Animated children’s adventure fantasy film Rise of the Guardians will be the next Autism Friendly Film, service provider Dimensions and cinema chains ODEON and Cineworld have announced.
The film will be shown at 11am on January 6 at 21 Cineworld cinemas, and at 11.30am on January 13 at more than 80 ODEON cinemas.
Rise of the Guardians tells the story of how the Guardians of childhood – including Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, the Sandman and Jack Frost – try to stop Pitch the Bogeyman from engulfing the world in darkness.
Autism friendly screenings are mainstream films shown in a sensory friendly environment. Lights are on low, sound is turned down, trailers are omitted and people can bring their own food and drink, make noise and move around the cinema as they feel comfortable. The screenings are for anyone who would benefit from the subtle differences made to the cinema environment.
To view a full list of participating cinemas please visit www.dimensions-uk.org/autismfriendly. Tickets can be bought in advance for ODEON showings from January 9 through its accessibility helpline 0800 138 3315. To book Cineworld tickets go to: www.cineworld.com
