A POP-UP cinema is to be launched in a community centre.

The Pictures Chester-le-Street will show blockbuster movies and host themed screenings.

The giant screen, at Park View Community Centre, will be available to book for private showings and events such as birthdays, Christmas parties or charity events.

Along with the screening room, the cinema will be serving popcorn, hotdogs, drinks and snacks before each screening to enhance the cinema experience for movie goers.

Centre manager Stewart Doyle said: “We are really excited to be bringing The Pictures Chester-le-Street to the local community and hope that it will be a real asset to the town.

“We want the community to have access to an affordable cinema locally and I would encourage people to use it to ensure its future success.”