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Showcase Cinema

terryb18

terryb18

Gone but not forgotten R.I.P.
I see that the Showcase Cinema on the Kingsbury Rd has closed down, apparently Jaguar have bought them out, so they can expand I assume. Now the nearest cinema to me is at Star City,and I was never keen on that place. Ah well, there's always the telly.

Terry
 
Thats very sad about Shocase Cinema closing, I had many a good night there and watched some memorable films there.. Some really bad one' too :) But i was never keen on Star City Either.. Sad days...
 
I don't like Star City either, find the general atmosphere oppressive there.
Fond memories of the Showcase though, my friend dropped her box of maltesers during a film...........................
Was ages before we went again lol.
You could always come to Tamworth Terry!
Sue
 
cant believe that. built that cinema about 20 years ago. was an mgm cinema and a load of yanks came over for the construction of it. must be getting old when your old enough to see your own work being pulled down!
 
I am led to believe it's replacement is being constructed on Chester Road, by the new Selco opposite McDonalds.
 
valeboy said:
I am led to believe it's replacement is being constructed on Chester Road, by the new Selco opposite McDonalds.
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Now thats something I had'nt heard about, a new cinema, also a new Selco. I hope so

Terry
 
sistersue61 said:
Isn't Selco already there - I'm sure there were directions to it a few months ago!
Sue
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Just had a look on google earth Sue, and yes there is one there. I never knew that and I have drove past there thousands of times. Thats the trouble with driving, you miss everything.

Terry
 
valeboy said:
I am led to believe it's replacement is being constructed on Chester Road, by the new Selco opposite McDonalds.
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Didn't know about Showcase cinema moving to Chester road.

On the site mentionde there will be; Selco, the new ambulance station workshops and a Volvo car showroom. Busy site
 
There is going to be a new complex being built near the NEC.... Showcase is not having a replacement. Nationally There are a number of Multiplexes that are Closing or have closed... Foreign Companies have killed a large number of well built and kept Cinemas in this country.. We could now end up with great deal fewer Cinemas
 
. We could now end up with great deal fewer Cinemas[/QUOTE]

Hi All,

We already have few cinemas. Most districts had at least one when I was a lad. In fact, I lived in Small Heath and was in easy walking distance of 5 cinemas. Green Lane Cinema, The Elite, Kingston, Coronet and The Grange I believe it is TV that has done for them but where do courting couples go for a snog in the back row these days?

Old Boy
 
I'm surprised to see the showcase go - sorry for anyone working there.
I always felt it was pricey and I'm guessing it knocked a few of the smaller cinemas for six when it opened. So I can understand https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/member.php?u=9257Mike Blakemores comment :) ... All done then - in the name of progress I guess. I didnt like the American feel to the place myself - ie big and brash is better. I apologise for my stunted view folks. Our local cinema in Sutton currently has a half price day which is trying to bring people in mid week - which is good.
 
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