A cinema and diner are opening in Blackpool ahead of the Easter holidays.

The Backlot Cinema & Diner will be based in the Houndshill Shopping Centre’s new extension and it will open its doors on March 22.

The cinema will feature Blackpool’s only IMAX screen and it will be one of the biggest in the north west.

Visitors can book tickets to see Denis Villeneuve’s sequel Dune: Part Two from March 22 on the cinema’s IMAX screen which measures 10.85m high and 19.87m wide.

Lancashire Telegraph: The cinema is offering visitors the chance to have their name on a cinema seatThe cinema is offering visitors the chance to have their name on a cinema seat (Image: The Backlot Cinema & Diner)

The Backlot cinema and diner to open next month

Those visiting The Backlot can expect to see the latest Hollywood releases, arthouse titles, event cinema and past big screen favourites.

During the Easter holidays, visitors can enjoy a range of films including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Kung Fu Panda 4 and the special 60th anniversary screening of Mary Poppins.

The Backlot has been designed to create a unique arts and entertainment hub for both the local community and Blackpool visitors.

It will be the new place in the town to host events from corporate conferences and birthday parties to comedy nights, live gaming tournaments and local community meet-ups.

Get your name put on a seat in the IMAX cinema room

An exclusive pre-opening membership offer is currently available at The Backlot.

You can become an A-List member today to get your name on one of the seats in the IMAX screen, access to a special pre-opening tour and screening, 10 free cinema tickets for the year, £5 film tickets on Mondays, 20% off film tickets on Sundays to Thursdays, a free popcorn every Wednesday, 10% off cinema snacks and more. You can visit The Backlot’s website for more details.

Lancashire Telegraph: The diner will have 100 seats and visitors can indulge in a range of dishes including American style pancakes, fresh burgers and moreThe diner will have 100 seats and visitors can indulge in a range of dishes including American style pancakes, fresh burgers and more (Image: The Backlot Cinema & Diner)

The Backlot’s 100-seater diner will serve fresh burgers, hotdogs and wings, along with a range of desserts, including American-style pancakes, sundaes and thick milkshakes.

The Backlot’s business manager, Fabio Vidotti, said: “We are extremely excited to be able to announce the opening of our new cinema and diner - mark your calendars for Friday 22nd March! We have been busy working on building a fantastic cinematic wonderland and we can’t wait to welcome the Blackpool community to see what we’ve created.

“The Backlot will bring an unrivalled experience to the town, from the delicious diner, to the big screen cinema, the exceptional event calendar and the five-star service that will be part of every visit.”

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Councillor Mark Smith, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Member for Levelling Up – Place, said: “We’re delighted to see this ambitious project come to life. Welcoming IMAX and The Backlot Cinema & Diner to Blackpool will be a major draw for residents and visitors to the town centre, with the new multi-media cinema complex providing a brand new state-of-the-art cinematic experience for all ages.

“For the town centre to prosper we must continue to provide new reasons to attract residents and visitors, whilst extending visit time into the evening - creating entertainment and leisure choices the whole family can enjoy.

“A destination for premium entertainment and events is a key part of a much wider plan to regenerate Blackpool town centre, with aims to boost the economy, create more local jobs and provide more things to see and do for locals and visitors alike.”