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Hoyts

Sunnybank

Cinemas

n Sunday June 19, members
Oand guests of the QLD Chapter
of CATHS enjoyed an inspection of
the Hoyts 8 Cinemas at the
Brisbane suburb of Sunnybank.
It was great to see a number of
new members attending a function
for the first time - as well some
long-time members who had not
been before.
Due to family, travel or health
issues, some of our regular members
were unable to get there - but it was
great to have some new faces to get
to know.
These cinemas were recently
taken over by Hoyts, along with a few
other sites in Brisbane. They were
formerly part of the AMC circuit. The
group was welcomed by Duty
Manager, Dawn, who told us of the
changes that Hoyts have made, such
as refurbishing some of the cinemas,
as well as the high hopes they have
for the future, including installing an
"extreme screen". The group were
then let loose to wander the auditoria.
Originally, the cinemas had
gentle sloping floors, but now have
stadium seating. All 8 cinemas are
identical in decor, the only
difference being the size of the
auditoriums. Seating capacities are:
cinema 1:157, 2: 195, 3:300, 4:158,
5:158, 6:158, 7:301 and 8:198.

After viewing all cinemas, the After a very enjoyable and
group were then shown the large informative tour, members of the
Projection Room by Chief group adjourned for coffee at a
Projectionist, Neil, who has had nearby Lounge.
many years of experience and was
A big thank-you to the following people
able to answer all questions.
for allowing this (and future) Hoyts
The bio-box contains various inspections: Paul Colreavy (State
types of projection equipment - Manager), Roshon Georgas (Area
including new digital NEC and Manager), Jan Harbottle (Location
Manager) as well as both Dawn and
Christie projectors as well as
Neil at Sunnybank.
Kinoton and Cinemacannica 35mm Report by tour organiser, Steve Maggs.
machines. Photographs by Bert Clements.