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IN PHOTOS: moviegoers celebrate Caloundra cinema's red-carpet return

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Moviegoers celebrated the return of the Strand Cinema Caloundra with a Hollywood blockbuster, fresh popcorn and giant cokes.

The five-cinema complex re-opened on Wednesday night after the previous owners closed the curtains on the long-running business.

The new owner Luke Warburton spent some time refurbishing the 500-capacity venue before the anticipated revival of the popular complex.

Sunshine Coast News was there to celebrate with patrons as a Caloundra institution made its return to the red carpet.

SCN also broke the news of the man behind the stunning revival and his inspiration.

Also check out the blockbusters planned for coming weeks.

Boyd and Manda Maloney.
Sienna, Brendan, Sharna and Brydie Tobin.
Libby Russell, Jen Su and Eliza Cannons.
Dan Bounty keeps patrons refreshed.
Brett Donnellan with his children Ty, Jed and Mia.
Abigail Bopf, Carie-Anne Dickson and Ella Fuller.
Jason and Brady Jones.

Kathy Greedy and Suzanne Simons.

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