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{{Short description|Largest cinema operator in Europe}} |
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| name = Odeon Cinemas Group |
| name = Odeon Cinemas Group Limited |
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| logo = Odeon_Cinemas_Group_Logo.svg |
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| former_name = AMC (UK) Acquisition Limited (June{{endash}}December 2016)<ref name="CompaniesHouse" /> |
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| type = [[Private limited company]] |
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| type = [[Division (business)|Division]] |
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| founded = 22 June 2016 |
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| founded = {{start date and age|2016|06|22}} |
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| founder = [[AMC Theatres]] |
| founder = [[AMC Theatres]] |
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| industry = [[Movie theater|Cinema]] |
| industry = [[Movie theater|Cinema]] |
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| location = [[London]], |
| location = [[London]], England |
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| area_served = [[Europe]] ([[Finland]], [[Germany]], [[Ireland]], [[Italy]], [[Norway]] [[Portugal]], [[Spain]], [[Sweden]], [[United Kingdom]]) |
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| area_served = [[Europe]] |
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| [[Adam Aron]] ({{abbr|CEO|chief executive officer}} of [[AMC Theatres|Parent]]) |
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| Dan Holland (Chairman of [[AMC Theatres|Parent]]) |
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| parent = [[AMC Theatres]] |
| parent = [[AMC Theatres]] |
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| subsid = {{Unbulleted list|[[Nordic Cinema Group]]|[[Odeon Cinemas]]|[[UCI Cinemas]]}} |
| subsid = {{Unbulleted list|[[Nordic Cinema Group]]|[[Odeon Cinemas]]|[[UCI Cinemas]]}} |
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| website = {{URL|https://odeoncinemasgroup.com/}} |
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'''Odeon Cinemas Group''' is Europe's largest cinema operator. Through subsidiaries it has over 360 cinemas, with 2900 screens in 14 countries in Europe, 120 cinemas with 960 screens are in the UK.<ref>{{cite web |title=Odeon launches diversity strategy |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/odeon-launches-diversity-strategy/5125795.article |website=Screen | |
'''Odeon Cinemas Group Limited'''<ref name="CompaniesHouse">{{Cite web |date=2016-06-22 |title=Odeon Cinemas Group Limited overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10246724 |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=[[Companies House]] |language=en}}</ref> is Europe's largest cinema operator. Through subsidiaries it has over 360 cinemas, with 2900 screens in 14 countries in Europe, 120 cinemas with 960 screens are in the UK.<ref>{{cite web |title=Odeon launches diversity strategy |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/odeon-launches-diversity-strategy/5125795.article |website=Screen |access-date=29 September 2018 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930033808/https://www.screendaily.com/news/odeon-launches-diversity-strategy/5125795.article |archive-date=30 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> It receives more than 2.2 million guests per week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.resume.se/nyheter/artiklar/2017/01/23/bonnier-saljer-biografer--far-in-16-miljarder-kronor/|title=Bonnier säljer biografer – får in 1,6 miljarder kronor|language=sv|access-date=2018-03-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330211510/https://www.resume.se/nyheter/artiklar/2017/01/23/bonnier-saljer-biografer--far-in-16-miljarder-kronor/|archive-date=2018-03-30|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/bonnier/pressreleases/amc-koeper-nordic-cinema-group-bonnier-saeljer-minoritetsinnehav-1761273|title=AMC köper Nordic Cinema Group – Bonnier säljer minoritetsinnehav|work=Mynewsdesk|access-date=2018-03-30|language=sv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330211719/http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/bonnier/pressreleases/amc-koeper-nordic-cinema-group-bonnier-saeljer-minoritetsinnehav-1761273|archive-date=2018-03-30|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Odeon Cinemas Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of [[AMC Theatres]] |
Odeon Cinemas Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of [[AMC Theatres]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AMC to spend 'hundreds of millions' on Odeon cinemas |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/amc-to-spend-hundreds-of-millions-on-odeon-cinemas/5116733.article |website=Screen |access-date=29 September 2018 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930033811/https://www.screendaily.com/news/amc-to-spend-hundreds-of-millions-on-odeon-cinemas/5116733.article |archive-date=30 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Lieberman |first1=David |title=AMC Theatres Becomes World's No. 1 Chain As Odeon & UCI Deal Closes |url=https://deadline.com/2016/11/amc-theatres-closes-odeon-uci-cinemas-deal-1201861948/ |website=Deadline |access-date=29 September 2018 |date=30 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930034123/https://deadline.com/2016/11/amc-theatres-closes-odeon-uci-cinemas-deal-1201861948/ |archive-date=30 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> The company has three main subsidiaries, [[Nordic Cinema Group]], [[United Cinemas International]], and [[Odeon Cinemas]]. Nordic Cinema Group in turn owns [[Finnkino]] and its subsidiary Forum Cinemas. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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⚫ | The company was incorporated in [[London]], England, on 22 June 2016,<ref>{{cite web |title=ODEON CINEMAS GROUP LIMITED |url=https://www.thegazette.co.uk/company/10246724 |publisher=The Gazette |access-date=29 September 2018}}</ref> as part of a $1.2 billion takeover of [[Odeon Cinemas]] and [[United Cinemas International]] by [[AMC Theatres]]. The deal left Odeon Cinemas as a wholly owned subsidiary of Odeon Cinemas Group.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ltd |first1=Insider Media |title=AMC completes blockbuster ODEON deal |url=https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/national/amc-completes-blockbuster-odeon-deal |website=Insider Media Ltd |access-date=29 September 2018}}</ref> AMC claimed after the acquisition that it was the "largest movie exhibition company in the world".<ref>{{cite web |title=AMC Theatres Closes Odeon & UCI Acquisition to Become Largest Exhibitor in Europe, World |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-theatres-closes-odeon-uci-acquisition-become-largest-exhibitor-europe-world-951348 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=30 November 2016 |access-date=29 September 2018 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930034159/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-theatres-closes-odeon-uci-acquisition-become-largest-exhibitor-europe-world-951348 |archive-date=30 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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⚫ | David Anderson was appointed as chief commercial officer on 27 October 2017, replacing Ian Shepherd.<ref>{{cite web |title=Odeon & UCI chief operating officer Ian Shepherd exits |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/odeon-and-uci-chief-operating-officer-ian-shepherd-exits/5117250.article |website=Screen |access-date=29 September 2018 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930081156/https://www.screendaily.com/news/odeon-and-uci-chief-operating-officer-ian-shepherd-exits/5117250.article |archive-date=30 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Odeon Cinemas Group appoints new chief commercial officer |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/odeon-cinemas-group-appoints-new-chief-commercial-officer/5123371.article |website=Screen |access-date=29 September 2018 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930034000/https://www.screendaily.com/news/odeon-cinemas-group-appoints-new-chief-commercial-officer/5123371.article |archive-date=30 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> When he was appointed, the group managing director was Mark Way and the chief operating officer was Jan Bernhardsson. The company received the [[Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development|2018 CIPD People Management Awards]] for "[[Human resource management|Best international HR initiative]]".<ref>{{cite web |title=2018 CIPD People Management Awards |url=https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/news/articles/opticians-scoops-top-prize-2018-cipd-people-management-awards |website=People Management |access-date=29 September 2018 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930034022/https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/news/articles/opticians-scoops-top-prize-2018-cipd-people-management-awards |archive-date=30 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Having won in the "Talent Management" category in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=ODEON Cinemas stars in the Award for Talent Management category |url=https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/personnel-today-awards-2017-award-talent-management/ |website=Personnel Today |access-date=29 September 2018 |date=22 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930033737/https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/personnel-today-awards-2017-award-talent-management/ |archive-date=30 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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⚫ | David Anderson was appointed as chief commercial officer on 27 October 2017, replacing Ian Shepherd.<ref>{{cite web |title=Odeon & UCI chief operating officer Ian Shepherd exits |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/odeon-and-uci-chief-operating-officer-ian-shepherd-exits/5117250.article |website=Screen | |
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In March 2018, [[Reuters]] reported that AMC was working with [[Citi]] to potentially float the company on the [[London Stock Exchange]] in a $2 billion [[IPO]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Afanasieva |first1=Dasha |title=AMC is working with Citi on potential $2 billion float of Odeon... |url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-amc-odeon-ipo/amc-is-working-with-citi-on-potential-2-billion-float-of-odeon-cinemas-sources-idUKKBN1H5186 |website=U.K. | |
In March 2018, [[Reuters]] reported that AMC was working with [[Citi]] to potentially float the company on the [[London Stock Exchange]] in a $2 billion [[IPO]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Afanasieva |first1=Dasha |title=AMC is working with Citi on potential $2 billion float of Odeon... |url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-amc-odeon-ipo/amc-is-working-with-citi-on-potential-2-billion-float-of-odeon-cinemas-sources-idUKKBN1H5186 |website=U.K. |access-date=29 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930034142/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-amc-odeon-ipo/amc-is-working-with-citi-on-potential-2-billion-float-of-odeon-cinemas-sources-idUKKBN1H5186 |archive-date=30 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Peter |title=AMC Entertainment Eyes $2B London IPO For Odeon Cinemas Group |url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/amc-entertainment-eyes-2b-london-ipo-for-odeon-cinemas-group-1202355370/ |website=Deadline |access-date=29 September 2018 |date=29 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930034039/https://deadline.com/2018/03/amc-entertainment-eyes-2b-london-ipo-for-odeon-cinemas-group-1202355370/ |archive-date=30 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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On March 17, 2020, all of its UK-area theatres temporarily closed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-51925490 |title=Coronavirus: Odeon, Vue and Cineworld shut UK cinemas - BBC News |work=BBC News |date= 17 March 2020|access-date=2020-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317122354/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-51925490 |archive-date=2020-03-17 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 09:27, 21 March 2024
Formerly | AMC (UK) Acquisition Limited (June–December 2016)[1] |
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Company type | Division |
Industry | Cinema |
Founded | June 22, 2016 |
Founder | AMC Theatres |
Headquarters | London, England |
Area served | Europe (Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) |
Key people | |
Parent | AMC Theatres |
Subsidiaries | |
Website | odeoncinemasgroup |
Odeon Cinemas Group Limited[1] is Europe's largest cinema operator. Through subsidiaries it has over 360 cinemas, with 2900 screens in 14 countries in Europe, 120 cinemas with 960 screens are in the UK.[2] It receives more than 2.2 million guests per week.[3][4]
Odeon Cinemas Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC Theatres.[5][6] The company has three main subsidiaries, Nordic Cinema Group, United Cinemas International, and Odeon Cinemas. Nordic Cinema Group in turn owns Finnkino and its subsidiary Forum Cinemas.
History
[edit]The company was incorporated in London, England, on 22 June 2016,[7] as part of a $1.2 billion takeover of Odeon Cinemas and United Cinemas International by AMC Theatres. The deal left Odeon Cinemas as a wholly owned subsidiary of Odeon Cinemas Group.[8] AMC claimed after the acquisition that it was the "largest movie exhibition company in the world".[9]
David Anderson was appointed as chief commercial officer on 27 October 2017, replacing Ian Shepherd.[10][11] When he was appointed, the group managing director was Mark Way and the chief operating officer was Jan Bernhardsson. The company received the 2018 CIPD People Management Awards for "Best international HR initiative".[12] Having won in the "Talent Management" category in 2017.[13]
In March 2018, Reuters reported that AMC was working with Citi to potentially float the company on the London Stock Exchange in a $2 billion IPO.[14][15]
On March 17, 2020, all of its UK-area theatres temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[16]
Position in group
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Star Theatres | Kerasotes Theatres | Odeon Cinemas Group | Carmike Cinemas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nordic Cinema Group | United Cinemas International | Odeon Cinemas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finnkino | Filmstaden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Odeon Cinemas Group Limited overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". Companies House. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Odeon launches diversity strategy". Screen. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Bonnier säljer biografer – får in 1,6 miljarder kronor" (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "AMC köper Nordic Cinema Group – Bonnier säljer minoritetsinnehav". Mynewsdesk (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "AMC to spend 'hundreds of millions' on Odeon cinemas". Screen. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ Lieberman, David (30 November 2016). "AMC Theatres Becomes World's No. 1 Chain As Odeon & UCI Deal Closes". Deadline. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "ODEON CINEMAS GROUP LIMITED". The Gazette. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ Ltd, Insider Media. "AMC completes blockbuster ODEON deal". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "AMC Theatres Closes Odeon & UCI Acquisition to Become Largest Exhibitor in Europe, World". The Hollywood Reporter. 30 November 2016. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Odeon & UCI chief operating officer Ian Shepherd exits". Screen. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Odeon Cinemas Group appoints new chief commercial officer". Screen. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "2018 CIPD People Management Awards". People Management. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "ODEON Cinemas stars in the Award for Talent Management category". Personnel Today. 22 November 2017. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ Afanasieva, Dasha. "AMC is working with Citi on potential $2 billion float of Odeon..." U.K. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ White, Peter (29 March 2018). "AMC Entertainment Eyes $2B London IPO For Odeon Cinemas Group". Deadline. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Coronavirus: Odeon, Vue and Cineworld shut UK cinemas - BBC News". BBC News. 17 March 2020. Archived from the original on 17 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.