Empire Theatres Canada's second largest movie exhibition company has announced that it will open a new eight-screen theatre complex in St. John's Newfoundland. Construction on the land will begin in 2012 with the theatre complex opening in 2013. The new Empire Theatre will be located in Field Power Centre on Torbay Road another project led by KNK Capital Group of Canada. We're extremely pleased to be able to bring a third facility to the St. John's area that will complement our Theatres located in the Avalon Mall and Mount Pearl. We enjoy a strong base of loyal and committed moviegoers in St. John's and are thrilled to announce this exciting new Theatre project on our land says Dean Leland vice president of media and studio relations. The new Empire Theatre will blend entertainment with technology in a contemporary and unique design. All eight auditoriums will feature curved screens for that perfect picture; Dolby Digital Surround Sound for optimum sound; stadium-style seating for unobstructed viewing; and comfortable wide rocker-style seats with lots of legroom. Each auditorium will have 100 percent integrated DLP digital cinema projection providing crystal clear images as well as RealD 3D capability. The theatre will also include an expansive main lobby a lounge area with leather seating automated box offices an expanded refreshments area and rooms that will be used for community and corporate use. In addition the new theatre will feature Empire Theatres' very own Empire Extra in one auditorium. Empire Extra provides guests with a heightened sensory experience in a special auditorium designed to offer dynamic sound screen and seat quality. We are excited to welcome Empire Theatres to Field Power Centre. Their state-of-the-art theatre complex will only enhance the Centre's positioning in the St. John's market says Kevin King president of KMK Capital. Leading tenants such as Empire Theatres contribute favorably to the tenant mix and will aid in our efforts to attract additional quality retailers to Field Power Centre.
