Cineworld
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Cineworld to merge with major chain
Multiplex chain Cineworld is to acquire one of Europe's largest cinema operators in a deal that will boost its estate to nearly 2,000 screens. The proposed tie-up with Cinema City will give it leading positions in Poland, Israel, Hungary,
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Cineworld forced to sell cinemas
Cineworld must sell cinemas in three areas after the competition watchdog ruled its takeover of the Picturehouse chain could drive up prices for film-goers. Cineworld said it will "reluctantly" sell Picturehouse cinemas in Aberdeen and
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Watchdog acts over cinema deal
Cineworld is facing the sale of cinemas in three areas after being told its takeover of the Picturehouse chain could lead to higher prices for film fans. Highlighting its concern about the impact on consumers in Aberdeen, Bury St Edmunds and
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Cineworld deal may face full probe
Cineworld is facing a potential full competition investigation over its £47 million takeover of art house cinema chain Picturehouse amid concerns over the impact of the deal. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has referred the acquisition to the
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Bond film comes to rescue Cineworld
James Bond came to the rescue of Cineworld after new figures showed the release of Skyfall helped drive a turnaround in revenues during last year. The cinema chain said sales were up 2.4% in the year to December 27, offsetting a 1.4% decline in
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Cineworld looking for Bond boost
James Bond is expected to do more than save the world this year as the UK's largest cinema operator looks to the secret agent's latest adventure to boost waning audiences. Cineworld saw box office admissions drop 0.8% in the 26 weeks to
