“The government is really hurting the industry with these crazy rates hikes. This third instalment of the Jurassic World saga, based on the books by Michael Crichton, is produced by Steven Spielberg (Ready Player One, The Pentagon Files). Owen Grady (Chris Pratt), the raptor expert, returns on a new adventure with Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard), the parks guide. “It’s the same for all of us in the cinema industry in Northern Ireland. The dinosaurs of the famous theme park of Isla Nubla are back. “However, if the appeal does not end up in our favour we will seriously have to look at ways of increasing revenue and passing the rates costs on to our customers. “It is too early to talk about closures and we have not planned a date for raising ticket prices as yet.
Well, we cannot predict what harmful effect these rises will have. Recently taken-over by Omniplex, this 5 screen cinema features the biggest blockbusters & delicious cinema treats. “Although all our Northern Ireland cinemas are currently performing “Our cinemas in the Republic of Ireland are rated much lower than those in Northern Ireland and endure lower VAT bills as well. Mr Anderson said: “Thanks to these charges the cinemas are becoming less and less viable in Northern Ireland. Time to train up some of those young people properly. Omniplex Cinemas have become the standard bearer for multiplex facilities including our custom. Enjoy the latest box office screenings and the latest in projection and digital sound technology. Since then the company has invested a “huge amount” of money in its business. Hotels near Omniplex Cinemas, Carrickfergus on Tripadvisor: Find 33,852 traveler reviews, 3,226 candid photos, and prices for 206 hotels near Omniplex Cinemas in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. Opening Times: Please check website for details. The Lisburn cinema was the first opened by Omniplex Cinemas in Northern Ireland in 1997. “We were not expecting such high rate increases and we will be appealing these increases.” “However, with increasing overheads we may have to pass some costs on to our customers. “The cinema industry is extremely competitive in Northern Ireland and we always try to maintain low ticket prices.
“We were notified of the increases last November, but had we known in time we may not have gone ahead with the Craigavon opening. “Our busiest in Lisburn is being hit by a 103% increase, all from April 1. “Our smallest cinema is in Armagh and it is being subjected to the highest rate increase of 190%. Mr Anderson added: “These rate increases are killing our industry. If you can't find the film you want at one of the cinema listed, you can use the search option, above, to find films showing at cinemas in cities, towns or villages near Carrickfergus. He said the company, which is opening a new branch in Craigavon, Co Armagh, today will have to study the accounts to see if some of their sites remain viable. Here is a list of cinemas around Carrickfergus. The chain’s operations director Paul John Anderson warned the moves are killing the cinema here.
The Omniplex in Armagh has reported an increase of up to 190% while the branch in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, has been ordered to pay an extra £60,000. Moviegoers may have to pay more for cinema tickets as bosses pass huge rates hikes on.