Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Feb 22, 2020 at 4:40 pm

The Center theatre opened on September 4th, 1947 with “My Favorite Brunette”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX on Feb 21, 2020 at 5:02 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Century 16 Greenback Lane & XD on Feb 21, 2020 at 4:09 am

Grand opening ad:

Century 16 – Greenback opening Fri, Mar 7, 2003 – 133 · The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Eastland Mall Cinemas on Feb 20, 2020 at 5:31 pm

Another try as a Spanish-language cinema opening on August 30th, 2002. Otro intento como estreno de cine en español el 30 de agosto de 2002

Charlotte’s first Spanish cinema, El Cine Sat, Aug 31, 2002 – 15 · The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Birkdale Stadium 16 on Feb 20, 2020 at 5:17 pm

The Movies @ Birkdale opened on May 11th, 2001. Grand opening ads uploaded. Movies @ Birkdale opening supplement Sun, May 6, 2001 – 433 · The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Eastland Mall Cinemas on Feb 20, 2020 at 4:54 pm

Last showtimes for the Cinema Grill appeared in the Observer on January 28th, 2001.

rivest266 commented about Manchester 14 on Feb 20, 2020 at 4:47 pm

Correction: opened with 12 screens.

rivest266 commented about Manchester 14 on Feb 20, 2020 at 4:46 pm

“The Movie Experience Of The Future Is Here!” opened on November 3rd, 2000 with 10 screens. Grand opening ad posted.

Manchester Cinemas opening Fri, Nov 3, 2000 – 113 · The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about AmStar Stadium 14 on Feb 20, 2020 at 4:38 pm

The AmStar Cinema 14 opened on December 17th, 1999. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Matthews Festival Theaters on Feb 20, 2020 at 4:32 pm

Last weekend of operation: August 11th, 2000.

rivest266 commented about University Cinemas 6 on Feb 20, 2020 at 4:26 pm

Closed June 25th, 2000 (last day of showings).

rivest266 commented about Town Cinema 6 on Feb 20, 2020 at 4:24 pm

The final day of performances: August 23rd, 2000. It marks the end of Carmike Cinemas in Charlotte.

rivest266 commented about Eastland Mall Cinemas on Feb 20, 2020 at 4:15 pm

This reopened as the Cinema Grill on May 12th, 2000 after it was closed by General Cinema in 1996. Another grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Palace Stadium 12 on Feb 20, 2020 at 4:08 pm

The Palace Stadium 12 opened on October 13th, 2000. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Westminster 10 on Feb 19, 2020 at 10:31 am

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Bridgeport on Feb 16, 2020 at 3:40 pm

Closed February 6th, 2020 to be replaced with housing. https://westfaironline.com/121187/bridgeports-showcase-cinemas-closed-to-be-replaced-with-housing/

rivest266 commented about Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater on Feb 16, 2020 at 12:29 pm

4 screens opened on November 23rd, 1983. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about 163rd Street & Patio Theatre on Feb 15, 2020 at 6:37 pm

This theatre was split into two screens and the Patio theatre became cinema no. 3 on July 3rd, 1981. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Essex Theatre on Feb 15, 2020 at 6:21 pm

Some dates: September 15th, 1978 reopened as the Atlantic theatre, December 4th, 1981 reopened as Essex I & II.

rivest266 commented about New Theatre on Feb 15, 2020 at 6:16 pm

Reopened as Arcadia on September 4th, 1981. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Suniland Triple on Feb 15, 2020 at 3:28 pm

Three screens opening on June 6th, 1980. small ad uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Biscayne Twin on Feb 15, 2020 at 3:23 pm

The Biscayne Twin cinema opened on June 13th, 1980 with “Mary Poppins” and “Roadie”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ambassador Theatre on Feb 15, 2020 at 3:07 pm

The Ambassador opened on December 12th, 1980 with four screens. No grand opening ad appeared in the Herald.

rivest266 commented about Apollo North on Feb 15, 2020 at 1:52 pm

The Apollo III cinema opened on March 28th, 1980. No grand opening ad found, just regular listings. Wasn’t this Muvico’s first location?

rivest266 commented about Gables Triple on Feb 15, 2020 at 1:45 pm

Became Triple Gables on May 14th, 1980 with no fanfare. No ad found.