May opening for cinema (From Andover Advertiser)

May opening for cinema

7:47pm Thursday 21st February 2008

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ANDOVER'S eagerly awaited new four-screen cinema will open its doors to the public on 14 May - and the first film on screen is expected to be the new Indiana Jones film.

The managing director of Reel Cinemas, Mr KC Suri, said the new venture will offer the public what they want to see in a comfortable and hospitable environment.

His firm opened its first cinema as recently as 2001 and now runs 15 but he is particularly excited about the Andover venture with its elevated position atop the ASDA supermarket.

"It offers a cinema which will be unique in the UK," he said on a visit to the site.

"In the day time there are views across to the river.

"At night there are views of the skyline.

"It will be a fantastic environment to relax and meet in before watching a movie.

"I fell in love with the view when I saw it.

"We will offer the complete cinema experience giving a wide choice of movies and times. There won't be just one show per day.

"There will also be a cinema club, a senior citizens club, family night, from time to time film premiers and we also want to work with local charities."

Reel also aims to keep a tidy house as its mission statement is customer service and cleanliness'.

"It is something important to us," added Mr Suri.

While the company has applied for a liquor licence Mr Suri said the drinks facility would not in any way become a drop-in bar.

But he said he needed to be able to offer customers the opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine or a bottle of beer with a film.

The new venture will bring between 25 and 30 part-time and full-time jobs to the town.

CVs can be sent to Reel Cinemas, 7 Cattle Market, Loughborough.

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