Embassy Theatre

10 Kent Terrace,
Wellington

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Wilkinson
Wilkinson on May 12, 2010 at 5:22 pm

Just to correct the info given above, the 70mm screen and proscenium was installed in 1960 not 1965.
The first 70mm film shown was “Porgy and Bess”.

Mark747
Mark747 on March 13, 2010 at 3:48 pm

More historical information and photos on the Embassy here:
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cafe79
cafe79 on October 13, 2008 at 2:17 am

Now operated by Sky City Cinemas, still only one screen.

lostmemory
lostmemory on August 21, 2007 at 8:08 pm

Another photo of the Embassy Theater can be seen here.

lostmemory
lostmemory on January 22, 2007 at 2:24 pm

This is an interior view of the Embassy Theater.

lostmemory
lostmemory on October 3, 2006 at 9:21 am

Here is a photo of the Embassy Theater. I hope they caught the guy trying to sneak in through the roof. LOL

KenRoe
KenRoe on January 17, 2006 at 1:41 pm

A recent exterior photograph of the Embassy Theatre with a “Lord of the Rings” ‘extra’:
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mrt1924
mrt1924 on April 7, 2005 at 8:08 pm

This lovely theatre is protected by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust with a Grade 1 listing.

RobertR
RobertR on October 17, 2004 at 6:23 am

I am trying to see if I got this right. When 70mm was installed the screen was hung high and the orchestra was not used? Then they built two new cinemas under the balcony?

GraemeEdwards
GraemeEdwards on October 16, 2004 at 10:13 pm

This is the official site for the Trust that owns the building. Lots more pictures here.
http://www.theembassytheatretrust.org.nz/

GraemeEdwards
GraemeEdwards on October 16, 2004 at 10:07 pm

Here are some pictures & sound details.
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GraemeEdwards
GraemeEdwards on October 8, 2004 at 5:43 pm

The Embassy underwent a major restoration/re-development in 2003 as a precursor for the World Premiere of Peter Jackson’s RETURN OF THE KING. The “tacky” proscenium installed in 1965 for 70mm was removed and the huge screen was moved higher and further back – this time a new proscenium was created that is in keeping with the existing style of the interior and one would never know it is not original.
The stalls, which hadn’t been used since 70mm was installed, were finally sealed off and two new cinemas were built in this disused space. Other improvements include: air-conditoning, reduced seating to accomodate wider rows & bigger more luxurious seats, foyer refurbishment, new 35mm/70mm projector & all Digital sound formats. A great cinema to see a movie – the sound and picture rock!
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CarrieThomas
CarrieThomas on February 25, 2003 at 7:23 pm

Kindest regards Embassy Theatre: I’m writing from the US, re: a communication from kiwiattic.com, for the final movie of the “Lord of the Rings.” I’d like to be apart of this, and would like to be put on a mailing list, updates list, how to what to do list, to get info to plan for the event. Are you doing that yet? If so, what do you need from me? Thank you in advance for your assistance, and cheers to “leanne” at kiwiattic.com, and others in your community, including your mayor, government, and tourism, for giving the early word to spur people to share in this, with your country. Best regards, Carrie Thomas