Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Star Theatre on Nov 3, 2018 at 10:39 am

Grand opening ad Star theatre opening Sat, Sep 29, 1917 – 2 · The Record (Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Empire Theatre on Nov 3, 2018 at 10:29 am

This became the Empire theatre on July 31st, 1916 Empire theatre opening Sat, Jul 29, 1916 – 2 · The Record (Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Lyric Theater on Nov 3, 2018 at 10:15 am

Grand opening ad Lyric theatre opening Fri, Jun 20, 1913 – 2 · The Record (Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Empire Theatre on Nov 3, 2018 at 9:56 am

No grand opening ad posted in the Record.

rivest266 commented about Royal Theatre on Nov 3, 2018 at 9:51 am

Opening article: Royal theatre opening article Sat, Sep 24, 1910 – 1 · The Record (Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about SilverCity CrossIron on Oct 21, 2018 at 9:25 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum Cinemas on Oct 21, 2018 at 9:14 am

article: Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum opening Fri, Jul 28, 2000 – 31 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum Cinemas on Oct 21, 2018 at 8:59 am

Grand opening ad: Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum opening Fri, Jul 28, 2000 – 33 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about iPic South Barrington on Oct 21, 2018 at 8:34 am

Grand opening ad Gold Class cinemas opening Fri, Oct 17, 2008 – Page 3-7 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Landmark at the Glen on Oct 21, 2018 at 8:24 am

This opened on October 17th, 2003. Grand opening ad posted Crown Glen 10 cinemas opening Fri, Oct 17, 2003 – Page 7A-12 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Landmark Cinemas Country Hills on Oct 19, 2018 at 4:22 pm

Plenty of Labelscars. I can make out the Studio 10 and Famous Players logos. Have they forgotten to give it a fresh coat of paint?

rivest266 commented about Landmark Cinemas Country Hills on Oct 19, 2018 at 4:20 pm

Opened as SilverCity Country Hills on May 5th, 2000. Grand opening ad posted. SilverCity opening Fri, May 5, 2000 – 65 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Scotiabank Theatre Chinook on Oct 19, 2018 at 4:16 pm

This opened on March 23rd, 2001 as Famous Player’s last Prairie cinema. Grand opening ad: Paramount Chinook opening Fri, Mar 23, 2001 – 49 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Dreamplex Cinemas on Oct 19, 2018 at 4:05 pm

Reopened as Dreamplex on August 15th, 2003. Small ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Moviedome on Oct 18, 2018 at 2:39 pm

This opened on November 28th, 1997 by Carnival Cinemas, which had a location in Red Deer and Chateauguay, QC.

rivest266 commented about Cineplex Odeon Westhills on Oct 18, 2018 at 2:09 pm

This opened on July 19th, 1996 and reopened on July 25th, 2013. Both grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Southcentre Cinemas on Oct 18, 2018 at 2:03 pm

Grand opening ad below: Southcentre cinemas opening Wed, Nov 26, 1986 – 78 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Palliser Square Cinemas on Oct 18, 2018 at 1:56 pm

Grand opening ad: Palliser Square Cinemas opening Thu, Dec 24, 1970 – 23 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Corral Drive-In on Oct 18, 2018 at 1:50 pm

Grand opening ad Corral drive in opening Wed, Jun 10, 1964 – 47 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Canyon Meadows Cinemas on Oct 18, 2018 at 6:56 am

Correction November 14th.

rivest266 commented about Canyon Meadows Cinemas on Oct 18, 2018 at 6:55 am

This opened on November 24th, 1997. Canyon Meadows cinema opening Fri, Nov 7, 1997 – 30 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing on Oct 17, 2018 at 3:22 pm

TV commercial for Extra

rivest266 commented about Landmark Theatres Shawnessy on Oct 17, 2018 at 3:16 pm

TV commercial

rivest266 commented about Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market on Oct 17, 2018 at 3:10 pm

In the 1990’s Cineplex Odeon cinemas were built next to IMAX theatres in Scottsdale, AZ, Brossard, QC and Calgary. All closed except for the Calgary location.

rivest266 commented about AMC Sportsplex 7 on Oct 17, 2018 at 3:02 pm

“They wanted Manhattan rent in Arizona. The theatre would not have been profitable in my lifetime.” – Dan Harkins, owner of Harkins Theatres.