Disney is not trying to “dump” the El Cap. They sold the building yes, but have a long term lease. As others have noted, the El Capitan is the highest earning single screen theater in the country. The only reason it’s not really profitable is because Disney had to spend so much to restore it. But considering how high profile that place is, they’re quite happy with it.
Grauman’s has already been restored, so anyone turning it into a similar “event” theater would not incur all those costs. Assuming they wanted to do shows, they would have to redo the stage however.
It wasn’t this post that alarmed people so much, it was posting the same info in other threads where it was unrelated to the subject matter. Thanks for understanding.
Whose comments are not true? The issue is whether or not the OP is using Cinema Treasures as a platform to advertise his wares. I don’t mind seeing a company get promoted once in a while, but these seat guys seem to pop up over and over again. And if he’s spamming CT users with emails, then he’s really abusing the system.
Did Mann ever own the Chinese? As William says, they have a long term lease and they’ve been trying to sell the remaining years on the lease for the past three years.
They’re presently digging out the space for the underground parking. The building next door, which was Angelo’s Pawn Shop, is gone. All that’s left is the facade, propped up with some girders.
The last time I was in the neighborhood, the building was empty. However that was about five months ago, and something interesting could have happened in the meantime…
Note re: description at the top, it should read Times, not Tomes.
If you have any research to back that assertion up, Haines, I’d like to see it. Otherwise we will have to agree to disagree. There have always been things to eat, and people talking, and rude behavior — remember when people SMOKED in theaters?!
I saw Harry Potter last Saturday at the Village; didn’t notice any electronic devices during the show.
I would say that what’s keeping the vast majority of adults away is that they have no desire to see movies in theaters. They’re happy with their TVs and home theaters and don’t even know what’s going on in theaters today. There’s a small percentage of adults who’ve attended cinemas recently, and they’re aware — and a percentage of those have chosen to stay away.
Get ready to tour the UA! On December 11th, Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation will be presenting “All About the UA.” Join us at www.lahtf.org or on Facebook for the official announcement with all the details. And I’ll be posting a new video soon!
I stopped by yesterday and talked with some of the church-goers. A few knew of their building’s history and other theaters in the area. It seems that the square filled in with a security gate was once an open entrance; about 10 or 12 feet behind the door is what remains of the old ticket booth. They were busy closing up, so I didn’t get the opportunity to peek into the auditorium.
Bill, in the last shot Ken posted on 3/3/09, we’re looking up past the liquor store sign at the front right corner of the building. At the very top are white letters on a black background that read Florence. From other angles, it’s possible to see that it reads Florence Mills Theatre.
Disney is not trying to “dump” the El Cap. They sold the building yes, but have a long term lease. As others have noted, the El Capitan is the highest earning single screen theater in the country. The only reason it’s not really profitable is because Disney had to spend so much to restore it. But considering how high profile that place is, they’re quite happy with it.
Grauman’s has already been restored, so anyone turning it into a similar “event” theater would not incur all those costs. Assuming they wanted to do shows, they would have to redo the stage however.
It wasn’t this post that alarmed people so much, it was posting the same info in other threads where it was unrelated to the subject matter. Thanks for understanding.
What difference would that make?
Thanks, CWalczak, I didn’t click on that because I thought it might be a link to their website…
Whose comments are not true? The issue is whether or not the OP is using Cinema Treasures as a platform to advertise his wares. I don’t mind seeing a company get promoted once in a while, but these seat guys seem to pop up over and over again. And if he’s spamming CT users with emails, then he’s really abusing the system.
John, which pages has he commented on?
If it’s true that he’s posting “across several pages,” I suggest you send a list to the Mods. They may ban him.
Did Mann ever own the Chinese? As William says, they have a long term lease and they’ve been trying to sell the remaining years on the lease for the past three years.
They’re presently digging out the space for the underground parking. The building next door, which was Angelo’s Pawn Shop, is gone. All that’s left is the facade, propped up with some girders.
After Hours Formal Wear gave way to Men’s Warehouse, and now the space is empty, looking for a new tenant.
This page covers Grauman’s and the six-plex next door, just as the Cinerama Dome page covers it and the Arclight.
There’s an article in today’s Santa Monica Daily Press about the attempt to close the Broadway. It starts on the front page:
http://www.smdp.com/pdf/120810.pdf
The last time I was in the neighborhood, the building was empty. However that was about five months ago, and something interesting could have happened in the meantime…
Note re: description at the top, it should read Times, not Tomes.
LAHTF event has been postponed to new year. Will post new info as it arrives.
I haven’t seen a laser pointer at a movie in several years.
Not to mention your arrogance that every movie going experience, all over the country, is exactly like yours… very Trollish of you.
So you’re extrapolating your experiences and reactions to everyone else? Very scientific.
Here’s another one: remember when people would barge into theaters at any time during the show and find a seat? They don’t do that anymore either.
If you have any research to back that assertion up, Haines, I’d like to see it. Otherwise we will have to agree to disagree. There have always been things to eat, and people talking, and rude behavior — remember when people SMOKED in theaters?!
I saw Harry Potter last Saturday at the Village; didn’t notice any electronic devices during the show.
I would say that what’s keeping the vast majority of adults away is that they have no desire to see movies in theaters. They’re happy with their TVs and home theaters and don’t even know what’s going on in theaters today. There’s a small percentage of adults who’ve attended cinemas recently, and they’re aware — and a percentage of those have chosen to stay away.
Adults bailed on traditional moviegoing long before cell phones, lap tops, etc.
Here’s my new Peek at the UA, with all different video and photos from the one posted on July 30th.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iImxi_ZLLWY
Get ready to tour the UA! On December 11th, Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation will be presenting “All About the UA.” Join us at www.lahtf.org or on Facebook for the official announcement with all the details. And I’ll be posting a new video soon!
I stopped by yesterday and talked with some of the church-goers. A few knew of their building’s history and other theaters in the area. It seems that the square filled in with a security gate was once an open entrance; about 10 or 12 feet behind the door is what remains of the old ticket booth. They were busy closing up, so I didn’t get the opportunity to peek into the auditorium.
Yes, William. I was commenting to Warren, who was “bewildered.”
South Central is a good area for a photographer interested in architecture: old buildings tend to get reused, rather than knocked down.
I see what you mean, Joe. Yes, they’re lamps of some kind. The one on the left now has an earthquake retrofit brace in the middle.
Bill, in the last shot Ken posted on 3/3/09, we’re looking up past the liquor store sign at the front right corner of the building. At the very top are white letters on a black background that read Florence. From other angles, it’s possible to see that it reads Florence Mills Theatre.