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Auburn’s movie theater will soon be the home of another “BigD” auditorium to present films.

The Carmike Wynnsong 16, located off East University Drive, is currently undergoing renovations to include a new 80-foot wide screen, similar to what the Tiger 13 movie theater in Opelika has. Both theaters are owned by Carmike Cinemas, which is based out of Columbus, Georgia.

Forrest Cotton, director of the Auburn Planning Department, said the building’s footprint would not change with the new addition, but that they would take two of the theater’s 16 screening rooms and merge them together to create the “BigD” auditorium.

“The digital technology is upgraded, the screen is bigger and it has a more virtual cinematic experience,” Cotton said.

Opelika’s “BigD” auditorium uses approximately 35-40 speakers. It was completed in April.

Phillip Dunlap, Auburn's economic development director, said the renovations represent an estimated $1.8 million in economic impact and that construction has been ongoing the last couple of months.

“I think their target date is to complete it by November,” Dunlap said.

Representatives from Carmike did not return phone calls to the Opelika-Auburn News Thursday.

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