Sony, Alamo Drafthouse reportedly in talks to take over Cinerama Dome
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Sony and its theater chain Alamo Drafthouse are reportedly in talks to take over operations of the iconic Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles, which has been closed since March 2020.
- The Cinerama Dome and the adjacent ArcLight Hollywood multiplex were announced to remain closed in April 2021, sparking significant public interest and preservation efforts.
- The Dome, owned by the family of Pacific Theatres founder William R. Forman, may reopen soon according to representatives of the owners, though no official timeline has been confirmed.
- Alamo Drafthouse, acquired by Sony in 2024, is known for its strict no-phone policy in theaters but has faced criticism for recent changes requiring phone use for food ordering during movies.
- The news of the Dome’s potential reopening coincides with a resurgence in moviegoing and increased public interest in theatrical film formats like Imax 70mm and 70mm projection.
