University Cinemas 6

8925 J. M. Keynes Drive,
Charlotte, NC 28262

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rivest266
rivest266 on February 20, 2020 at 2:26 pm

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

rivest266
rivest266 on January 30, 2020 at 3:48 pm

The University Place opened on August 2nd, 1985. Grand opening ad uploaded into the photo section.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on June 18, 2018 at 7:10 pm

good story BINCHwb…

binchwb
binchwb on July 6, 2016 at 10:18 am

I don’t recall why, but after working at Town Cinema 6 for a while, I ended up working at University Place briefly, too. It was still run by Consolidated when I was there. The manager was Art Justice – super nice guy to work for. I worked there in 1988, but never advanced much further than concession worker (at Town Cinema, I was a projectionist/relief manager).

On Halloween night, 1988, the power was out in almost all of University Place. I think the grocery store was the only business with some sort of power running. We all stayed there anyway (on the clock, no less) and just hung out. The drink machines were electric, but the fruit punch machines still dispensed. So here we were, a bunch of idiots in the dark drinking fruit punch and someone had the bright idea to bring a ouija board (it was Halloween, after all). I know this story’s going to sound like something from a slumber party or a sub-par/super-cliched Goosebumps story, but I assure you it’s all true…

We took turns playing with the ouija board and contacted the spirit Ted (he spelled out his name – haha). This was after a lot of “Are you moving it? You’re moving it aren’t you?” We all sat around the board and someone asked “If you’re really here, give us a sign.” Just then, the two people on the board slid the pointer off the side of the board and the theater lights flickered on and back off. Coincidence? Sure, but it spooked us all pretty well.

On one fateful night, I was working Saturday evening and didn’t feel well. I remember a friend of mine came in to see Iron Eagle 2 (so he was the one) and the new, big movie of the week was U2 Rattle and Hum. I wasn’t feeling well. As the evening went on, I just got worse and worse, and my shift didn’t end until 1:00 am. Turns out my appendix burst. I was in the hospital the next day and was there for over a week. After I got home, I called the theater and sadly resigned. It was a tough call, but I was also in my senior year of high school and getting ready to go off to college.

That said, it’s yet another theater casualty of my youth. I need to check out that building sometime and see if there are any remnants left.

raysson
raysson on September 22, 2014 at 11:39 am

Opened on August 2, 1985 under Consolidated Theatres.

raysson
raysson on September 4, 2013 at 11:28 am

Speaking of Steven Spielburg’s THE GOONIES it was the only theatre in the state and the only Charlotte cinema that presented it in 70MM-6 Track Dobly Stereo. Ad for August 2,1985

raysson
raysson on September 4, 2013 at 11:26 am

I have found the original ads for the opening of the University Place 6. If you need to see them,please e-mail me at

raysson
raysson on September 4, 2013 at 11:25 am

I have the original ads from the grand opening that was advertise in the Charlotte Observer on August 2,1985. The grand opening attractions for the opening of the University Place 6 were

1-“Follow The Bird”

2-“The Emerald Forest”

3-“Prizzi’s Honor”

4-“The Goonies”-Charlotte’s only presentation in 70MM

5-“Fright Night”

6-“Weird Science”

The Coming Attractions?

“Back To The Future”

“Big Top Pee Wee”

raysson
raysson on September 4, 2013 at 11:14 am

This was known as the UNIVERSITY PLACE CINEMA 6 that opened under Charlotte-based Consolidated Theatres on August 2,1985. Carmike Cinemas acquired this theatre in 1990 after it bought out Consolidated Theatres. Carmike reduced it to a discount dollar house when it closed in 1998.

Scott Neff
Scott Neff on May 5, 2012 at 10:58 am

Judging from Google Earth — it looks like the building that WAS at this address was torn down and something new put in its place. Does the shell of the building still stand?

NightHawk1
NightHawk1 on March 28, 2012 at 7:38 pm

I remember this theater advertising in the Charlotte Observer as the University Place Cinemas (pre-Carmike) and University Place 6 (Carmike). The theater was owned prior to Carmike by Consolidated Theatres (1987-1989). Before 1987 the University Place was co-owned with the Queen Park and Tryon Mall Cinemas.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on March 10, 2011 at 2:56 pm

Yes,very limited parking.

mfelsher
mfelsher on February 28, 2011 at 2:02 am

Saw HOME ALONE here and the crowd had a blast. That movie came outta nowhere that Christmas Season and just blew the box office doors down.

Nice theatre over all, but I just remember that it was placed in a real tight spot in the middle of a very busy shopping center, and that parking was a nightmare and a half, and just getting into the shopping center was also a pain. This was before the whole area was developed into retail hell.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on February 13, 2011 at 5:01 pm

I have some in front of the screen if Nick wants to put them on.Funny thing,when we took pictures we always got in the picture.We never thought anyone else even cared about closed theatres,had we known so,maybe we would have kept our ugly mugs out of the shot.LOL.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on February 6, 2011 at 3:03 pm

Thanks for posting Nick.

Nunzienick
Nunzienick on February 6, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Mike & Nick exploring the closed University 6 in the hall by the booth and concessions:
View link

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on May 18, 2010 at 11:29 am

I SAW the Jet UaGirl wrote about in the intro.Think i even took a picture.That was a nice section of Charlotte in those days.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on April 26, 2010 at 12:01 pm

You said it all CARMIKE.no business in a large city.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on April 26, 2010 at 12:01 pm

Got to visit the UNIVERSITY 6 Cinemas after it was gutted.Back Exit door was open and I went in with Nick to Explore.Nothing really to see.took a few pictures and left. As mentioned above,, in a beautiful location for Charlotte.

raysson
raysson on February 1, 2009 at 1:08 pm

University Place was owned and operated by Carmike Cinemas. Carmike also operated other theatres in the Charlotte area: The Capri and Town and Country Cinemas.

University Place was never operated under General Cinema Theatres.

General Cinema Theatres owned and operated:
Charlottetowne Mall Cinemas I-II-III-IV
Eastland Mall Cinemas I-II-III
Southpark Mall Cinemas I-II-III(aka Southpark Mall Cinemas 1 & 2)
Tower Place Cinemas Eight

NCJames
NCJames on January 19, 2009 at 6:46 pm

University Place was never operated by General Cinemas.

ncmark
ncmark on December 4, 2008 at 6:16 am

This theater opened in April ‘86.