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, screenings and premieres during the week.
Netflix will celebrate the opening with the release of the documentary short film “Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre” also screening on opening night. Guillermo Del Toro, Rian Johnson, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw and the theater’s restoration architect Peyton Hall are interviewed in the short, which is directed by Angus Wall.
Upcoming programming will include:
Nov. 9
Netflix and The American Cinematheque Present a Special Event Screening of“The Killer” and a Q&A with David Fincher
Nov. 10 to Nov. 21
The American Cinematheque Presents: Ultra Cinematheque 70 Fest 2023. The Ultra Cinematheque 70 lineup will be announced Oct. 24 with tickets available on the American Cinematheque’s website.
Nov. 22 to Dec. 7
Bradley Cooper’s“Maestro”in Dolby Atmos
Dec. 5
“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”and other short films by Wes Anderson
Tickets for Netflix events will go on sale beginning Oct. 25, with more information available at Egyptiantheatre.
Information on American Cinematheque programming is available at AmericanCinematheque
