These emblematic film theaters get closer for good
Fans and filmmakers hope that someone will save these landmarks.
After one year in which theFuture of cinemas remained uncertain, some particularly sad news were confirmed on Monday, April 12th.ARCRIGHT CINEMAS AND THEATTERS PACIFIC FERMENT permanently. Although there are peaceful theaters in other regions, these cinemas are mainly in California and include particularly emblematic places.
Pacific theaters, which exploits Arclight cinemas, shared the news ofA statement on its websiteExplaining that he can not move forward after the losses suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic.
"After closing our doors more than a year ago, we must today share the difficult and sad news that Pacific will not reopen its local cinemas and theaters," the declaration is read. "It was not the result that anyone who wanted, but despite a huge effort that has exhausted all the potential options, the company does not have a viable solution."
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The company thanked its employees and the many fans of films that appreciated their theaters.
"To all Pacific employees and ARCRIGHT who have devoted their professional life to make our theaters the best places in the world to see movies: We are grateful for your service and dedication to our customers," says the declaration. "To our guests and members of the film industry who made go to the cinema such a magical experience over the years: our deepest thanks. It was an honor and a pleasure to serve you."
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The beloved Cinerama dome is one of the theaters that are getting closer.
The most emblematic theater that will remain clogged because of the closures is the Cinerama dome on the sunset boulevard in Hollywood. Cinerama first opened in 1963 and has been appointed a historical-cultural mark of Los Angeles in 1998. The building appeared in several films, including 2019Once upon a time in HollywoodAnd has also been often used for the first and events.
The Arclight cinemas locations were also loved and include the original location, the Arclight Hollywood, which is just by the Cinerama dome. These cinemas were more high-end, serving wines and cocktails, andOften housed industry projections and talks with filmmakers, as indicated by theLos Angeles Times.
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Filmmakers and fans talked about the closure.
Many fans and those who work in the film industry have taken social media to share their memories of theaters and sadness they close.
"Well that sucks,"Knives out directorRian Johnson tweeted. "Everyone who worked on Arclight's movies liked and that you felt it. Sending love to each bailiff, manager and projectionist who rocked this blue shirt and made it such a special place."
"Devastating. Too many losses to treat"wroteThe farewell director Lulu Wang. "It's too much ... At some point when I'm less angry, I'll tell you guys a fun story from my first meetingQuentin Tarantino In the Hollywood Arclight hall. "
ActorJoseph Gordon-Levitt wrote, "I'm so sad. I remember going to the Cinerama dome to seeStar Trek IV With my father when I was little. So many memories since. "
"I'm cynical,"actor tweeted and writer Kaling Mindy. "I feel that the Arclight is not really gone and that some companies have already bought it and it's part of a mourn strategy, and save it and save it and that We love them and forget their corporation. I mean, that's how I would do it and I'm wrong. "
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New comes, while more theaters begin to reopen.
With pandemic restrictions rising and people are vaccinated, good news seemed to be on the horizon for theaters, many of whom have suffered greatly in the past year . Some cinemas in California have already begun to reopen, with theaters fixed at fully reopen on June 15th. In addition, the deadline reports that the Arclight Hollywood had been one of the highest theaters in the pre-pandemic country. It is always possible that theaters can reopen somehow from another owner, but to date, the current society has closed them permanently.
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