It has been announced that Wonder Woman will be the movie that will re-launch the new-and-improved Capitol Theatre in North Battleford.
The Magic Lantern corporate website has listed the Warner Bros. release under the Capitol’s “coming attractions” for June 2 to 8; it is also being advertised on the marquee outside the theatre itself.
Show times are listed as Friday though Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with matinee times of 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The movie stars Gal Gadot in the title role and is rated PG.
This news confirms that the re-opening of the Capitol is on the way after over three months of renovations, following the purchase by Edmonton-based Magic Lantern Theatres earlier this year.
Among the renovations done was work to return the theatre to a single-screen cinema from its old two-cinema configuration. A dividing wall that separated the two cinemas was removed, and extensive renovations were done to the roof as well as the exterior.
The new sound system, which includes 10 massive speakers to go behind the screen as well as others on the side walls and in the back, was installed last week.
Workers were still on site this week at the 11th Avenue-100th Street location getting the theatre ready for opening night.
As for tickets to see Wonder Woman, those will be available on the Capitol’s website at www.rainbowcinemas.ca either late Wednesday or Thursday morning. Tickets will also be available at the door if the movie is not sold out.
Ticket prices are listed as $11.50 for adults, $10.50 for youth 12-17 and $7.50 for seniors and for children under 12. The price for Tuesday night shows is $6.50 for all ages.
After Wonder Woman completes its run, moviegoers can expect other popular releases to make their way to the Capitol this summer. Listed on their website as “coming soon” to the Capitol are Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Cars 3, and Despicable Me 3.
