Historic site in Los Angeles, California
The Fox Bruin Theater is a 670-seat movie palace located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California , near University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).[ 1] It was operated by Regency Theaters until 2024.[ 2] [ 3]
The Bruin is located in the heart of the Mediterranean-themed Westwood Village shopping and cinema precinct, opposite the prominent white tower of the Fox Village Theater . The structure was designed by movie theater architect, S. Charles Lee , with a Streamline Moderne marquee, and opened in 1937. It is named after the UCLA mascot Joe Bruin . It is currently operated by Regency Theatres. The theater is often used for private events, such as film and television show premieres.[ 4]
It was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM #361) in 1988.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
On July 23, 2024 the theater announced that they would close their doors soon. They closed the following days.
The theater featured in the music video[ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14] of Praise You by Fatboy Slim and was animated in Grand Theft Auto V as well, as the Tivoli Cinema. It was prominently featured in Quentin Tarantino 's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , in which actress Sharon Tate (portrayed by Margot Robbie in the movie) is shown watching the film The Wrecking Crew .[ 15]
In 1996, Regency Theatres was founded by Lyndon Golin[ 16] and Andrew Golin,[ 17] brothers, with a theater in Camarillo, California .[ 18] [ 19] [ 20]
In 2010, Mann Theatres went out of business, and Regency Theatres purchased the Fox Theater, Westwood Village [ 21] and a multiplex cinema at "The Plant" in Van Nuys, California .[ 22]
Regency Theatres operates some former Fox Theatres and Mann Theatres .[ 23]
^ Doyne, Shannon (February 10, 2020). "In the Age of Digital Streaming, Are Movie Theaters Still Relevant?" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved March 8, 2020 .
^ James, Meg (July 21, 2024). "Beloved historic movie theaters Westwood Village and Bruin to close this week" . Retrieved July 22, 2024 .
^ "Welcome to Bruin - Westwood Village" . regency movies .com . Regency Theatres . Retrieved March 29, 2023 .
^ Bryant, Jacob (February 12, 2016). "J.J. Abrams Wanted James Franco for '11.22.63' After Reading His Article on the Book" . Variety . Retrieved March 8, 2020 .
^ "Historic Landmarks Detail | Los Angeles City Planning" . planning.lacity.org . Retrieved March 8, 2020 .
^ Department of City Planning. "Designated Historic-Cultural Monuments" . City of Los Angeles. Archived from the original on June 9, 2010. Retrieved June 15, 2010 .
^ "Bruin Theatre" . Los Angeles Conservancy . Retrieved March 29, 2023 .
^ Fatboy Slim (May 21, 2010). "Praise You (Official Video)" . youtube . Retrieved March 28, 2023 .
^ Babcock, Jay (February 18, 2011). " "The Golden Notebooks" by Paul Cullum (Arthur, 2004)" . Arthur Magazine . Retrieved March 28, 2023 .
^ "The 20 Best Music Videos Ever Shot in Los Angeles" . LA Weekly . October 18, 2016. Retrieved March 28, 2023 .
^ Keon, Conor Mc (August 5, 2011). "10 Funny Music Videos for Unfunny Songs" . Vulture . Retrieved March 28, 2023 .
^ "I Want My MTV: Praise You by Fatboy Slim" . Warped Factor . Retrieved March 28, 2023 .
^ "Classic Tracks: Fatboy Slim 'Praise You' " . soundonsound.com . Retrieved March 28, 2023 .
^ Music Experience Lab (January 1, 2020). "Sunday Foot-tap Session — Praise You by Fatboy Slim" . Medium . Retrieved March 28, 2023 .
^ Doyne, Shannon (February 10, 2020). "In the Age of Digital Streaming, Are Movie Theaters Still Relevant?" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved March 8, 2020 .
^ "Regency brings in-theater dining to San Juan Capistrano" . Los Angeles Times . May 7, 2010. Retrieved March 29, 2023 .
^ "New generation of film lovers reviving Capitol 6 theatre downtown" . Times Colonist . June 8, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2023 .
^ "Regency Theatres" . Screenvision Media . Retrieved March 29, 2023 .
^ "Regency Theatres Company Profile" . Datanyze . Retrieved March 29, 2023 .
^ "THX Launches World's First THX Ultimate Cinema™ at Regency Westwood Village Theatre" . THX . Retrieved March 29, 2023 .
^ "Welcome to Village - Westwood Village" . regency movies .com . Regency Theatres. Retrieved March 29, 2023 .
^ Linthicum, Kate (April 1, 2010). "2 historic Westwood theaters saved from possible closure" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved September 23, 2020 .
^ "Agoura theater now taking direction from Regency" . The Acorn (newspapers) . December 25, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2023 . Serving Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park & Westlake Village
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