United Artists Berkeley 7
2274 Shattuck Avenue,
Berkeley,
CA
94704
2274 Shattuck Avenue,
Berkeley,
CA
94704
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Previously operated by: Fox West Coast Theatres
Architects: Clifford A. Balch, Percy A. Eisen, Casto Fernandez Shaw, A. R. Walker
Firms: Walker & Eisen
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: United Artists Theatre, UA Twin Cinemas, UA Four Cinemas
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The United Artists Theatre was opened September 16, 1932 with Will Rogers in “Down to Earth”. It was operated by Fox West Coast Theatres. Interior decorations and murals were by interior decorator Anthony Heinsbergen & Company. It was twinned on December 19, 1973. On June 25, 1975 it became a quad. In 1983 another screen was added and on July 19, 1985 it became a 7-screen theatre.
In August 2022 the United Artists Berkeley 7 was sold for $7 million to a developer who has plans for a 13-story residential tower on the site which will contain 239 residential units. It is proposed to retain the façade and entry lobby of the theatre. It was closed on March 1, 2023.
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Opened on 7 screens with on different screens with “Mad Max 3 beyond Thunderdome”, “Cocoon”, “The legend of Billie Jean”, “Rambo”, “Prizzi’s honor”, “Silverado”, and “The man with one red shoe”.
From SFGate - Jan 22, 2023:
“90-year-old Regal UA Berkeley theater to close after bankruptcy filing”
“The closure of the last movie theater in downtown Berkeley has been confirmed, leaving just one cinema left within city limits after the recent losses of the 10-screen Shattuck Cinemas and the 107-year-old California Theatre, which is reportedly slated to become a 15-story mixed-use apartment building.”
Regal’s website shows no bookings past March 2.
UA7
In addition to this location closing, ALL remaining UA locations will also close between now and March 31st.
Olymppus Pointe Roseville
Laguna Village Sacramento
Anaheim Hills Festival Anaheim
Grand Palace Calabasas
Westpark Irvine
Santa Maria Town Center Sabta Maria
Metro Pointe Costa Mesa
Civic Center Escondido
Parkway Plaza El Cajon
Hemet
Sonora Plaza Sonora
Ukiah
Metro Indio
I’m sure there are more…
The wriging was on tbe wall when Cineworld filed BK twice. Not good!😳🥺
That leaves Elmwood, Piedmont, Grand Lake, Alameda, Albany and Jack London to serve almost A MILLION PEOPLE! YIKES! Talk about underscreened! 😭😭😭
Let’s not forget AMC Bay Street, New Parkway, and PFA. But jwmovies definitely has a point.
There’s a group called SAVE OUR UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE on Facebook. They are lobbying to save the UA from demolition and restore it to its original configuration.
it’s ‘Save our historic United Artists theatre’
https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveourua
Berkeley, CA: After More Than 90 Years, Regal UA Berkeley Closed [Mar 1, 2023]
Looks like the city and the developer voted to tear the 1932 UA Theatre down at last nights board meeting. For a college city now there are no movie theatres left in downtown Berkeley. The new condo people say they will keep the front and some of the art deco lobby. What a shame they need to look at cities like NYC and others that keep buildings and build above to roof. This could happen at the strong steel cement UA Theatre. Just add some extra steel and go up on top for the 17 floor new building. The extra large cinema can be used for so many stage events and even movies for a new generation to enjoy. The city rushed this deal just for the extra tax money they will get with all the condos and apartments. The original 1932 art deco decor is hidden behind all the twin cut up space that was done by UA Theatres many years ago to make more money. Just down the street another cinema the Shattuck Theatre is gone and a empty lot just sits there. The new condo or rental people will just have to sit in their new spaces on the former UA Theatre property and watch streaming TV. Not much movie or stage entertainment around anymore downtown once the wrecking ball hits the UA.
Will be demolished for housing despite multiple attempts to save it by the community.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI4RanrhA3G/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==