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 Crouch Street premises and create 55 apartments. Read … [Read more...]
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 challenge that’s imminent is the reopening of cinemas, and making them safe for people to visit. It’s pretty well … [Read more...]
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 retail units and a basement car park. The famous street facing foyer would be rebuilt once … [Read more...]
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 estimated $100m in North America … [Read more...]
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, two retail units and a basement car park created. As part of the plans, the famous … [Read more...]
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 they reopen. The sudden move comes after a statement made by NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, … [Read more...]
