New state-of-the-art IMAX cinema unveiled at Cheshire Oaks

The 225-seat cinema, which boasts a screen that is 57ft wide and 33ft high, is the latest curved-screen auditorium to be launched by Vue Enetrtainment.

Promising movie goers a  more 'immersive experience' that brings them closer to the action, the cinema boasts better soundproofing, speaker placement and seating layout.

The first film to be shown on the ceiling-to-floor, wall-to-wall cinema is 'Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation' which goes on general release today, July 30.

Other upcoming IMAX films to be screened at Cheshire Oaks include 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E', 'Pixels', 'Everest', 'The Walk', 'Crimson Peak', and the new James Bond film starring Wirral's Daniel Craig, 'Spectre'.

Tony Bywood, General Manager of Vue Cheshire Oaks, said: “We are incredibly excited about the launch of the new IMAX cinema and look forward to welcoming film and entertainment fans from Cheshire and beyond through the doors when it opens.

"Being fully digital means that Vue Cheshire Oaks offers a greater choice of films and event cinema including live music concerts, sporting events, comedy, opera, ballet and theatre productions as well all the latest 3D releases.”

Andrew Cripps, President of IMAX EMEA, said: “We are delighted to partner with Vue to bring IMAX’s unique and unparalleled cinematic experience to film fans in Cheshire. 

"We couldn’t think of a better way to launch the cinema than with this summer’s must-see blockbuster Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, which is going to be an edge-of-your seat IMAX experience.”

The new 225 seater IMAX cinema will offer three levels of seating - standard, VIP and new, reclining luxury seats.

Tickets range from £14.99-£19.99. To find out more or to book tickets visit www.myvue.com/home/cinema/cheshire-oaks