Comments from Ian - Cinema Treasures

Ian commented about London Coliseum on Sep 9, 2008 at 8:52 am

Two exterior photos taken in September 2008 here:–

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Ian commented about Royal Cinema on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:50 am

An old photo from c 1977 here :–

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Ian commented about Odeon BFI London IMAX Cinema on Sep 6, 2008 at 6:06 am

The architect of the Imax was Bryan Avery. A series of photos taken in September 2008 (interior and exterior) can be found here:–

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Ian commented about Odeon West End on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:22 am

Some photos taken in September 2008 here:-
Exterior:-
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Upper foyer:-
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Interior (Odeon 1):-
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Ian commented about Hollywood Cinemas on Sep 1, 2008 at 11:31 am

Photo taken in 2003 here:–

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Ian commented about Tower Cinema on Aug 28, 2008 at 12:36 pm

The nightclub has now closed and the building is for sale. An August 2008 photo is here:–

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Ian commented about Palace Theatre on Aug 22, 2008 at 3:13 pm

A photo of the auditorium, taken just after the theatre had closed for a major refurbishment and restoration in 2005, can be seen here.

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Ian commented about Curzon Cinema on Aug 17, 2008 at 4:06 am

Good news – does this involve refurbishing / enhancing the Curzon, or just subsidising running costs?

Ian commented about Odeon Great Northern on Aug 16, 2008 at 9:52 am

Photo of the entrance taken in 2007:–

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Ian commented about Festival Drayton Centre on Aug 16, 2008 at 9:49 am

Photos taken in May 2008 here:–

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Ian commented about Futurist Theatre on Aug 16, 2008 at 4:52 am

It is continuing through 2008 and 2009 and appears to be doing fairly well. There is a planning application at present for a new development which will include a 5 screen multiplex on the North Street Car Park site. If that goes ahead the future of the Futurist will be in grave doubt.

Two more photos from August 2008 here.

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Ian commented about Royal Cinema on Aug 11, 2008 at 6:19 am

There is currently (2008) a proposal to demolish the auditorium and incorporate the facade and various other bits into a new build hotel. In truth there is virtually nothing worth saving in the much altered interior. Photos (interior and exterior) taken in August 2008 here:–

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Ian commented about East Coast Cinema on Aug 10, 2008 at 12:47 pm

Not the most attractive cinema facade! This photo was taken in 2007:–

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Ian commented about Plaza Cinema on Aug 7, 2008 at 4:39 pm

Interior shot of the Plaza in use as a rehearsal room here:–

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Ian commented about Vue Islington on Aug 3, 2008 at 11:08 am

And a view of the Liverpool Road entrance here:–

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Ian commented about Odeon West End on Jul 27, 2008 at 12:54 pm

No the “new” Leicester Square Theatre is the former Venue under the church (Notre Dame) just off the square in Leicester Place (next to Prince Charles Cinema. It is to be run by the same people who have the Arts Theatre.

Ian commented about ABC Ewell on Jul 27, 2008 at 10:15 am

A detail of the splay wall plasterwork can be seen here:–

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Ian commented about Regent Cinema on Jul 27, 2008 at 10:13 am

Three interior photos from circa 1986 here:–

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Ian commented about Odeon Kingston upon Thames on Jul 27, 2008 at 10:10 am

Three photos of the Odeon under demolition here:–

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Ian commented about ABC Kingston upon Thames on Jul 27, 2008 at 10:08 am

Three more photos from 1988 here:–

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