Work on the shell of the building, which is an extension to the Houndshill Shopping Centre, is almost complete as part of a £21m investment including £5m of funding from the Government’s COVID-19 Getting Building Fund.
Work inside the new cinema complex began in October – as part of a further £6m investment which will include an Imax screen.
The fit out will see seating, screens, e-sports gaming and ancillary areas installed into the building constructed on the site of the former Tower Street car park.
There will be nine screens in total, 850 luxury seats and the Backlot Diner which will occupy restaurant space in the scheme.
Follow us for further updates on the progress of this exciting new development.
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Inside the Backlot Cinema - this will be fitted with an IMAX screen and will be one of 9 screens in the new complex Photo: Lucinda Herbert
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This will be part of the Backlot Diner, which will also have an outdoor seating area Photo: Lucinda Herbert
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The view from inside the Backlot Diner service area Photo: Lucinda Herbert
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There will be lots of space to socialise and enjoy food and drink inside the Backlot Cinema Photo: Lucinda Herbert
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Space for the bar to be fitted upstairs. There will also be a studio, and there will be a strong focus on celebrating arts and communities within Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert
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Inside one of the screen rooms at Backlot Cinema. Photo: Lucinda Herbert