Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about South Hills Twin Cinema on May 7, 2020 at 11:38 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres on January 26th, 1979, and renamed back to South Hills Twin.

rivest266 commented about Raleighwood Cinema Grill on May 7, 2020 at 11:35 am

This was taken over by Martin Theatres on January 26th, 1979, and renamed Falls Twin. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about South Hills Twin Cinema on May 7, 2020 at 11:13 am

This became the Regency 1 & 2 Twin on June 10th, 1977. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cameron Village Theatre on May 6, 2020 at 1:29 pm

The Martin Valley Twin reopened on June 20th, 1975. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tower Twin Theatres on May 6, 2020 at 1:06 pm

December 21st, 1977 grand opening ad posted. It opened the same day as the Fitzeralds twin cinemas and two days before the opening of the Imperial 4 in Cary.

rivest266 commented about South Hills Twin Cinema on May 6, 2020 at 1:01 pm

Better quality ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Galaxy Cinemas on May 6, 2020 at 12:49 pm

Opened by Nance Enterprises on December 23rd, 1977 Nance Enterprises Imperial Theatres opening Wed, Dec 21, 1977 – 15 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Raleighwood Cinema Grill on May 6, 2020 at 12:37 pm

December 21st, 1977. The cinemas were called “The Sound Stage” and “Screening Room”.

The Fitzgeralds theatres opening Wed, Dec 21, 1977 – 14 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about AMC Valley View 16 on May 5, 2020 at 9:45 pm

Higher quality grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Colony Theater on May 5, 2020 at 12:18 pm

This reopened as the Terrace on March 2nd, 1973, the same day as the Mission Valley cinema’s opening. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Colony Theater on May 5, 2020 at 11:26 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Studio 1 Theatre on May 5, 2020 at 11:20 am

This reopened as the Studio One on November 22nd, 1972. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Studio 1 Theatre on May 5, 2020 at 11:18 am

Varsity grand opening ad from November 22nd, 1941

Varsity theatre opening Sat, Nov 22, 1941 – 8 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Valley Theatres I & II on May 5, 2020 at 10:58 am

Grand opening ad Valley I & II cinemas opening Wed, Feb 10, 1971 – 14 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Wak-Art Theatre on May 5, 2020 at 10:27 am

Ads for this adult cinema started to appear in the News and Observer on January 26th, 1968. Ad uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Center Drive-In on May 5, 2020 at 9:43 am

The Center Drive-In theatre opened on US 70 East on April 20th, 1956 with “Pete Kelly’s Blues” in CinemaScope and “The Outcast” with gifts for the kiddies. Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Mission Valley Cinemas on May 4, 2020 at 7:35 pm

Grand opening ad: Mission Valley Cinemas opening Fri, Mar 2, 1973 – 28 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cardinal Theatres I & II on May 4, 2020 at 7:24 pm

Grand opening ads

Cardinal theatre of North Hills opening Sat, Jul 1, 1967 – 6 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Aquarius Theaters IV on May 4, 2020 at 6:59 pm

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about AMC Eastchase 9 on May 4, 2020 at 2:27 pm

Better quality ad: UA Eastchase Market 9 opening Fri, Sep 26, 1997 – 165 · Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Southwyck Cinemas on May 3, 2020 at 3:20 pm

This was not the world’s first 7-plex. It was the Capri theatre in Dallas, TX. It reached 7 screens on January 15th, 1970.

rivest266 commented about Cinemark Lewisville & XD on May 3, 2020 at 11:03 am

September 22nd, 2006 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinemark Movies 8 on May 2, 2020 at 4:50 pm

This opened on December 14th, 1994 by Trans Texas Theatres as Vista Ridge 8 and taken over by Starplex Theatres in 1995 Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Studio Movie Grill Lewisville on May 2, 2020 at 4:42 pm

Opened on December 16th, 1994. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Super Saver Cinema 10 on May 2, 2020 at 4:40 pm

1st Dallas Morning News ad appeared on July 15th, 1988.