Paramount Pictures Taking Over Bay Theatre in Pacific Palisades
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Bay Theatre in Pacific Palisades, previously operated by Netflix and Cinepolis, will be taken over by Paramount Pictures with operations managed by The Lot, reopening later this year after wildfire-related closures.
- The five-screen multiplex, located in Rick Caruso’s Palisades Village shopping area, features luxurious seating, state-of-the-art technology, in-theater dining, and a vintage-inspired sign honoring the historic Bay Theatre.
- The partnership aims to offer first-run films, classic movies, special events, and immersive theatrical experiences, enhancing the community's entertainment options.
- David Ellison of Skydance and developer Rick Caruso emphasized the theater's cultural significance and their commitment to supporting the Pacific Palisades community's recovery and revitalization.
- The reopening of the Bay Theatre is seen as a key milestone in the broader comeback of Palisades Village and the surrounding neighborhood following extensive wildfire damage and repairs.
