New development, after and after on the topic of yesterday’s publication “K”exists in the question of the fate of cinema Ideal, which is part of the wider Schliemann-Mell Palace. The latter is known to have been granted Mitsis Hotel Group, who in yesterday’s press release announces his intentions regarding the operation of the entire building and the space in which the Ideal is located, in particular. There, as part of an investment program totaling 36 million euros, it is planned to “expand the use of the cinema with a cinema and a conference center, which will allow the allocation of space, improve its use and increase attendance.” as stated in the ad. It was also announced that the operation of the cinema will be entrusted to an international entertainment company.

The management of the cinema will be entrusted to an international entertainment company.

In our communication with the Mitsis Hotels group, it became clear that a specific company has not yet been chosen, and also that the plans for the Ideal are currently quite early, but with the specific intention of creating a multi-faceted interesting space that will be used for both film screenings and theater performances, music, conferences, etc. That is, something reminiscent of the modern use of the Pallas theatre. This will probably mean – and if the above is finally applicable – that the current operation of the “Ideal” solely as a first cinema ceases to exist.

However, the hotel group’s announcement mentions other things related to the renovation and renovation of the building. In particular, it is stated that the compilation of a static justification for adequacy, especially for an ideal site, is a project of paramount importance, which will be implemented after the company receives the building, which has not yet happened. It is also stated that the overall work to transform the building into a 5-star hotel will be carried out in consultation with the competent authorities and institutions (including the Ministry of Culture) “with the aim of eliminating any spatial and aesthetic oppression of the neoclassical style.” neighboring buildings.