See the photos I took in 2002 and 2005 of the building’s interior and exterior during its abandonment of 5 years or so at http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/458.html . As soon as I take photos of the remodelled cinemas they will be there as well.
CS: CinemaTour does have links to the theatres on Cinema Treasures. I can add them there if need be as well if there are some that are not linked. On Cinema Treasures any user can post a link to the CinemaTour photos that complement that theatre’s write-up in the comments section of the particular theatre.
This cinema is no longer owned by the Holiday Cinemas chain. It is now owned by some management company from New York, ho bought it in June 2006. The quality of this theatre has gone way down hill since then. It used to be the best place in Connecticut to see a movie. No longer! The interior decor is much more basic than it used to be without all the funky touches that made it unique. Concession prices have gone way up. The people running the theatre used to be very social, but the people there now are quite abrupt and off-putting.
Presentation also stinks now. There was a large brown splotch in the upper right corner of the picture for the whole movie I saw tonight. Well…not the whole movie because the projector died after 70 minutes or so and would not work again. The “manager” who looked like someone barely out of his teens offered us passes…that expired in a month. What a joke! I asked for, and was granted, a refund. What a shame. this used to be my favorite theatre. Now its just another lame multiplex.
This was originally built in 1989. Hoyts operated it before shutting it down in 1997 to open the cinema at the new Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury. Holiday reopened it shortly after and, in my opinion, has made it into the best place in Connecticut to see a movie.
Showcase actually opened in 1973 as a 4 screen cinema, the first multiplex in the Hartford area. It now seats 3,800 people in its 4 auditoriums. Sadly, however, it will be closing on September 4, 2006. The article is at View link
CM: Those photos in the vestibule were taken by me. When Walgreens asked to use them I was tempted to say no in spite, but then decided that it is better they have those there than have no memory of the theatre at all.
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This should be updated to 7 screens.
This theatre should be updated. it now has 16 screens and is known as the AMC Loews Danbury 16.
I can’t wait to see this one when it reopens!
See the photos I took in 2002 and 2005 of the building’s interior and exterior during its abandonment of 5 years or so at http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/458.html . As soon as I take photos of the remodelled cinemas they will be there as well.
Is saving seats really an issue? I don’t think I’ve been to too many films where there weren’t one to two hundred empty seats.
This was originally operated by O'Neil Theatres.
CS: CinemaTour does have links to the theatres on Cinema Treasures. I can add them there if need be as well if there are some that are not linked. On Cinema Treasures any user can post a link to the CinemaTour photos that complement that theatre’s write-up in the comments section of the particular theatre.
This theatre, along with all Crown Theatres in Connecticut, was just sold to Bow Tie Partners.
And that might be the intended effect: causing teenagers to go elsewhere so they do not have to deal with them.
Anyone know of any progress being made?
This cinema is no longer owned by the Holiday Cinemas chain. It is now owned by some management company from New York, ho bought it in June 2006. The quality of this theatre has gone way down hill since then. It used to be the best place in Connecticut to see a movie. No longer! The interior decor is much more basic than it used to be without all the funky touches that made it unique. Concession prices have gone way up. The people running the theatre used to be very social, but the people there now are quite abrupt and off-putting.
Presentation also stinks now. There was a large brown splotch in the upper right corner of the picture for the whole movie I saw tonight. Well…not the whole movie because the projector died after 70 minutes or so and would not work again. The “manager” who looked like someone barely out of his teens offered us passes…that expired in a month. What a joke! I asked for, and was granted, a refund. What a shame. this used to be my favorite theatre. Now its just another lame multiplex.
No. It was sent off to Idaho or Iowa or something.
This was originally built in 1989. Hoyts operated it before shutting it down in 1997 to open the cinema at the new Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury. Holiday reopened it shortly after and, in my opinion, has made it into the best place in Connecticut to see a movie.
It opened in 1973 as a 4 screen cinema. When I was a child this was the only multiplex (greater than 3 screens) in the Hartford area. I’ll miss it.
Showcase actually opened in 1973 as a 4 screen cinema, the first multiplex in the Hartford area. It now seats 3,800 people in its 4 auditoriums. Sadly, however, it will be closing on September 4, 2006. The article is at View link
This was originally a Hoyts build.
This theatre is most certainly not open 24 hours a day. Also, the giant Odyssey screen has not been used in years.
They also own the State Cinema in Stamford and the Empire Cinemas in Brewster, New York. Their website is http://www.ghcinemas.com/ .
CM: Those photos in the vestibule were taken by me. When Walgreens asked to use them I was tempted to say no in spite, but then decided that it is better they have those there than have no memory of the theatre at all.
I have no idea why it is listed as demolished. I have repeatedly tried to get its designation changed, but to no avail.
It is the same building that the Elm was in. The building has been gutted, but the exterior remains.
I just saw the story on the news today. What a shame!
I’m so glad to hear the United is finally being renovated after 20 years of decay.