ArcLight Chain Shuts Down in Sign Theaters Aren’t Out of Trouble
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ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres, two California movie-theater chains that are part of the same company, announced plans to close permanently, underscoring the still-tenuous state of the industry.
The move follows a yearlong hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic. The company, known for its reserved seating and eschewing ads before screenings, said Monday that it won’t be reopening its doors. The chain’s locations include the Cinerama Dome, a Hollywood landmark that opened in 1963.