The royal is the ideal venue for film premieres, birthday parties, corporate events, live performance and other special events. The last three independent movie theatres in montreal are sister businessescinemas du parc, beaubien, and du musee. Independent theatres accuse cineplex of anticompetitive behaviour. Torontos top independent movie theatres tiff bell lightbox courtesy of tiff as the temperature drops and the citys sidewalks get slick with ice, salt, and slush, the appeal of getting dressed up and heading out for a night on the town is acutely diminished. Genesis deluxe cinemas with over 15 screens and 7 theatres, located in lagos, lekki, portharcourt, enugu, effurun and owerri. From our citys nostalgic rep cinemas to mainstream movie theatres, toronto is blessed with a diverse array of. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Find broadway shows, musicals, plays and concerts and buy tickets with us now. There is nothing more energizing than a live performance from comedy to drama to musicals, live theatre is thriving in the greater toronto area. Get the popcorn and candy ready, and take a whirlwind tour of toronto s best independent movie theatres. Fox theatre at the eastern end of the beaches is torontos longest running cinema, the fox.
A list of the best, lowkey and cool indie theatres in toronto. Map locations, phone numbers, movie listings and showtimes. Thanks to covid19, the future of movie theatres looks. Imagine cinemas woodbine centre toronto, on 416 29048. Mar 16, 2020 market square imagine cinemas get local movie showtimes and buy movie tickets online for your favorite local imagine theater market square imagine cinemas march 16, 2020 to our valued guests, we continue to believe that the health and safety of our team members and patrons is of utmost importance. Cineplex shutting down theatres nationwide due to covid19. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Revue cinema highlights and showtimes for films and events playing today, playing this month, upcoming events, and coming soon.
The company operates theatres under numerous brands, including cineplex cinemas, cineplex odeon, silvercity, galaxy. A vancouver movie theatre has accused cineplex of blocking independent cinemas from screening new titles. Through its operating subsidiary cineplex entertainment lp, cineplex operates 165 theatres across canada. Independent cinemas accuse cineplex of shutting them out of. Characterized by the neighbourhoods theyre located in. As much as there is to love and cherish about the moviegoing experience especially if you visit a slick and keenly programmed independent cinema like. Independent theatres across canada rally for better access to films video segment city news 1 march 3, 2020. Mar 17, 2020 as much as there is to love and cherish about the moviegoing experience especially if you visit a slick and keenly programmed independent cinema like the paradise, or are able to bask in the. The publication explores 50 of torontos old theatres and contains over 80 archival photographs of the facades, marquees and interiors of the theatres.
Toronto theater is your guide to shows in toronto s theaters. Many of these companies are connecting with audiences in smallunexpected. Specialized in independent and foreign films and was a mainstay venue for the toronto. Notify us about a playing movie that should be listed here. Thanks to covid19, the future of movie theatres looks darker.
Support independent canadian movie theatres with virtual screenings of new movies titles so far include bacurau, corpus christi and the wild goose lake. Halifaxs only independent cinema has joined a national fight against cineplex, accusing the movie mammoth of using its clout to keep new releases out of competing theatres, a practice known as. Sort movies by user ratings, release date, or alphabetically. Indie cinemas accuse cineplex of monopolizing new releases. Show your independent movie to your family, friends, cast, investors or have your red carpet. Toronto canadas largest movie exhibitor says its closing all of its 165 theatres nationwide until at least april 2 in response to the covid19 outbreak. Fortunately, torontos blessed with several excellent independent cinemas. Movies in toronto now playing in theatres movie times. Toronto independent cinemas across canada say they are being kept from screening top films like parasite and hustlers as theyre released and they claim theatre giant cineplex. Torontos top independent movie theatres culture trip. Independent cinemas accuse cineplex of shutting them out. Movie theatres may have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but arthouse distributors are helping indie cinemas stay in business during.
Carlton cinema, yonge and carlton, 1981, present, 9, focus on foreign and independent film. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Whatever you choose, watching the silver screen has never been so fun with these six indie cinemas across the city. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of 116544 and employs a staff of approximately 2. Jan 11, 20 we scoured the city for the best places to perch your popcorn in front of the finest screens at seven toronto cinemas. Mar 17, 2020 toronto canadas largest movie exhibitor says its closing all of its 165 theatres nationwide until at least april 2 in response to the covid19 outbreak.
Aug 10, 2017 how canadas best independent movie theatres have survived nobody stays in this business purely for profit. Market square imagine cinemas get local movie showtimes and buy movie tickets online for your favorite local imagine theater market square imagine cinemas march 16, 2020 to our valued guests, we continue to believe that the health and safety of our team members and patrons is of utmost importance. As part of the lift community we seek to ensure your safety. Mar 01, 2011 fortunately, torontos blessed with several excellent independent cinemas. Cineplex accused of blocking independent theatres from. Some are saturated in historic significance, while others have quirky qualities or. Given the circumstances related to covid19, a collective operations and boardwide decision to cancel all upcoming screenings at the revue cinema and remain closed until april 5 at the earliest. Independent movie theatres across the country say cineplex entertainment, which owns about 75 per cent of the screens in canada, is shutting them out of the market for top films like oscar winners. Located in the heart of downtown near mcgill university, cinema du parc. The liaison of independent filmmakers of toronto lift is a community space for those working in film and media related practices. Browse movie listings and showtimes for canadian movie theatres. In a petition signed by over 8,000 people, indie cinemas are accusing cineplex of engaging in anticompetitive behaviour by blocking their ability to screen films at the same time as the toronto based theatre giant.
It began with roy thomson hall, the art gallery of ontario, hot docs, tiff and the stratford festival, followed by independent movie theatres, tarragon theatre, the. Mar, 20 recent publication entitled torontos theatres and the golden age of the silver screen, by the author of this blog. Torontos first movie screening and first movie theatre mar. The crime drama hustlers opened in most theatres on sept.
Recent publication entitled torontos theatres and the golden age of the silver screen, by the author of this blog. In a petition signed by over 8,000 people, indie cinemas are accusing cineplex of engaging in anticompetitive behaviour by blocking their ability to screen films at the same time as the torontobased theatre giant. The independent us latest news and features us, uk. Jan 18, 2015 10 under the radar live theatre venues in toronto.
Reviews on independent movie theater in toronto, on revue cinema, the royal cinema, imagine cinemas, fox theatre, famous players canada square. Movies playing in cinemas there are no movies playing in toronto. Cumberland four, yorkville, 1981, 2012, 4, specialized in independent and foreign films and was a mainstay venue for the toronto international. List of all the cinemas in toronto, on sorted by distance. Motion picture theatre associations of canada is a privately held company in toronto, on and is a single location business. Support independent canadian movie theatres with virtual. Get the popcorn and candy ready, and take a whirlwind tour of torontos best independent movie theatres. The old fashioned exterior is a welcome change from overthetop, megaplex movie theaters. Straighttothepoint, welcoming, and historic independent cinemas remind us of torontos past, present and future. Independent movie theatres across the country say cineplex. Camera bar the 6 by 8 screen at atom egoyans camera bar cant compete with your local silver city, but with plush stadium seating, an intimate atmosphere capacity is 50 and free saturday screenings, size doesnt matter.
If it seems familiar, its because the name first appeared on an iphone four years ago, and the design is. Find news, trailers and tickets for upcoming independent movies, foreign cinema and art house films. Built in 1927, the regent theatre is an old neighbourhood cinema located in midtown toronto. This is a list of cinemas that exist or have existed in the city of toronto, ontario, canada. Toronto canadas largest movie exhibitor cineplex inc. How canadas best independent movie theatres have survived nobody stays in this business purely for profit. Toronto theater is your guide to shows in torontos theaters. For stage artists, to stream or not to stream is the question. Bay theatre, queen and bay, 1910, 1965, 1, earliest purpose built cinema in toronto. The 10 best seats at toronto movie theatres the star. Motion picture theatre associations of canada toronto on. Why should you have to travel all the way downtown if you want to see a film when there is a cinema on your doorstep. Feb 20, 2020 toronto independent cinemas across canada say they are being kept from screening top films like parasite and hustlers as theyre released and they claim theatre giant cineplex.
Get the latest movie times, trailers and celebrity interviews. Mar 18, 2020 it began with roy thomson hall, the art gallery of ontario, hot docs, tiff and the stratford festival, followed by independent movie theatres, tarragon theatre, the national ballet, the canadian. These beloved theatres focus on the films they show instead of the moviegoing experience that surrounds them. It was the first cinema in west africa to show a 3d movie. We will continue to take our lead from these authorities, and we will reopen our theatres when they tell us it. Torontos first movie screening and first movie theatre.
Carlton cinema imagine cinemas get local movie showtimes and buy movie tickets online for your favorite local imagine theater carlton cinema imagine cinemas march 16, 2020 to our valued guests, we continue to believe that the health and safety of our team members and patrons is of utmost importance. A cineplex theatre in toronto is seen on monday, december 16, 2019. Top 10 best independent movie theater in toronto, on last. Cineplex to close theatres nationwide in response to covid.
Independent theatres in a david vs goliath battle versus cineplex ctv news calgary february 27, 2020. We scoured the city for the best places to perch your popcorn in front of the finest screens at seven toronto cinemas. Independent theatres accuse cineplex of anticompetitive. Built in 1914 the fox theatre offers a classic aesthetic with a modern cinema experience. If your tastes in film go beyond romcoms and the fockers series, your local theatre may not always call your name. Toronto movies and listings toronto theatres showtimes. The fox theatre is a historic cinema in the beaches neighbourhood. Current movie listings and showtimes for movies playing in toronto. Toronto independent cinemas across canada say they are being kept from screening top films like parasite and hustlers as theyre released and they claim theatre giant cineplex inc.
How canadas best independent movie theatres have survived. There is nothing more energizing than a live performance from comedy to drama to musicals, live. Links to posts about torontos movie housespast and present. Mar 27, 2020 straighttothepoint, welcoming, and historic independent cinemas remind us of torontos past, present and future. Get local movie showtimes and buy movie tickets for your favourite cineplex theatre. Zoning problem leads halifax indie cinema to join complaint. Mar 16, 2020 carlton cinema imagine cinemas get local movie showtimes and buy movie tickets online for your favorite local imagine theater carlton cinema imagine cinemas march 16, 2020 to our valued guests, we continue to believe that the health and safety of our team members and patrons is of utmost importance. For stage artists, to stream or not to stream is the. The petition, launched by vancouvers rio theatre, calls for support for indie theatres. Independent movie theatres facing more roadblocks lethbridge herald february 27, 2020.
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