Everyman Media expands reach with Bath and Cheltenham cinema acquisitions

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Tom Kilkelly

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Everyman Media Group has acquired two cinemas, one in Bath and one in Cheltenham, following the former owner, Empire, entering administration.

Finances for the deal are as of yet undisclosed.

Everyman's purchase comes at a challenging time for Britain's cinema sector, which is still struggling after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Despite the challenges, Everyman has forecasted a much stronger second-half performance due to a number of large box office films including Napoleon by Ridley Scott, Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, and the new Wonka film.

Chief Executive of Everyman, Alex Scrimgeour, said: "We are delighted to announce the acquisition of these cinemas in the historic city of Bath and the vibrant town of Cheltenham.

''We pride ourselves on providing an elevated cinema experience, making these venues a terrific addition to the Everyman portfolio.

''We look forward to welcoming the local community to our newest locations in this exciting new chapter for the business.”

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.