From MGM to Cineworld
So, in case you're wondering, some of the oldest Cineworld multiplex cinemas in operation originated as MGM before becoming Virgin and later UGC.
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Tallest cinema in the world
Opened in 2001, the Cineworld in Glasgow (formerly a UGC and soon to be an Omniplex) has a height of 203ft. Type: Cinema Location: Glasgow, Scotland Address: 7 Renfrew Street Opened: 2001 Inaugurated: 2000 Owner: UGC (2001-2005) and Cineworld (2005-present) Height: 203ft (62m)
Cineworld Unlimited was introduced 25 years and one month ago
Well, it originated as UGC Unlimited membership until 2004 when Cineworld bought the UK cinemas of the French cinema chain. Unlimited is also a precursor to the Virgin Megapass membership under UGC's predecessor Virgin Cinemas.
This cinema in Wigan right here
It opened five days after I was born. December 12, 1996 to be exact. It has gone by various names: Virgin Cinemas (1996-2000), UGC Cinemas (2000-2005), Cineworld (2005-2006), Empire Cinemas (2006-2023) and now Omniplex Cinemas (2024-present).
