the above poster says Jan 18, 1990. Which was it - where is either documentation to prove which is correct?
One thing for certain is that the Concert Theatre has a new website….
based upon the above post and a map search , this is now home to the Milton Bible Church. Perhaps in the 1990’s, the history isn’t exactly clear as to the exact date.
Function now should be listed as a Church and website is
https://www.miltonbiblechurch.ca/
On May 23, 1983, there was no major public corporate corporate sale or merger transaction recorded for the Midwestern movie theater chain Kerasotes Theatres (often searched as Kerosotes). However, this date is highly significant in film exhibition history and closely overlaps with major real estate moves involving the company during that period
On May 23, 1983, there was no major public corporate corporate sale or merger transaction recorded for the Midwestern movie theater chain Kerasotes Theatres (often searched as Kerosotes). However, this date is highly significant in film exhibition history and closely overlaps with major real estate moves involving the company during that period
Thanks Seth for bringing all of the updated info and sources.
That link doesn’t work any longer at in70mm and was unable to locate an update.
This page has info about this venue
https://incinerama.com/hollywood_cinerama.htm
According to this, it opened on 3/14/1967 and located near the Plaza Del Toros. It was the last theatre built to screen 3-strip Cinerama.
Unfortunately I don’t think it exists today, checking a map near the Plaza Del Toros, I was unable to see that or any movie theatre around.
Celebrated it’s 25th year in July of 2026.
https://www.boxofficepro.com/the-burns-turns-25-celebrating-25-years-of-the-jacob-burns-film-center/
More about the Worlds Tallest Cinema with more updates!
“Omniplex and Lumma inaugurated Scotland’s first-ever 4D E-Motion experience on September 17 at the world’s tallest cinema on the iconic Renfrew Street venue in Glasgow. Lumma worked closely with Omiplex to deliver an enhanced cinematic experience with their 4D E-Motion and brand-new Magnify 8 technology integrated into 128 seats.
The opening screened Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with special effects like wind, water, vibrations, scent, colour lights, air shots and more perfectly synchronized to the on-screen action."
https://www.boxofficepro.com/omniplex-and-lumma-inaugurate-4d-e-motion-experience-in-glasglow-at-worlds-tallest-cinema/
Might be time to add 4D to the above biography….
“CinemaWest has teamed up with Lumma to launch the 4D E-Motion experience in Idaho. Bringing the first and only 4D E-Motion theater to Village Cinema in Meridian, Idaho, guests will experience 4D E-Motion in a reimagined former game room with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows”
https://www.boxofficepro.com/cinemawest-and-lumma-partner-to-introduce-4d-e-motion-in-idaho/
Oaks Center Cinema has created the world’s first theatrical auditorium to combine a cinema-scale Samsung Onyx LED display with immersive D-BOX motion seating. The installation also marks the first Samsung Onyx theatrical experience in the Northeastern United States, bringing the technology to the region for the first time.
Set to open in December 2026, the new auditorium will feature a 38-foot Samsung Onyx directview LED display, replacing the conventional cinema projector and projection screen with a display that generates its own light through individual LEDs. The project is currently under construction and will also feature 41 reclining D-BOX motion seats
https://www.boxofficepro.com/oaks-center-cinema-creates-the-worlds-first-samsung-onyx-d-box-motion-theatrical-experience/
the description above states 1986. I checked online, it states: AMC Theatres acquired the Budco Quality Theaters chain in mid-1986. 📅 Acquisition Timeline • Transaction: Completed in mid-1986 by American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC). • Seller: Sold by founder Claude “Buddy” Schlanger. • Scope: Included prominent Philadelphia-area locations like the Orleans 8 and Andorra 6.
Having spent so much of my younger days here as well as other Budco owned venues, recalling how it was twinned from the single, made into a fourplex and even recalling when the Pathmark near by was purchased to make it into another 4 screens, I’d be curious which information is actually correct as I don’t recall myself.
Looks as though the Roxy Lofts aren’t happening, at least for now. There was signage up in the space for Ayat. This will be a Philadelphia location , they are based in New York City. From the website….
Ayat is a Michelin Guide-featured Palestinian restaurant nestled in the heart of the East Village, where downtown energy flows as freely as our mint tea. Amid the neighborhood’s eclectic charm and artistic heritage, our cozy bistro on Avenue C/Loisaida brings traditional Palestinian cuisine with true Manhattan soul.
All Halal, all delicious – dine in our welcoming space, order online for takeout and delivery, or let us cater your next event with bold Middle Eastern flavors. Run by a husband and wife duo, we serve everything from Mansaf or Maklouba feasts to Shawarma on the go…and every plate we serve tells our story. Good food, real talk, no filter.
As soon as I see anything about an opening, will place here so the function can be listed as resturant.
The Crazy Horse is still operating as a full adult venue..
Announcement today on Larry Karaszewski’s social media that Guillermo del Toro is moderating our “Ed Wood” Q&A for the American Cinematheque’s festival of Mel Brooks’ favorite films at the Egyptian Theater Sun Oct 25th 2pm.
https://www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/ed-wood-10-25-2026/
WBTV story about the sudden closing
https://www.wbtv.com/2026/09/29/my-heart-feels-empty-regulars-stunned-by-abrupt-closure-beloved-concord-cinema/
Per their site, the “re-opening” attractions are going to be Digger, Verity, PrimeTime, Heart of the Beast, The History of Concrete, Sense & Sensability.
Will be a reserved seating venue.
Direct Weblink can be found here
https://www.regencymovies.com/movie-theatres/california/claremont/directors-cut-claremont
Someone called John Colfield posted on his FB page that the Ritz opened up Oct 27, 1936.
https://www.facebook.com/JohnCofieldOxford/posts/oxford-mississippi-the-ritz-on-van-buren-opened-on-oct-27-1936-oxford-eagle-ad/807364958986283/
It was located on VanBuren Avenue.
There’s no website for the Ritz Condos, but the address (according to a search) shows that the address for these condos to be 921 Van Buren Ave, Oxford MS 38655. Therefore it’s plausable that the theatres address was the same.
opened around 1940 or October 3, 1941?
The only opening ad posted is the reopening in 1968.
where’s all this information coming from?
if you’re asking for corrections, why not credit those providing that information to verify that your corrections are indeed accurate as to the other information.
a poster in 2012 states the closing was in February of 1990, the above poster says Jan 18, 1990. Which was it - where is either documentation to prove which is correct?
One thing for certain is that the Concert Theatre has a new website….
https://www.guelphconcerttheatre.com/
Telephone number is still the same though.
based upon the above post and a map search , this is now home to the Milton Bible Church. Perhaps in the 1990’s, the history isn’t exactly clear as to the exact date.
Function now should be listed as a Church and website is https://www.miltonbiblechurch.ca/
Documentary about the Baldwin Hills dam burst and subsquent flood
https://youtu.be/Kbg4YelaBEA?si=REAHD7-BDLhuwTpo
perhaps citing the 1985 Canadian Film Digest in the original claim would have helped with any questions.
great. what paper is it from?
and what is that source???
The site Indianapolis then and now has a different view of the address….
that says the address is 2143 N Talbott.
https://historicindianapolis.com/indianapolis-then-and-now-talbott-theatre-2143-n-talbott-street/
On May 23, 1983, there was no major public corporate corporate sale or merger transaction recorded for the Midwestern movie theater chain Kerasotes Theatres (often searched as Kerosotes). However, this date is highly significant in film exhibition history and closely overlaps with major real estate moves involving the company during that period
On May 23, 1983, there was no major public corporate corporate sale or merger transaction recorded for the Midwestern movie theater chain Kerasotes Theatres (often searched as Kerosotes). However, this date is highly significant in film exhibition history and closely overlaps with major real estate moves involving the company during that period
and that information is where exactly? I’m interested in the process and history and would like to know more about it.