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Dan123 commented about Century Cinema on Jun 14, 2013 at 11:39 am

This cinema is re-opening on June 21st under its original name, Century Cinema!…

Gala Bingo and Picturedrome Electric Theatre Co Ltd are delighted to announce that the former Flicks Cinema will re-open on June 21st, under its original name of Century Cinema. The cinema which has been at the heart of the local community, will also be celebrating its 75th anniversary. Managing Director Adam Cunard from Picturedrome who will be operating the cinema said “We are delighted as a Company to be coming to Clacton, since the cinema closed we have been working closely with Gala Bingo to re-open the venue and are delighted to announce today that we are opening in a few weeks time. The cinema has under-gone a makeover and will have many new exciting features from when it closed last October, we are excited to welcome customers both old and new back”

Peter Willans, Head of Property from Gala said “ We recognise what a valuable part the cinema played within the local community and in Picturedrome we are delighted to have secured a community focused operator for the next 15 years. We look forward to working in partnership with Picturedrome, to deliver the best cinema and Bingo experience in Clacton.”

The cinema which will re-open on 21st June will have a 4K Sony Digital projection, a feature that can’t be found in other cinemas in the area, Dolby 7.1 Digital sound to make the experience better than ever, air conditioning and heating in both screens, there will also be the added benefit of satellite technology which will enable the cinema to host operas, ballet and theatre productions in the future.. exciting times ahead. In addition to these new facilities, the cinema will also be operating an Online Booking service, and continue to offer great deals to customers,such as only charging £2.50 from Monday to Friday and £3.50 Saturdays and Sundays.

Notes for editor

The Picturedrome Electric Theatre Co Ltd operates cinemas in Bognor Regis, Dorchester and Westgate on sea. Gala Bingo operate 138 clubs nationwide

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Dan123 commented about Plaza Cinema on Dec 1, 2012 at 10:08 am

The Plaza now has 4 screens and shows live via satellite Opera, Ballet and Theatre. Recent Bond film, “Skyfall” has sold out almost every showing for 6 weeks.

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Dan123 commented about Plaza Cinema on Jun 18, 2011 at 1:14 pm

Screen 4, the final addition to the cinema, is on its way….Also the Plaza is hoping to go fully digital by the end of 2011. Further more, the Plaza now has a fully lincensed bar and all 3 screens are licenced. Aswell as being on Facebook, the Plaza now have a blog, and a twitter page. PLaza babies – a weekly screening with the volume down and the lights up for parents with babies unser 18th months now showing every Wednesday.

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Dan123 commented about Plaza Cinema on Jan 16, 2011 at 8:59 am

3rd screen is now open at the Plaza

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Dan123 commented about Plaza Cinema on Mar 12, 2010 at 1:37 pm

And yes, it is the NEC 2K DLP Digital projector that they are using for 3D – they have the XPAND 3D system (I visted the projection room recently – March 2010).

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Dan123 commented about Plaza Cinema on Mar 12, 2010 at 1:35 pm

Only one of the 2 new screens is to open in the summer (fingers-crossed) – the 4th screen to follow. The bingo hall is all cleared out and ready to go however.

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Dan123 commented about Coming Attractions Trailers on Feb 27, 2010 at 1:18 pm

Hi,I am interested in getting hold of these trailers – ae they in the UK, and if so how much would it cost to get them to Dorchster, Dorset?

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Dan123 commented about Plaza Cinema on Feb 21, 2010 at 2:49 pm

3D HAS ARRIVED IN DORCHESTER!!
The Plaza Now has the ability to show 3D films.
Upcoming 3D film ‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND IN 3D’ from 5 March.
They alredy had an NEC 2K DLP Digital Projector, but i am not sure if this is the projector that will be used for 3D. Probably, though, as this was the only Digital Projector which they had, i’m not sure if they have any more now.

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Dan123 commented about Cineworld Cinema - Weymouth on Feb 8, 2010 at 2:53 pm

SORRY, CORRECTION: This Cinema charges LOADS compared o the Plaza Cinema in Dorchester – just 7 miles away. CINEWORLD WEYMOUTH – £7.40 adult Sat/Sun & after 5pm
£5.10 Child / Snr £6.10 Adult before 5pm Mon, Wed – Sun
‘Bargain Tuesday’ : all seats £4.80

PLAZA CINEMA DORCHESTER: all seats Mon – Fri £2.50 Sat/Sun £3.50
This cinema (CINEWORLD) i have noticed is sometimes quite quiet.

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Dan123 commented about Plaza Cinema on Feb 2, 2010 at 12:41 pm

They are currently beginning to build 2 new screens at the Plaza, in the long – disused bingo hall. Fingers-crossed they should open in the Summer, just before the new 3 screen ‘good quality’ cinema in Brewery Square (less than ½ mile away) will open its doors.