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'''Festival 18''' was a cinema multiplex located in the [[Eastwood Festival Centre]] on [[Crestwood Boulevard]]. It was opened by [[Cobb Theatres]] as the '''Cobb Festival 12''' on May 24, [[1989]]. The grand opening featured a live remote by [[WAPI-FM|I-95]]'s [[Rick & Bob]], appearances by McDonalds' Hamburgler, a skydiving team, and several giveaways and prizes including a six-night trip to Hollywood, California.  The opening of the Festival also saw the closing of Cobb's [[Eastwood Theatre|Eastwood Twin]] and [[Village East Twin]] Theatres.
[[Image:Cobblogo.png|thumb|144px|right|the Cobb logo]]'''Festival 18''' was a cinema multiplex located in the [[Eastwood Festival Centre]] on [[Crestwood Boulevard]]. It was opened by [[Cobb Theatres]] as the '''Cobb Festival 12''' on [[May 24]], [[1989]]. The grand opening featured a live remote by [[WAPI-FM|I-95]]'s [[Rick & Bob]], appearances by McDonalds' Hamburgler, a skydiving team, and several giveaways and prizes including a six-night trip to Hollywood, California.  The opening of the Festival also saw the closing of Cobb's [[Eastwood Mall Theatre|Eastwood Twin]] and [[Village East Theatre|Village East Twin]] Theatres.


The first movie screened was ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade''  in wide-screen stereo on two screens. Other films on the bill at opening were ''Road House'', ''Field of Dreams'', ''Pet Sematary'', ''K-9'', ''Major League'', ''Rain Main'', ''Working Girl'', ''Dangerous Liasons'', ''The Rescuers'', and ''The Dream Team''.
The first movie screened was ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade''  in wide-screen stereo on two screens. Other films on the bill at opening were ''Road House'', ''Field of Dreams'', ''Pet Sematary'', ''K-9'', ''Major League'', ''Rain Main'', ''Working Girl'', ''Dangerous Liasons'', ''The Rescuers'', and ''The Dream Team''.


The theater was expanded to 18 screens between 1992 and 1994. It became '''Regal Festival 18''' when Cobb was taken over on August 1, 1997. Stadium seating was added later. The theater was closed in May, 2006.
[[Image:Regal.png|thumb|right|a logo of Regal Cinemas]]The theater was expanded to 18 screens in [[1994]]. [[Cousin Cliff]] was joined by [[Hooter's]] girls, [[Skydive South]] aerobats, [[Gold's Gym]] aerobicists and a [[Highnote Rock N' Horse Lounge|Rock N' Horse]] karaoke booth for the ribbon-cutting on [[March 23]]. The 4,000-seat multiplex boasted three separate concession stands.
 
It became the '''Regal Festival 18''' when Cobb was taken over on [[August 1]], [[1997]]. Stadium seating was added later. The theater was closed in May, [[2006]].
 
In [[2010]] Naos Entertainment, based in Greenville, announced plans to renovate and reopen as a 12-screen cinema called [[The Edge (cinema)|The Edge]], with self-serve drink stations and four 3-D screens.
 
==Opening Night==
Wednesday, May 24, 1989
* ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'' (7:15, 9:45)
* ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'' (7:45, 10:15)
* ''Road House'' (7:30, 10:00)
* ''Field of Dreams'' (7:30, 10:00)
* ''Pet Sematary'' (7:45, 10:15)
* ''K-9'' (7:30, 10:00)
* ''Major League'' (7:30, 10:00)
* ''Rain Man'' (7:15, 9:45)
* ''Working Girl'' (7:45, 10:15)
* ''Dangerous Liaisons'' (7:15, 9:45)
* ''The Rescuers'' (7:15, 9:00)
* ''The Dream Team'' (7:45, 10:15)
 
==References==
* "Festival 12 grows to 18 wednesday." (March 22, 1994) ''Birmingham News''
* [http://www.cinematour.com/theatres.php?db=us&province=AL Alabama listings] at cinematour.com
* Evans Criswell. [http://hsvmovies.com/generated_subpages/cities/al_birmingham.html Historical Information:Alabama:Birmingham] at Movie Theatre Information.
* [http://sec.edgar-online.com/1998/04/29/17/0000950144-98-005317/Section7.asp Regal Cinemas' company summary report on Cobb takeover]
* Bryant, Joseph D. (June 17, 2010) "Closed cinema in Birmingham's Crestwood neighborhood to reopen." ''Birmingham News''


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[[Category:1994 buildings]]
[[Category:2006 disestablishments]]
[[Category:Crestwood Festival Center]]

Latest revision as of 21:21, 1 May 2012

the Cobb logo

Festival 18 was a cinema multiplex located in the Eastwood Festival Centre on Crestwood Boulevard. It was opened by Cobb Theatres as the Cobb Festival 12 on May 24, 1989. The grand opening featured a live remote by I-95's Rick & Bob, appearances by McDonalds' Hamburgler, a skydiving team, and several giveaways and prizes including a six-night trip to Hollywood, California. The opening of the Festival also saw the closing of Cobb's Eastwood Twin and Village East Twin Theatres.

The first movie screened was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in wide-screen stereo on two screens. Other films on the bill at opening were Road House, Field of Dreams, Pet Sematary, K-9, Major League, Rain Main, Working Girl, Dangerous Liasons, The Rescuers, and The Dream Team.

a logo of Regal Cinemas

The theater was expanded to 18 screens in 1994. Cousin Cliff was joined by Hooter's girls, Skydive South aerobats, Gold's Gym aerobicists and a Rock N' Horse karaoke booth for the ribbon-cutting on March 23. The 4,000-seat multiplex boasted three separate concession stands.

It became the Regal Festival 18 when Cobb was taken over on August 1, 1997. Stadium seating was added later. The theater was closed in May, 2006.

In 2010 Naos Entertainment, based in Greenville, announced plans to renovate and reopen as a 12-screen cinema called The Edge, with self-serve drink stations and four 3-D screens.

Opening Night

Wednesday, May 24, 1989

  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (7:15, 9:45)
  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (7:45, 10:15)
  • Road House (7:30, 10:00)
  • Field of Dreams (7:30, 10:00)
  • Pet Sematary (7:45, 10:15)
  • K-9 (7:30, 10:00)
  • Major League (7:30, 10:00)
  • Rain Man (7:15, 9:45)
  • Working Girl (7:45, 10:15)
  • Dangerous Liaisons (7:15, 9:45)
  • The Rescuers (7:15, 9:00)
  • The Dream Team (7:45, 10:15)

References

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