PART I:  SOUND AND THE MOVIE REEL IN PICTURES

MAPLE SYRUP CANDY FLOSS! This Canada Day weekend not only are we having a TRIPLE BILL but we are also introducing our limited edition Maple Syrup flavoured cotton candy! Keep things interesting and show your Canadian Pride with a night at your favourite Drive-In...

Hello Drive In lovers!!! Who is ready for a TRIPLE BILL this long weekend on Saturday, Sunday & Monday?? Movies starting from 9:30pm and the last movie ending well into the next day! Who's excited?? Transformers: Age of Extinction is the NEW RELEASE of this...

It’s not just that the Autobots look more distinctive and easier to tell apart than ever in “Transformers: Age of Extinction” — as Optimus Prime never tires of reminding us, these robots have actual souls. So who cares if the human characters are even more dispensable...

U.S. and Canada Box Office | Weekend of Jun. 13, 2014 -Jun. 15, 2014 This Wk Last Wk Title Distributor Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross Wks Out 1 22 Jump Street Sony Pictures Releasing & Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) $60,000,000 $60,000,000 1 2 How to Train...

Who's excited for 22 JUMP STREET?!   The 21 Jump Street movie reboot was a surprise hit, flying high on the unexpected chemistry between its leads – Channing Tatum (proving his comedy mettle) and Jonah Hill as buddy-cops Jenko and Schmidt – and witty direction...

Hey Movie lovers! E! Movie night is doing a segment at the 5 drive in and we’re looking for your incredible drive in memories. So if you have stories from heyday of drive ins, had your first kiss, first date, family traditions , friend gatherings or anything in...

Who is ready to watch X-Men: Days of Future Past this weekend!!! In this age of “reboot and remake”, what’s most noticeable about the X-Men franchise is how it has maintained itself as a single (semi) coherent franchise over seven films and 14 years. And the 14 years...

The Delta Legends Cup is coming to Toronto on May 21st 2014 at the BMO Field! AC Milan VS Benfica! All the soccer legends from Balotelli to Kaka and Luisao to Djuricic! Tickets can be ordered NOW on Ticket Master! Go and get them while you still can! This is going to...

As the snow melts and we leave the worst winter in decades behind, Premier Drive in Theaters will start heating up with some incredible block-buster films.  And as we move into the summer, Hollywood will be in full swing with all major releases. We promise you an...

U.S. and Canada Box Office | Weekend of Apr. 04, 2014 -Apr. 06, 2014 This Wk Last Wk Title Distributor Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross Wks Out 1 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures $96,200,000 $96,200,000 1 2 1 Noah Paramount...

DIMENSION Films has released the first trailer for “Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame To Kill For,” nine years after the surprise success of the original “Sin City.” The trailer promises plenty of noir violence in the same monochrome color scheme in “Dame,”  co-directed...

Warner Bros.-Legendary Pictures’ swords-and-sandals epic “300: Rise of an Empire,” tracking in the low-$40 millions, and Fox-DreamWorks Animation’s “Mr. Peabody & Sherman,” which should gross somewhere in the $30 millions, will keep the overall box office healthy,...

While “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is collecting a lot of the buzz, Marvel’s other major release this year “Guardians of the Galaxy” is ready to step into the spotlight. [youtube width="800" height="430"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTZ2Tp9yXyM[/youtube]...

Hello Drive in fans and movie buffs, 2014 is going to be a great year for movies under the stars, as the snow starts melting in early March we will kick start our hot season with some amazing attractions. Let's all look forward to another endless summer... X-Men: Days...

  Star killed in high-speed car crash, but film-makers plan to proceed with movie in 'respectful' manner HOLLYWOOD racing film Fast & Furious 7 will still be released despite the death of...

U.S. and Canada Box Office | Weekend of Nov. 22, 2013 -Nov. 24, 2013 This Wk Last Wk Title Distributor Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross Wks Out 1 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Lionsgate $161,125,000 $161,125,000 1 2 1 Thor: The Dark World Walt Disney Studios Motion...

No one does the fame thing like Clooney. He floats above it even as he uses it to embellish his influence. He understands his place in the pantheon even as he remains hidden from the inquisitive lens. He's the master. [gallery type="rgg" size="large"...

We love the magic of the movies, that trickery that lets us believe in beautiful robots, time-traveling scientists, wolf men, and flying superheroes. But sometimes it's fun to peek behind the curtain, and see the secrets and candid faces behind our favorite films....

  THIS SATURDAY NIGHT OCT-26 COSTUME CONTEST AT THE STARLITE HAMILTON AND THE STARDUST NEWMARKET DRIVE IN THEATRES: BEST COSTUME WINS: $100 CASH AND PRIZES : Folks arrive early and showcase the...

  In the fall, it seems that almost any warm day is referred to by most people as "Indian summer." And, while their error is certainly not of the world-shaking variety, they are, for the most part, in error. Here are criteria for an Indian summer: As well as...

  Alfonso Cuaron’s premium-priced space drama starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney is looking at a record-setting $55.5M weekend for what execs tell me is the largest October opening weekend of all time. Other records include the largest IMAX opening in October,...

It's one of cinema’s classic musicals — but when Grease returns to the Stardust drive in Theatre this Friday Oct 4 along with the cult classic the Outsiders will sure transport you  back in time where it all began....  the crazy days of summer .... Old School...

  The drive in was almost extinct in North America. Profits were down and interest was low. The Drive ins where not top of mind nor cool enough and had fallen to the wayside. In today’s fast pace society full of instant information, big screens, internet...

Sophia Loren is an Academy Award-winning Italian actress. A striking beauty, Loren is often listed among the world's all time most attractive women. Italian actress Sophia Loren was born in Rome on September 20, 1934. Raised in poverty, she began her film career in...

Box Office: ‘Insidious 2′ Launches with $1.5 Million at Midnight Horror film should easily win No. 1 position over Friday the 13th weekend. Film District’s “Insidious” sequel kicked off the Friday the 13th weekend with an estimated $1.5 million in midnight shows...

 Toronto returns to the cinematic spotlight today, as the Toronto International Film Festival gets underway for its 38th edition. Celebrities, actors, directors, producers, cinephiles and star-chasers are descending on downtown Toronto for the annual 11-day movie....

  At least the previous Batmen of the world seem to agree that Affleck is the man for the job. Admittedly, Michael Keaton,  literally stalked by paparazzi, offered up that Affleck was "gonna be great" with the air of someone who, ultimately, didn't care either...

In celebration of Labour Day  Long-weekend, we are featuring  a nostalgic tribute to the dusk-till-dawn shows that have been very popular with our patrons throughout the years. Our big digital screens will be hosting a bonus movie on top of the double features on...

Monday, September 9 (Starts at dusk. Weather permitting.) 5 Drive-In 2332 Ninth Line Oakville, ON L6H 7G9 Drive Up, Drop Off, Drive In... and Do Good! RecycleYourElectronics.ca is coming to 5 Drive-In. On September 9, 2013, attendees to RecycleYourElectronics.ca and 5...

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones hopes to be the next young-adult film adaptation to win over the hearts and wallets of teen moviegoers, but it faces significant challenges as it opens nationwide Aug-30 Tracking suggests the movie will post a subdued five-day...

WITH MORE MOVIES COMING TO A PREMIER  DRIVE IN THEATER NEAR YOU............. JUMP IN YOU CAR COME AS YOU....WE ARE EXPECTING YOU.... MOVIES ARE BIGGER AND BETTER UNDER THE STARS ....... OPENING AUGUST 9 ....Don't miss the most anticipated summer comedy to hit the...

  RELICS OF A BYGONE ERA... sadly turned to dust in the wind... For some the passion runs deep... the love for the outdoor picture show will continue... Lets Celebrate the opening of the Stardust Drive in Theater on July 19 2013 in Sharon Ontario (formely The...

U.S. and Canada Box Office - Weekend of Jul. 12, 2013 -Jul. 14, 2013 This Wk Last Wk Title Distributor Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross Wks Out 1 1 Despicable Me 2 Universal Pictures $44,753,500 $229,237,000 2 2 Grown Ups 2 Sony Pictures Releasing & Columbia...

Open Captions are movies with the captions (subtitled like) on the big screen. We would like to invite you to come out and enjoy movies under the stars! On one screen only we will be featuring Despicable Me 2 (PG) and Man of Steel (PG) in open captioning on Wednesday...

Canadian Geographic Article: Drive-in delights Tradition and modernity meet at an Oakville, Ont., drive-in Photography by Tom Petrov with text by Jimmy Thomson It’s a romantic relic of the 20th century, a fading tradition with a unique set of idiosyncrasies and...

NOT EVERYONE CAN HAVE SUPER STRENGTH. SO A LEGION OF B-LIST SUPERHEROES HAVE TO SETTLE FOR POWERS LIKE CONTROLLING MANNEQUINS AND TURNING INTO VEGETABLES AT WILL. Superman had it all--flight, strength, X-ray vision, even laser eyes. Ever since his fateful debut...

1 1 Monsters University Walt Disney Studios Distribution & Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures $45,607,700 $170,433,000 2 4004 2 The Heat 20th Century Fox Distribution $39,115,000 $39,115,000 1 3181 3 2 World War Z Paramount Pictures $29,774,600 $123,697,000 2...

Canada Week: Happy birthday to us! Canada turns 146 on Monday and there are plenty of ways to celebrate over the weekend at the Drive-In Theatre. Just a quick post for 5 Drive-In Oakville & Starlite Hamilton Drive-in Theatre.,' Maple  Promotion' this promotion is...

In celebration of Canada Day  Long-weekend, we are featuring  a nostalgic tribute to the dusk-till-dawn shows that have been very popular with our patrons throughout the years. Our big digital screens will be hosting a bonus movie on top of the double features on...

This Wk Last Wk Title Distributor Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross Wks Out # of Theaters   1 Monsters University Walt Disney Studios Distribution & Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures $82,000,000 $82,000,000 1 4004 2 World War Z Paramount Pictures $66,000,000...

Happy summer!   Friday, June 21 is the summer solstice, marking the official first day of the season and the longest day of the year. So, how much sun should you plan on seeing? Daytime can vary depending on your location. People celebrate the beginning of summer...

Come to the 5 Drive In early so the Kids can play at our  PLAYLAND, where your child can choose from 4 Classic Inflatables bouncy castles to Inflatable Slides and a Mist Tent to cool them down, for a nominal charge of $5.00 your child can spend their time at our...

U.S. and Canada Box Office Weekend of Jun. 14, 2013 -Jun. 16, 2013 This Wk Last Wk Title Distributor Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross Wks Out # of Theaters   Via NYTIMES 1 1 Man of Steel Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution $113,080,000 $125,080,000 1 4207 2 1 This...

Hello all our drive in fans! Man of Steel opens at the biggest screens under the stars   Steel yourself for a very noisy Superman Ponderous but polished   This may not be the best Superman movie ever – I’d rate it third, after the first two by Richard Donner...

80 YEARS OF THE DRIVE IN THEATRE IN CELEBRATION OF AN ICONIC SYMBOL OF AMERICANA AND THE GOLDEN DAYS OF CINEMA   THE DRIVE-IN IS BORN:* Thursday, June 6, 2013 is National Drive-in Movie Day!  80 years ago , a young fella by the name of Richard Hollingshead had a...