won an appeal to demolish the site<\/a> and replace it with blocks of flats, overturning the council’s initial refusal.<\/p>\nWhen asked to respond to the letters, the authority said: “We’re in discussions and seeking a legal position.”<\/p>\n
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Millard Ochs told the council the Point should be commemorated with a monument or museum<\/p>\n
Mr Ochs, who was a former president of Warner Bros International Cinemas, wrote: “The Point revolutionised cinema-going and set a global standard for multiplexes. <\/p>\n
“I see The Point as a testament to innovation and community. Its loss would diminish Milton Keynes’ heritage and the global narrative of cinema’s evolution. <\/p>\n
“I implore the council to preserve the building or commemorate its legacy through a monument and museum display, ensuring future generations recognise its impact.”<\/p>\n
He suggested the council “issue a Building Preservation Notice to pause demolition for six months” and use that time to pursue listed status from Historic England.<\/p>\n
Historic England told the BBC that The Point was assessed and found to fall short of the criteria for listing in February 2021.<\/p>\n
It was instead given a Certificate of Immunity, which expires on 14 March 2026, at which point it can be reassessed for listing.<\/p>\n
Mr Wesoky sent a supporting letter in which he said The Point was responsible for the “regeneration of the British cinema and film industry”.<\/p>\n
The retired chairman and CEO of AMC International Cinemas recalled how they had planned to sell 740,000 tickets in the first year, despite industry analysts predicting less than 500,000 – they eventually sold 1,069,000.<\/p>\n
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