News: Arc Cinema Rotherham officially opens
With the newly opened cinema taking centre stage, Rotherham Council is hoping that Forge Island will become a central hub for family-friendly activities.
The Arc Cinema Rotherham had an official opening last week having hosted a number of advanced screenings. It is the first cinema operating in Rotherham town centre since 1990.
The centre piece of Rotherham’s Forge Island regeneration project, work commenced on building the new multimillion pound cinema in January and since that time The Arc Cinema Group has left no stone unturned in a bid to bring a luxury cinema experience to South Yorkshire.
The new facility, features eight screens, has combined contemporary design, whilst also giving a nod to the golden age of cinema houses. Each screen is equipped with luxury reclining seats, designed to give film lovers the ultimate viewing experience.
The cinema also features two state-of-the-art HYPERSENSE screens. The latest development in cinema technology, the two giant wall-to-wall cinema screens have been carefully designed to provide the ultimate viewing experience and feature state-of-the-art 4K laser projection as well as boasting Dolby Atmos® surround sound to create a truly immersive viewing experience.
To celebrate the opening of The Arc Cinema Rotherham, throughout September all films can be viewed for just five pounds every Friday and before 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Laura Vickers is the general manager heading up a new 30-strong workforce at The Arc Cinema Rotherham. She said: “The opening of a new cinema in Rotherham is arguably one of the most eagerly anticipated events that the town has seen for many years. We’ve received a terrific amount of support from across the whole community.
“We believe that visiting the cinema is an experience which can and should be enjoyed by everyone and we’re looking forward to welcoming film lovers to our brand new cinema."
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Brian Gilligan, Director, Arc Cinema Group, added: “From the outset, our aim has been to create a place that belongs to the people of Rotherham, just as much as it belongs to us.
“Rotherham is an area with a large population that has been underserved by cinema facilities for a long time. We hope that the opening of our cinema, will not only create a location where film lovers can enjoy the latest blockbusters, but in time it will become an important part of the local community.”
The Arc Cinema group is a family-owned business which operates twelve cinemas across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Since its formation in 2014, the company has specialised in bringing cinema facilities to populations that are under-served. The company places emphasis upon playing an active role within the communities it serves by engaging with local good causes, schools and community groups.
Families can enjoy a day of free entertainment and activities at Forge Island on Saturday September 14. Activities include live music, street performers, art, face-painting and the chance to meet and greet some famous faces – from Minions to Paddington – to celebrate upcoming film releases this autumn, as well as special offers, balloons and giveaways throughout the day.
Rotherham Council Leader, Cllr Chris Read said: “Our vision was always to create a family friendly destination and with our fantastic new cinema, plus the Travelodge hotel now open, and the multi-million-pound investment into the public spaces and wider development complete, we couldn’t let the summer end without inviting people of all ages to mark this milestone.
"We look forward to welcoming everyone down to explore Forge Island, which has such historical significance for the town, as we celebrate the start of its new chapter as a place for people from Rotherham, and beyond, to visit and enjoy for years to come.”
The council added that: "It is hoped that Forge Island will become a central hub for family-friendly activities year-round and the team are exploring options for more activities later this year, to complement other events across the town."
Arc Cinema website Forge Island website
Images: Arc Cinema / facebook
The Arc Cinema Rotherham had an official opening last week having hosted a number of advanced screenings. It is the first cinema operating in Rotherham town centre since 1990.
The centre piece of Rotherham’s Forge Island regeneration project, work commenced on building the new multimillion pound cinema in January and since that time The Arc Cinema Group has left no stone unturned in a bid to bring a luxury cinema experience to South Yorkshire.
The new facility, features eight screens, has combined contemporary design, whilst also giving a nod to the golden age of cinema houses. Each screen is equipped with luxury reclining seats, designed to give film lovers the ultimate viewing experience.
The cinema also features two state-of-the-art HYPERSENSE screens. The latest development in cinema technology, the two giant wall-to-wall cinema screens have been carefully designed to provide the ultimate viewing experience and feature state-of-the-art 4K laser projection as well as boasting Dolby Atmos® surround sound to create a truly immersive viewing experience.
To celebrate the opening of The Arc Cinema Rotherham, throughout September all films can be viewed for just five pounds every Friday and before 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Laura Vickers is the general manager heading up a new 30-strong workforce at The Arc Cinema Rotherham. She said: “The opening of a new cinema in Rotherham is arguably one of the most eagerly anticipated events that the town has seen for many years. We’ve received a terrific amount of support from across the whole community.
“We believe that visiting the cinema is an experience which can and should be enjoyed by everyone and we’re looking forward to welcoming film lovers to our brand new cinema."
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Brian Gilligan, Director, Arc Cinema Group, added: “From the outset, our aim has been to create a place that belongs to the people of Rotherham, just as much as it belongs to us.
“Rotherham is an area with a large population that has been underserved by cinema facilities for a long time. We hope that the opening of our cinema, will not only create a location where film lovers can enjoy the latest blockbusters, but in time it will become an important part of the local community.”
The Arc Cinema group is a family-owned business which operates twelve cinemas across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Since its formation in 2014, the company has specialised in bringing cinema facilities to populations that are under-served. The company places emphasis upon playing an active role within the communities it serves by engaging with local good causes, schools and community groups.
Families can enjoy a day of free entertainment and activities at Forge Island on Saturday September 14. Activities include live music, street performers, art, face-painting and the chance to meet and greet some famous faces – from Minions to Paddington – to celebrate upcoming film releases this autumn, as well as special offers, balloons and giveaways throughout the day.
"We look forward to welcoming everyone down to explore Forge Island, which has such historical significance for the town, as we celebrate the start of its new chapter as a place for people from Rotherham, and beyond, to visit and enjoy for years to come.”
The council added that: "It is hoped that Forge Island will become a central hub for family-friendly activities year-round and the team are exploring options for more activities later this year, to complement other events across the town."
Arc Cinema website Forge Island website
Images: Arc Cinema / facebook
24 comments:
Need the other restaurants/bars open,place wont compete with other venues without them...also can't understand why there's no bowling alley on there, another missed opportunity.
Heard nothing but positive comments from those who have already been. Well done Arc
Fine if all you want is too go watch a movie,not too good if you want a meal ,drink and want too make a full evening of it.
Not two good a post that two be honest.
What a bizarre comment!
What's bizarre about it,just pointing out that for evening out ,you need more than cinema and a coffee shop!
I'll give it a try, if it tops The Light in Sheffield I'll be very impressed.
Good to see they've teamed up with Chantry to supply the beers ....well done Arc for keeping it local.
The light is surrounded by empty restaurant units as well
I couldn't give a monkeys about the surrounding restaurants, I care about what The Light has to offer and what the Arc has to offer.
Popped into Arc to book tickets for tomorrow and then called in Travelodge for coffee. It is really pleasant in there and staff were friendly and helpful. Will sample the breakfast one morning. It is £9.99 for all you want from the buffet and this includes unlimited hot drinks and juices. Kids up to 14 years eat for nothing.
Nice touch that.
Well, when I go to the cinema I expect to be able to put on a bet in the foyer, try on a pair of trainers, have my eyes tested, get a flu jab, top up my tan and have a sauna during the intermission. Not too bothered about seeing a film.
Cheers!
And somewhere to stable the horse.
I care about what Forge Island has to offer
I read they started with an homebrew kit, well done to chantry most of it does still taste like homebrew.
Just a word on the empty restaurants. Is it correct that Casa Peri Peri and Estabulo are both not opening due them going bust? It's just I was in Beverley last week and both were open in their Flemingate Centre which is a slightly similar development to Forge Island.
That's interesting. Makes you wonder.
Perhaps Rothbiz could shed some light on this?
The previous article stated the company had gone into liquidation so was not progressing with the Forge Island restaurants. Looking online it appears Estabulo has been run by various companies over the years which seem to get liquidated every few years, but who share the same key people so I assume this is some kind of "creative accounting" Additionally it now appears from their Facebook page that the Rustic Pizza Company is no longer coming to Forge Island due to the other restaurants pulling out. I understand the Council pursuing independent restaurants to try and differentiate, though I do feel the scheme would be more of a success if they could attract a few national chains with incentives as anchor tenants to drive footfall.
Totally agree, while I personally prefer independents, popular chains are exactly that, popular. It needs people to visit, the likes of Nando’s, Pizza Express, Wagamama etc would bring people in. Whether those chains want to be in Rotherham though is a different matter.
Nandos already are.
Sorry, I should have specified the town centre area rather than just 'Rotherham'.
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