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MOTION PICTURE THEATRE [9 records]

Record 1 2018-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cinematography
OBS

[Motion Picture Theatre Association of Alberta's mission is] to help sustain the general welfare and prosperity of motion picture exhibitors.

Key term(s)
  • Motion Picture Theater Association of Alberta

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Cinématographie
Key term(s)
  • Motion Picture Theater Association of Alberta

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cinematography
OBS

In 2011, [a] decision was made to dissolve both the [Motion Picture Theatre Association of Manitoba and the Motion Picture Theatre Association of Saskatchewan] and create a new banner as the [Motion Picture Theatre Association of Central Canada].

Key term(s)
  • Motion Picture Theater Association of Manitoba

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Cinématographie
OBS

L'organisme a été dissout en 2011.

Key term(s)
  • Motion Picture Theater Association of Manitoba

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
  • Cinematography
OBS

[This] association represents many theatres and supporting industries within the province of British Columbia, Canada. [Its] goal is to respond to the needs of [its] membership and provide a collective voice on many social, political and economic issues.

Key term(s)
  • Motion Picture Theatre Association of B. C.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
  • Cinématographie
Key term(s)
  • Motion Picture Theatre Association of B.C.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Cinematography
OBS

[MPTAC Central's purpose] is to collectively support, guide and assist in any areas needed to [movie theatre owners and managers through out Manitoba and Saskatchewan].

Key term(s)
  • Motion Picture Theater Association of Central Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Cinématographie
Key term(s)
  • Motion Picture Theater Association of Central Canada

Spanish

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Record 5 2009-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cinematography
OBS

The Motion Picture Theatre Associations of Canada is a national non-profit association for theatre owners whose purpose is to: maintain a national trade association of motion picture theatre exhibitors, consisting of owners, operators, executives and managers; to forward and promote the general welfare and prosperity of motion picture exhibitors; to gather, receive and disseminate such information as may seem helpful to members and associated organizations; to interchange ideas in rendering mutual assistance and to provide helpful vocational advice and guidance, and in general to act as a group representing national interests. The Association's head office is in Toronto, and each province has its own organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Cinématographie
OBS

La Fédération des associations de propriétaires de cinémas du Canada (MPTAC) est une association nationale à but non lucratif qui chapeaute les associations provinciales et qui a pour mandat de : maintenir une association au niveau national laquelle est représentée par des propriétaires de cinéma, des dirigeants et gérants; promouvoir l'industrie de l'exploitation; collecter, recevoir et distribuer à ses membres toute information pertinente à l'industrie ; échanger des idées dans un but de mutuelle assistance ainsi que fournir des conseils lorsque nécessaire ; de façon générale être un groupe qui représente les intérêts au niveau national.

Spanish

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Record 6 2007-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cinematography
Key term(s)
  • Quebec Motion Picture Theatre Owners Association
  • ACOQ

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Cinématographie

Spanish

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Record 7 2005-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
  • Cinematography
Key term(s)
  • movie theater
  • motion picture theater

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
  • Cinématographie
DEF

Salle de spectacle où l'on projette des films cinématographiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instalaciones y equipo (Recreación)
  • Cinematografía
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Record 8 2005-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
  • Cinematography
DEF

A movie theater where a film is being shown for the first time before its general distribution.

OBS

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Key term(s)
  • first-run theatre
  • first run theatre
  • first-run movie theatre
  • first-run movie theater
  • first-run motion picture theatre
  • first-run motion picture theater
  • first-run cinema
  • first run house

French

Domaine(s)
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
  • Cinématographie
DEF

Salle de cinéma où l'on présente en primeur un film avant sa distribution générale.

Spanish

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Record 9 1996-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements
OBS

Codification 1995.

Key term(s)
  • Règlement visant les théâtres et les cinémas dans les parcs nationaux

Spanish

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