Showtimes are available for online ticket purchase starting wednesday mornings for. Torontos old movie theatresthe downtown theatre on yonge. It was initially known as the pantages theatre, then became the imperial theatre and later the canon theatre, before it was renamed in honour of ed mirvish, a wellknown businessman and theatre impresario. Grindhouse cinemas are a north american phenomenon that largely took hold in the late 1960s and lasted until the end of the 1980s. Detailed showtimes for today and for upcoming days. Kidzfest at yonge dundas square toronto4kids november 20. Cineplex cinemas yongedundas and vip movie times toronto.
Cineplex cinemas youngeglinton and vip, 2300 yonge st. Public plaza the unofficial centre of downtown toronto, bustling yonge dundas square is a yearround gathering place and host to concerts, cultural celebrations, film screenings and many other events, many of which are free. These superb photos of the downtown were taken in march of 1972 by john wallington. After the closing of metro theatre on bloor street in 20, yonge cinemas was the only porn cinema left in the city. In these excerpts, taylor recounts fascinating stories from some of his favourite. Show times, trailers, news, movie details, and online ticketing. Locate and compare movie theatres in yonge and eglinton toronto on, yellow pages local listings. Torontos favourite motion picture, the ads bragged. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of. The movie is a definite recommend and should be shown to all young people. City cinema runs all summer long on tuesday nights, from june 27. Cineplex cinemas yonge dundas and vip 10 dundas street east, suite 402, toronto, on, m5b 2g9 416 977 9262.
Cineplex cinemas yonge and dundas is located in toronto canada and is ideal for small and large presentations with seating to accommodate 28 to 579 guests. Map locations, phone numbers, movie listings and showtimes. Billboards, digital screens, restaurants, theatres and movie houses. Clair, toronto, on cineplex odeon corporation, famous players canada square cinemas, mount pleasant cinema, cineplex cinemas varsity and vip, regent theatre, spank films, theatre columbus, cineplex entertainment. Toronto life magazine has published online many photographs of toronto s old movie theatres. Current movie listings and showtimes for movies at the cineplex cinemas yongedundas and vip, 10 dundas street east, toronto, ontario. Vintage photos of torontos opulent, oldtimey movie theatres. It is entitled, toronto s movie theatres of yesteryearbrought back to thrill you again. Yonge and dundas used to be a major movie going destination, with the eaton centre and imperial six drawing in big crowds. Those theatres, which have been closed for more than a decade, were two of the first theatres in canada to offer multiple screens, and drew enormous crowds back in the 1970s. The yonge street strip and its grindhouses local film. Kidzfest is happening on saturday november 23, 20 at yongedundas square from 11. Jun 22, 2016 the result is torontos local movie theatres of yesteryear, a charming catalogue of the citys oldest cinemas. The october 2016 issue of toronto life magazine features an article on the recently published book by doug taylor about torontos old movie theatres.
Torontos old movie theatresthe downtown theatre on yonge st. Toronto is less expensive than chicago or new york city, yet offers many of the same productions plus topnotch accommodation, shopping and dining. Today, the site forms the southern portion of the yongedundas square. Jun 16, 2011 i visited there, too, and would have had trouble finding the place, at 764 yonge st. Cineplex cinemas yongedundas and vip closed until further notice due to covid19. See more ideas about movie theater, toronto, old toronto. Today, dundas square forms the southern boundary of the yonge dundas square. Cineplex is among the theatre chains worldwide thats introducing 4dx. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate cineplex cinemas yongedundas and vip showtimes, tickets and theater information. The neighbourhood is home to the citys best bars, movie theatres, retailers, restaurants, public spaces.
The greatest concentration of these theatres was to be found on the relatively short section of yonge street between dundas and gerrard, known to locals as the yonge strip. Toronto theatres taking part in the event include cineplex yonge dundas, the varsity, queensway, scotiabank cinemas, empress walk, yonge eglinton, yorkdale, morningside, scarborough town centre, fairview mall and eglinton town centre. Yonge and dundas has come a long way since the seedy 70s. Its always overcrowded and the showtimes online never match the. Cineplex cinemas yongedundas and vip 10 dundas street east, suite 402, toronto, on, m5b 2g9 416 977 9262. A public square in downtown toronto, yonge dundas square is the top location choice for a range of free events we host. The glendale was torontos home for long runs of movies. The downtown theatre opened in 1948, the architects being mandel sprachman and harold solomon kaplan. Get local toronto showtimes, movie listings and online tickets. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Published by dundurn press, the book contains information on 80 of toronto s former movie theatres. Just watch you kids if you have any, and dont give anyone money. Toronto movie theatre rentals at cineplex yonge and dundas.
Twist world record anticipated for youth day at yonge. Babyfriendly matinee movies at select cineplex theatres nationwide, with. Yongedundas cineplex is hands down the worst cineplex in toronto. Cineplex cinemas yongedundas and vip 10 dundas street east, suite 402, toronto, on, m5b 2g9 416 977 9262 based on guidance from public health authorities and recent government directives, we are temporarily closed. Free movies this summer at yonge dundas square will have you laughing and remembering how many great comedians call toronto home. Thats how little remains of what used to be a toronto landmark. Toronto movies and listings toronto theatres showtimes.
The vip cinemas feature adults only refinement, a licensed lounge featuring specialty appetizers and entrees, comfy reserved seating and premium intheatre service. The best and worst cineplex movie theatre locations in toronto. Yongedundas square toronto 2020 what to know before you. Book your tickets online for yongedundas square, toronto. Theatre and musical events in toronto events calendar. Jul 22, 2010 twist world record anticipated for youth day at yonge dundas square july 25, 2010 july 22, 2010 toronto dance 1 the organizers of youth day plan to set a world record to have the largest number of people gathered in one place to simultaneously dance the twist during youth day festivities at yongedundas square on sunday july 25, 2010. Mar 28, 2008 yonge dundas areas forgotten theatres fri. A theatre at yongedundas has been rebuilt into a 4dx screening room, offering moviegoers motioncontrolled seats, strobe lights and effects like. Nov 16, 2016 when walking by yonge cinemas in toronto, i noticed white coverings over the entrance and marquee. Toronto is a top theater canadians and americans flock to toronto to take in one of the many broadwaystyle musicals, plays or concerts. It seemed to be closed, so i went around to the alley and pulled at the back door but it was locked too. The ed mirvish theatre is a historic film and play theatre in downtown toronto, ontario, canada.
Silvercity yongeeglinton cinemas movie showtimes and tickets. Once famous for its crime and adult entertainment venues, its now one of torontos most popular tourist destinations. Movies in toronto now playing in theatres movie times. After spending some time doing kidfriendly activities, families can share a meal at one of our areas kidfriendly restaurants, take in a movie together, or just enjoy a stroll along yonge street to enjoy the holiday lights, suggests garner. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to. Massacre river, starring guy madison and carole lombard. Movie theatres near distillery district toronto toronto on.
The downtown theatre, now demolished, was at 285 yonge street, on the east side of the street, south of dundas street. Nov 04, 2016 i survived canadas first 4dx movie screening. Showtimes are available for online ticket purchase starting wednesday mornings for the upcoming week fri thurs. The result is torontos local movie theatres of yesteryear, a charming catalogue of the citys oldest cinemas. A public square in downtown toronto, yongedundas square is the top location choice for a range of free events we host. Notify me about upcoming sensoryfriendly screenings. Cineplex expands its firstclass movie theatres cbc news cbc. Toronto centre for the arts en young centre for the performing arts en. No movies are playing at the location cineplex cinemas yonge dundas and vip on 5112020. Notice that the second feature was a western romance. Top 10 most amazing christmas and holiday events happening across ontario. Current movie listings and showtimes for movies playing in toronto. This month, do a bit of early holiday shopping at the arts at the heart marketplace october 2, 9, 10, 23 and 24 and be.
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