Odeon cinema chain owner AMC to accept Bitcoin payment
AMC wants to “participate in this new burgeoning cryptocurrency universe” Source: Odeon cinema chain owner AMC to accept Bitcoin payment
Odeon to open “vast majority” of UK cinemas on May 17
Odeon is the UK’s second-largest cinema chain. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Photographer Philip Butler traces the surviving iconic Odeon cinemas of the 1930s
Between 1928 and 1939, Oscar Deutsch wowed the British public with one of the most extraordinary estates of Streamline Moderne cinemas ever built – and he named them Odeons. These alluring neon-clad beacons of escapism, glamour and affordable luxury came … Continued
Theatres Trust objects to plans for old Odeon in Colchester
A NATIONAL body which protects historic theatres has objected to plans to demolish Colchester’s old Odeon and replace it with flats. The Theatres Trust, which promotes protection of historic arts venues, has criticised at Blumarble’s plans to pull down the … Continued
Cineworld and Odeon looking to reopen UK cinemas in July
Cineworld and Odeon join Vue Cinemas in indicating their plans to open their doors again in July. It’s going to be testing times for the cinema industry over the coming months, which is pretty much stating the obvious. But the … Continued
Objections flood in to 55 flats plan for old Odeon in Colchester
OBJECTIONS are flooding in to the plans to demolish Colchester’s iconic old Odeon cinema and replace it with apartments. Owner Blumarble Property wants to pull down the entirety of the Crouch Street premises and replace it with 55 apartments, two … Continued
Universal reacts to Cineworld and Odeon’s decision to no longer show its films once lockdown ends
Universal has responded to Cineworld and Odeon’s decision to reject new films made by the studio. The cinema chains announced the move after the studio decided to release Trolls World Tour at home because of coronavirus. The Trolls sequel, which was released on 10 April, has since made an … Continued
Plans unveiled to demolish old Odeon in Colchester and create 55 flats
COLCHESTER’S iconic old Odeon cinema could be demolished and reconstructed as part of new plans to turn it into dozens of apartments. Owner Blumarble Property has unveiled fresh proposals for the Crouch Street premises, which would see the 55 apartments, … Continued
Odeon cinemas REFUSE to show Universal movies when they reopen – ‘They left us no choice’
ODEON cinemas will not play Universal Pictures movies when they reopen, following a business strategy change by the studio. AMC Theatres, who own UK cinema chain Odeon, have announced they will no longer show movies produced by Universal Pictures when … Continued
Odeon site builder loses bid to sue church for £500,000
A UK building firm has lost its bid to sue the Freedom Church for nearly £500,000 after disagreements arose over a £1.24 million construction contract. Read more: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2020/04/30/odeon-site-builder-loses-bid-to-sue-church-for-500000/