The historical Village Theater in Los Angeles’ Westwood suburban area has brand-new ownership as a group of 35 filmmakers, led by Jason Reitman, have actually bought the movie theater complex.
Their objective “is to maintain the architectural gem and produce a cultural landmark devoted to the cherished experience of film going.”
Opened in 1931, the theater is understood for its “skyrocketing tower, neon marquee, and one of the biggest screens in Los Angeles”.
The filmmakers who’re included are (in alphabetical order by surname): JJ Abrams, Judd Apatow, Damien Chazelle, Chris Columbus, Ryan Coogler, Bradley Cooper, Alfonso Cuarón, Jonathan Dayton, Guillermo del Toro, Valerie Faris, Hannah Fidell, Alejandro González Iñárritu, James Gunn, Sian Heder, Rian Johnson, Gil Kenan, Karyn Kusama, Justin Lin, Phil Lord, David Lowery, Christopher McQuarrie, Chris Miller, Christopher Nolan, Alexander Payne, Todd Phillips, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Jason Reitman, Jay Roach, Seth Rogen, Emma Seligman, Brad Silberling, Steven Spielberg, Emma Thomas, Denis Villeneuve, Lulu Wang and Chloé Zhao.
News of Reitman’s efforts to conserve the movie theater came previously this month, however the names of his partners on the task have actually only simply been launched.
The theater will stay open while prepare for a dining establishment, bar, and gallery are prepared. Westwood will likewise get an increase in foot traffic when the west side purple Line extension is running in the location in 2027.
The directors will display artifacts from their individual collections at the movie theater, consisting of props, closet, and movie prints. Filmmaker Christopher Columbus will likewise supposedly share his substantial collection of 16mm movie prints.
They sign up with fellow filmmaker Quentin Tarantino who owns 2 movie theaters in Los Angeles– the Vista and the New Beverly.
Source: The Los Angeles Times