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antster1983 commented about Omniplex Wigan on Mar 4, 2024 at 12:20 pm

It’s been announced today that Omniplex Cinemas have acquired the former Wigan Empire and are spending £3.5 million to bring it up to snuff. It’s expected to reopen in the summer.

https://aboutmanchester.co.uk/omniplex-cinema-set-to-open-cinema-in-wigan-this-summer/

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antster1983 commented about Vue North Finchley on Aug 20, 2022 at 12:23 pm

And in early August 1996, the cinema hosted the UK premiere of the Arnold Schwarzenegger action flick “Eraser”. All the stars were there. Even Arnie turned up (even if he didn’t stick around for the film itself).

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/terminator-of-the-north-circular-gets-finchley-all-in-a-flutter-1309190.html

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antster1983 commented about Wellesley Cinema on Aug 24, 2020 at 4:49 pm

Sold to Merlin Cinemas in November 2016. https://www.aroundwellington.co.uk/the-wellesley-in-new-hands/

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antster1983 commented about Vue Manchester on Feb 10, 2020 at 10:58 pm

Anyone noticed that a lot of the old ODEON signage is still in use here?

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antster1983 commented about Showcase Cinema de Luxe Liverpool on Feb 8, 2020 at 4:00 pm

Showcase Liverpool was refurbished to Cinema de Lux standard in spring 2019, with work completed in July. The cinema now has a new lounge bar, an increased choice of food and drinks at the concession stand, and customisable leather recliner seats in every screen as standard.