Two iconic movie theaters will close in Westwood Village this week, ending nearly 100 years of history for both historic sites.
Regency Theatres’ Westwood Village and Bruin Theatres will officially close their doors at the end of the day Thursday when their leases expire.
“We are proud to have controlled those buildings for more than 14 years and are grateful to the Hollywood network and buyers who have supported those iconic theaters,” Regency President Lyndon Golin said in a statement. “We are excited to see what the long term holds for these beloved Los Angeles landmarks and look to the future for their continued success. “
The Westwood Village Theatre, opened in 1931, will reopen after undergoing a renovation led by Jason Reitman, director of films such as “Juno” and “Thank You For Smoking. ” There is no timeline for official reopening.
The Bruin Theatre, which began screening films in 1937, is not expected to be renovated or reopened.
In addition to showing videos to the general public for decades, the two locations have also served as a setting for other Hollywood productions due to their unique architecture, reminiscent of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Both were operated through Fox Cinemas until the 1970s, when they became Mann Theatres. Regency took over its operations the same year.