Leo S. Bing Theater

5905 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90036

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btmeacham
btmeacham on April 9, 2020 at 6:38 am

Photos of the demolition of the Leo S. Bing Theater, which began Monday, April 6, 2020, to make way for a $750 million new building project at LACMA.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-04-07/lacma-demolition-begins-photos

docchapel
docchapel on June 3, 2015 at 4:05 pm

When I was a student at UCLA, I got a job there as a projectionist back in the seventies. I had an occasion to run “Straw Dogs” and “The Ballad of Cable Hogue” for Sam Peckinpah using and being entrusted with his personal 35mm prints.

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on July 26, 2010 at 8:18 pm

As the Bing Theatre was part of the original LACMA complex, it would be the work of the original architect, William Pereira.

MagicLantern
MagicLantern on July 25, 2010 at 3:07 pm

Operating at LACMA since May of 1965 at least.

HowardBHaas
HowardBHaas on September 4, 2009 at 7:37 am

ah, the link to the article:
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HowardBHaas
HowardBHaas on September 4, 2009 at 7:37 am

Another article. Endowment is sought. Also a problem is attendence was down 50%. Classic film fans need attend!

HowardBHaas
HowardBHaas on September 3, 2009 at 6:06 am

Story about directors upset about possible loss of films at Bing, and their own experiences:
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ChasSmith
ChasSmith on September 1, 2009 at 10:54 am

Thank you all for the links. The good news certainly didn’t travel as fast as the bad, that’s for sure. But what a relief. For now.

HowardBHaas
HowardBHaas on August 31, 2009 at 5:11 am

The latest news as reported in the New York Times about the controversy reported in the posts above:
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HowardBHaas
HowardBHaas on August 27, 2009 at 6:20 am

Saved by generous donations, at least until June.
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HowardBHaas
HowardBHaas on August 13, 2009 at 6:04 am

Save film group to meet with man in charge. There’s even a Save film facebook group. View link

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on August 11, 2009 at 6:36 am

Definitely a big fuss when this was announced. I haven’t seen any films here, which is sad as that oppprtunity may soon be gone. There always seems ti be a parking problem around the museum area.

HowardBHaas
HowardBHaas on August 11, 2009 at 6:02 am

Last week, the museum announced they would cease the weekend film series. Then, community members expressed shock. Now, better news that donors may save the ongoing films at the museum!

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