Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Landmark Theatres Shawnessy on Oct 17, 2018 at 10:08 pm

Grand opening ad

rivest266 commented about Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market on Oct 16, 2018 at 10:07 pm

Screens 1-5 opened on August 13th, 1993. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Bankers Hall Cinemas on Oct 16, 2018 at 9:50 pm

This opened on March 16th, 1990. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Odeon Champlain on Oct 14, 2018 at 9:19 pm

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rivest266 commented about Northland Village Cinemas on Oct 14, 2018 at 7:42 pm

This opened on August 19th, 1988. Grand opening ad posted Northland Village Cinemas opening Fri, Aug 19, 1988 – 77 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about London Town Square Six on Oct 14, 2018 at 7:33 pm

Cineplex Odeon opened at least 10 theatres on December 18th, 1987 in Montreal, 3 in Toronto, Edmonton, Provo UT, Jersey City NJ, Rocky Mount NC, Washington DC and this one, the London Town Square. Closed on February 15th, 2001 London Town Square opening Fri, Dec 18, 1987 – 76 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Grand Theatre on Oct 14, 2018 at 1:04 am

and reopened as Showcase Grand on December 20th, 1985.

rivest266 commented about Dreamplex Cinemas on Oct 14, 2018 at 12:47 am

This opened as the Sunridge Mall Cinemas by Famous Players on June 8th, 1984 and closed in 2002 by Famous Players. It reopened as Dreamplex cinemas 2003-2005

Sunridge Mall Cinemas opening Fri, Jun 8, 1984 – 31 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Esso Plaza Cinemas on Oct 14, 2018 at 12:23 am

Grand opening ad: Cineplex Esso Plaza opening Fri, Nov 13, 1981 – 70 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Marlborough Cinemas on Oct 13, 2018 at 11:58 pm

This opened on February 18th, 1977 and closed in 1999. Grand opening in the photo section. Marlborough 3 opening Fri, Feb 18, 1977 – 51 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Famous Players Market Mall Cinemas on Oct 13, 2018 at 11:47 pm

Grand opening ad Market Mall Cinemas opening Thu, Apr 7, 1977 – 33 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Famous Players Market Mall Cinemas on Oct 13, 2018 at 11:47 pm

This opened on April 8th, 1977 by Famous Players with six screens and expanded to 8 screens in 1987. It closed in 1987. On January 31st, 2018 Kinepolis announced an 5-plex to be built in the mall. It will carry the Landmark branding.

rivest266 commented about Corral 4 Drive-In on Oct 13, 2018 at 11:31 pm

This opened on March 28th, 1980. Grand opening ad in the photo section. It should not be confused with the Corral Drive-In on the MacLeod Trail at 114th St. that opened on June 11th, 1964 and closed in 1978. More to come.

rivest266 commented about Odeon Theatre on Oct 13, 2018 at 10:37 pm

Became a twin cinema on June 20th, 1975. A small ad posted in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Uptown Theatre on Oct 13, 2018 at 10:16 pm

Two screens on March 23rd, 1973. Another ad. more to come.

rivest266 commented about Grand Theatre on Oct 13, 2018 at 9:59 pm

This opened as Sherman Grand on February 5th, 1912. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Globe Cinema on Oct 13, 2018 at 8:04 pm

March 19th, 1965 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Chinook Theatre on Oct 13, 2018 at 7:10 pm

Slight Correction. It opened on September 29th, 1965. Grand opening ad posted. This is the 2nd theatre to be built on the site with the first being the drive-in and the 3rd being the Paramount/Scotiabank Theatres.

rivest266 commented about Calgary Place Cinemas on Oct 13, 2018 at 7:06 pm

Grand opening ad and picture Calgary Place cinemas opening Wed, Jun 18, 1969 – 7 · Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com