Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about UGC Birmingham on Jul 14, 2021 at 2:54 pm

This opened as MGM The Arcadian. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Taboo Adult Cinema on Jul 14, 2021 at 2:06 pm

The Taboo Cinema Club, which was owned by Miss Christine Grainger was raided in March 1989 per the Evening Mail of April 5th, 1989. Article posted.

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Birmingham on Jul 14, 2021 at 1:38 pm

Huge grand opening ads posted. The Showcase Walsall opened a week later. National Amusements had huge ad campaigns when they open a new cinema.

rivest266 commented about Rubery Cinema on Jul 14, 2021 at 10:25 am

Pictures and grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Reel Cinema on Jul 14, 2021 at 9:30 am

A grand opening ad, as well as the 1939 newspaper photo, posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal South Hill on Jul 14, 2021 at 7:06 am

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about 112th Street Drive-In on Jul 14, 2021 at 6:22 am

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Galaxy Gig Harbor on Jul 13, 2021 at 10:42 am

The Galaxy Uptown 10 opened on March 7th, 2008. Galaxy Uptown opening 07 Mar 2008, Fri The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Regal Longston Place Stadium 14 on Jul 13, 2021 at 7:52 am

Grand opening ad posted. It opened with “Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Meance”

rivest266 commented about Regal Lakewood Stadium 15 on Jul 13, 2021 at 7:40 am

Grand opening ad posted. It appears to have an Act III design.

rivest266 commented about Regal Gig Harbor Cinemas 3 on Jul 13, 2021 at 7:32 am

This was taken over by Regal Cinemas in 1996 with plans to expand it to 9 screens. Gig Harbor 3 expansion plans 11 Mar 1997, Tue The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Regal Tall Firs 10 on Jul 13, 2021 at 7:22 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal Auburn 17 on Jul 13, 2021 at 6:50 am

article: Cinema 17 at Auburn SuperMall opening 18 Dec 1996, Wed The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Blue Mouse Theatre on Jul 12, 2021 at 2:51 pm

Another article: Blue Mouse theatre reopening 04 Feb 1994, Fri The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Villa Plaza I-II-III on Jul 12, 2021 at 2:05 pm

Newspaper listings for this cinema ended on May 30th, 1988.

rivest266 commented about Tacoma Auto-View on Jul 12, 2021 at 1:53 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Image Theater on Jul 12, 2021 at 1:52 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Autoview Drive-In on Jul 12, 2021 at 1:37 pm

Last season: 1986.

rivest266 commented about Fife Drive-In on Jul 12, 2021 at 1:27 pm

Last season: 1985

rivest266 commented about Lakewood Theatre on Jul 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm

Closed as a cinema in 1984.

rivest266 commented about Community Theatre on Jul 12, 2021 at 12:27 pm

This closed in 1984. Playtime Cinemas operated it as an adult cinema from 1974-1984.

rivest266 commented about Regal Gig Harbor Cinemas 3 on Jul 12, 2021 at 12:14 pm

This opened as the Harbor Mall Cinema on November 26th, 1982. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Village Cinema I-IV on Jul 12, 2021 at 12:04 pm

Expanded to 4 screens on July 23rd, 1982. article: Village Theatres expansion 25 Jul 1982, Sun The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rex Theatre on Jul 12, 2021 at 11:19 am

The reopening as an adult cinema by Playtime Cinemas on May 10th, 1980 generated pickets in front of the cinema. Rex Theatre reopening 10 May 1980, Sat The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

Rex Theatre reopening 09 May 1980, Fri The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Blue Mouse Theatre on Jul 12, 2021 at 6:37 am

Reopened as Bijou on December 5th, 1978 Bijou theatre reopening 08 Dec 1978, Fri The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) Newspapers.com