In order to ensure the safety of its staff and customers, Empire asks everyone maintain a social distance of six-feet, and adds the following changes.

1) The theatre will open each day approximately 30 minutes before the start time of the first movie of the day.

2) The opening week movies are either recently played titles or classics from decades ago, but still popular with kids and adults of all ages. Please visit Phoenixtheatres.com for the titles and times. We are playing a total of 14 movies to offer the widest variety of genres from family friendly, to action to horror.

3) Prices will be $5 for any seat, any show, any day. We always suggest to reserve your tickets in advance online or at the theatre. All recliner seats are reserved, so to be sure you get one and to select exactly which seat you want, do so as early as possible.

Once new release film titles are showing, those particular movies will be regular price, while the classics will remain $5 as long as they are still playing at the theatre.

4) Safety protocols have been established that follow the TN Pledge and the CDC recommendations. Here are some of the precautions we are taking for the safety of our guests and employees.

1. a) All employees will be wearing face masks and gloves at all times. They will have daily health screenings before starting their shifts.
2. b) They will also be hand washing and sanitizing often.
3. c) The theatres high touch points will be cleaned at least once an hour or more often as needed.
4. d) Social distancing will be encouraged with signage, stanchions and floor markings.Signage is all we will be using for social distancing.
5. e) Hand sanitizing stations will be located throughout the theatre for guest use.
6. f) The concession stand will be cleaned hourly or more often as needed.
7. g) Touchless refills will be offered by giving guests new large cups and popcorn bags for refills, and the annual bucket refills will also be a new large bag.
8. h) Condiments will be given to guests when asked for.
9. i) Auditoriums will be cleaned in between showings.
10. j) Seats will be spaced properly when you purchase your ticket. The ticketing system will automatically block off one seat on each side of the number of tickets you purchase.
11. k) Social distancing will be encouraged while entering and exiting.
12. l) Guests will be strongly encouraged to wear face masks in any public space when social distancing could be a challenge.

(PHOTO: Empire Theatres, 1511 Vann Drive, Jackson)