Published: November 5, 2008
James Bond gives Burnham-On-Sea's new-look cinema a boost!

Burnham-On-Sea's new-look cinema has been given a boost this week... thanks to James Bond!

Large audiences have been flocking to the renovated Ritz Cinema in Victoria Street, where the new blockbuster Bond movie 'Quantum of Solace' has been playing in front of large crowds.

"It's been a very busy opening few days for the film," cinema owner Pat Scott told Burnham-On-Sea.com. "Many screenings have been almost full and we increased the number of screenings to keep up with the interest."

He added that audiences coming to watch the action-packed film have also been impressed with the results of several months of work to renovate the exterior of the building, pictured here.

Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported in August how the 72 year-old building had been awarded a £6,000 share of a £475,000 windfall from the UK Film Council.

"Our customers and everyone here is delighted with the new look," said Pat. "It's given the outside of the building a fresh look."

The work is almost complete, with new lighting in place and a new coat of paint and rendering work.

Peter Buckingham, the UK Film Council's head of distribution and exhibition, said earlier this year: "Independent cinemas often represent the hub of a local community, but many can't afford to upgrade their facilities."

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