The City of Quinte West will continue to have a movie theatre.
After months of speculation, not only has the building in downtown Trenton been sold, it will continue to showcase movies.
Quinte News has learned that Film.Ca Entertainment Corporation has purchased 120 Dundas Street West.
CEO of Film.ca Entertainment Corporation Jeff Knoll says the magic of the movies is coming back to Trenton.
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“For decades, the Centre Theatre has been a beloved part of the community. Now we’re thrilled to announce its grand reopening as Film.ca Centre Cinemas this spring.”
He says it is a family owned and operated business.
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“We believe in making movie going fun, affordable, and community driven. We also know how important it is to preserve the history and charm of a theatre like this one.”
There will be modern updates to the building, however, Knoll says they will look to keep the nostalgic charm.
He says they cannot do it alone, however.
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“To help bring this theatre back to life, we’ve launched an Indiegogo campaign where you can contribute to the opening of the Centre Cinema, while getting some awesome rewards in return. From movie passes to seat plaques to exclusives VIP experiences, there’s a perk for every level of support.”
A photo of downtown Trenton. The movie theatre was known as the Odeon Theatre between 1953 and 1962 (Photo: submitted to Quinte News)
