University Theatre (Toronto)

[1] The cinema also helped introduce new technologies to Toronto such as CinemaScope, Cinerama and 70 mm film Dolby Stereo.

[3] Its closing was delayed several times, with the Famous Players theatre chain trying, but not able, to sign a long-term lease.

[4] It shuttered soon after the 1986 film festival,[5] where it hosted the gala opening screening of The Decline of the American Empire.

These supports were meant to be temporary but were left in place for over a decade due to the early 1990s recession.

[7] The University Theatre's facade now serves as an entrance to a two-level store space, which was a Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn from 2002–2015.

Return of the Jedi showing at the University Theatre, with the marquee stating "The Smash of 83"
The University Theatre facade for the Williams-Sonoma & Pottery Barn store