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ScreenClassic commented about Hyland Theatre on Jun 25, 2020 at 11:33 am

This looks like it had the same architectural design as the now-demolished Roxy Theatre in Regina. According to Mike Rivest’s site, it was originally the Deluxe Theatre when it opened on December 11, 1936, then it became the Hyland in 1966 when Odeon took it over and ran it until it closed in 1983.

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ScreenClassic commented about Roxy Theatre on Jun 25, 2020 at 11:21 am

The Roxy was once part of the Odeon Theatres (Canada) circuit through its regional partner Odeon-Morton Theatres in its later years. It has long since been demolished since its closure, as a Google Maps search in the area of 12th and South Broad turned up no sign of the former theatre.

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ScreenClassic commented about Star Cinema on May 27, 2020 at 4:27 am

Since this article wasn’t updated per the info I gave in previous posts, here’s further proof that the original Star Cinema has been demolished – this article reporting the theatre’s demolition in February 2020:

Sidney’s Star Cinema reduced to rubble

On the basis of that article, this theatre’s status should now be updated to Demolished.

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ScreenClassic commented about Strand Theatre on May 27, 2020 at 2:09 am

Based on Mike Rivest’s post above, the above ad for the Strand indicates that it was part of Famous Players in its later years.

[Famous Players Edmonton movie ads – December 30, 1978] (includes listing for the Strand)

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ScreenClassic commented about Golden Cinema on May 14, 2020 at 10:53 pm

Seating arrangement for the original screen in the Golden Cinema now uploaded to the photo section.

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ScreenClassic commented about Golden Cinema on May 14, 2020 at 10:43 pm

It used to do video rentals, but that former space was converted to a second screen with stadium seating in December 2018. The stadium seating screen (which seats 46) can be seen in the photo section. Combined with the 111 seats in the original theatre, the Golden Cinema now has a total of 157 seats between the two screens.

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ScreenClassic commented about Star Cinema on Apr 28, 2020 at 4:23 am

New development renderings for the Cameo condo/retail complex (including floor plans for the new three-screen STar Cinema once completed) can be seen below:

Cameo development renderings (includes new Star Cinema floor plan)

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ScreenClassic commented about Star Cinema on Apr 28, 2020 at 4:11 am

A little news to reveal which, surprisingly, hasn’t been added until recently – the Star Cinema moved to a temporary location at 9824 5th Street, close to the original theatre, in the fall of 2018. Story below:

Sidney’s Star Cinema has a temporary home

The move was made because the original Star Cinema building has since been demolished to make way for construction of the Cameo, a condominium/retail project on the old Star Cinema site that will incorporate space for a new, larger three-screen Star Cinema when the project is completed at some point later in 2020 or in 2021 (probably the latter, due to construction being on temporary hiatus because of the current COVID-19 situation). Details about the new three-screen Star Cinema at the Cameo can be found at the Star Cinema website.

On that note, the status for this Star Cinema (the original) should be set to Demolished.

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ScreenClassic commented about Odeon #2 on Mar 15, 2020 at 6:44 am

This was the auditorium I was in when I went to see Juno at the Odeon back in 2008.

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ScreenClassic commented about Lyric Theatre on Mar 8, 2020 at 8:13 pm

This ad doesn’t belong here because it’s for the wrong theatre. The original Lyric (765 Granville) was demolished in 1969 and never became the Eve, while the other Lyric (919 Granville, originally the Studio and became the Lyric in 1978) operated as the Eve from 1972 to 1978.

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ScreenClassic commented about Lincoln Theatre on Feb 21, 2020 at 11:58 am

The Lincoln has since been extensively renovated and now serves as office space, as seen in its current Google Maps street view.

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ScreenClassic commented about Landmark Cinemas Eagle Ridge on Feb 15, 2020 at 2:21 pm

Here’s an article covering the opening of this theatre, including photos (which reveal them as just another collection of black box auditoriums with luxury recliners, the recent trend pursued by Landmark for its theatres):

A Look Inside Fort McMurray’s New Theatre

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ScreenClassic commented about Prairie City Cinema on Dec 8, 2019 at 11:00 am

The theatre name should be changed to Prairie City Cinema, as it changed its name in 2018. This is the theatre’s current website:

Prairie City Cinema

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ScreenClassic commented about Loft Cinemas on Nov 27, 2019 at 12:56 pm

The Loft Cinemas' status should now be set to Demolished. The former Loft/Rio Theatre building is no longer standing in the current Google Maps street view as its site, along with several neighboring buildings, has been cleared for redevelopment.

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ScreenClassic commented about Deono Theatre on Nov 15, 2019 at 12:05 am

The Deono’s address was 236 Commercial Street. The building still stands and is now occupied by a pub and restaurant, The Theatre Pub and Grill, as shown in the current Google Maps view.

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ScreenClassic commented about Clova Cinema on Nov 14, 2019 at 5:46 pm

As of 2015, it’s being used as a church by the Crossridge Church. It’s also been renovated back to its pre-1980s appearance (to a point) and is now referred to as the Crossridge Church at the Clova.

Crossridge Church at the Clova

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ScreenClassic commented about Collingwood Cinema on Oct 26, 2019 at 8:31 am

Now operates as the Jesus Is Lord Church, as seen in recent Google Maps views.

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ScreenClassic commented about Landmark Cinemas Paramount on Oct 3, 2019 at 6:41 am

New photos added in the photo section, including one of the Paramount in the 1960s from its Famous Players days.

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ScreenClassic commented about Rialto Theatre on Sep 29, 2019 at 12:08 am

New photo of Theatre One at the Rialto added in the photo section. I don’t like how the inside looks because of the new black-box appearance, which looks as plain as plain can be and actually takes away from the moviegoing experience instead of adding to it.

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ScreenClassic commented about Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough on Sep 3, 2019 at 4:14 am

That seat count could go down even further (by more than half) if they put in new luxury recliners.

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ScreenClassic commented about Vanity Theatre on Jul 25, 2019 at 3:44 am

The Vanity’s status should be set to Demolished, as the theatre was torn down in April 2016 according to this article:

Windsor in Pictures: April 11, 2016 – Demolition of Vanity Theatre

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ScreenClassic commented about Jan Cinema on Jul 11, 2019 at 7:36 am

As seen in the current Google Maps street view as of August 2018, the former Jan Cinema building has since been renovated into a boutique hotel called Pomeroy Lodging, which also houses a fitness/martial arts training gym called Champion Gym within a portion of the building (which dates back to the Jan Cinema days). The hotel’s main entrance remains as it appeared during the building’s Jan Cinema days.

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ScreenClassic commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 8, 2019 at 1:57 pm

One more note to add – the Paramount should now be listed as Demolished, as its former site is now the location of the Red Deer Remand Centre.

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ScreenClassic commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 8, 2019 at 1:19 pm

New photo of the Paramount added in the photo section. The movie listed on its marquee (partially obscured by the Safeway store sign in front of it) is Lawrence of Arabia, indicating that the photo was taken around 1962, the year of the movie’s release.

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ScreenClassic commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 8, 2019 at 12:59 pm

The Paramount’s address was 4717 50th Street (originally known as Ross Street, as listed in the 1975 grand opening ad posted by Mike Rivest).