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The Revue Film Society and Danny and Letty Mullin Announce New Lease Agreement Ensuring Continued Success for Historic Revue Cinema
[Toronto, September 10, 2024] — The Revue Film Society and building owners Danny and Letty Mullin are pleased to announce the signing of a new lease agreement, marking a significant milestone in their long-standing partnership.
When Danny and Letty Mullin rescued the Revue Cinema from closure in 2007, they embarked on a visionary journey with the Revue Film Society to preserve Canada’s oldest operating cinema. This collaboration, which included significant rent concessions over many years, has since blossomed into one of Canada's most successful independent movie houses, fostering a vibrant community of over 21,000 film enthusiasts. The Mullins have always wanted the Revue Cinema to operate as an independent movie theatre and community landmark, a desire they share with the Revue Film Society. The Society has not, and does not, endorse any statements suggesting otherwise. Negotiations, even between longstanding partners, can often lead to misunderstandings, but the length and strength of our partnership with the Mullins and good faith on all sides allowed us to end up in a good place.
In recent weeks, supporters across Toronto and beyond have shown their passion for the iconic cinema – a testament to the community's dedication and the exceptional environment that the Revue Film Society and the Mullins have cultivated.
The Mullins’ dedication to the Revue Cinema is part of a broader commitment to the local Roncesvalles community. To this end, the Mullins requested that, as part of any new lease agreement, the Revue Film Society make a significant contribution to St. Joseph’s Health Centre. The Revue Film Society was pleased to agree and today announces the donation of advertising space valued at more than $62,000 to St. Joseph's Health Centre Foundation over the length of the new five-year lease. The lease also provides for the holding of an annual fundraising event at the theatre in support of St Joseph’s Hospital, a place dear to the hearts of the Mullins and the members of our community. These two initiatives highlight the Revue Film Society’s dedication to supporting local institutions and ensuring that vital community services receive the visibility they deserve.
“Patrons can look forward to exciting new programming and upcoming facility enhancements, including restoration of the heritage façade set to commence this year,” says Revue Film Society Chair Grant Oyston. “We are thankful to Danny and Letty for their continued partnership and support and to former Toronto Mayor John Tory for his mediation efforts which were of huge help in arriving at this successful result.”
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported the Revue, and we look forward to many more years of cinematic magic.
Contact:
Grant Oyston
Chair, Revue Film Society
grant@revuecinema.ca