Inside Netflix’s Show-Stopping Restoration of Hollywood’s Iconic Egyptian Theater
variety.comPat Saperstein Deputy Editor Hollywood is all about sweeping storytelling, and the tale of the Egyptian Theatre is as stirring as any Golden Age epic.
Movie stars, earthquakes, dinosaurs, elephants, hidden tunnels — the Hollywood Boulevard movie palace has seen it all. Now the theater’s new owner Netflix, along with partner American Cinematheque, is ready to unspool the next reel of its 101-year long career, with a meticulously-executed rebuild.
The refurbished theater throws open its doors Nov. 9 with David Fincher’s “The Killer.” More than just a remodeling, the extensive renovations both roll back time to undo earlier modifications and position the 516-seat Hollywood Boulevard theater for the next century of cinema with cutting edge projection, Dolby Atmos sound, flexible lighting and extensive live event capabilities.
For Netflix, it’s a way to preserve Hollywood history while providing a splashy roost for film and TV premieres, along with exhibits and live events on weeknights.
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