Managers at Oxford's new multiplex cinema are already planning expansion more than a week before it opens for business.

The Ozone Cinema in Grenoble Road will be officially launched on Monday, December 15, with a reception for Oxford United season ticket holders. The following day all nine screens will be operating when it opens to the public for the first time.

But manager George Seaton said he was planning to open another three screens.

He added: "Depending on the demands of the business, it will be some time next year."

Mr Seaton also revealed that the cinema -- the first multiplex in Oxfordshire -- will feature a bar stocking wine and bottled beer.

More than 500 season ticket holders have said they will attend the opening night, where they will be special guests at an evening reception to see the football drama Bend it Like Beckham.

The following day will feature a range of films including Finding Nemo, Down With Love and Intolerable Cruelty screened for the special price of £1.

An information line, 0870 444 3030, starts tomorrow (December 5). It will supply recorded information at first, but be available for bookings from Friday, December 12. The website www.ozonemultiplex.com, has already attracted 5,000 'hits'.