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World's Tallest Cinema in Glasgow at Risk of Closure
GLASGOW CITY, SCOTLAND, JUL 24 – The landlord bought the Renfrew Street site for £7 million, forcing Cineworld to close and risking staff jobs amid ongoing company restructuring and financial challenges.
- On Renfrew Street in Glasgow, Cineworld's landmark cinema faces closure after the landlord signaled plans to reclaim the site, staff were informed earlier this week, and it is known as the world's tallest cinema.
- After entering administration in 2023, Cineworld announced six cinema closures prompted by the company’s restructure and the new owner’s purchase of the site for £7m in May this year, with Cineworld paying over £1m annually in rent.
- Employees were told via email that the owners of the 200ft building planned to take back the property, and it is likely that the cinema would be closed.
- Among its network, the chain runs eight cinemas in Scotland, including three in Glasgow.
- Uncertainty surrounds the future of the city centre cinema, as Cineworld spokesperson said they are working closely with impacted employees and have no further information to share.
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