Opelousas, Louisiana, April 6, 2007 -- St. Landry Cinema I, LLC, Acadiana owned and operated by Doug Collins and Gerald Judice, has commenced renovations of St. Landry Cinema.

“It has been nearly a year since we originally announced renovation plans and we are excited and eager to finally get renovations started.  This will be a significantly new and improved theater experience to the movie-goers of St. Landry Parish”, said Doug Collins.

The design work was completed by Cinema Building Services of Austin, Texas.  The general contractor is Rudick Company, Inc., of Lafayette.

Plans entail the complete renovation of all four auditoriums that will feature state-of-the-art amenities including stadium-style seating that will create an unobstructed view of the screen and dts® digital stereo sound systems that will provide sharp, crystal-clear sound.   The new St. Landry Cinema will also feature all new, high-back, rocking chairs with cup-holding arm rests, more spacious rows for added leg room and comfort, and all new carpeting, wall coverings, lighting and ceiling tiles.  “Most everything the customer sees and touches inside the auditoriums will be brand new.  We are basically stripping these auditoriums down to the shell and starting fresh” said Gerald Judice.  The first two auditoriums will reopen Friday April 20 and the second two will reopen early June.    

Other major improvements will eventually include renovation of the lobby, concession stand, restrooms and entrances.  These improvements have been temporarily deferred as timing did not allow completion of this work prior to the busy summer season.

St. Landry Cinema is conveniently located on Heather Drive just off the I-49 south service road in Opelousas.