Open Captions are text with sound description displayed on the screen to allow all patrons to enjoy movies together.
We refer to them as Open Captions and not subtitles as this means captions with a language that is different to spoken language. It is not same as Open Captions/Closed Captions which are same language but with sound description added.
Benefits of Open Captions are:
- Ease of viewing for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or hearing impaired, senior citizens, children learning to read, people for whom English is a second language.
- A deaf-friendly atmosphere where deaf people and hearing friends and family can socialise and enjoy movies together.
- Superior comfort and ergonomics for tall and short people, people with poor/low vision and people who are susceptible to migraine headaches and vertigo when looking at caption devices
The following are the upcoming screenings with Open Captions:
Sonic the Hedgehog
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is a live-action adventure comedy based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega that centers on the infamously brash bright blue hedgehog. The film follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound – human – best friend Tom Wachowski (James Marsden). Sonic and Tom join forces to try and stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) from capturing Sonic and using his immense powers for world domination. The film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic. - Genre: Action
- Ratings: PG
- Themes: Comedic action violence
- Release Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2020
- Length: 1 hour, 39 minutes
- Trailer: Watch Trailer Now
Current Open Caption Session Times
Midland
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Aug
Sun 09
Ace General
- Wall to Wall Screen
- Hearing & Wheelchair Accessibility
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10:55 AM
2D OC
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Rockingham
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Aug
Sun 09
Ace General
- Wall to Wall Screen
- Hearing & Wheelchair Accessibility
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10:45 AM
2D OC
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