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Sunderland Cinema Times - Empire Cinema
Empire cinemas, sunderland offer cinema goers the latest blockbuster movies in a modern cinema environment.
The cinema has 12 screens as well as a number of VIP boxes. The cinema has disabled points with loop systems, separate disabled toilets, removable chairs in screens for alternative seating and loop system.
It is situated only a short walk from all bus routes that lead to Sunderland city centre
Local restaurants: Frankie & Benny’s, Nandos, Panda Oriental Buffet, McDonalds.
Nearest cash dispenser is at the Bank of Scotland about 4-minutes walk from the Cinema.
Free parking to all cinema guests.
Whats On: Today
Astro Boy (PG) <p><strong>Synopsis: </strong>Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma (Nicholas Cage). Powered by positive blue energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, X-Ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search in search of acceptance, Astro encounters many other colourful characters along the way.</p><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Nicolas Cage (voice), Kristen Bell (voice), Donald Sutherland (voice)</p><p><strong>Todays film times: </strong></p>
Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2D Presentation) (U) <p><strong>Synopsis: </strong>After the events of "Ice Age: The Meltdown", life begins to change for Manny and his friends: Scrat is still on the hunt to hold onto his beloved acorn, while finding a possible romance in a female sabre-toothed squirrel named Scratte. Manny and Ellie, having since become an item, are expecting a baby, which leaves Manny anxious to ensure that everything is perfect for when his baby arrives. Diego is fed up with being treated like a house-cat and ponders the notion that he is becoming too laid-back. Sid begins to wish for a family of his own, and so steals some dinosaur eggs which leads to Sid ending up in a strange underground world where his herd must rescue him, while dodging dinosaurs and facing danger left and right, and meeting up with a one-eyed weasel known as Buck who hunts dinosaurs intently.</p><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Seann William Scott (voice), John Leguizamo (voice), Josh Peck (voice)</p><p><strong>Todays film times: </strong></p>
Inception (12A) <p><strong>Synopsis: </strong>Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in an original sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved.
Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible: inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. This summer, your mind is the scene of the crime.</p><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt</p><p><strong>Todays film times: <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267678">12:50</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267679">16:20</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267680">19:40</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267704">20:40</a> </strong></p>
Shrek Forever After 2D (U) <p><strong>Synopsis: </strong>After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's an ogre to do? Well, if you're Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. What's happened to this ogre's roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a "real ogre," Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all he's done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one True Love
Shrek Forever After will be showing in 3D at selected Cinemas (see list of cinemas on right for details).</p><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett</p><p><strong>Todays film times: <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267701">12:40</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267702">15:10</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267703">17:20</a> </strong></p>
Shrek Forever After 3D (U) <p><strong>Synopsis: </strong>After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's an ogre to do? Well, if you're Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. What's happened to this ogre's roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a "real ogre," Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all he's done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one True Love.</p><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett</p><p><strong>Todays film times: <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267681">11:20</a> </strong></p>
The A-Team (12A) <p><strong>Synopsis: </strong>THE A-TEAM follows the exciting and daring exploits of Hannibal Smith and his colorful team of former Special Forces soldiers who were set up for a crime they did not commit. Going rogue, they utilize their unique talents and eccentricities to try and clear their names and find the true culprit.</p><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Rampage Jackson</p><p><strong>Todays film times: <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267563">11:00</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267692">12:00</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267564">13:50</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267693">15:00</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267565">16:50</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267694">18:10</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267566">19:50</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267695">21:00</a> </strong></p>
The Karate Kid (PG) <p><strong>Synopsis: </strong>In Columbia Pictures' The Karate Kid, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China.
Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, and kung fu prodigy, Cheng.
With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.</p><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan</p><p><strong>Todays film times: <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267567">10:50</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267685">13:00</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267568">14:00</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267686">16:10</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267569">17:10</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267687">19:30</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267570">20:20</a> </strong></p>
The Rebound (15) <p><strong>Synopsis: </strong>Newly single mum Sandy (Catherine Zeta Jones ) moves to New York to start over. She hires a male nanny (Justin Bartha from The Hangover) to look after the kids. Hes 25-years old. And cute. Theres great chemistry between them and its not long before they see a lot more of each other But could her fling become the real thing? Find out in this sexy comedy, in cinemas July 23.</p><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bartha, Robert Bizik</p><p><strong>Todays film times: <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267688">13:10</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267689">15:20</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267690">17:40</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267691">20:10</a> </strong></p>
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (12A) <p><strong>Synopsis: </strong>Bella (Stewart) once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward (Pattinson) and her friendship with Jacob (Lautner) -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.</p><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner</p><p><strong>Todays film times: <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267878">10:45</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267882">11:50</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267879">13:40</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267883">14:50</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267880">16:30</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267884">17:50</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267881">19:20</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267885">20:35</a> </strong></p>
Toy Story 3 (2D) (U) <p><strong>Synopsis: </strong>The creators of the beloved Toy Story films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo) directs this highly anticipated film, and Michael Arndt, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine, brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities to the proceedings.
Toy Story 3 will be showing in 3D at selected Cinemas (see list of cinemas on right for details).</p><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Tom Hanks (voice), Tim Allen (voice), Joan Cusack (voice)</p><p><strong>Todays film times: <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267705">12:30</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267706">15:30</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267707">18:00</a> <a href="http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=booking&tbx_site_id=20&perf_id=267708">20:30</a> </strong></p>
EMPIRE CINEMAS
Limelight Entertainment Complex
4 Lambton Street
Sunderland
SR1 1TP
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