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WOW 7 theater remodeled and reopened as Cinema 7

Classic Cinemas purchased WOW 7 in Sandwich on Sept. 15. After closing for a week of renovations, the theater reopened Friday. Renovations include new toilets, vanities and mirrors in the bathrooms, adding new digital sound processors, installing a new automation system, having the seats and carpeting cleaned, some painting and adding new video monitors for showtimes and concessions. (Katrina J)

Classic Cinemas purchased WOW 7 in Sandwich on Sept. 15. After closing for a week of renovations, the theater reopened Friday. Renovations include new toilets, vanities and mirrors in the bathrooms, adding new digital sound processors, installing a new automation system, having the seats and carpeting cleaned, some painting and adding new video monitors for showtimes and concessions. (Katrina J)

Classic Cinemas President Wallis Johnson looks through blueprints during the renovation of Cinema 7. After closing for a week of renovations, WOW 7 reopened as Cinema 7 on Friday. (Katrina J)

Classic Cinemas purchased WOW 7 on Sept. 15. After closing for a week of renovations, the theater reopened as Cinema 7 on Friday. All of the theater's renovations are expected to be completed by early 2017. (Photo provided)

Alan Gilbertson, a booth technician for Classic Cinemas, installs wiring for a new automation system at Cinema 7, 101 Duvick Ave. in Sandwich. Cinema 7, formerly WOW 7, opened Friday. (Katrina J)