Tiger Woods & Justin Timberlake’s plans for St Andrews cinema get council decision
The superstars’ plans to transform the 94-year-old venue into a new “hybrid” entertainment facility have been approved by Fife Council.
Earlier this year, New Picture House Ltd and T-Squared Social – in which the champion golfer and singer – unveiled plans to turn the town’s only cinema into a family-friendly, blended cinema, dining and entertainment offering.
“With full planning permission received, subject to conditions, T-Squared Social’s proposals for the cinema will see two out of three screens, including the main auditorium, retained,” a press release from developers said. “Backed by Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods, it will also see the New Picture House name retained and deliver a family-friendly, blended cinema, dining and entertainment offering.”
Under the new proposals, screen three will be maintained for full time cinema use and screen one used to show live sport as well as to host “enhanced movie experiences”. They have also pledged to preserve 345 of the seats for films going forward.
In addition, developers said the changes will deliver a “significant economic investment in the town” with 40-50 staff employed. That’s an increase from the current 10 employees, which T-Squared Social said will be given the opportunity to stay with the new venture.
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