The theater in Los Angeles’ Westwood Village will continue to host major premieres plus first-run films and retrospective programming, with the goal to open in 2027.
Led by Reitman, the group of filmmakers that took over the theater in early 2024 is now known as the Village Directors Circle. More than 30 directors are involved, including Steven Spielberg, Denis Villeneuve, Lulu Wang, J.J. Abrams, Ryan Coogler, James Gunn, Chloé Zhao, Guillermo del Toro, Christopher Nolan and Gina Prince-Bythewood.
The Directors Circle has committed to fundraising to restore and remodel the hundred-year-old movie palace into a multi-purpose screening and event facility. The American Cinematheque will program, manage and be the operating partner for the 1,000 seat-plus venue,…
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