Rock Rapids is mentioned in the book “The Making of Star Wars” by J.W. Rinzler (Ballantine, 2008, p299) as the final city in which “Star Wars” played during its record-breaking original release. Only problem is the Rapids in Rock Rapids was not the final theater in which it played. One of numerous exhibitions-released errors in the book.
Nice try, 50sSNIPES. I am not disputing Rivest’s claim that Oakridge Centre in Vancouver was Canada’s first THX theater. My point was both you and Rivest seemed to be under the mistaken impression that the University was Toronto’s first THX theater. You wrote you were “pretty sure that this [University] could be the first [THX] in Canada.” Not only was it not the first THX theater in Canada, it was not the first in Toronto, either.
And your math is wrong about the number of days between the Oakridge and Eglinton THX certifications. The run of “Cocoon” at the Eglinton upon becoming THX certified commenced July 5th (not June 21st when the film opened throughout much of North America) and you could have easily determined this had you bothered to check the Toronto 70mm Presentations article I linked to a few comments ago or by checking my “Cocoon: The North American 70mm Presentations” article.
Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” most definitely was not playing here during July of ‘68. During that timeframe the film was still playing its exclusive Southern California roadshow run at Warner Hollywood aka Hollywood Pacific.
I worked here during 1994. I wish I had thought to take photographs.
This venue needs an entry created for the Cinema Treasures database. The entry for the original Lakeside erroneously implies this lakeside was constructed on/near the site of the original Lakeside when in fact it was located miles away at other end of town.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Dothan: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1984-Present”.
I admit being surprised to learn this theater had 70mm.
What the hell, Rivest! I just posted that link yesterday. It’s the comment right before yours.
The newer/replacement Lakeside (aka Lakeside 4) now has an entry in the Cinema Treasures database.
I worked here during much of 1994. I regret not taking any photographs or snooping around more to ascertain the venue’s history.
Rock Rapids is mentioned in the book “The Making of Star Wars” by J.W. Rinzler (Ballantine, 2008, p299) as the final city in which “Star Wars” played during its record-breaking original release. Only problem is the Rapids in Rock Rapids was not the final theater in which it played. One of numerous exhibitions-released errors in the book.
Here is the link to a new 8-minute short-form documentary about the history of Cine Capri.
Nice try, 50sSNIPES. I am not disputing Rivest’s claim that Oakridge Centre in Vancouver was Canada’s first THX theater. My point was both you and Rivest seemed to be under the mistaken impression that the University was Toronto’s first THX theater. You wrote you were “pretty sure that this [University] could be the first [THX] in Canada.” Not only was it not the first THX theater in Canada, it was not the first in Toronto, either.
And your math is wrong about the number of days between the Oakridge and Eglinton THX certifications. The run of “Cocoon” at the Eglinton upon becoming THX certified commenced July 5th (not June 21st when the film opened throughout much of North America) and you could have easily determined this had you bothered to check the Toronto 70mm Presentations article I linked to a few comments ago or by checking my “Cocoon: The North American 70mm Presentations” article.
50sSNIPES and rivest266: Toronto’s first THX cinema was the Eglinton, certified during summer ‘85 for “Cocoon.”
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Toronto: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1956-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Toronto: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1956-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Toronto: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1956-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Hamilton: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1969-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Ottawa: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1959-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in London: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1966-Present”.
Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” most definitely was not playing here during July of ‘68. During that timeframe the film was still playing its exclusive Southern California roadshow run at Warner Hollywood aka Hollywood Pacific.
I worked here during 1994. I wish I had thought to take photographs.
This venue needs an entry created for the Cinema Treasures database. The entry for the original Lakeside erroneously implies this lakeside was constructed on/near the site of the original Lakeside when in fact it was located miles away at other end of town.
Jamey_monroe45: “The Exorcist“ first run played Northpoint.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Colorado Springs: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1965-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Greenville: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1967-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Columbia: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1966-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Charleston: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1968-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Charleston: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1968-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Ogden: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1970-Present”.
This venue’s 70mm presentations history is included in the recently-published article “70mm Presentations in Cedar Rapids: A Chronology of 70mm Large Format Exhibition, 1965-Present”.
A chronology of the Worcester region’s 70mm presentations history has recently been published. Showcase Cinemas gets several mentions in the article.