Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
6712 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
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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.
Yes, and while confirming it I ran across this fascinating 2012 Poseidon Blue-Ray link.
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=8479
So Poseidon Adventure had its world premiere in LA and the NY premiere opened the National?
Hello Alisonwriter. I am currently associated with the cinematheque, who owns the Egyptian Theatre. PM me about what it is you are interested in. I can probably help or assist you in finding the people you are looking for.
Thx.
moax429 and vindanpar: The original “Star Wars” first run was at the Chinese. The only time I’m aware of the original “Star Wars” playing the large, main screen of the Egyptian was during a one-time-only charity triple feature on March 28th, 1985. A brief re-release run in one of the Egyptian’s smaller auditoriums took place in August 1978 and September 1982.
The 1980 first run of “Empire” and 1983 first run of “Jedi” were at the Egyptian.
As many of you are no doubt aware, I’ve written extensively about the “Star Wars” release history. Here’s the link to my latest retrospective on the subject which includes mention of the Chinese run (two of them, actually) and a whole lot more.
Just saw The Dark Crystal (1982) in 70mm An original print discovered in Europe
1955 photo added via Scott Cisco. “Oklahoma” shares the Egyptian marquee.
I believe it opened at the Chinese. There are pictures somewhere of it on the marquee with enormous crowds outside.
So if the Egyptian showcased 20th Century Fox movies during the 70’s, I take it the original “Star Wars (Episode IV: A New Hope)” played here during its original run in 1977? Or possibly the first rerelease in 1978?
Just curious.
The first Alien movie played at this theater nearly 38 years ago.
“Citizen Kane” returns to the Egyptian Sunday, May 7 @ 7:30 PM. Part of a Welles double bill with “F For Fake.”
Peter Weller & screenwriter Ed Neumeier on hand for a 30th-anniversary screening of “Robocop” Thursday, Feb. 9 @ the Egyptian. Tickets still available. http://amcinematheque.tumblr.com/post/156893272915/robocop-1987
Dates for December “2001” screenings @ the Egyptian are as follows: 12/9-12/11, 12/16-12/18 & 12/26-12/27. One screening per day. All shows start @ 7:30 PM. Enjoy!
Anybody catch “Citizen Kane” at the Egyptian this past Sunday as part of AFI Fest? This is another film Warner Brothers should partner with the American Cinematheque to exhibit twice a year.
Flix70, Fantastic news re 70mm 2001.
Of course Sunday’s 2001 screening sold out weeks ago with actors Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood scheduled to be there in person talking about the film afterwards.
I’ll certainly catch one of the December 70mm screenings.
The Aero in Santa Monica is an OK theater, but The Egyptian is a wonderful venue.
According to today’s L.A. Times, The American Cinematheque has an exclusive five-year exhibition deal with Warner Brothers for a newly struck 70mm print of Staney’s Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The deal calls for two extended runs per year, rotating between the Egyptian and the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica.
The first screening will be this Sunday at the Egyptian as part of Beyond Fest. The next one will be an eight- day run in December, also at the Egyptian.