Savoy Cinemas Ltd has taken over the former Empire Cinema in North Yorkshire. The site at Catterick Garrison has been closed for over a year and Savoy promises to "restore the magic of cinema" with its plans for the seven-screen multiplex. The Midlands company hopes to open in a few weeks some highly anticipated blockbusters, including Beetlejuice Sequel, Joker: Follie a Deux, Paddington in Peru, Gladiator 2, Wicked and Moana 2.
In this time, the cinema will reopen with four screens in their former configuration, whilst three will remain closed for renovations, including new luxury seating comprising rocker seats, faux leather electric recliners, and double sofas. Once completed, these screens will reopen with the remainder then closed for the same upgrades. Read more Leeds children at centre of Harehills riot returned to family member after police acted on tip off Savoy will also install the very latest in laser projection for sharper images, brighter visuals, and vibrant colours.
James Collington, the Managing Director of Savoy Cinemas said: "We are delighted to announce our acquisition of the old Empire Cinema in Catterick Garrison. Our goal is to prepare for the opening as quickly as possible to provide the local community with the Savoy experience. "With a few adjustments and the installation of new laser projectors, we are confident we’ll be able to open our doors very soon.
As the cinema operates in the upcoming months, we plan to renovate each screen to elevate the .