Great Western Theaters this theater as the Great Western 4 on May 25, 1987. Though there were discussions that Pacific would assume operations the never appear to materialize. The theater was torn down to make way for the Mountain Gate 7.
I’m late to the game – From the 5/4/1988 edition of the Allentown Morning Call. A representative from UA was attributed as saying “The sale did not include five Sameric theatres in Harrisburg and Princeton, N.J.” The U.S. Justice Department prohibited United ARtists from acquiring those because the company owned enough theaters in those markets,"
Am trying to find reference to who may have operated it after Sameric, if indeed this is one of the five UA never operated. I see it continuing as the Eric Lawrenceville until around 1992, so interesting that if it wasn’t UA, they were able to continue to call it the Eric Theater.
January 31st 2024 new report on “Newson6.com” states theater closed that Sunday January 28th with hopes to reopen sometime should a new investor come through.
An article in the 7/15/1990 edition of The South Bend Tribune reported that the Millers, a local family that operated theatres in Elkhart had just sold their operations to GKC Theatres. The transaction included GKC assuming the lease of this theatre.
An article in the December 27, 1999 edition of the Allentown Morning Call reported that the former AMC 6 had been reopened as a discount theater called the USA Grand Slam Cinemas.
An article in the August 26, 2001 edition of the Newport News Daily Press about the state of local movie theaters cited that this theater closed in September of 1997.
The Pony Village Twin operated inside the mall and closed after business on 11/16/1980. The Pony 4 opened outside the mall and turned into the current complex that is Pony Village 11.
An article in the January 10, 1981 edition of The Coos Bay World reported that a retail clothing store was “slated for a location in half the theater space vacated when the new cinemas were built…” and that “The other half of the cinema space will feature what could be termed a ‘mini-mall’ - a concept where small businesses rent floor space in an open area and customers stroll through as they would in an arcade.”
Cineplex Odeon closed the theater after business on 1/8/1989. Unless somebody reopened it I believe the 1998 is a typo, as I was unable to find it referenced in the Bellingham Herald after 1989 unless every article referred to it by a new name.
3200 W Maplewood Dr puts the theater a bit too far south, behind another old drive-in.
An article in the December 28, 1977 edition of the Peninsula Times Tribune reported that San Carlos Cinema would be closing the then “porno” theater after the following night.
As somebody who worked at Century’s corporate office, it was either/both. Century Deer Park 16 is pretty interchangeable with Century Deer Park Town Center 16.
Searching Newspapers.com for Sac River Cinemas returned an ad in the classifieds of the Springfield News-Leader from Jan 21 1996 for an auction at the former Sac River Twin Cinemas, 500 RB Hwy, Stockton, MO.
Every time I see a picture of this theater I have a hard time believing it was built in the late 90s. The sign and the arches always give me a mid-70’s vibe.
This is not a photo of the Carmike/AMC in Cartersville. This appears to be an original Loews Theater that AMC took over, which would not correspond to this Cartersville location.
Great Western Theaters this theater as the Great Western 4 on May 25, 1987. Though there were discussions that Pacific would assume operations the never appear to materialize. The theater was torn down to make way for the Mountain Gate 7.
This is a photo of the Southgate Cinema 20 in Michigan, not the Edwards/Regal in California.
I’m late to the game – From the 5/4/1988 edition of the Allentown Morning Call. A representative from UA was attributed as saying “The sale did not include five Sameric theatres in Harrisburg and Princeton, N.J.” The U.S. Justice Department prohibited United ARtists from acquiring those because the company owned enough theaters in those markets,"
Am trying to find reference to who may have operated it after Sameric, if indeed this is one of the five UA never operated. I see it continuing as the Eric Lawrenceville until around 1992, so interesting that if it wasn’t UA, they were able to continue to call it the Eric Theater.
I’m certain Arrowhead was always 14. The grand opening ad on their page shows it as 14 when it opened.
January 31st 2024 new report on “Newson6.com” states theater closed that Sunday January 28th with hopes to reopen sometime should a new investor come through.
To my knowledge this was never the Marin County Motor Movies, but always Marin Motor Movies.
An article in the 7/15/1990 edition of The South Bend Tribune reported that the Millers, a local family that operated theatres in Elkhart had just sold their operations to GKC Theatres. The transaction included GKC assuming the lease of this theatre.
So wait… THE THEATER WILL NOT BE CLOSED FOR GOOD! Good thing I didn’t cut my losses. ;)
Masslive.com reports Cinemark will close this location after business on 12/4/2023.
An article in the December 27, 1999 edition of the Allentown Morning Call reported that the former AMC 6 had been reopened as a discount theater called the USA Grand Slam Cinemas.
Last day of operation was 10/31/2023.
Checking Historic Aerials – it does appear that the original Martin Twin/Triple was torn down when the 9-plex was built. Late 90s/ealy 2000’s.
An article in the August 26, 2001 edition of the Newport News Daily Press about the state of local movie theaters cited that this theater closed in September of 1997.
The Pony Village Twin operated inside the mall and closed after business on 11/16/1980. The Pony 4 opened outside the mall and turned into the current complex that is Pony Village 11.
An article in the January 10, 1981 edition of The Coos Bay World reported that a retail clothing store was “slated for a location in half the theater space vacated when the new cinemas were built…” and that “The other half of the cinema space will feature what could be termed a ‘mini-mall’ - a concept where small businesses rent floor space in an open area and customers stroll through as they would in an arcade.”
Cineplex Odeon closed the theater after business on 1/8/1989. Unless somebody reopened it I believe the 1998 is a typo, as I was unable to find it referenced in the Bellingham Herald after 1989 unless every article referred to it by a new name.
3200 W Maplewood Dr puts the theater a bit too far south, behind another old drive-in.
An article in the December 28, 1977 edition of the Peninsula Times Tribune reported that San Carlos Cinema would be closing the then “porno” theater after the following night.
As somebody who worked at Century’s corporate office, it was either/both. Century Deer Park 16 is pretty interchangeable with Century Deer Park Town Center 16.
Searching Newspapers.com for Sac River Cinemas returned an ad in the classifieds of the Springfield News-Leader from Jan 21 1996 for an auction at the former Sac River Twin Cinemas, 500 RB Hwy, Stockton, MO.
This is not the Sierra Vista 16 in Clovis – this is the Regal San Jacinto Metro Theatre.
Appears to be closed for renovations since January 2023 and is being renamed The Showbox Theatre.
Closed 11/20/2022
Every time I see a picture of this theater I have a hard time believing it was built in the late 90s. The sign and the arches always give me a mid-70’s vibe.
This is not a photo of the Carmike/AMC in Cartersville. This appears to be an original Loews Theater that AMC took over, which would not correspond to this Cartersville location.
This photo belongs to the Xscape Riverview 14 at 3165 Valleydale Dr, a different theater altogether.
This marquee is actually the Louisiana Blvd Cinema in Albuquerque, NM. And clearly they were out of Os – 939 and 929.