ArcLight Hollywood facts for kids
ArcLight Cinemas and the Cinerama Dome.
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| Address | 6360 West Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, California United States |
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| Parking | Adjacent garage |
| Owner | The Decurion Corporation |
| Opened | 2002 |
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| www.arclightcinemas.com | |
The ArcLight Hollywood is a super cool movie theater in Hollywood, California. It has 15 screens, which means lots of movies playing at once! This theater is famous for its comfy seats and amazing sound. It's right next to the historic Cinerama Dome, which is also part of the ArcLight family. The ArcLight Hollywood first opened its doors on March 22, 2002. It's owned by a company called The Decurion Corporation. This was the very first ArcLight theater ever built.
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What Makes ArcLight Hollywood Special?
ArcLight Hollywood offers many awesome things for moviegoers.
Reserved Seating for Your Perfect Spot
When you buy a ticket, you get to pick your exact seat! You can see which seats are already taken. This means you won't have to rush to get a good spot. The only rule is that you can't leave just one empty seat between your choice and another reserved seat. This helps make sure all seats get filled.
No Ads, Just Trailers!
Before your movie starts, you won't see any commercials. ArcLight only shows movie trailers for upcoming films. This means more time for the good stuff!
Usher Greeters and Quality Checks
Right before the trailers, an Usher Greeter comes out. They welcome everyone and introduce the movie. They also explain ArcLight's rules for a great movie experience. For example, ushers stay in the theater for a few minutes after the film begins. This is to make sure the picture and sound are perfect. They also remind everyone to silence their cell phones. No texting is allowed during the movie. If a movie has already started, you can't enter the theater. This helps keep the movie time uninterrupted for everyone.
Amazing Sound and Picture
All 15 screens at ArcLight Hollywood have special stadium seating. This means every seat has a great view. The theaters also have THX certification. This is a fancy way of saying they have top-notch sound and picture quality. Since 2011, all ArcLight locations show movies digitally. They also have special 35mm projectors for older films or unique presentations.
Art and Movie Exhibits
The ArcLight often displays cool exhibits. You might see local art or even props and costumes from movies!
Parking at ArcLight Hollywood
Parking is available in a garage next to the theater. You can find it off Ivar or DeLongpre streets. This garage is not just for the ArcLight. It also serves nearby restaurants, shops, and a gym. Even Amoeba Music offers parking validation here.
Other ArcLight Locations
After the success of ArcLight Hollywood, more theaters opened up!
- ArcLight Sherman Oaks opened in November 2007. It took the place of an older theater after a big makeover.
- ArcLight Pasadena opened in the summer of 2010.
- ArcLight Beach Cities opened in El Segundo in late 2010.
- ArcLight La Jolla was the first outside Los Angeles County. It opened in San Diego in November 2012.
- ArcLight Bethesda was the first outside California. It opened in Bethesda, Maryland in October 2014.
- ArcLight Glenview opened in Glenview, Illinois in May 2015.
- ArcLight Chicago opened in Chicago in November 2015. This was the first ArcLight built from scratch in the Midwest.
- ArcLight Santa Monica opened in November 2015.
