please change to open. Looks like they’ll be mainly running live events, but hope they can get some movies in as well.
Updated Website. - https://thelansdownetheater.com/
Reopening “attraction” A Bronx Tale with Chazz Palminteri
‘The entire venue was restored to its original 1927 condition and look from top to bottom,’ an executive says.
Article from PhillyVoice.com
https://www.phillyvoice.com/delco-lansdowne-theater-reopen-restoration/
Rialto Report on Lowell Pickett and Arlene Elster, the owners of the Sutter Cinema. This includes interviews with them, as well as history and some photos- even a cameo shot in “Freebie and the Bean”
The Convention Centre cinema looks to just be used for convention use and doesn’t hold screenings.
The Convention Centre’s North Building has a main floor of over 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, plus a number of specialty rooms. The second floor offers over 26,000 square feet of meeting space with a unique 300-seat presentation theatre that includes a movie theatre screen, privacy desks and tiered comfort seating.
The website for this venue is inactive (goes to a GoDaddy landing)
According to the wikipedia this looks to be closed..
The Performing Arts Consortium of Winnipeg, Inc. assumed responsibility for the management of the theatre in February 1998.[2]
The City of Winnipeg agreed to sell the theatre to Alex Boersma and Lars Nicholson in 2019 for $530,000,[5] although the sale was held up on account of negotiations for easements to retain a monument to the 1919 Winnipeg general strike on the corner of Main Street and Market Avenue.[6] In July 2020, the theatre was then sold to the Performing Arts Coalition (PAC) for $1, with Boersma’s company retaining a slice of land alongside the theatre for housing development. PAC intends to raise between $10 million and $15 million to restore the historic venue and install a management team to operate it.[7]
the International also housed Olsen & Johnson in “Fireball Fun for All” , replacement for Texaco Star Theatre. The show ran from 6/28/1949 to 10/27/1949
MJR Theatres will open a new IMAX screen this summer at its Troy location on Maple Road, which will be the largest laser-projected IMAX in Michigan. It will be the company’s second IMAX in Metro Detroit, following the Southgate location that opened in November 2023. Theater 8 is being renovated to seat about 300 people and will include heated reclining chairs and VIP seating with private enclosures. The Detroit News describes the updated theater as “This is going to be the premier place to see a movie in Metro Detroit.”
The theater will use IMAX’s 4K Laser projection technology, which improves visual clarity and color contrast. It will not have 70mm film capability, a feature available at the Grand Rapids IMAX. The Troy screen will use advanced technology for upcoming titles such as “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, “Wicked: For Good”, and “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” as noted by Audacy. These updates are part of efforts to remain competitive with other venues like AMC theaters and the Chrysler IMAX Dome at the Michigan Science Center, as noted by Audacy.
“We’re thrilled to bring this next-level IMAX experience to our guests at MJR Troy,” said Joel Kincaid, MJR Vice President of Operations. “Combining the cutting-edge visuals and sound of IMAX’S 4K Laser technology with our signature zero-gravity recliners, VIP Privacy Pods and LUX Loungers,” Kincaid added, as detailed by WXYZ. The launch comes as IMAX sees growing interest at the box office.
MJR is expanding its IMAX offerings, including upgrades at its Troy location. The new screen will feature improved size and quality. Marketing director Anthony Taylor said the screen will be ready “for some of the season’s biggest blockbusters,” as mentioned by The Detroit News.
With the Rialto long gone, it’s nice to know you can still get to see Boris Karloff in the Haunted Strangler. It aired on the 5/30/25 episode of “Svengoolie” on MeTV.
The Devil’s Sleep- a Screen Classics production.
Presented by George Weiss (Glen or Glenda)
co ‘written’ by Danny Arnold (yes, the one from Barney Miller)
There was an aptly named Liberty Diner taking up the street level. That has since been closed.
The Applebees as well as Dave and Buster’s (on the 3rd floor) still remain open.
please change to open. Looks like they’ll be mainly running live events, but hope they can get some movies in as well. Updated Website. - https://thelansdownetheater.com/
Reopening “attraction” A Bronx Tale with Chazz Palminteri
‘The entire venue was restored to its original 1927 condition and look from top to bottom,’ an executive says.
Article from PhillyVoice.com https://www.phillyvoice.com/delco-lansdowne-theater-reopen-restoration/
Enjoy that above footage. AMC Hamilton 24 has been purchased by CHOP( Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
https://wpst.com/chop-amc-hamilton-sold/
the outside is still boarded up for “ lobby renovations” no ETA on it’s re-opening.
https://www.primetimer.com/features/the-odyssey-70mm-imax-theater-list
(online searches are wonderful)
the Boston Market here is closed, back to a Pizza Hut.
Rialto Report on Lowell Pickett and Arlene Elster, the owners of the Sutter Cinema. This includes interviews with them, as well as history and some photos- even a cameo shot in “Freebie and the Bean”
https://www.therialtoreport.com/2023/02/12/arlene-elster/
Great article from Rialto Report about the closing.
https://www.therialtoreport.com/2019/03/17/beverley/
TCM aired a story about the history of this great venue, and also how Lin-Manuel Miranda helped bring it back.
Caught it this morning as a interstitial between “Mad Youth” and “Plan Nine from Outer Space” Thankfully it’s been uploaded onto YouTube
https://youtu.be/b9Qta7_MnxY?si=ETz8NGpTID4kBOWX
Behind the scenes renovation video now up on Castro’s Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1719B4igHJ/
Not included the long time Castro Street residents, the Castro Coffee Company & Castro Nail Salon being forced out.
Decurion, Robertson Properties Group presented plans for Dome Entertainment Center to LA City Planning at a public hearing on June 5, 2025.
Offers films shown in not only IMAX, but Dbox, Screen X and 3-D. This theatre also allows snacks/food to be picked up and delivered by Uber Eats.
https://www.cineplex.com/theatre/scotiabank-theatre-winnipeg
Now owned by York Cinemas. Screens first run productions in English website - https://www.gardencitycinemas.com/
The Convention Centre cinema looks to just be used for convention use and doesn’t hold screenings.
The Convention Centre’s North Building has a main floor of over 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, plus a number of specialty rooms. The second floor offers over 26,000 square feet of meeting space with a unique 300-seat presentation theatre that includes a movie theatre screen, privacy desks and tiered comfort seating.
The website for this venue is inactive (goes to a GoDaddy landing) According to the wikipedia this looks to be closed..
The Performing Arts Consortium of Winnipeg, Inc. assumed responsibility for the management of the theatre in February 1998.[2]
The City of Winnipeg agreed to sell the theatre to Alex Boersma and Lars Nicholson in 2019 for $530,000,[5] although the sale was held up on account of negotiations for easements to retain a monument to the 1919 Winnipeg general strike on the corner of Main Street and Market Avenue.[6] In July 2020, the theatre was then sold to the Performing Arts Coalition (PAC) for $1, with Boersma’s company retaining a slice of land alongside the theatre for housing development. PAC intends to raise between $10 million and $15 million to restore the historic venue and install a management team to operate it.[7]
The Netflix special “ Justin Willman Magic Lover” was recorded at the Fitzgerald.
During some of the segments he interacts with the audience, so you see the auditorium, balcony and even outer lobby.
the International also housed Olsen & Johnson in “Fireball Fun for All” , replacement for Texaco Star Theatre. The show ran from 6/28/1949 to 10/27/1949
yes it is open. There’s a website for online ticketing.
https://www.tropicanacinemas.com/
Please to update website https://www.williamscenter.co/
Following up. The name of the venue is now Legacy Drama House. It hosts concerts, forums, stage plays and is available for rental for other functions.
The website is now - https://thelegacydramahouse.com/
From Hoodline-
MJR Theatres will open a new IMAX screen this summer at its Troy location on Maple Road, which will be the largest laser-projected IMAX in Michigan. It will be the company’s second IMAX in Metro Detroit, following the Southgate location that opened in November 2023. Theater 8 is being renovated to seat about 300 people and will include heated reclining chairs and VIP seating with private enclosures. The Detroit News describes the updated theater as “This is going to be the premier place to see a movie in Metro Detroit.”
The theater will use IMAX’s 4K Laser projection technology, which improves visual clarity and color contrast. It will not have 70mm film capability, a feature available at the Grand Rapids IMAX. The Troy screen will use advanced technology for upcoming titles such as “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, “Wicked: For Good”, and “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” as noted by Audacy. These updates are part of efforts to remain competitive with other venues like AMC theaters and the Chrysler IMAX Dome at the Michigan Science Center, as noted by Audacy.
“We’re thrilled to bring this next-level IMAX experience to our guests at MJR Troy,” said Joel Kincaid, MJR Vice President of Operations. “Combining the cutting-edge visuals and sound of IMAX’S 4K Laser technology with our signature zero-gravity recliners, VIP Privacy Pods and LUX Loungers,” Kincaid added, as detailed by WXYZ. The launch comes as IMAX sees growing interest at the box office.
MJR is expanding its IMAX offerings, including upgrades at its Troy location. The new screen will feature improved size and quality. Marketing director Anthony Taylor said the screen will be ready “for some of the season’s biggest blockbusters,” as mentioned by The Detroit News.
known more as “The Manipulator” - the character Mickey Rooney portrays is BJ Lang.
With the Rialto long gone, it’s nice to know you can still get to see Boris Karloff in the Haunted Strangler. It aired on the 5/30/25 episode of “Svengoolie” on MeTV.
The Devil’s Sleep- a Screen Classics production. Presented by George Weiss (Glen or Glenda) co ‘written’ by Danny Arnold (yes, the one from Barney Miller)
or Gambling Hell, originally released (per IMDB) in 1942.
There was an aptly named Liberty Diner taking up the street level. That has since been closed. The Applebees as well as Dave and Buster’s (on the 3rd floor) still remain open.