There were several other theqaters in Tampa that are not listed on here that closed. They were all AMC theaters except one. Can anyone tell me what happened to the Varsity 6 on Nebraska Ave, The Horizan Park 4 on Hillsborough and The Twin Bay 4 on S DAle Mabry. Also UA had the movies at Mission bell. I woul d appreciate any feedback you can provide.
The new craze of 3-D really stinks. So far I have seen Avitar and Alicce In Wonderland in 3-d and neither were anything worth paying the extra money for. The 3-D that I remember as a kid was true 3-d where thigns came out to you right in your face. I say dump this 3-D craze and bring back the good old 70mm films.If 3-D is back maybe one day 70 MM will be too.
I lived in Tampa from 83-96 and don’t remember this theatre. What year did it close? I remember all the other, 20th Century, Auto PArk, Tower, Hillsborough
Actually the last film to play before renovations was Doctor You’ve Got To Be Kiddiung. They reopened wityh a film in 70mm I think called The General. Two For the Road came after that. That was 43 years ago so my memory could be foggy
I live in Asheville and didn’t realize Epic closed this theater. It doesn’t surprise me that they let the theater go downhill. Epic is a spin off chain from Carmike which to me really sucks as a theater chain. It is running a close second to Frank Theaters.
I will say, the Epic is beautiful and run very well.
I Am glad to hear this. I thought when Sunrise cinemas clesd it was becuase they were building condos on this site. I lived in Tampa when Olde Hyde Park opene in 1988 and it was the premier movie theatre in Tamopa. Schindlert’s List had an exclusive engagement there.
You need to correct the information on this theatre. It was actually located on the corner of Tunnel Rd and Swannanoa River Rd. It now houses a Walgreens drug store and a Loews.
Does anyone know what year this theater closed? I go to Bristol all the time to antique and was curious. There is a picture from 1983 that looks like the theater was closed than. As of yesterday 7/4/09 it is still for sale. At least the Paramount down the street is open.
This chain has another theater with 10 screens also in Prague 1. I was very fortunate to see Stae of Play there in English with Czech sub titles. The interesting thing about movie theatres there are all seats are reserved like the old roadshow days. My partner and I didn’t know and when people came and said we were in there seats we had to move. The tehater was state of art with stadium seating, dolby digital sound and wall to wall screens. It was a great experience.
Ken
The V over the center of the marquee disappeard in 1968. The original name Virginia was in green letters on both sides of the marquee. The V was also green. The new letters were white background with red letters.
I think that man Of La Manch was the last roadshow engagement that I rememebr being around. In Phila where I was it played roadshow att eh SamEric AKA Boyd.
I was in Bristol on Saturday and saw this lovely theatre. I have taken a picture to post, but unfortunatley I don’t know how to do it since the add a photo link is offline.
Will it still operate as a movie theatre after the transition? As long it is a movie theatre I will send donations. if’s it’s going to live entertainment, I wouldn’t.
It is the same theater Chuck. Any info on theother two theaters listed, Twin Bay 4 and Horizon Park 4?
There were several other theqaters in Tampa that are not listed on here that closed. They were all AMC theaters except one. Can anyone tell me what happened to the Varsity 6 on Nebraska Ave, The Horizan Park 4 on Hillsborough and The Twin Bay 4 on S DAle Mabry. Also UA had the movies at Mission bell. I woul d appreciate any feedback you can provide.
It willprobibly be another way to rip us off for extra buck just like the 3-D
The new craze of 3-D really stinks. So far I have seen Avitar and Alicce In Wonderland in 3-d and neither were anything worth paying the extra money for. The 3-D that I remember as a kid was true 3-d where thigns came out to you right in your face. I say dump this 3-D craze and bring back the good old 70mm films.If 3-D is back maybe one day 70 MM will be too.
I lived in Tampa from 83-96 and don’t remember this theatre. What year did it close? I remember all the other, 20th Century, Auto PArk, Tower, Hillsborough
Actually the last film to play before renovations was Doctor You’ve Got To Be Kiddiung. They reopened wityh a film in 70mm I think called The General. Two For the Road came after that. That was 43 years ago so my memory could be foggy
I live in Asheville and didn’t realize Epic closed this theater. It doesn’t surprise me that they let the theater go downhill. Epic is a spin off chain from Carmike which to me really sucks as a theater chain. It is running a close second to Frank Theaters.
I will say, the Epic is beautiful and run very well.
Since the Muvico project fell through, why don’t they just purchase this theatre and reopen it.
I Am glad to hear this. I thought when Sunrise cinemas clesd it was becuase they were building condos on this site. I lived in Tampa when Olde Hyde Park opene in 1988 and it was the premier movie theatre in Tamopa. Schindlert’s List had an exclusive engagement there.
The theatre closed sometime in the 80’s. I saw a re release of mary poppins there in 1982.
This is not good news at all.
After the Ziegfeld run, it moved over to the Warner on broadway in 70mm. That was where I saw it. It was in the upstairs theatre.
You need to correct the information on this theatre. It was actually located on the corner of Tunnel Rd and Swannanoa River Rd. It now houses a Walgreens drug store and a Loews.
I lvoe the old picture showing Gigi playing at the Boyd. What year was this Howard?
Does anyone know what year this theater closed? I go to Bristol all the time to antique and was curious. There is a picture from 1983 that looks like the theater was closed than. As of yesterday 7/4/09 it is still for sale. At least the Paramount down the street is open.
This chain has another theater with 10 screens also in Prague 1. I was very fortunate to see Stae of Play there in English with Czech sub titles. The interesting thing about movie theatres there are all seats are reserved like the old roadshow days. My partner and I didn’t know and when people came and said we were in there seats we had to move. The tehater was state of art with stadium seating, dolby digital sound and wall to wall screens. It was a great experience.
Ken
The V over the center of the marquee disappeard in 1968. The original name Virginia was in green letters on both sides of the marquee. The V was also green. The new letters were white background with red letters.
Is the marquee still entact?
A second thought. They should rename this theatre the Tower East
I am glad this theatre is doing well. I know AMC doesn’t like single screen theatres. I was sure they would have closed this theatre.
Considering this theatre has always been the worse for concessions this is a good thing. Their large was smaller than Regal’s medium
I think that man Of La Manch was the last roadshow engagement that I rememebr being around. In Phila where I was it played roadshow att eh SamEric AKA Boyd.
I was in Bristol on Saturday and saw this lovely theatre. I have taken a picture to post, but unfortunatley I don’t know how to do it since the add a photo link is offline.
You may even find things at drive ins.com
Will it still operate as a movie theatre after the transition? As long it is a movie theatre I will send donations. if’s it’s going to live entertainment, I wouldn’t.