Edward, I think Brad is right. I was there on the final night Mann operated it and they were on a month to month at that point. Mann was supposed to have shuttered it earlier than they did. The other operators continued the month to month operation until it closed permanently.
Ninja Assassins is entering its 4th (!) week at Grauman’s. Chinese 6 has: 2012, The Blind Side, Brothers, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Hurt Locker, The Road and New Moon – ALL ARE 2ND RUN MOVE-OVERS FROM THE ARCLIGHT!! And all they are getting is Sherlock Holmes and torturous Chipmunk sequel? Ugh…..
The Arclight has no showtimes for Avatar 3-D at the Hollywood location on Dec. 18th, only the Sherman Oaks location. This normally means that the Chinese complex would be getting it. I do know that Fox hosted a screening of Avatar footage for Exhibs recently at the Chinese to promote the 3-D format. Does this mean the Chinese will be getting the film when it is released?
I still think Pacific should acquire the Chinese (and the rest of Mann’s properties. Then they could book films at the Arclight and Chinese (perhaps even the same film if demand calls for it).
Landmark books mostly Disney fare at the Regent, sneaking in the occasional arthouse film if the Disney has nothing to provide. Crest does to some arthouse but seems to get mostly scraps (although lately they had The Hurt Locker and now Julie and Julia which is doing well. Both theatres seem to have had a reduced number of showtimes often only doing a 9-10 show on weekends and having the first matinee in the 1:30 – 2:30 range.
Wonder who the new operator will be. It should go truly discount. Last time I was there Mann had the price mid-range (for Los Angeles) at $9.75.
I felt that a major operator (say Pacific) should have taken over the theatre, gutted it, and rebuilt. Pacific could have played the same films there as the Grove, offering people an option.
Personally I wish Mann would sell its remaining operations and leases to Pacific. Mann does seem to be slowly shutting down.
Really one of my favorite places to see a movie in LA. The perfect neighborhood theatre. I would choose it over the Arclight any day (plus for the price of one movie ticket at the Arclight you can get a ticket, soda and popcorn and more legroom at the Vista!).
I hope somebody can rescue some old SRO policy trailers and post them on YouTube. That would bring back some childhood memories!
Edward, I think Brad is right. I was there on the final night Mann operated it and they were on a month to month at that point. Mann was supposed to have shuttered it earlier than they did. The other operators continued the month to month operation until it closed permanently.
Brad, how was the crowd?
Ninja Assassins is entering its 4th (!) week at Grauman’s. Chinese 6 has: 2012, The Blind Side, Brothers, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Hurt Locker, The Road and New Moon – ALL ARE 2ND RUN MOVE-OVERS FROM THE ARCLIGHT!! And all they are getting is Sherlock Holmes and torturous Chipmunk sequel? Ugh…..
On the Arclightwebsite it is listed in the “On Sale Soon” section. That could also mean it is opening at the Sherman Oaks location and not Hollywood.
Very surprising. They will be holding Christmas Carol for quite a while.
I guess the Chinese and Arclight could not share the film like they did with the last Terminator film.
Well, good to know they are actually getting something that should do decent business.
Is it just me or does this theatre seem to be getting lousy bookings these days compared with Regal’s Meridian down the street.
If this theatre were ever restored I would have mixed emotions because I love the 60’s/70’s era widescreen redo of the main floor auditorium.
The Arclight has no showtimes for Avatar 3-D at the Hollywood location on Dec. 18th, only the Sherman Oaks location. This normally means that the Chinese complex would be getting it. I do know that Fox hosted a screening of Avatar footage for Exhibs recently at the Chinese to promote the 3-D format. Does this mean the Chinese will be getting the film when it is released?
Called their number and they say “we need more time to get the theatre ready, call back Wednesday.” I can only imagine.
Well, the big day is here. Did it open?
I still think Pacific should acquire the Chinese (and the rest of Mann’s properties. Then they could book films at the Arclight and Chinese (perhaps even the same film if demand calls for it).
Landmark books mostly Disney fare at the Regent, sneaking in the occasional arthouse film if the Disney has nothing to provide. Crest does to some arthouse but seems to get mostly scraps (although lately they had The Hurt Locker and now Julie and Julia which is doing well. Both theatres seem to have had a reduced number of showtimes often only doing a 9-10 show on weekends and having the first matinee in the 1:30 – 2:30 range.
looks like some words are missing. Also what is an RMP?
Would be sad to lose the Fairfax.
Wonder who the new operator will be. It should go truly discount. Last time I was there Mann had the price mid-range (for Los Angeles) at $9.75.
I felt that a major operator (say Pacific) should have taken over the theatre, gutted it, and rebuilt. Pacific could have played the same films there as the Grove, offering people an option.
Personally I wish Mann would sell its remaining operations and leases to Pacific. Mann does seem to be slowly shutting down.
Big bummer. Not quite the loss that the National was but another but another symbolic step in the wrong direction.
LA times reports Mann will not renew leases on Westwood’s Village and Bruin:
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correct. really there should be 2 separate listings: 1 for Grauman’s Chinese and the other for Chinese 6
Nice photos. You should send them to Cinematour
At least the Chinese has booked something to see. Subpar bookings lately as most film go to the Arclight
http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/2151.html
Really one of my favorite places to see a movie in LA. The perfect neighborhood theatre. I would choose it over the Arclight any day (plus for the price of one movie ticket at the Arclight you can get a ticket, soda and popcorn and more legroom at the Vista!).