<ul><li>US investment firm Fortress, which owns Poundstretcher and Majestic Wine, has acquired the British arthouse cinema chain Curzon.</li><li>Curzon, with 16 cinemas across the UK and over 350 employees, was purchased for an undisclosed sum.</li><li>Curzon was put up for auction along with its distribution arm and streaming platform earlier this year.</li><li>The acquisition by Fortress will secure the jobs of 350 staff and allow Curzon to continue offering independent and blockbuster movies.</li></ul>

Curzon cinema chain acquired by Poundstretcher owner Fortress

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