Empire Cinema reopens after 8 yearsBy Susan Mohammed Story Created: Dec 7, 2011 at 10:54 PM ECT Story Updated: Dec 7, 2011 at 10:54 PM ECT The historic Empire Cinema at Penitence Street, San Fernando reopened yesterday.The renovated three-screen cineplex will seat 900 guests in luxurious comfort with cutting edge surround sound, according to its owner.The proprietor, who did not wish to be identified, told the Express that the renovations were eight years in the making.The movie theatre has been closed since 2003 for renovations.He said with the death of his father, work on the building came to a halt and only came back on track three years later."We are continuing in the trend of a mulit-screen cineplex," he said."Empire has always been at a great location in the heart of the town on Penitence Street. The cinema is known to be a family entertainment centre, since it was the first non-smoking cinema in the country. It had a great reputation when it closed, and we are continuing to upkeep that great reputation."The proprietor said the renovations included multi-screens, a sports bar and a car park.The three screens will accommodate 500 patrons in one, 250 in another and another accommodating 150, with Dolby digital sound.By Easter the cineplex is expected to add the "3D effect" to movies.Tickets are priced at $25 for adults and children $20.
Too bad it's down South. I still have to fight up with CC8
