A cinema chain has set out plans for re-opening a site in North Yorkshire after taking over the building earlier this year, as it reveals the first images inside the newly revamped space.
Savoy Cinemas, which bought the former Empire Cinema in Catterick Garrison earlier this year, has issued an update about what it will do as soon as it opens.
While an opening date hasn't yet been set for the cinema, based on Princes Gate Shopping Park on Richmond Road, Savoy has released an image of what one of the screens will look like once converted.
Empire Cinemas announced last year that its venues across the UK, including the one in Catterick Garrison, would close with immediate effect, and was left empty until Savoy Cinemas snapped it up in early 2024.
Based in the Midlands, Savoy has cinemas in Doncaster and Nottingham - with Catterick being the seventh in the UK.
In updated images, Savoy has shown the plush red leather seats and a new approach to the cinema building from its Grantham site, which will be identical to the Catterick one, while also setting out what customers can expect when it opens 'soon'.
In its most recent update on social media, Savoy Catterick said: "Movie magic will be returning to Catterick Garrison soon.
"Here's a sneak peek into our reopening plan - initially, four cinema screens will reopen with their original seating layouts.
"Meanwhile, the three closed screens will undergo refurbishment to incorporate our signature Savoy style.
"This means you will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the true Savoy Experience but trust us, it’ll be worth it.
"The exciting upgrades will include luxury rocker and electric recliner seating for ultimate comfort. Get a glimpse of our deluxe seating below, captured at our Grantham cinema."
Meanwhile, in another post Savoy has appealed for Sales Assistants and a Cinema Supervisor to join the team at Catterick.
At the time, James Collington, the Managing Director of Savoy Cinemas, said: "We are delighted to announce our acquisition of the old Empire Cinema in Catterick Garrison.
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"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 cinema experience to meet our high standards."
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