I don’t know exactly where I am on the South Shore. On Taschereau Boulevard, everything is mixed together: a succession of cloned restaurants, separated by huge parking lots. But here I am in front of the cinema.
The facade, marked by time, also displays its share of burnt-out light bulbs and graffiti under the awning. However, inside, surprise: it is not the gloomy decor I expected. Better still, a line stretches out in front of the canteen. A handful of moviegoers, faithful to their post, ready to butter their fingers. Life, finally.”
To reopen as a Cine-Starz location in the Summer. When Guzzo closed the location, all the seats, projection Equipment, screens etc. were removed.
“Le vide laissé par Cinémas Guzzo dans l’ouest de l’île de Montréal sera finalement de courte durée.
La société montréalaise CinéStarz a confirmé mercredi au Journal son intention de relancer rapidement les activités de cinéma des Galeries des Sources, à Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
«Je suis en discussion avec les propriétaires du centre commercial depuis au moins 18 mois, a confirmé son PDG, Bruce Gurberg. Lorsque Guzzo a décidé de quitter les lieux en décembre, j’étais donc vraiment prêt.»"
“Cinemas Guzzo is closing two more of its locations in Quebec amid its ongoing financial troubles.
The company announced in a press release on Monday that two cinemas were permanently closed effective immediately: the Méga-Plex Marché Central, near Highways 15 and 40, and the recently opened Méga-Plex in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
“This extremely difficult decision is necessary to ensure the sustainability of our family business, following the challenges imposed by the global health crisis of recent years. This, despite all efforts by our team and collaborators to find solutions,” the release stated.
Vincenzo Guzzo, the owner and operator of Cinemas Guzzo, told CTV News those two locations were the ones that “lose the most money.”
“In the case of Marché Central, it loses in excess of $1.5 million a year,” he told CTV News.
“It’s [been] 14 months that we are in litigation with Marché Central and it’s the third time now that they’ve tried to cancel the lease … It’s like being served for divorce three times in a row. Eventually you’re going to say, ‘You know what, I accept, see you later.’”"
The North State Theatre opened on December 21, 1925, and ceased advertising in 1927. It reopened as the Carolina Theatre on September 1, 1930, and closed on June 17, 1961, after being remodeled on August 28, 1936. Ads posted.
Trailer in question:
3 screens on May 20th, 1977, and four on April 15th, 1983. Grand opening ads posted.
It may had opened in November 2004, but the newspaper archive is missing that month at the time of this posting.
Soft opened December 1st, 2004 and posted its opening ad on December 3rd, 2004.
Premiere Theatres opening 03 Dec 2004, Fri Goldsboro News-Argus (Goldsboro, North Carolina) Newspapers.com
Article of interest
https://urbania.ca/article/cinemas-guzzo-dernier-acte
“ MEGA-PLEX TASCHEREAU 18
I don’t know exactly where I am on the South Shore. On Taschereau Boulevard, everything is mixed together: a succession of cloned restaurants, separated by huge parking lots. But here I am in front of the cinema. The facade, marked by time, also displays its share of burnt-out light bulbs and graffiti under the awning. However, inside, surprise: it is not the gloomy decor I expected. Better still, a line stretches out in front of the canteen. A handful of moviegoers, faithful to their post, ready to butter their fingers. Life, finally.”
Reopened June 30th, 2023 as the CineStarz Deluxe Woodbine.
Grand opening ad posted.
Berkeley Cinema 1 & 2 opening 20 May 1977, Fri Goldsboro News-Argus (Goldsboro, North Carolina) Newspapers.com
1982 trade ad (page 17) announcing the Cineplex Sharpstown 11.
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To reopen as a Cine-Starz location in the Summer. When Guzzo closed the location, all the seats, projection Equipment, screens etc. were removed.
“Le vide laissé par Cinémas Guzzo dans l’ouest de l’île de Montréal sera finalement de courte durée.
La société montréalaise CinéStarz a confirmé mercredi au Journal son intention de relancer rapidement les activités de cinéma des Galeries des Sources, à Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
«Je suis en discussion avec les propriétaires du centre commercial depuis au moins 18 mois, a confirmé son PDG, Bruce Gurberg. Lorsque Guzzo a décidé de quitter les lieux en décembre, j’étais donc vraiment prêt.»"
Only surviving Jerry Lewis cinema in Canada.
Operated by Carmike Cinemas from April 4th, 1997-September 17th, 2000. Article posted.
Correction: September 13th, 2000
Grand opening ad posted.
Article posted states that this cinema closed on July 31st, 1998.
Opened on December 18th, 1998. Grand opening ad posted. UA also reseated the UA-150 reopening on the same day.
Grand opening ad posted.
Reopened on September 8th, 1992 by a joint management of Cinemas Guzzo, Le Clap from Quebec City and Cineplex Odeon.
Cinema Elysee reopening 23 Sep 1992, Wed Le Devoir (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) Newspapers.com
Closed January 20th, 2025
Closed January 20th, 2025 per CTV news.
“Cinemas Guzzo is closing two more of its locations in Quebec amid its ongoing financial troubles.
The company announced in a press release on Monday that two cinemas were permanently closed effective immediately: the Méga-Plex Marché Central, near Highways 15 and 40, and the recently opened Méga-Plex in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
“This extremely difficult decision is necessary to ensure the sustainability of our family business, following the challenges imposed by the global health crisis of recent years. This, despite all efforts by our team and collaborators to find solutions,” the release stated.
Vincenzo Guzzo, the owner and operator of Cinemas Guzzo, told CTV News those two locations were the ones that “lose the most money.”
“In the case of Marché Central, it loses in excess of $1.5 million a year,” he told CTV News.
“It’s [been] 14 months that we are in litigation with Marché Central and it’s the third time now that they’ve tried to cancel the lease … It’s like being served for divorce three times in a row. Eventually you’re going to say, ‘You know what, I accept, see you later.’”"
readable version (click on it.)
Strand theatre history 21 Sep 1952, Sun The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) Newspapers.com
Article:
Indoor Golf at Lenox Square 15 Jan 1965, Fri The Atlanta Journal (Atlanta, Georgia) Newspapers.com
closing article:
Closed in October 1969. reopening plans:
Air Vue Drive-In opening 12 Jan 1969, Sun Goldsboro News-Argus (Goldsboro, North Carolina) Newspapers.com
The North State Theatre opened on December 21, 1925, and ceased advertising in 1927. It reopened as the Carolina Theatre on September 1, 1930, and closed on June 17, 1961, after being remodeled on August 28, 1936. Ads posted.
Closed June 17th, 1961.
Carolina theatre closing 13 Jun 1961, Tue Goldsboro News-Argus (Goldsboro, North Carolina) Newspapers.com