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qwo06 commented about AMC opens Fork & Screen concept in KC on Nov 6, 2008 at 4:13 pm

This have to do with Gold Class Cinemas coming in.

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qwo06 commented about Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver on Aug 15, 2008 at 4:38 am

This theatre probably have the distinction being the last Famous Players.

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qwo06 commented about Bayview Playhouse on Jul 11, 2008 at 11:39 pm

The theatre was owned by Nathan Taylor and Famous Players.

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qwo06 commented about Hollywood Theatre on Jun 13, 2008 at 4:24 pm

This theatre was owned by Premier Theatres (Allen Brothers)till 1970 when they sold it to Famous Players according to their website.

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qwo06 commented about Cineplex Cinemas Fairview Mall on Jan 17, 2008 at 4:36 pm

I think the landlords of Bayview Village kicked out Atlantis Alliance for some local business person who wants to open a spa, something like that. I think the new Silvercity will help make up the lost of Bayview Village or more likely the old Victoria Terrace. The Rainbow cinemas were fine but not to Cadillac Fairview who thinks it is out of date, 80’s style and the mall is going under a renovation and redevelopment project.

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qwo06 commented about Cineplex Cinemas Fairview Mall on Jan 17, 2008 at 3:05 pm

I am right, it is a Silvercity. www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=811356

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qwo06 commented about Cineplex Cinemas Fairview Mall on Jan 17, 2008 at 12:40 am

This Rainbow closed on Jan 11, 2008 because the landlords have kicked them out in flavor of Cineplex returning to the mall. This is will be interesting because of the limited space of the cinemas and how Cineplex going to enlarge the theaters. Will it be a Silvercity similar to Oakville? I will not be surprised if it is a Silvercity since another Silvercity have been sold to Empire Theaters. The nearest Silvercity is located in Richmond Hill. There are two Cineplex Odeons at Eglinton Square and at Sheppard and Yonge. Up north in Markham is another Cineplex Odeon. This theater is scheduled to open at the end of this year.

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qwo06 commented about Paramount Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and a fourth cinema to be renamed Scotiabank on Dec 9, 2006 at 11:30 pm

I think Scotiabank should put its name instead of their Air Miles brand. I just think it sounds silly.

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qwo06 commented about Scotiabank Theatre Toronto on Nov 2, 2006 at 11:40 am

Welcome to the Scotiabank theatre and enjoy your show. All 4 Paramount theatres will be renamed Scotiabank Theatre beginning at 2007. Source? www.ccnmatthews.com/news/releases/show.jsp?action=showRelease&searchText=false&showText=all&actionFor=619642

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qwo06 commented about Spud Drive-In on Oct 14, 2006 at 8:18 pm

Smith is right, that truck is ugly.

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qwo06 commented about Venus Theatre on Oct 7, 2006 at 8:21 pm

Sorry my bad, I got the wrong theatre.

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qwo06 commented about Showcase 6 Cinemas on Oct 7, 2006 at 8:15 pm

This theatre was taken over by Empire Theatres due to the merger between Famous Players and Cineplex. I think it was sold because its age along with Jackson Square and Kings College.

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qwo06 commented about Venus Theatre on Oct 7, 2006 at 8:02 pm

I think it was called Eden Lux back in the 70’s when Famous Players owned it and yes, it was an adult movie theatre.

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qwo06 commented about Capitol 6 Theatre on Jun 21, 2006 at 9:28 am

This theatre still exists and it is own by Empire Theatres. The theatre is pretty lucky not get demolished.

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qwo06 commented about Empire Capitol 7 on Jun 21, 2006 at 9:25 am

Empire Theatres Canada is not related to any Empires around the world.

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qwo06 commented about Landmark Jackson Square on Jun 13, 2006 at 7:50 pm

Thats the nature of business, Cineplex sold off high rent, low attendance and ageing theatres to Empire so they can make more money then them. I agree the Tivoli and the Century need to be brought back. If Jackson Square needs to be replaced, people will need to write letters and petitions to Empire or even Cineplex to build new theatres in downtown Hamilton. Large theatre companies such as Cineplex losing money due to low attendance and in my opinion, it is a worse time to build theatres right now.

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qwo06 commented about Cineplex fires a great salvo; finally some innovation on Jun 13, 2006 at 7:21 pm

Famous Players just like Allen Brothers overexpanded and got sold. Innovative though and as a consumer, I could not care less if a big company goes out of business. I prefer renting dvds or go to the nabes. I rather let the Cineplexes, Empires and AMCs do the worrying.

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qwo06 commented about Scotiabank Theatre Toronto on Feb 11, 2006 at 7:36 pm

Those old Paramount employee uniforms are going to be thrown out and there is no word yet the theatre is going to rebrand into Cineplex Odeon. Getting paid for your name on the theatre is a neat idea.

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qwo06 commented about Scotiabank Theatre Toronto on Dec 13, 2005 at 11:15 am

The bronze railings have been removed after Cineplex bought FP.

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qwo06 commented about Landmark Jackson Square on Dec 13, 2005 at 11:12 am

This theatre is bought by Empire Theatres.

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qwo06 commented about Too much security at movie theaters? on Nov 8, 2005 at 9:36 pm

I work at the Paramount theatre, do not blame the theatre management for the security at the advance screenings. Film companies does the hiring of the security guards. The only time the management hires security guards are weekends to keep troublemakers out.