{"id":14,"date":"2025-11-17T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T11:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wtw.busy-lichterman.64-225-55-71.plesk.page\/st-austell\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:44:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:44:46","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wtw.busy-lichterman.64-225-55-71.plesk.page\/st-austell\/cinema-details\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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White River Cinema, St. Austell<\/div>
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White River Cinema is part of the regeneration of the former Alymer Square in the town centre of St Austell, and opened its doors for the first time in December 2008. The cinema was the first purpose built cinema complex to be built in Cornwall for over 70 years.<\/p>

The cinema has four screens all on first floor level which can be accessed from the ground floor lift and stairs.<\/p>

The cinema also has a licensed bar on its first floor for patrons to enjoy a quiet drink prior to the start of the film.<\/p>

In Summer 2013 the cinema commenced live satellite transmissions of theatrical shows, concerts, opera and ballet, bringing live content to St Austell from around the world. Shows have included a full season from The Royal Opera House in Convent Garden, Andre Rieu Concerts from The Netherlands, Monty Python from the O2, and the National Theatre in London.<\/p>

The owners of White River Cinema are a local family company \u2018WTW Cinemas\u2019 (abbreviation of W.T.Williams) who have operated three cinemas in St Austell for almost 70 years. The cinemas are: The Capitol Theatre in Alexandra Road (Theatre, Cinema, Ballroom, Cafe & Shops) from 1945-1986, The Filmcentre in Chandos Place (formerly Odeon\/Classic) from 1978 (1 Screen), 1981 (3 Screens) and 1991 \u2013 2007 (5 Screens). White River Cinema (4 screens) opened in December 2008 until the present day.<\/p>

White River Cinema was named the RAAM UK Independent Cinema Of The Year at an awards ceremony at London\u2019s Grosvenor House Hotel in February 2011.<\/p>

The Richard Curtis film \u2018About Time\u2019 which was filmed in the St Austell Bay area, and held its UK Cinema Premiere in September 2013 in front of a capacity audience, and included an introduction by Richard Curtis himself.<\/p>

In 2016 the locally filmed hit BBC series Poldark, held its second season premiere at the White River Cinema. Hundreds of fans lined the red carpet to get a glipse of stars Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson & Jack Farthing before the screening and cast interview.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cRadio WTW\u201d which plays in our Cinema\u2019s foyers and auditoriums is produced by our partners at\u00a0NIFTY<\/strong>.<\/p>

Want to hear your favourite song while waiting for your film to start? just tweet the Radio WTW team using the hashtag #RadioWTW<\/p>

For more information about\u00a0NIFTY<\/strong>, who specialise in Marketing, Digital Media and Events just visit their website at\u00a0www.getnifty.uk<\/a>\u00a0or find them at @GetNiftyUK on Facebook and Twitter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cinema advertising is a great way to boost your reach and attain new custom. Cinemas utilise many method of advertising \u2013 from the big screen experience with commercials, through to magazine print advertising. All of our advertising methods are contracted to third parties, details of which are as follows.<\/p>

ADVERTISE ON OUR WEBSITE<\/h5>

We work exclusively with \u2018The Film Cooperative\u2019 for our website advertising and do not consider any third party requests for advertising. If you are interested in placing website ads, please visit\u00a0The Film Cooperative<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>

ADVERTISE ON OUR FOYER<\/h5>

As a key part of the experience, visitors spend on average 16 minutes in the foyer giving your brand great exposure. 50% of visitors are likely to talk about an advert they have seen there resulting in great word-of-mouth for your brand. 55% of visitors are ABC1 and 62% aged between 16 and 44.<\/p>

Please call on 01252 368 368 or email\u00a0sales@boomerangmedia.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0to find out more about how cinema advertising can help your brand reach its desired audience.<\/p>

ADVERTISE IN OUR MAGAZINE<\/h5>

Our in-house magazine, ONSCREEN, is circulated to our cinemas every two months. Local and national advertising opportunities are available. ONSCREEN is produced in partnership with many independent cinema exhibitors, and opportunities exist for further advertisement across all operators. For more information, please contact the team at\u00a0ONSCREEN<\/a>.<\/p>

ADVERTISE ON THE BIG SCREEN<\/h5>

We work exclusively with\u00a0Pearl & Dean<\/a>\u00a0for all onscreen advertising, and cannot play any adverts in our pre-show reels that have not been agreed with them. You can find out more about advertising on the big screen by contacting Pearl & Dean.<\/p>

Email:\u00a0paul.murphy@pearlanddean.com<\/a><\/p>

CAN I PLACE A POSTER OR LEAFLET ON YOUR PREMISES<\/h5>

We do not offer third party poster advertising in any of our cinemas. Some cinemas may choose to display a limited number of leaflets from third parties \u2013 cinemas always gain clearance from head office before displaying any materials, and this is usually a reciprocal arrangement. Please ask within the cinema for more details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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272 Seats<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dolby 7.1 Sound<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Screen 10.5m x 4.5m<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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