The owner of a revitalised cinema venue is optimistic it will be a star attraction.
The Nambour Cinema & Events Centre is set to open in downtown Nambour in late November or early December.
Located at C-Square, it will essentially replace Majestic Cinemas, which closed amid financial difficulties in April.
With four screens, it will be able to cater for almost 500 patrons.
Owner Luke Warburton, who successfully revived a cinema space at Caloundra, said customers will relish the refurbished venue.
“Movie guests will notice big changes straight away as they walk through the entry doors into our newly-designed foyer,” he said.
Cinema one features more than 300 seats and will double as a live theatre space, with a new laser projection.
Cinemas two and three have 60 and 50 seats respectively, with minor upgrades to sound and projection.
Cinema four is the showpiece room.
“We are extremely excited to bring a platinum cinema to Nambour: every seat is an electric leather recliner,” Mr Warburton said.
It features more than 70 seats, a new laser projector and large screen, curtains, carpets, lighting and improved sound.
The bathrooms have been upgraded with facilities for people with disabilities, and a parents room.
The previous site manager will be at the helm of the venue.
The cinema will operate from 9am until late, daily. Standard tickets will be $10 and platinum recliner tickets will be $15.
“All cinemas will be operating from the day we open,” Mr Warburton said.
“(We) will show the latest release films from overseas and locally.
“Murray Power will also include Nambour during his very popular foreign film festivals.”
Mr Warburton explained why and how he revived the venue.
“I have been extremely lucky to stumble across cinema sites that have closed or been extremely near to closing and, with a bit of investment and community support, we have been able to completely turn these businesses around,” he said.
“When Majestic announced they were exiting Nambour, I reached out to the landlord to see if there were any opportunities for a new cinema operator to take on the space.
“After many discussions and a proposal being accepted, we were lucky enough to be presented a favourable lease.
“With everything going to plan and build works continuing on schedule, we hope to open November 28 or, at the very latest, December 5.”
Mr Warburton said his short-term goal was “to bring movies back to the big screen in Nambour”.
“We want to provide a great value entertainment option for all ages, with fresh popcorn from $3.
“We’re fully licensed to serve beer and wine along with everyone’s favourite coffee options.
“We have a commercial kitchen on site and plan to offer a mix of hot eats and treats.”
Long term, he was optimistic the cinema would not just survive but thrive.
“Besides delivering a great customer experience, we know that cinemagoers want to watch the latest movie on a big screen, with great projection, immersive sound, in a very comfy seat, with the best drinks and movie snacks on offer,” he said.
“We know at Nambour Cinema that we have to ensure we deliver on this every single visit.”
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