Cineworld to close first site TOMORROW ahead of six closing for good
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CINEWORLD is closing the first of six screens for good tomorrow. The cinema chain's multiplex in Weymouth will shut for the final time on Monday, December 30. It's one of six sites set to close in the coming weeks after Cineworld completed a restructuring plan launched in the summer to shore up its finances.
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The cinema chain successfully negotiated rent reductions at dozens of its 90 UK sites, resulting in significant savings and allowing the company to better shore up its finances. However, landlords at six sites, including Weymouth, ended their contracts with the chain.
Customers have taken to social media to share their sadness over the Weymouth closure. One person said on Facebook: "Gutted! My son loves going to Cineworld in Weymouth. "There are very few places for disabled people to go in Weymouth but this was one of them. Shame of you landlord!".
Another said: "Heartbroken doesn't even cover it. "You'll truly be missed Cineworld Weymouth. "Shoutout to everyone who worked here, you made it so much more than just a cinema.". A third customer said: "There will nothing for children/families to do in town now!".
Weymouth Cineworld said in a statement: "After 25 years of providing movie lovers with a place to feel more, we regret to inform you that, following the landlord's decision to reject our proposals, we will be closing on December 30. "Unlimited members will be contacted shortly via email with details about membership cancellations and options to transfer to another Cineworld site.".
