The Blackpool IMAX cinema has been given its official opening date of March 22nd as a grand parade kicked off announcement celebrations.
Celebrating the opening of the Backlot Cinema & Diner’s IMAX screen there were showgirls, stilt walkers, jugglers and more on Blackpool’s iconic comedy carpet to celebrate the colossal journey the IMAX screen made from Canada to Blackpool.
Officially opening on March 22nd the screen is one of the largest in the North West measuring an impressive 10.85 metres in height and 19.87 metres in width which is as wide as the Big Dipper is tall!
The Backlot cinema is a core part of the Houndshill Shopping Centre expansion, the town’s major regeneration project.
The screen will be equipped with the company’s most advanced theatrical experience, IMAX with Laser.
Immersive by design, IMAX with Laser has been developed from the ground up to deliver crystal clear, lifelike images and precision audio for a moviegoing experience unlike anything else.
Oppenheimer and Barbie were two IMAX titles chosen by locals after the Backlot team surveyed residents for what films they’d love to experience in IMAX.
The Backlot’s business manager, Fabio Vidotti says:
Lancashire’s first ever IMAX screen has arrived in spectacular style! The IMAX experience is unrivalled and we are going to have an amazing
selection of films to showcase on our incredible screen.In addition to our diverse programme of films, The Backlot will offer a host of exciting events and experiences.
We can’t wait to welcome the community, both from Blackpool and beyond, to enjoy the wonders our new cinematic wonderland will
have to offer.
From the latest Hollywood releases to independent gems, event cinema and big-screen classics, The Backlot promises a range of cinematic delights.
Complementing the cinematic adventure is The Backlot Diner, offering an all-day menu with delicious burgers, hotdogs, wings, and a selection of desserts, including indulgent pancakes, sundaes, and thick milkshakes.
The overall scheme has been facilitated by £5m of funding from the Government’s COVID-19 Getting Building Fund, following formal approval by the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in October 2020. Blackpool Council will fund the balance of the scheme through prudential borrowing.
We hope to be paying the Backlot IMAX cinema a visit over the next few weeks and we’ll be sure to bring you our full thoughts and experiences the second we do for coverage right here on Back to the Movies.
Find out more about the Backlot IMAX cinema in Blackpool by visiting their website at
https://www.thebacklotblackpool.co.uk/home/
