Since the original overview was written it has since been confirmed that the Roxburgh cinema was opened on December 11, 1897, making it New Zealand’s oldest cinema.
Demolishion of this cinema began on 10 September, 2012. The frontage is in a sad state and is not worth saving.
Of the original “hay-day” cinemas, only the Majestic and Avon are left,
Interesting, however 35mm film will still have to be supplied here in New Zealand for at less the next 10 to 15 years following a ruling by The New Zealand Commerce Commission (a Govt agency) as at less 90 percent of our cinemas are country cinemas.
With three of Christchurch’s main cinemas [Hoyts and Readings], in fact, Christchurch’s ONLY cinemas, and Hoyts in Dunedin in the past month or so HAVE switched back from digital to 35mm film [only 3D in digital], Roxburgh has decided to hold off going digital in the mean time.
The main reason given is that the continual earthquake aftershocks are interfering with the electronic equipment. They will be using 35mm film in Christchurch for at least the next three years. Dunedin, although NOT directly related to the quakes, have felt some of our larger ones. It would appear that Hoyts do not want to run the risk.
The Regent reopened mid 2011 after repairs were completed after the 2010/2011 earthquakes. Now the Waimakariri District Council, owner of the Building, has again closed the cinema without warning on November 16 2011 indefinitely and awaiting a seismic report.
To more cinemas have become victims of the September 2011/February 2011 earthquakes. Both the Town Hall Cinema at Oxford, and the Regent, Rangiora have been closed by the local District Council. Both cinemas future is now in limbo
Sadly, it has now been confirmed that as a result of the June 4, June 6, and June 13 earthquakes (Mag.4+) causing more damaged this cinema is being demolished.
Some good news. The Regent on Worcester (a Hoyts cinema) has been up-graded to “repairs to be under taken”. However, this does not mean it is saved from demolition. It is now up to the owner of the building and their insurance company to see if it can economically be repaired.
So far since February 22, two insurance companies have gone into receivership because of the earthquake.
Opened in July 1922 as the Dominion and closed as the Elite on January 31, 1970 following the death of the operator.
Since the original overview was written it has since been confirmed that the Roxburgh cinema was opened on December 11, 1897, making it New Zealand’s oldest cinema.
The St James is used for Live Theatre only
This cinema is now closed
This cinema closed in 2013.
This cinema is now ckosed
Demolishion of this cinema began on 10 September, 2012. The frontage is in a sad state and is not worth saving. Of the original “hay-day” cinemas, only the Majestic and Avon are left,
Interesting, however 35mm film will still have to be supplied here in New Zealand for at less the next 10 to 15 years following a ruling by The New Zealand Commerce Commission (a Govt agency) as at less 90 percent of our cinemas are country cinemas.
With three of Christchurch’s main cinemas [Hoyts and Readings], in fact, Christchurch’s ONLY cinemas, and Hoyts in Dunedin in the past month or so HAVE switched back from digital to 35mm film [only 3D in digital], Roxburgh has decided to hold off going digital in the mean time.
The main reason given is that the continual earthquake aftershocks are interfering with the electronic equipment. They will be using 35mm film in Christchurch for at least the next three years. Dunedin, although NOT directly related to the quakes, have felt some of our larger ones. It would appear that Hoyts do not want to run the risk.
Hoyts Moorhouse 8-plex is to be demolished over next few weeks.
This cinema is being twinned
As a result of the 2010/11 earthquakes, sadly the wreckers ball has arrived at this former cinema.
The former State Cinema has been demolished.
Has since been demolished
Has since been demolished
Has since been schedule for demolition.
The Regent reopened mid 2011 after repairs were completed after the 2010/2011 earthquakes. Now the Waimakariri District Council, owner of the Building, has again closed the cinema without warning on November 16 2011 indefinitely and awaiting a seismic report.
To more cinemas have become victims of the September 2011/February 2011 earthquakes. Both the Town Hall Cinema at Oxford, and the Regent, Rangiora have been closed by the local District Council. Both cinemas future is now in limbo
Cant believe the demolished the cinema with seats and screen in place.
Sadly, it has now been confirmed that as a result of the June 4, June 6, and June 13 earthquakes (Mag.4+) causing more damaged this cinema is being demolished.
Demolition has been put on hold.
Demolition of the REGENT has been postponed.
Added to the list above can now be added METRO 4-plexCINEMA, City centre.
Some good news. The Regent on Worcester (a Hoyts cinema) has been up-graded to “repairs to be under taken”. However, this does not mean it is saved from demolition. It is now up to the owner of the building and their insurance company to see if it can economically be repaired.
So far since February 22, two insurance companies have gone into receivership because of the earthquake.
Add to the list for demolition can be REGENT, ACADEMY and METRO.
The Rialto 4-plex, Moorhouse 8-plex, and Readings 8-plex are still closed.
The Capitol was completely demolished and NOT restored. The “renovations” is actually a completely new cinema, named THE ROXY.
There are photos of the Capitol being demolished on the net.
Faces the wreckers ball following February 22, 2011 earthquake.