Curzon Cinemas Limited (/ˈkɜːrzən/)[2][3] is a chain of cinemas based in the United Kingdom, mostly in London, specialising in art house films. They also have a video on demand service, Curzon Home Cinema.
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| Industry | Leisure, Entertainment & refreshments |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
Number of locations | 17 cinemas |
| Products | Tickets, popcorn, alcohol, drinks & confectionery |
| Parent | Curzon (Fortress Investment Group)[1] |
| Website | www |
History
editCurzon Cinemas were established in 1934 when Harold Wingate, who imported unknown films during the post World War I period, opened the first cinema in Mayfair. The second location, Curzon Bloomsbury, opened in 1972. In 1976 Curzon Artificial Eye, the film distribution company was launched.
On 23 December 2019, American-based Cohen Media Group acquired Curzon Cinemas, including Curzon Artificial Eye.[4]
In March 2020, Curzon Cinemas and all other public cinemas in the UK closed until summer 2020 due to a national lockdown in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
In 2023, Edward Fletcher replaced Philip Knatchbull as Curzon's new CEO.[6]
In February 2024, American investment firm Fortress Investment Group sued Cohen Realty Enterprises for defaulting on loans amounting to $534 million. Fortress then requested the New York Supreme Court to grant a motion for a foreclosure sale, which was later set for November 8 that year. Fortress was reportedly the only bidder for Curzon and related entities, initially offering $5 million to acquire the company. A few days later, it was announced that Fortress had acquired Curzon for $5million.[7][1][8]
Locations
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Curzon Cinemas currently have 16 cinema complexes throughout the United Kingdom.[9]
Current
edit| Location | Screens | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aldgate | 4 | Opened January 2017 |
| Bloomsbury | 6 | "The Renoir" Acquired March 2015[10] |
| Camden | 5 | Opened 29 October 2021 |
| Canterbury Riverside | 5 | Opened 26 August 2022 |
| Canterbury Westgate | 3 | |
| Colchester | 3 | Opened 6 July 2018 |
| Hoxton | 3 | Opened 4 June 2021 |
| Kingston | 4 | Opened 11 November 2022 |
| Knutsford | 3 | |
| Mayfair | 2 | First Curzon from 1934 |
| Oxford | 5 | Opened Autumn 2017 |
| Richmond | 1 | |
| Sheffield | 3 | Opened 9 January 2015 |
| Soho | 3 | |
| Victoria | 5 | Opened May 2014 |
| Wimbledon | 3 | Previously "HMVcurzon" |
Former
edit| Location | Screens | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 1 | Closed 31 March 2018.[11] |
| Ripon | 2 | Opened 31 October 2013[12] and closed 1 July 2023.[13][14] |
Franchised locations
editCurzon Cinemas have also franchised their name and operate in partnership with a number of other locations.[15]
| Location | Partner's name | Number of screens | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank | Curzon Sea Containers | 1 | Previously Curzon Mondrian, renamed in January 2019 in line with rebrand of Sea Containers Hotel[16][17] |
Future locations
editCurzon intends to reopen its Chelsea cinema (which was closed in May 2018) in 2023 after the site is redeveloped by Cadogan Estates.[18]
Related companies
editCurzon Film is a sister company of Curzon Cinemas.[19] They cover acquisition, production and distribution rights to films across the UK and Ireland.
Curzon Home Cinema,[20] a video on demand service.
References
edit- ^ a b Ramachandran, Naman (11 November 2024). "Curzon Cinema Chain Acquired by Fortress in U.K. Arthouse Deal". Variety. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Jones, Daniel (2011). Roach, Peter; Setter, Jane; Esling, John (eds.). Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary (18th ed.). Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-15255-6.
- ^ Wells, John C. (2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Longman. ISBN 978-1-4058-8118-0.
- ^ Andreas Wiseman (23 December 2019). "Curzon Cinemas & Artificial Eye, UK's Flagship Arthouse Film Group, Acquired By Cohen Media Group". Deadline. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ Knatchbull, Philip (13 May 2020). "Our Cinemas Are Currently Closed". Curzon. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ https://www.screendaily.com/news/curzon-names-edward-fletcher-as-ceo-overseeing-exhibition-and-distribution/5187703.article [bare URL]
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (10 November 2024). "Landmark Theatres Gets No Offers At Charles Cohen Foreclosure Auction But Lender Fortress Bid $5 Million For Curzon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Sugiura, Eri (12 November 2024). "Fortress seizes control of art house cinema chain Curzon". Financial Times. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Curzon Cinemas". Curzon World. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ "Renoir to Curzon Bloomsbury: a rebranding too far". TheGuardian.com. 19 November 2008.
- ^ "Curzon Chelsea Cinema in London, GB - Cinema Treasures".
- ^ "Curzon Ripon in Ripon, GB - Cinema Treasures".
- ^ "Curzon - Curzon Ripon cinema closed permanently on 1 July 2023".
- ^ "Curzon to close Ripon cinema". 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Home".
- ^ Sea Containers London https://www.seacontainerslondon.com. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
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- ^ "Curzon Chelsea cinema information". www.curzoncinemas.com. Archived from the original on 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Curzon Artificial Eye".
- ^ "Home".
External links
edit
- Curzon Cinemas – official site
- Curzon – corporate site
- Curzon Sea Containers (Southbank)