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FB commented about Vue Swindon on Nov 7, 2024 at 8:17 pm

Currently still open while it has having a massive refit to upgrade to Vue’s trademark reclining seats at last. (Which I would have thought they’d do before it opened, but oh well.)

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FB commented about BFI Southbank Cinema on Oct 22, 2024 at 11:27 am

There’s been a fair bit of refurbishment in the last year, including improvements to NFT3, and the toilet area around NFT1 has been totally refurbished (the screen itself remains the same).

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FB commented about Forest Cinema on Sep 27, 2024 at 12:36 pm

The cinema has re-opened on August 23rd, 2024, after a soft launch the night before.

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FB commented about Megascreen Bristol on Jul 8, 2024 at 3:01 pm

The Bristol Aquarium has rechristened this the “Bristol Megascreen”, which holds occasional screenings and the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival in May and October. https://www.bristolaquarium.co.uk/megascreen/about-us/

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FB commented about Lobby on Apr 9, 2024 at 12:38 pm

That should read 2024. Oops.

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FB commented about Vue Swindon on Nov 29, 2023 at 12:28 am

Will officially re-open as a Vue cinema on December 8th, timed for the UK release of Wonka: https://www.myvue.com/cinema/swindon

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FB commented about Showcase Cinema de Lux Bristol on Nov 20, 2023 at 3:25 pm

It has been announced that the cinema will close on November 30th. https://www.bristol247.com/culture/film/city-centre-multiplex-cinema-close/

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FB commented about Forest Cinema on Nov 12, 2023 at 2:32 pm

It appears squatters have caused substantial damage to the cinema since closing: https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2023/09/11/walthamstow-empire-squatters-intend-to-stay-in-trashed-new-home/

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FB commented about Cannon 1,2,3,4 on Nov 6, 2023 at 12:09 am

Venue appears to be currently Whistle Punks, an urban axe throwing club.

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FB commented about Ealing Picturehouse on Nov 4, 2023 at 12:15 am

The official Picturehouse account has two videos touring the cinema and the opening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RygaWYL42Qo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQOk17ScS3M

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FB commented about October 2023 on Oct 20, 2023 at 10:11 pm

D'oh! Trolls Band Together!

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FB commented about Vue Swindon on Oct 12, 2023 at 7:14 pm

A premises notice suggests that Vue is planning to take over this site soon (opening date unconfirmed). https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-67073326

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FB commented about Palace Cinema on Sep 17, 2023 at 9:05 pm

It isn’t open just yet, still renovating.

Great to see photos of the open day yesterday, so thanks Alan.

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FB commented about Sussex Drive-In on Aug 27, 2023 at 11:24 pm

CBC has a vintage news report of the drive-in from 1991: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q13ftlLndpg

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FB commented about Odeon Bristol on Aug 13, 2023 at 2:26 pm

The new tenant beneath the Odeon is a Lidl supermarket.

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FB commented about Forest Cinema on Jul 7, 2023 at 2:16 pm

Now closed due to Empire entering administration as of yesterday.

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FB commented about Savoy Catterick Garrison on Jul 7, 2023 at 2:15 pm

Now closed due to Empire entering administration as of yesterday.

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FB commented about Empire Bishop's Stortford on Jul 7, 2023 at 2:14 pm

Now closed due to Empire entering administration as of yesterday.

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FB commented about Omniplex Wigan on Jul 7, 2023 at 2:13 pm

Now closed due to Empire entering administration as of yesterday.

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FB commented about Omniplex Sunderland on Jul 7, 2023 at 2:13 pm

Now closed due to Empire entering administration as of yesterday.

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FB commented about Vue Swindon on Jul 7, 2023 at 2:11 pm

Now closed due to Empire entering administration as of yesterday.

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FB commented about Empire Cinemas - London Haymarket on May 15, 2023 at 2:22 pm

Now closed as of last Thursday.

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FB commented about Broadway Theatre on Mar 1, 2023 at 5:49 pm

Tour of the projection booth in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVKNgyEjjN8

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FB commented about Screen 1 Wide on Feb 26, 2023 at 2:11 pm

That should be “wide” angle - darn autocorrect!

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FB commented about Screens Hallway on Dec 14, 2022 at 10:12 am

Sorry, mean to correct this description, this is actually the back of the screens hallway, taken in front of Screen 10.