This opened as the Columbia theatre on January 21st, 1911. I posted the grand opening ad along with older pictures of the Columbia and Capitol theatres (original from the newspaper and AI enhanced versions)
Kinepolis also kept the Landmark branding in Canada. It’s Kinepolis, not Cinepolis. Another reason of keeping the current branding in North American is to avoid confusion with the Mexican theatre Cinepolis and the expensive signage change on their cinemas.
Kinepolis finalise l’acquisition des cinémas américains Showcase
11 septembre 2026, 07h00
Kinepolis (Euronext : KIN) a finalisé l'acquisition de 13 cinémas américains Showcase. Le 11 juin 2026, Kinepolis a annoncé un accord avec Harbor Lights Entertainment (anciennement National Amusements Inc.) en vue d'acquérir sept cinémas situés dans le Massachusetts, quatre à New York, un dans l'Ohio et un dans le Rhode Island. La transaction comprend la propriété de six cinémas, les autres étant exploités sous contrat de location. Les conditions convenues ayant désormais été remplies, Kinepolis a finalisé le processus d’acquisition.
Grâce à cette acquisition, Kinepolis ajoute 164 écrans à son portefeuille, soit 17 794 places. Les 13 cinémas Showcase, haut de gamme et bien entretenus, ont accueilli environ 4 millions de visiteurs en 2025, générant un chiffre d’affaires de plus de 90 millions de dollars. Les cinémas Showcase proposent une offre de restauration améliorée et de nombreuses salles grand format (PLF), 80 % de l’ensemble des salles étant équipées de fauteuils inclinables en configuration théâtre.
English translation: (Kinepolis is from Belgium, an French-speaking country)
Kinepolis Finalizes Acquisition of Showcase Cinemas in the US
September 11, 2026, 7:00 AM
Kinepolis (Euronext: KIN) has finalized the acquisition of 13 Showcase cinemas in the US. On June 11, 2026, Kinepolis announced an agreement with Harbor Lights Entertainment (formerly National Amusements Inc.) to acquire seven cinemas located in Massachusetts, four in New York, one in Ohio, and one in Rhode Island. The transaction includes ownership of six cinemas, with the others operated under lease agreements. With the agreed conditions now met, Kinepolis has finalized the acquisition process.
With this acquisition, Kinepolis adds 164 screens to its portfolio, representing 17,794 seats. The 13 upscale and well-maintained Showcase cinemas welcomed approximately 4 million visitors in 2025, generating revenue of over $90 million. Showcase Cinemas offers an enhanced dining experience and numerous large format (PLF) auditoriums, with 80% of all auditoriums equipped with reclining seats in theatre configuration.
The AMC Newport on the Levee 20 opened on October 11th, 2001 putting an end of the National Amusements monopoly in the Cincinnati area. Grand opening ad posted. IMAX screen added in 2010.
This became the Cinema Social in November 2023. Website: https://www.cinemasocial.com/
1960 USGS aerial photo posted.
Appeared to close as the Reda Drive-In on November 26th, 1980.
The Diamond theatre opened on May 30th, 1921. Grand opening ad posted.
The first ad, which appeared on July 23rd, 1914 has been posted in the photo section along with a picture.
This opened as the Columbia theatre on January 21st, 1911. I posted the grand opening ad along with older pictures of the Columbia and Capitol theatres (original from the newspaper and AI enhanced versions)
Kinepolis also kept the Landmark branding in Canada. It’s Kinepolis, not Cinepolis. Another reason of keeping the current branding in North American is to avoid confusion with the Mexican theatre Cinepolis and the expensive signage change on their cinemas.
Reopening as Rialto:
Little theatre opening May 29, 1936 The Paducah Sun (Paducah, Kentucky) Newspapers.com
Reopened as Orpheum on March 2nd, 1922
Grand opening ad:
Kozy theatre opening May 20, 1914 The Paducah Sun (Paducah, Kentucky) Newspapers.com
Grand opening ad posted. The Crystal opened on March 2nd, 1908 and reopened with a wrestling match as the Star on July 13th, 1908.
Grand opening ad posted.
Now an Kinepolis theatre.
Kinepolis finalise l’acquisition des cinémas américains Showcase
11 septembre 2026, 07h00
Kinepolis (Euronext : KIN) a finalisé l'acquisition de 13 cinémas américains Showcase. Le 11 juin 2026, Kinepolis a annoncé un accord avec Harbor Lights Entertainment (anciennement National Amusements Inc.) en vue d'acquérir sept cinémas situés dans le Massachusetts, quatre à New York, un dans l'Ohio et un dans le Rhode Island. La transaction comprend la propriété de six cinémas, les autres étant exploités sous contrat de location. Les conditions convenues ayant désormais été remplies, Kinepolis a finalisé le processus d’acquisition.
Grâce à cette acquisition, Kinepolis ajoute 164 écrans à son portefeuille, soit 17 794 places. Les 13 cinémas Showcase, haut de gamme et bien entretenus, ont accueilli environ 4 millions de visiteurs en 2025, générant un chiffre d’affaires de plus de 90 millions de dollars. Les cinémas Showcase proposent une offre de restauration améliorée et de nombreuses salles grand format (PLF), 80 % de l’ensemble des salles étant équipées de fauteuils inclinables en configuration théâtre.
English translation: (Kinepolis is from Belgium, an French-speaking country)
Kinepolis Finalizes Acquisition of Showcase Cinemas in the US
September 11, 2026, 7:00 AM
Kinepolis (Euronext: KIN) has finalized the acquisition of 13 Showcase cinemas in the US. On June 11, 2026, Kinepolis announced an agreement with Harbor Lights Entertainment (formerly National Amusements Inc.) to acquire seven cinemas located in Massachusetts, four in New York, one in Ohio, and one in Rhode Island. The transaction includes ownership of six cinemas, with the others operated under lease agreements. With the agreed conditions now met, Kinepolis has finalized the acquisition process.
With this acquisition, Kinepolis adds 164 screens to its portfolio, representing 17,794 seats. The 13 upscale and well-maintained Showcase cinemas welcomed approximately 4 million visitors in 2025, generating revenue of over $90 million. Showcase Cinemas offers an enhanced dining experience and numerous large format (PLF) auditoriums, with 80% of all auditoriums equipped with reclining seats in theatre configuration.
The Penthouse opened on November 23rd, 1973 with “All Quiet on the Western Front”. Grand opening ad posted.
The AMC Newport on the Levee 20 opened on October 11th, 2001 putting an end of the National Amusements monopoly in the Cincinnati area. Grand opening ad posted. IMAX screen added in 2010.
Grand opening ad posted.
Closed May 30th, 1985.
Grand opening ads from 1911 and 1948 posted.
The Northgate Theatres closed on April 22nd, 2007. Newspapers.com search screen posted.
Grand opening ad posted stating that it opened on August 1st, 1973 as “The theatre for people who loves movies”
Back in business, reopened August 28th, 2026. Article posted.
First listings appeared on September 21st, 1939 and ended in 1951.
The Clovernook theatre opened on September 29th, 1939. Grand opening ad posted.
Closed with “Grand Prix” on April 29th, 1967.
This reopened on November 20th, 1949 as Variety. Some history in the grand opening ad in the photo section. (Correction of 2017 post)