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NThomson commented about Odeon Stockton Auditorium. circa 1971 on Jan 15, 2024 at 12:11 pm

Hi Keith, apologies for the late reply, yes I began my cinema career at the Queens in 1974, and also worked at the Odeon too.. There is a page related to the Queens on C.T. plus some of my photos, it was a great place to work, the giant screen, using 70mm projection (philips DP70 Mechs) yeah remember Close Encounters in 1978…

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NThomson commented about Odeon Newcastle upon Tyne on Oct 29, 2023 at 2:22 pm

I`ve uploaded some photos taken of Odeon Fittings just recently found,these were thought to have gone with the building, but have survived in fair condition.

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NThomson commented about Queen's Cinerama Theatre on Apr 15, 2023 at 6:24 am

Queens Auditorium, around 1979, the original projection ports from the three screen cinerama days can still be seen on either side..

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NThomson commented about Queen's Cinerama Theatre on Mar 20, 2023 at 10:17 am

This photo was taken by me on the last day before closure, the cleaners were, understandably upset that not being able to carry on at this great cinema… Feb 16th 1980.

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NThomson commented about Queen's Cinerama Theatre on Mar 19, 2023 at 3:45 pm

Hi Peter, Good to hear from you, sorry for the delay in replying… yeah I loved working at the Queens, great cinema to be part of, I began my job here 1974, before transferring to the Odeon in 1975 but came back following training, 1977, You must have worked around 1965, to show SOM… I understand they had two prints as the first, lost colour over time.. How long did you work here… Derek Passed away in 1995, Cec too around 2007 I think ? did you know Bill Furness (chief Odeon ) Brian is still around… Best. Neil.

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NThomson commented about Queens Projection Room on Mar 19, 2023 at 3:37 pm

Hi Peter, It was the Eidophor, Projector.. The name Eidophor is derived from the Greek word-roots eido and phor meaning ‘image’ and ‘bearer’ (carrier). Its basic technology was the use of electrostatic charges to deform an oil surface. Yeah recall the screenings but was`nt on many.

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NThomson commented about Grand Theatre on Mar 4, 2023 at 2:05 pm

Goodness putting up to date Digital Equipment into an old 50s cinema such as the Grand would really look out of place, someones bright idea no doubt, probably thinking it would save money…. aye right (Wrong)

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NThomson commented about Queen's Cinerama Theatre on Feb 5, 2023 at 3:13 pm

Hi Peter, nice to see another name added to the projection team, I began my job at the Queens in the box in 1974, until closure… I worked with Derek (super guy) and Brian, and Theo. I knew Cec who worked with me at the Odeon. John Henderson I recall too.. Have you any pics of the Queens.

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NThomson commented about Wallaw Ashington Projection Room on Nov 18, 2022 at 2:41 pm

Would the old projection box be still intact today ? with all the equipment in situ

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NThomson commented about Queen's Cinerama Theatre on Oct 28, 2022 at 9:24 pm

probably the best cinema projector ever built… The Philips Dp70 Dual Projector…

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NThomson commented about Odeon Stockton Auditorium. circa 1971 on Oct 8, 2022 at 10:06 am

Hi I worked with a lady at the Odeon Newcastle/Tyne who was an assistant manager with Peter Talbot, who was called Nicky Dirom, would this be the same lady you mentioned in your text ?

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NThomson commented about Parkway Cinema on Jul 21, 2022 at 1:45 pm

Glad to hear the Parkway is still going strong, and may it continue, what ever happened to Andy Baker and the original projectionists, when it was still Odeon..

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NThomson commented about New Coliseum Cinema on Jun 23, 2022 at 6:11 am

What a pity, no interior photos survive, I`d love to see the inside again…

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NThomson commented about Jersey Odeon Auditorium on Jun 18, 2022 at 9:10 am

I believe this to be Cinema 2 (downstairs theatre) 1986.

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NThomson commented about Projection Box on Jun 18, 2022 at 9:07 am

Odeon Jersey Box 1 Taken Aug 1986.

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NThomson commented about Projection Room on Jun 18, 2022 at 9:06 am

Odeon Jersey Box 2 Taken Aug 1986.

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NThomson commented about Odeon Newcastle upon Tyne on Apr 26, 2022 at 11:02 am

I was the one who organised the paper coverage.. as nothing would have been done to celebrate this milestone…. such a shame the great building herself is`nt still around…

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NThomson commented about Apollo Entertainment Centre on Jan 26, 2021 at 3:34 pm

Remember going to see my favourite war movie, “where eagles dare” around late seventies, in one of the smaller screens, presentation was terrible, the picture was dark, the sound was weak… Im sure Mannie wasnt on that day……

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NThomson commented about Screen 1 auditorium on May 23, 2020 at 5:28 pm

Managed to get the ceiling lights working for this photo, as they had been turned off, for some reason… They looked spectacular without the cleaners lights on.. wish we still had the original ceiling light fitting which hung down in the middle..

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NThomson commented about September 7, 1931 photo credit Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums on The Commons. on May 23, 2020 at 5:06 am

The side walls were enhanced by a series of pilasters which ran the full length of the wall, and terminated in light fittings. these were topped with acanthus leaves, above originally were art deco figures holding scarves..

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NThomson commented about Rialto Cinema on Jan 10, 2020 at 10:41 am

Would be interesting to see what remains inside this former cinema, look like this theatre had a fly tower Has anyone got any information

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NThomson commented about Picture House on Oct 2, 2019 at 3:29 pm

Cousin of ours used to be the Manager/Projectionist..

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NThomson commented about Odeon (Regent) on Sep 3, 2019 at 9:52 am

What 70mm Projectors were installed ?

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NThomson commented about Odeon Aberdeen on Sep 3, 2019 at 9:48 am

I can recall a chap named Colin Morrice who worked at the Odeon Aberdeen, anyone remember him…

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NThomson commented about ABC Cinema original Projection Box ABC 1 on Sep 3, 2019 at 9:41 am

My favourite projectors, DP70..