Cinema Banque Scotia Montreal
977 Rue Sainte-Catherine O,
Montreal,
QC
H3B
977 Rue Sainte-Catherine O,
Montreal,
QC
H3B
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On December 15, 2023, this theatre converted its UltraAVX theatre into a combination of an UltraAVX and ScreenX theatre. It’s UltraAVX projection and sound with the surround-screen technology of ScreenX. It opened with “Wonka.”
In 2020
Another commercial:
This theatre opened with The General’s Daughter (and its French-version, La Fille du Général), Tarzan, and Besieged. Its IMAX movies include Encounter in the Third Dimension (and its French version, Rencontre Dans La Troisième Dimension) and Everest.
IMAX promo trailer that played else in the Famous Players chain in the Montreal Area from June 1999
The outside repairs are completed. Another photo section of the building in the photo section. When the weather improves, the banners etc. will be back up.
More repair work photo uploaded. Also, the owner of the Simons is making noises for renovations. The building owner, an insurance company inspected the facade and decided to make repairs.
Any idea what happened rivest266? I thought the building was renovated extensively from 97-99 when they were converting the former Simpson’s Store into the Paramount Multiplex.
Outside of the building is being repaired. Cinema and the rest of the building remain open during the construction. September 2016 photo added.
As told above that it listed as Cineplex, it should be given a proper name: “Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal” and was formerly operated by Famous Players as Mike said from June 1999 until the merger in 2005 as Paramount Montreal (until the renaming in 2007).
Should be listed as Cineplex.
I uploaded the newspaper grand opening ad as well as the flyer that was handed out. When it opened, Famous Players took over all the ads in the Peel metro station as well as many other metro stations.
An row of D-Box motion seats was installed in time for the new Harry Potter movie in Cinema 6 and Cinema 7 has been converted into an UltraAvx cinema with an slightly larger screen and larger and more comfortable seats.
UltraAvx has the same rates as the IMAX screen.
Old Simpson’s floors:
B Shopping mall and food court with indoor connections for Le Cours Mt. Royal (which had the old Egypiten cinema) for the Peel Metro and Place Montreal Trust for the McGill Metro.
Is the IMAX screen the largest in Quebec?
Ground: Simons, Ticketing lobby for the cinema
2: Simons
3-5: Cinemas 1-6, the amusement arcade and most refreshment areas
4: IMAX lobby (cinema 13)
6-8 Cinemas 7-12, party rooms and bar.
A picture I took last night of Cinema Banque Scotia—>
http://www.flickr.com/photos/azzaelea/4289280611/
IrishCine, I have posted this photo with the cinema in front and the Tour Scotia, which houses the Quebec HQ in the back.
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Beautiful HDR night photo is at View link
While many cinemas have strange names, this must be one of the strangest. Persons seeking a cinema and a Bank must be greatly puzzled.
Since April 2007 this theatre is known as Cinéma Banque Scotia. the sign finally went up in October, 2008. I have posted a gallery of pictures at View link
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according to this for the right price, you can have this theatre named after you
text below
Cineplex Entertainment Announces Naming Rights Available For Four Paramount Theatres
TORONTO, ONTARIO—(CCNMatthews – Jan. 31, 2006) – Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX.UN) today announced that the four Paramount-branded theatres located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal will be re-named and are available for long-term naming right sponsorship.
Ellis Jacob, President and CEO of Cineplex Entertainment, said “This is truly an extraordinary opportunity for a company to extend their brand awareness and positively position themselves with Cineplex, one of the most highly recognized brands in the country, as well as in the North American entertainment industry. These entertainment destinations host millions of people each year including one of the most highly sought after demographics – our country’s youth.”
These four theatres represent the ultimate in state-of-the-art technology and immersive movie-going environments, with all four theatre complexes conveniently located in the downtown cores of Canada’s biggest cities.
The first Paramount-branded theatre — a modern palace of neon and glass — opened in the heart of Toronto’s downtown club district in May of 1999 and instantly became the destination for urban movie-goers in the area.
Over the next six years, the Paramount Montreal, with its art deco theme, Paramount Calgary, featuring an Egyptian-inspired Temple design, and Paramount Vancouver, with decor inspired by the natural beauty of the West Coast, followed.
These theatres represent the pinnacle of modern urban cinemas, boasting wall-to-wall screens 40-60 feet wide, comfortable all-stadium seating, IMAX theatres, branded food outlets and some feature licensed lounges and private clubs for special events and parties.
The company that elects to sponsor these theatres will benefit from having their brand appear in daily print and online movie listings, exterior and interior signage at the theatres, in on-screen digital pre-shows, in addition to other special promotional opportunities and in conversation – “Let’s meet at the ABC Cineplex theatre”.
The sponsorship agreement is being handled by Cineplex Media. All interested parties can get more information by contacting Cineplex Media President, Salah Bachir, at 416-539-8800 extension 222 or via email at
About Cineplex Entertainment LP:
Cineplex Entertainment LP owns, operates or has an interest in 130 theatres with 1,275 screens (after giving effect to the 7 theatres and 80 screens in Quebec to be divested pursuant to a consent agreement with the Canadian Commissioner of Competition) and is the largest motion picture exhibitor in Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the Partnership operates theatres with the following six top-tier brands: Cineplex Odeon, Coliseum, Colossus, Famous Players, Galaxy and SilverCity. Proudly Canadian, Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund, which owns approximately 50.6% of Cineplex Entertainment LP, is a public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund (symbol CGX.UN). More information can be found at www.cineplex.com or at www.famousplayers.com
One thing that Mike Perju and Theatrefan did not notice that a 5-metre section of the sign had to be hualed away in June because it was about to fall over the main entry, it was reinstalled earlier this week.
as for the video projectors, there were replaced in time for “Sky Captain” but were not working… however the movie were presented in excellent conditions. score: movie 1 ads 0
oh yeah this theatre opened in late June 1999.
This theatre was never a proper replacement for the former Famous Player Loews 5 across the street, that was a true movie palace! I suppose it’s better than having the former Simpson’s department store building standing empty and unused like a white elephant.
Neo, this theater is not dazzling! It is as much of a dissapointment for guests as Paramount Toronto is. This is not a trasure, but more of an akward maze than it’s Toronto sister. Here, you will climb escalators and go around in circles until you get dizzy, just in hope to find your auditorium in the end…
I for one, do not see what gives Mr. Irish the nerve to post this monstosity on this website! It just goes to prove how shameless advertising works within Famous Players, especially after they demolished EVERY single theater that they owned or operated that was a genuine treasure, aspecially the Uptown! Shame on you, Mr. Irish!
PS: After the theft of 12 video projectors used for your preshow ads, I would hardly call your operation here “successfull”. I suppose your underpaid and mistreated staff tried to even the playing field a little! I suppose your natural reaction to this theft is to create a tighter prison camp environment for your allready demoralized staff/ management team.
Dazzling!