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World's tallest cinema could face closure

World's tallest cinema could face closure

BBC News3 days ago
Cineworld have informed staff at its landmark Glasgow city centre site that the cinema could be at risk of closure. The cinema giant alerted employees by email that the owners of the Renfrew Street building planned to take back the property. In an email, signed by company bosses, they said if that were to happen "then it is likely that the cinema would be closed".Cineworld directors informed staff it was a situation outside their control but they wanted to them to know at the earliest possible stage.
Cineworld told BBC Scotland: "We are aware of the landlord's intention to take back the site at Cineworld Glasgow Renfrew Street.""We have communicated to and are working closely with our employees that may be impacted. "At this stage, we do not have further information to share."
Cineworld Renfrew Street
The cinema, which opened in 2001, was built on the site of the famous Glasgow Apollo concert venue, which was demolished in 1987.At the time it was said to be the world's tallest cinema.The 200ft (62m) building has 13 floors and 18 movie screens, with seating for 4,300 people.It is well known for its windows that stretch from the bottom floor to the top - showcasing a lift and its criss-crossing system of escalators. The cinema was built by the company UGC Cinema and opened in September 2001 but Cineworld took over all UGC's UK and Ireland operations in 2005. However, the fate of the cinema could now be at risk if building owners take back their property on Renfrew Street.
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