Back to All NewsThe Egyptian Theatre Reopening November 9 With The Killer Featuring a Q&A with Director David Fincher and Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire' in 70mm This December
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07 November 2023
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Wednesday, October 18, marks the 101st anniversary of the opening of the iconic Egyptian Theatre. To celebrate the occasion, Netflix and the American Cinematheque are proud to announce that on Thursday, November 9, the theater will reopen with a screening of The Killer followed by a Q&A with director David Fincher. The Egyptian Theatre has been a fixture of cinematic history since Hollywood's Golden Age. A classic and esteemed movie palace originally built during the silent film era, the historic landmark is the home of the first Hollywood movie premiere and the birthplace of the red carpet. This 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.
Experience a piece of Hollywood history as Netflix re-opens the doors to the Egyptian Theatre. Take an inside look at the restoration process that has been years in the making:
In celebration of the opening, Netflix will also release a documentary short film, Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre, on November 9. Directed by Angus Wall, the film includes interviews with Guillermo Del Toro, Rian Johnson, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw and the theatre's restoration architect Peyton Hall. The upcoming 2023 programming for the theater includes: November 9 Netflix and the American Cinematheque Present a Special Event Screening of The Killer and a Q&A with David Fincher *SOLD OUT* November 10 to November 21 The American Cinematheque Presents: Ultra Cinematheque 70 Fest 2023 Friday, November 10 Playtime at 7:00pm American Cinematheque Members Only Screening in 70mm Rare Screening Courtesy of Janus, Last Screened at the AC December 8, 2011 Alien at 10:15pm First Premiered at the Egyptian Theatre Friday May 25, 1979 DCP Screening Saturday, November 11 Alphaville at 3:00pm West Coast Premiere of New Restoration Courtesy of Rialto Pictures! DCP Screening Boogie Nights at 7:00pm 70mm Screening Sunday, November 12 West Side Story (1961) at 2:00pm 70mm Screening Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World at 7:00pm American Cinematheque Members Only Screening in Atmos Q&A With Edgar Wright and Bryan Lee OMalley Moderated by The Daniels (Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert) Monday, November 13 Spartacus at 7:30pm 70mm Screening Tuesday, November 14 The Master 7:30pm 70mm Screening Wednesday, November 15 Playtime at 7:30pm American Cinematheque Members Only Screening in 70mm Encore Thursday, November 16 The Wild Bunch 7:30pm 70mm Screening Friday, November 17 2001: A Space Odyssey at 7:30pm American Cinematheques Personal 70mm Print Saturday, November 18 Nope at 3:00pm 70mm Screening Aliens at 7:00pm Rare 70mm Screening Courtesy of Fox Archives Not Screened in 70mm at the American Cinematheque Since May 29, 2009 Originally Played at the Egyptian July 14, 1986 Sunday, November 19 Lawrence of Arabia at 5:00pm American Cinematheques Personal 70mm Print Introduction by Jeremy Arnold Monday, November 20 Aliens at 7:30pm American Cinematheque Members Only Screening Tuesday, November 21 2001: A Space Odyssey at 7:30pm American Cinematheques Personal 70mm Print November 22 to December 7 Bradley Cooper's Maestro in Dolby Atmos December 5 The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Other Short Films by Wes Anderson A big screen spotlight on Anderson's triumphant Henry Sugar and some of his favorite one-reelers from 1995-2021 December 8 to 14 The Los Angeles premieres of the two brand new restorations: Days Of Heaven (Paramount Pictures) and Lamour Fou (Janus Films) The 50th Anniversary of Don't Look Now 35mm IB Tech print courtesy of the British Film Institute A 35mm presentation of Douglas Sirks 1959 film Imitation Of Life followed by a Q&A with actress Susan Kohner with a book signing by Foster Hirsch in celebration of Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties.' The world premiere of the new 4K restoration of Lone Star + Q&A with John Sayles, courtesy of Warner Bros. and the Criterion Collection. December 15 to December 21 Exclusive 70mm engagement of Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Tickets will be available November 15, details to come. December 22 to 24 35mm presentations of It's A Wonderful Life You can sign up for updates and access ticket sales information on the Egyptian Theater here and follow the theater on Instagram, Threads, X and Facebook for additional details. You can sign up to join the American Cinematheque or learn more about their public screening ticket sales here. Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre RELEASE DATE: On Netflix November 9 DIRECTOR: Angus Wall PRODUCERS: Terry Leonard & Kent Kubena RUN TIME: 10 minutes, 53 seconds (10:53) LOGLINE: A retrospective look at the history of the iconic Egyptian Theatre, featuring interviews with filmmakers Guillermo Del Toro (Guillermo del Toros Pinocchio) and Rian Johnson (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery), producer Lynette Howell Taylor (A Star Is Born), cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Egyptian Theatre restoration architect Peyton Hall, film historian Leonard Maltin, film critic Pete Hammond, production designer and former Egyptian Theatre usher Rene Lagler, and Egyptian Theatre projectionist Ben Tucker A first look still image from the film can be found here
Ultra Cinematheque 70 Fest 2023 The American Cinematheques 70mm festival, Ultra Cinematheque 70, will hit the big screen at the Egyptian Theat
