Carmike Coastal Cinema - A photo journal by Elizabeth Wilkes Photography

Photos courtesy of

Elizabeth and Clyde Wilkes

www.elizabethwilkesphotography.com

February 13, 2015 12:08 p.m.

Editor's Note: Photographers Elizabeth and Clyde Wilkes had the opportunity to walk through the newly constructed Carmike Coastal Cinema in Yulee minutes before the cinema doors opened for a  VIP reception.  They captured the new and improved cinema offerings now available to area movie goers.  Clyde and Libby have been steadfast supporters of the  Fernandina Observer and we thank them for their many contributions.

The new cinema offers 10 viewing auditoriums. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Wilkes Photography

Opening weekend begins tonight with a special promotion that includes a free Coca- Cola freesyle fountain drink with ticket purchase (promotion ends Sunday, February 15). Super bargain matinees are offered on all movies between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. with ticket prices at $5.75. An every Tuesday special, offers $2 popcorn and $2 fountain drinks with ticket purchase. Visit the Carmike website, enter Yulee and view movie offerings and schedules.

Gone is the old fashion ticket booth. Now customers purchase tickets and refreshments at the refreshment center. Tickets can also be purchased online. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Wilkes Photography.

A small section of the refreshment center serves beer and wine to movie goers. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Wilkes Photography.

Movies in the largest viewing auditorium are viewed on a 65 feet wide screen that is almost 3 stories tall. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Wilkes Photography.

The largest viewing auditorium seats 329 and the reclining seats are very comfortable! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Wilkes Photography.

Old fashion movie reels are now replaced with digital technology. Customers can view the array of high tech electronic equipment used to send movies to various movie auditoriums. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Wilkes Photography.

Coastal Cinema Manager Keith joined by staff members.