Multimillion-pound AMC deal creates world’s biggest cinema chain

Odeon has been snapped up by AMC Entertainment
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US chain AMC Entertainment has acquired both the Odeon theatre company and UCI cinema chain in a deal worth £921 million.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, to acquire Europe’s leading cinema chain and create the world’s biggest and best theatre operator.”

Adam Aron, chief executive and president, AMC