History
Beginning in the early 2000s (decade), Village Roadshow reduced the number of territories in which it operates having exited Hong Kong, Argentina, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Switzerland, Hungary, France, New Zealand, Fiji, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Taiwan, Korea and in the United Kingdom.
In 2003, Village Roadshow sold 50% of its Australian cinema operations to AHL in exchange for a partnership to form a joint venture; Australian Theatres.
In 2007, Village Roadshow moved into the US market opening several Village Roadshow Gold Class sites.
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