Cinema Banque Scotia

Dazzling!

Neo, this theater is not dazzling! It is as much of a dissapointment for guests as Paramount Toronto is. This is not a trasure, but more of an akward maze than it's Toronto sister. Here, you will climb escalators and go around in circles until you get dizzy, just in hope to find your auditorium in the end...

I for one, do not see what gives Mr. Irish the nerve to post this monstosity on this website! It just goes to prove how shameless advertising works within Famous Players, especially after they demolished EVERY single theater that they owned or operated that was a genuine treasure, aspecially the Uptown! Shame on you, Mr. Irish!

PS: After the theft of 12 video projectors used for your preshow ads, I would hardly call your operation here "successfull". I suppose your underpaid and mistreated staff tried to even the playing field a little! I suppose your natural reaction to this theft is to create a tighter prison camp environment for your allready demoralized staff/ management team.

This theatre was never a proper replacement for the former Famous Player Loews 5 across the street, that was a true movie palace! I suppose it's better than having the former Simpson's department store building standing empty and unused like a white elephant.

One thing that Mike Perju and Theatrefan did not notice that a 5-metre section of the sign had to be hualed away in June because it was about to fall over the main entry, it was reinstalled earlier this week.

as for the video projectors, there were replaced in time for "Sky Captain" but were not working... however the movie were presented in excellent conditions. score: movie 1 ads 0

oh yeah this theatre opened in late June 1999.

Great day time photo of the Paramount Theatre.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/never-will-it-happen/20623425/

http://www.ccnmatthews.com/news/releases/show.jsp?action=showRelease&searchText=false&showText=all&actionFor=578019

according to this for the right price, you can have this theatre named after you

text below

Cineplex Entertainment Announces Naming Rights Available For Four Paramount Theatres

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Jan. 31, 2006) - Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX.UN) today announced that the four Paramount-branded theatres located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal will be re-named and are available for long-term naming right sponsorship.

Ellis Jacob, President and CEO of Cineplex Entertainment, said "This is truly an extraordinary opportunity for a company to extend their brand awareness and positively position themselves with Cineplex, one of the most highly recognized brands in the country, as well as in the North American entertainment industry. These entertainment destinations host millions of people each year including one of the most highly sought after demographics - our country's youth."

These four theatres represent the ultimate in state-of-the-art technology and immersive movie-going environments, with all four theatre complexes conveniently located in the downtown cores of Canada's biggest cities.

The first Paramount-branded theatre -- a modern palace of neon and glass -- opened in the heart of Toronto's downtown club district in May of 1999 and instantly became the destination for urban movie-goers in the area.

Over the next six years, the Paramount Montreal, with its art deco theme, Paramount Calgary, featuring an Egyptian-inspired Temple design, and Paramount Vancouver, with decor inspired by the natural beauty of the West Coast, followed.

These theatres represent the pinnacle of modern urban cinemas, boasting wall-to-wall screens 40-60 feet wide, comfortable all-stadium seating, IMAX theatres, branded food outlets and some feature licensed lounges and private clubs for special events and parties.

The company that elects to sponsor these theatres will benefit from having their brand appear in daily print and online movie listings, exterior and interior signage at the theatres, in on-screen digital pre-shows, in addition to other special promotional opportunities and in conversation - "Let's meet at the ABC Cineplex theatre".

The sponsorship agreement is being handled by Cineplex Media. All interested parties can get more information by contacting Cineplex Media President, Salah Bachir, at 416-539-8800 extension 222 or via email at salah.bachir@cineplex.com

About Cineplex Entertainment LP:

Cineplex Entertainment LP owns, operates or has an interest in 130 theatres with 1,275 screens (after giving effect to the 7 theatres and 80 screens in Quebec to be divested pursuant to a consent agreement with the Canadian Commissioner of Competition) and is the largest motion picture exhibitor in Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the Partnership operates theatres with the following six top-tier brands: Cineplex Odeon, Coliseum, Colossus, Famous Players, Galaxy and SilverCity. Proudly Canadian, Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund, which owns approximately 50.6% of Cineplex Entertainment LP, is a public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund (symbol CGX.UN). More information can be found at www.cineplex.com or at www.famousplayers.com

Since April 2007 this theatre is known as Cinéma Banque Scotia. the sign finally went up in October, 2008. I have posted a gallery of pictures at http://flickr.com/photos/30943004@N00/sets/72157600122817233/

While many cinemas have strange names, this must be one of the strangest. Persons seeking a cinema and a Bank must be greatly puzzled.

IrishCine, I have posted this photo with the cinema in front and the Tour Scotia, which houses the Quebec HQ in the back.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6pNZrpkDR9dMz_neBf8cRg?feat=directlink

Beautiful HDR night photo is at http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bafUB5ds9wbip7bP2sGl5w?feat=directlink

A picture I took last night of Cinema Banque Scotia-->
http://www.flickr.com/photos/azzaelea/4289280611/