Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
6712 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
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Thanks Steve. I knew Netflix bought the theater it just seemed so beautiful before that I didn’t understand why they gutted it. m00
se1111 it didn’t answer the question in my mind as to why
Mikeoaklandpark…this is from the American Cinematheque website:
Egyptian
“In 2020, Netflix acquired the landmark Egyptian Theatre from the American Cinematheque; the movie palace will undergo a much-needed renovation in 2021 which will return it to its original 1922 grandeur. Once the renovations are complete, the AC, a non-profit cultural arts organization, will program the theatre on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays under a long-term agreement with Netflix, which will program Monday-Thursdays.
The Egyptian will continue to be the Hollywood home of the American Cinematheque."
Wow. Why don’t people look up things online and become informed about Netflix’s plans for this beautiful theatre?
Wow. Why have they gutted this beautiful theater?
I walked by the rear of the Egyptian today (6/14/22). The remodel is extremely extensive and has much of the theatre stripped down to the framework (pictures posted).
If a theater agreed to run a film for a certain length of time that theater was committed. Star Wars was booked for only a few weeks at the Chinese and because of a previous booking of another film it was moved to another theater so that another film could play the Chinese. Once the run of that film was done Star Wars was put back at the Chinese for a long run. The theater did not accept any more bookings until Star Wars was played out. For Cinerama theaters there might not have been any product to put in theaters like the Warner. But if the theater agreed to run a film for a certain length of time they did even if was at a loss.
Ben Sack a theater owner in Boston booked a turkey. When he couldn’t get out of running it he let people in for free and started a long running feud with the producer.
Hello bigjoe59 !
Maybe it was a good buisness for the theatre, but to small for the producer.
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to MSC77- thanks for the info. just out of curiosity could a theater get out of a roadshow engagement if the film wasn’t doing well even if they signed a contract with a studio to show the film for however many weeks or months? the reason I ask is simple. I happen to like The Greatest Story Ever Told and saw it twice during its roadshow run “in Cinerama” at the Warner Theater in Manhattan. now after the box office tallies for 1965 were added up the TGSET was considered a financial loss for United Artists. to which my question- why in God’s name would the Warner have hosted a roadshow engagement of TGSET for 44 weeks if it wasn’t making $$$?
Bigjoe59: The Egyptian’s roadshow run of “Hawaii” played 52 weeks (10/12/66-10/9/67).
The Pig N Whistle, which occupied one of the Egyptian’s retail spaces, was recently remodeled into a Mr. Tempo Cantina. While the unit has seen remodels and tenant changes before, this latest incarnation of the Pig N Whistle had meticulously recreated the venue’s historic 1920’s look. Unfortunately, that history was unceremoniously cast off and replaced with a “hip” modern style for the cantina remodel.
The other retail units at the Egyptian (most recently occupied by a juice bar) remain vacant and boarded up.
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how long was Hawaii’s roadshow engagement at this
theater?
May 25, 1979 “Alien” premiere photo among other on below website.
http://www.8mm16mmfilmscollectibles.com/movie2.htm
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its interesting the ad for Marooned on pg. 1 of the photo section states the film is presented in the D-150 process. the late but great Rivoli Theater in Manhattan for the longest period of time had a small sign atop the main marquee stating it was a D-150 theater. but to the best of my knowledge never presented a film in the D-150 process.
Update to an earlier story also in the link.
https://whatnowlosangeles.com/renderings-netflix-unveils-plans-for-rewind-rehab-of-egyptian-theatre/?fbclid=IwAR3jRMA0yTdRW5NjLBXVFQCOY5tqHrsYU30RPxI3LRTkn5tmWU-ps8AK98U
On page 8 that is a very impressive screen. What years did that exist in the theater?
Why on earth was the stunning and eye-catching facade facing Hollywood Blvd removed?
So Funny Girl(which was a Panavision film. 70mm blowup?)was shown on the 75ft screen or the 90ft? Or was the 90ft installed for Marooned?
The large UA Dimension 150 Curved Screen they put in around the time of ‘Funny Girl’ was one of the best curved screens in LA with curtains. The remodel was one of the worst things to ever happen to a Hollywood Blvd theatre. The flat no curtains screen is very small now and the seating not good. Maybe Netflix with all their money will take out the small tube type video cinema in the former rear seating area and rebuild the inside like It was with a giant curved screen for all film and DCP formats. Put in a nice neon marquee to let people walking on Hollywood Blvd know what is going on inside. Replace the two courtyard fountains and bring them back from the dead. Repaint the front and fix all the water leaks. Netflix needs to show classic movies and 70mm prints along with their new Internet things. The tourists will come and visit again. At least they did not tear the place down but almost in the condition It is in today in 2020!
Grand opening ad posted. Egyptian II & III opened on July 19th, 1972.
The story I heard today is that movies have to play in a theater in L.A. for at least seven days to be considered by the Academy. Netflix apparently, at least in part, wants the Egyptian so it’s original content can be considered.
This is interesting – particularly b/c the smaller screening venue inside the Egyptian is called the “Spielberg Theatre” — https://variety.com/2019/film/news/netflix-egyptian-theatre-purchase-strategy-1203190249/
To explain the above comment! there’s articles today stating Netflix may acquire the theater, but all can relax- both Netflix and the existing nonprofit would operate the theater.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Netflix…!
Thank you for the clarification.
vindanpar and DavidZornig: The Egyptian did not host the world premiere of “The Poseidon Adventure.” The world premiere was held at the National in NY on December 12th (1972), which doubled as the National’s grand opening. It premiered in L.A. two days later.