The newly restored Egyptian Theatre is welcoming a series of festive double features for cinephiles.
The Los Angeles-based theater is transforming into a holiday wonderland for acclaimed features, ranging from “Eyes Wide Shut” to “The Killer.” IndieWire exclusively announces the programming of curated double features that select “favorite new movies paired with classics ready for another moment in the spotlight,” per the Egyptian. The inaugural holiday series reflects on the best films of the year, pairing features with their creative inspirations.
Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” will screen Christmas Day after Netflix’s erotic thriller “Fair Play,” with Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein ode “Maestro” screening side by side with the 1961 film “West Side Story” in Ib Technicolor 35mm from the Academy Film Archive, featuring Bernstein’s music. Natalie Portman pulls double duty with “Black Swan” and Netflix’s “May December,” both screening December 27.
All double-bills are only $13, with...
The Los Angeles-based theater is transforming into a holiday wonderland for acclaimed features, ranging from “Eyes Wide Shut” to “The Killer.” IndieWire exclusively announces the programming of curated double features that select “favorite new movies paired with classics ready for another moment in the spotlight,” per the Egyptian. The inaugural holiday series reflects on the best films of the year, pairing features with their creative inspirations.
Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” will screen Christmas Day after Netflix’s erotic thriller “Fair Play,” with Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein ode “Maestro” screening side by side with the 1961 film “West Side Story” in Ib Technicolor 35mm from the Academy Film Archive, featuring Bernstein’s music. Natalie Portman pulls double duty with “Black Swan” and Netflix’s “May December,” both screening December 27.
All double-bills are only $13, with...
- 12/15/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
During the silent era, Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre was a majestic movie palace where Hollywood’s biggest stars premiered their films. The year it opened in 1922, the Egyptian opened Douglas Fairbanks’ iconic “The Adventures of Robin Hood.” It launched Cecil B. DeMille’s “The Ten Commandments” in 1923 and Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush” in 1925. Situated in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard, only a few blocks from Grauman’s other movie palace, the Chinese Theatre, the Egyptian showcased all the opulence and splendor that was filmmaking.
In the ensuing decades, the Egyptian changed alongside its location, adding and subtracting pieces of the theater — columns were torn down and a glass facade added and taken away — but the majesty of showing one’s film there never diminished. The Egyptian premiered “Ben-Hur” in 1959 and James Cameron’s “Aliens” in 1986.
Now, Netflix has revitalized the Egyptian with a $70 million renovation that brings the...
In the ensuing decades, the Egyptian changed alongside its location, adding and subtracting pieces of the theater — columns were torn down and a glass facade added and taken away — but the majesty of showing one’s film there never diminished. The Egyptian premiered “Ben-Hur” in 1959 and James Cameron’s “Aliens” in 1986.
Now, Netflix has revitalized the Egyptian with a $70 million renovation that brings the...
- 11/16/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
More than a century after its first screening, the Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard is coming back to life following a restoration process that kept it dark for three years. But this isn’t the storied venue’s first makeover.
Sid Grauman’s homage to Egyptian culture — which predates his Chinese Theatre on the same street by five years — debuted in 1922 and hosted the first Hollywood premiere in history, for Douglas Fairbanks’ Robin Hood. After the theater shut down in the early 1990s and was nearly destroyed by the 1994 Northridge earthquake, it was purchased for a dollar in 1996 by the nonprofit American Cinematheque. A grand reopening followed two years later, attended by Charlton Heston and Quentin Tarantino.
“This is the theater where Hollywood was born, and now it’s becoming our industry’s equivalent of the Getty,” film producer Steve Tisch told The Hollywood Reporter at the time.
According to American Cinematheque chairman Rick Nicita,...
Sid Grauman’s homage to Egyptian culture — which predates his Chinese Theatre on the same street by five years — debuted in 1922 and hosted the first Hollywood premiere in history, for Douglas Fairbanks’ Robin Hood. After the theater shut down in the early 1990s and was nearly destroyed by the 1994 Northridge earthquake, it was purchased for a dollar in 1996 by the nonprofit American Cinematheque. A grand reopening followed two years later, attended by Charlton Heston and Quentin Tarantino.
“This is the theater where Hollywood was born, and now it’s becoming our industry’s equivalent of the Getty,” film producer Steve Tisch told The Hollywood Reporter at the time.
According to American Cinematheque chairman Rick Nicita,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hollywood is all about sweeping storytelling, and the tale of the Egyptian Theatre is as stirring as any Golden Age epic. Movie stars, earthquakes, dinosaurs, elephants, hidden tunnels — the Hollywood Boulevard movie palace has seen it all.
Now the theater’s new owner Netflix, along with partner American Cinematheque, is ready to unspool the next reel of its 101-year long career, with a meticulously-executed rebuild. The refurbished theater throws open its doors Nov. 9 with David Fincher’s “The Killer.” More than just a remodeling, the extensive renovations both roll back time to undo earlier modifications and position the 516-seat Hollywood Boulevard theater for the next century of cinema with cutting edge projection, Dolby Atmos sound, flexible lighting and extensive live event capabilities.
The Egyptian Theatre courtyard
For Netflix, it’s a way to preserve Hollywood history while providing a splashy roost for film and TV premieres, along with exhibits and live events on weeknights.
Now the theater’s new owner Netflix, along with partner American Cinematheque, is ready to unspool the next reel of its 101-year long career, with a meticulously-executed rebuild. The refurbished theater throws open its doors Nov. 9 with David Fincher’s “The Killer.” More than just a remodeling, the extensive renovations both roll back time to undo earlier modifications and position the 516-seat Hollywood Boulevard theater for the next century of cinema with cutting edge projection, Dolby Atmos sound, flexible lighting and extensive live event capabilities.
The Egyptian Theatre courtyard
For Netflix, it’s a way to preserve Hollywood history while providing a splashy roost for film and TV premieres, along with exhibits and live events on weeknights.
- 11/1/2023
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
‘Maestro’ among initial programming schedule.
Netflix and The American Cinematheque said the restored Egyptian Theatre will reopen after three years on November 9 with a screening of David Fincher’s The Killer.
The venue is one of the city’s most venerable Hollywood locations and was built during the silent film era. It opened 101 years ago and hosted Hollywood’s first premiere for Robin Hood starring Douglas Fairbanks. The Egyptian is also said to be the birthplace of the red carpet.
Netflix will release the documentary short Temple Of Film: 100 Years Of The Egyptian Theatres on November 9. Angus Wall’s tribute...
Netflix and The American Cinematheque said the restored Egyptian Theatre will reopen after three years on November 9 with a screening of David Fincher’s The Killer.
The venue is one of the city’s most venerable Hollywood locations and was built during the silent film era. It opened 101 years ago and hosted Hollywood’s first premiere for Robin Hood starring Douglas Fairbanks. The Egyptian is also said to be the birthplace of the red carpet.
Netflix will release the documentary short Temple Of Film: 100 Years Of The Egyptian Theatres on November 9. Angus Wall’s tribute...
- 10/18/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Restored Egyptian Theatre Sets November Re-Opening With Netflix’s ‘The Killer’ and David Fincher Q&a
Netflix and the American Cinematheque will reveal the extensive restoration of Hollywood’s iconic Egyptian Theater with a Nov. 9 screening of “The Killer” followed by a Q&a with director David Fincher.
The Egyptian theater, which turns 101 years old Wednesday, has undergone a full restoration including the removal of the previous balcony, reconfiguring the lobby, clearing the spacious courtyard and all-new seating, state-of-the-art lighting and Dolby Atmos sound.
Originally built during the silent film era, the movie palace is known as the birthplace of the red carpet and location of Hollywood’s first movie premiere, for “Robin Hood” in 1922.
Netflix acquired the theater three years ago and partnered with the American Cinematheque to restore the historic landmark, which was in need of remodeling due to age, later additions and earthquake damage. The American Cinematheque will program the theater on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while Netflix will use the space for special events,...
The Egyptian theater, which turns 101 years old Wednesday, has undergone a full restoration including the removal of the previous balcony, reconfiguring the lobby, clearing the spacious courtyard and all-new seating, state-of-the-art lighting and Dolby Atmos sound.
Originally built during the silent film era, the movie palace is known as the birthplace of the red carpet and location of Hollywood’s first movie premiere, for “Robin Hood” in 1922.
Netflix acquired the theater three years ago and partnered with the American Cinematheque to restore the historic landmark, which was in need of remodeling due to age, later additions and earthquake damage. The American Cinematheque will program the theater on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while Netflix will use the space for special events,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Wednesday marks the 101st anniversary of the opening of the iconic Egyptian Theatre. To celebrate the occasion, Netflix and the American Cinematheque announced they will reopen the theater on Nov. 9 with a screening of “The Killer” followed by a Q&a with director David Fincher.
The Egyptian Theatre is a classic and esteemed movie palace originally built in 1922 during the silent film era. A fixture in Hollywood’s Golden Age, the Egyptian was the site of the first Hollywood movie premiere, of “Robin Hood,” starring Douglas Fairbanks.
The long-awaited grand reopening comes three years after Netflix and the American Cinematheque partnered to restore the Egyptian Theatre. This one-of-a-kind venue is now ready to return as a must-visit landmark for local film lovers and visitors from around the world.
To mark the grand opening, Netflix is set to premiere a documentary short, “Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre,” on Nov.
The Egyptian Theatre is a classic and esteemed movie palace originally built in 1922 during the silent film era. A fixture in Hollywood’s Golden Age, the Egyptian was the site of the first Hollywood movie premiere, of “Robin Hood,” starring Douglas Fairbanks.
The long-awaited grand reopening comes three years after Netflix and the American Cinematheque partnered to restore the Egyptian Theatre. This one-of-a-kind venue is now ready to return as a must-visit landmark for local film lovers and visitors from around the world.
To mark the grand opening, Netflix is set to premiere a documentary short, “Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre,” on Nov.
- 10/18/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood turned 100 last year — and now the venue is ready for its closeup. Netflix said today that the storied movie palace and birthplace of the red carpet will reopen next month after a three-year renovation and retrofit.
The streamer acquired the Egyptian in 2020 and partnered with the American Cinematheque on a restoration that harks back to the landmark hall’s Roaring Twenties glory. The Egyptian’s grand reopening will be a November 9 screening of David Fincher’s The Killer, starring Michael Fassbender, followed by a Q&a with the filmmaker.
Netflix today also revealed a November 9 release the documentary short Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre. Directed by Angus Wall, the film includes interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw and the theater’s restoration architect Peyton Hall.
The Egyptian Theatre sign after renovation
A fixture on Hollywood...
The streamer acquired the Egyptian in 2020 and partnered with the American Cinematheque on a restoration that harks back to the landmark hall’s Roaring Twenties glory. The Egyptian’s grand reopening will be a November 9 screening of David Fincher’s The Killer, starring Michael Fassbender, followed by a Q&a with the filmmaker.
Netflix today also revealed a November 9 release the documentary short Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre. Directed by Angus Wall, the film includes interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw and the theater’s restoration architect Peyton Hall.
The Egyptian Theatre sign after renovation
A fixture on Hollywood...
- 10/18/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been over three years since Netflix announced it bought LA’s iconic Egyptian Theatre, the Hollywood Boulevard landmark that opened in 1922 and hosted the first-ever Hollywood premiere for Allan Dwan’s “Robin Hood” starring Douglas Fairbanks.
Now, after an extensive renovation, the Egyptian’s reopening date is set: November 9 is when Netflix, in partnership with the American Cinematheque, will open the doors of this landmark once more. It’ll do so with quite the event: a screening of David Fincher’s “The Killer,” one of the streamer’s top Oscar contending titles this fall, followed by a Q&a with the filmmaker himself.
That day, Netflix will also stream a short documentary titled “Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre” in celebration of the event. The film features interviews with Rian Johnson, Guillermo del Toro, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and the theater’s restoration architect Peyton Hall.
Now, after an extensive renovation, the Egyptian’s reopening date is set: November 9 is when Netflix, in partnership with the American Cinematheque, will open the doors of this landmark once more. It’ll do so with quite the event: a screening of David Fincher’s “The Killer,” one of the streamer’s top Oscar contending titles this fall, followed by a Q&a with the filmmaker himself.
That day, Netflix will also stream a short documentary titled “Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre” in celebration of the event. The film features interviews with Rian Johnson, Guillermo del Toro, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and the theater’s restoration architect Peyton Hall.
- 10/18/2023
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Netflix and the American Cinematheque will reopen Hollywood’s iconic The Egyptian Theatre next month after more than three years of renovations and just in time to showcase the streamer’s awards lineup.
The historic landmark, built during the silent era, has been dark since movie theaters across the country shuttered in March 2020. Netflix closed a deal to buy the Egyptian in May 2020 and committed to a major restoration (the pact was first revealed in 2019).
The Egyptian will remain the home of the American Cinematheque. The general plan is for the art organization to independently program movies Friday through Sunday. Netflix will use the venue for screenings, premieres and special events Monday through Thursday, in addition to making select screenings of its movies available to the public. There will be times when the two swap programming dates (as reflected below).
The grand opening kicks off Nov. 9 with the release of...
The historic landmark, built during the silent era, has been dark since movie theaters across the country shuttered in March 2020. Netflix closed a deal to buy the Egyptian in May 2020 and committed to a major restoration (the pact was first revealed in 2019).
The Egyptian will remain the home of the American Cinematheque. The general plan is for the art organization to independently program movies Friday through Sunday. Netflix will use the venue for screenings, premieres and special events Monday through Thursday, in addition to making select screenings of its movies available to the public. There will be times when the two swap programming dates (as reflected below).
The grand opening kicks off Nov. 9 with the release of...
- 10/18/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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