Also, in 2012-2013 Empire was beginning to build (and bought equipment for) a new 8-screen theatre on Hebron Way. Cineplex didn’t see the demand and canceled the project.
A great, modern theatre which is the largest theatre in the largest mall (by far) in the province. I saw movies here during the end of its run as Empire Studio 12.
As a kid growing up 30 minutes away in Cole Harbour, going to this theatre was a legit big deal in 1997! It was massive, had cool projections in the lobby, and had a true IMAX, which I first visited on a school field trip. Now, the theatre is old in parts, like Spire mentioned above from 2016. It hasn’t changed. It’s like any medium-large Cineplex in Canada now, but was so unique to our area when it opened, and likely laid plans for similar larger theatres like at the Avalon Mall in St. John’s.
I miss this place…it had great murals dedicated to different classic movies, and was kind of Empire’s palace (not on the outside) until Bayers Lake was built in 1997.
It’s always interesting to go to a theatre that probably only exists because it’s so far from everything else. This one is like every other former Studio from the Empire days, and serves the entire South Shore of NS.
Even though New Minas is a great shopping area for the Annapolis Valley, I’d imagine it’s difficult to maintain a 7-screen theatre here. I suppose they rely on the entire Valley (New Minas, Wolfville, Kentville, Berwick, etc.) as customers, but who knows in the future.
I was here only once, roughly around 2000, though I can’t remember the film. Sticky floors, poor sound quality. I’m glad the Galaxy was built, though it should probably be a standalone closer to Talbot St as opposed to integrated into Elgin Centre.
This theatre hadn’t changed since Empire took it over in the early 90’s. It was in a completely empty mall, tucked in the very back. The cinemas were old, lacked stadium seating, but had the charm of the early multiplex theatres.
Very surprised this theatre is still going. This is likely (almost certainly) the grungiest theatre Cineplex owns in Eastern Canada. I doubt it would be replaced, and customers would just be directed to Moncton or Truro.
A standard, modern multiplex. Nothing special, no real issues either. It will be interesting to see what some of these smaller town theatres eventually become with streaming becoming the norm. Bridgewater, New Minas, even maybe Lower Sackville could become obsolete, with hub theatres in larger centres.
I wonder, how long would Empire have kept this theatre open had it not burned down? Considering they closed the Casino down in 1989, I’m sure this one would have been closed by the time Bayers Lake opened?
I’m too young to know the Cohn as a movie theatre, but it’s a great little concert venue for Halifax. Pretty solid acoustics, and small enough that the still-very-1970’s space doesn’t get too crowded. It’s the city’s only true theatre for concerts, and I hope they eventually build a bigger one for a better variety of acts.
A nice theatre with a solid AVX screen. I really liked this theatre when Empire ran it. Its opening day design was nicer than any modern theatre we had at the time. The Scotiabank Theatre in Bayers Lake, along with the various “Studio” theatre Empire had opened in the 2000s, are all very boxy and plain. And in terms of amenities, this theatre is of course much nicer than those it replaced.
I saw my first movie, The Lion King, here in 1994. I’d see many more up unti its closure. This theatre almost seemed luxurious compared to the Penhorn 5, considering it was at least more open and less cramped, with a large central hub. The individual auditoriums were nothing special. Auditorium 2 with stadium seating was interesting, but the rest were standard.
I have so many memories of this theatre! This was my childhood theatre, along with the Empire 6 further down Portland Street. Excuse me while I reminisce for a minute…
I remember the theatre so vividly, even though it’s been closed for 14 years now. The entrance was quite small, with a huge CINEMAS sign in front, along with the movie listing board and posters. The box office was on the left, the entrance on the right. Cinema 1 was immediately on your right when you entered, then concessions. Cinema 3 was the largest, with two sets of doors to enter. The big movie of each week seemed to premiere in Cinema 4, which would have been one of the “newer” cinemas added on the 1980s. Definitely an older, out of date theatre by 2007. I can remember my chair arm coming off once or twice. The auditoriums weren’t that clean. But, it had charm in my opinion, it had working theatre curtains up until near the end of its life. It was also in a mall that was slowly dying around it, so the timing of the Dartmouth Crossing theatre made sense for this one to shut.
This theatre is closing at the end of April 2024. Many residents, including the mayor, are hoping Cineplex will reconsider.
Also, in 2012-2013 Empire was beginning to build (and bought equipment for) a new 8-screen theatre on Hebron Way. Cineplex didn’t see the demand and canceled the project.
Hearing this theatre is getting quite run down, with small auditoriums and poor sound.
A great, modern theatre which is the largest theatre in the largest mall (by far) in the province. I saw movies here during the end of its run as Empire Studio 12.
Interested to see if Cineplex or someone else will build a slightly larger replacement for this complex or continue as is.
It’s got the 90s aesthetic which is great but lacks comfort/amenities.
As a kid growing up 30 minutes away in Cole Harbour, going to this theatre was a legit big deal in 1997! It was massive, had cool projections in the lobby, and had a true IMAX, which I first visited on a school field trip. Now, the theatre is old in parts, like Spire mentioned above from 2016. It hasn’t changed. It’s like any medium-large Cineplex in Canada now, but was so unique to our area when it opened, and likely laid plans for similar larger theatres like at the Avalon Mall in St. John’s.
I miss this place…it had great murals dedicated to different classic movies, and was kind of Empire’s palace (not on the outside) until Bayers Lake was built in 1997.
It’s always interesting to go to a theatre that probably only exists because it’s so far from everything else. This one is like every other former Studio from the Empire days, and serves the entire South Shore of NS.
Even though New Minas is a great shopping area for the Annapolis Valley, I’d imagine it’s difficult to maintain a 7-screen theatre here. I suppose they rely on the entire Valley (New Minas, Wolfville, Kentville, Berwick, etc.) as customers, but who knows in the future.
Antigonish, even with a university population, is just way too small to sustain a theatre now. Heading to New Glasgow makes more sense.
A pretty bland and boring theatre as Famous Players, but Landmark has done a good job with the recliner seats!
VIP cinemas are great here, a solid theatre!
I was here only once, roughly around 2000, though I can’t remember the film. Sticky floors, poor sound quality. I’m glad the Galaxy was built, though it should probably be a standalone closer to Talbot St as opposed to integrated into Elgin Centre.
This theatre hadn’t changed since Empire took it over in the early 90’s. It was in a completely empty mall, tucked in the very back. The cinemas were old, lacked stadium seating, but had the charm of the early multiplex theatres.
Very surprised this theatre is still going. This is likely (almost certainly) the grungiest theatre Cineplex owns in Eastern Canada. I doubt it would be replaced, and customers would just be directed to Moncton or Truro.
A standard, modern multiplex. Nothing special, no real issues either. It will be interesting to see what some of these smaller town theatres eventually become with streaming becoming the norm. Bridgewater, New Minas, even maybe Lower Sackville could become obsolete, with hub theatres in larger centres.
I wonder, how long would Empire have kept this theatre open had it not burned down? Considering they closed the Casino down in 1989, I’m sure this one would have been closed by the time Bayers Lake opened?
I’m too young to know the Cohn as a movie theatre, but it’s a great little concert venue for Halifax. Pretty solid acoustics, and small enough that the still-very-1970’s space doesn’t get too crowded. It’s the city’s only true theatre for concerts, and I hope they eventually build a bigger one for a better variety of acts.
A nice theatre with a solid AVX screen. I really liked this theatre when Empire ran it. Its opening day design was nicer than any modern theatre we had at the time. The Scotiabank Theatre in Bayers Lake, along with the various “Studio” theatre Empire had opened in the 2000s, are all very boxy and plain. And in terms of amenities, this theatre is of course much nicer than those it replaced.
I saw my first movie, The Lion King, here in 1994. I’d see many more up unti its closure. This theatre almost seemed luxurious compared to the Penhorn 5, considering it was at least more open and less cramped, with a large central hub. The individual auditoriums were nothing special. Auditorium 2 with stadium seating was interesting, but the rest were standard.
I have so many memories of this theatre! This was my childhood theatre, along with the Empire 6 further down Portland Street. Excuse me while I reminisce for a minute…
I remember the theatre so vividly, even though it’s been closed for 14 years now. The entrance was quite small, with a huge CINEMAS sign in front, along with the movie listing board and posters. The box office was on the left, the entrance on the right. Cinema 1 was immediately on your right when you entered, then concessions. Cinema 3 was the largest, with two sets of doors to enter. The big movie of each week seemed to premiere in Cinema 4, which would have been one of the “newer” cinemas added on the 1980s. Definitely an older, out of date theatre by 2007. I can remember my chair arm coming off once or twice. The auditoriums weren’t that clean. But, it had charm in my opinion, it had working theatre curtains up until near the end of its life. It was also in a mall that was slowly dying around it, so the timing of the Dartmouth Crossing theatre made sense for this one to shut.