A NEW 4K digital projector has been installed at Hexham's independent cinema.
The Forum Cinema will now host a celebratory screening of The Last Waltz on November 25.
The new projector, installed with assistance from Hexham Town Council, has laser technology to enhance viewer enjoyment and reduce energy usage.
The cinema has thanked Hexham Town Councillors Derek Kennedy, Suzanne Fairless-Aitken and Trevor Cessford for their financial support.
Hexham Mayor Cllr Kennedy said: “The Forum Cinema plays a big part of life for those in Hexham and Tynedale. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful Art Deco facility and it’s vital that we support access to the arts.
"Councillors have financially supported the cinema with grants over many years to improve the seating, audio, and other facilities. The projector is at the heart of a cinema and to have a state-of-the-art projector will ensure the audience gets a top-quality video and audio experience.
"The cinema is community-owned and the money is recycled for investment into the local area.”
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