Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Town Cinema 6 on Feb 20, 2020 at 2:24 pm

The final day of performances: August 23rd, 2000. It marks the end of Carmike Cinemas in Charlotte.

rivest266 commented about Eastland Mall Cinemas on Feb 20, 2020 at 2:15 pm

This reopened as the Cinema Grill on May 12th, 2000 after it was closed by General Cinema in 1996. Another grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Palace Stadium 12 on Feb 20, 2020 at 2:08 pm

The Palace Stadium 12 opened on October 13th, 2000. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Regency Westminster 10 on Feb 19, 2020 at 8:31 am

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Showcase Cinemas Bridgeport on Feb 16, 2020 at 1:40 pm

Closed February 6th, 2020 to be replaced with housing. https://westfaironline.com/121187/bridgeports-showcase-cinemas-closed-to-be-replaced-with-housing/

rivest266 commented about Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater on Feb 16, 2020 at 10:29 am

4 screens opened on November 23rd, 1983. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about 163rd Street & Patio Theatre on Feb 15, 2020 at 4:37 pm

This theatre was split into two screens and the Patio theatre became cinema no. 3 on July 3rd, 1981. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Essex Theatre on Feb 15, 2020 at 4:21 pm

Some dates: September 15th, 1978 reopened as the Atlantic theatre, December 4th, 1981 reopened as Essex I & II.

rivest266 commented about New Theatre on Feb 15, 2020 at 4:16 pm

Reopened as Arcadia on September 4th, 1981. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Suniland Triple on Feb 15, 2020 at 1:28 pm

Three screens opening on June 6th, 1980. small ad uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Biscayne Twin on Feb 15, 2020 at 1:23 pm

The Biscayne Twin cinema opened on June 13th, 1980 with “Mary Poppins” and “Roadie”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ambassador Theatre on Feb 15, 2020 at 1:07 pm

The Ambassador opened on December 12th, 1980 with four screens. No grand opening ad appeared in the Herald.

rivest266 commented about Apollo North on Feb 15, 2020 at 11:52 am

The Apollo III cinema opened on March 28th, 1980. No grand opening ad found, just regular listings. Wasn’t this Muvico’s first location?

rivest266 commented about Gables Triple on Feb 15, 2020 at 11:45 am

Became Triple Gables on May 14th, 1980 with no fanfare. No ad found.

rivest266 commented about O Cinema Miami Beach on Feb 15, 2020 at 10:29 am

Three screens on October 19th, 1979. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal Franklin Square Stadium 14 on Feb 14, 2020 at 3:11 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte on Feb 14, 2020 at 3:06 pm

Reopened in phases as Movies at CrownPoint Stadium 12 starting on November 10th, 1999. Grand opening ad posted. more to come…

rivest266 commented about AMC Concord Mills 24 on Feb 14, 2020 at 2:57 pm

Grand opening ad: AMC Concord Mills 24 opening Fri, Sep 17, 1999 – 112 · The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Golden Ticket Cinema Butte 6 on Feb 14, 2020 at 8:44 am

Closed February 20,2020

https://www.google.com/amp/s/mtstandard.com/news/local/update-amc-theatres-leaving-butte/article_b18a103c-a389-52e1-b048-174df22d5ae0.amp.html

rivest266 commented about Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen Cinemas on Feb 13, 2020 at 2:49 pm

The grand opening ad, as well as an aerial photo, posted.

rivest266 commented about Starlight Cinema 14 on Feb 13, 2020 at 2:38 pm

The Eastern Federal Starlight Cinema opened on January 30th, 1998 showing movies for $1.00. Regular features on February 6th, 1998. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Blackbox Theater on Feb 13, 2020 at 2:22 pm

This became Sugar Creek Cinema on May 9th, 1997 and listings disappeared in December 1997. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Movies at the Lake on Feb 13, 2020 at 2:08 pm

Expanded to 12 screens from 8 cinemas on December 21st, 1994. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal Phillips Place Stadium Cinemas on Feb 12, 2020 at 4:59 pm

Grand opening ad below: Phillips Place Stadium Cinemas opening Fri, Nov 15, 1996 – 67 · The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Accenture IMAX Dome Theatre on Feb 12, 2020 at 4:51 pm

The Charlotte Observer OMNIMAX theatre opened on November 3rd, 1991. Grand opening ad posted.