Fox Bruin Theater
Bruin Theater
Location926-950 Broxton Avenue, Westwood, Los Angeles, California
Coordinates34°3′45.76″N 118°26′48.76″W / 34.0627111°N 118.4468778°W / 34.0627111; -118.4468778
Built1937
ArchitectS. Charles Lee
Architectural style(s)Streamline Moderne
Governing bodyPrivate
DesignatedJune 21, 1988
Reference no.361
Fox Bruin Theater is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Fox Bruin Theater
Location of Fox Bruin Theater in the Los Angeles metropolitan area

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 is currently operated by Regency Theaters under the name Regency Bruin Theatre.[2]

History

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.[3]

It was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM #361) in 1988.[4][5][6]

In popular culture

The theater featured in the music video[7][8][9][10][11][12][13] 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.[14]

Regency Theatres

In 1996, Regency Theatres was founded by Lyndon Golin[15] and Andrew Golin,[16] brothers, with a theater in Camarillo, California.[17][18][19]

In 2010, Mann Theatres went out of business, and Regency Theatres purchased the Fox Theater, Westwood Village[20] and a multiplex cinema at "The Plant" in Van Nuys, California.[21]

Regency Theatres operates some former Fox Theatres and Mann Theatres.[22]

In 2018, Regency Theatres had a data security incident.[23]

References

  1. ^ Doyne, Shannon (2020-02-10). "In the Age of Digital Streaming, Are Movie Theaters Still Relevant?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  2. ^ "Welcome to Bruin - Westwood Village". regency movies .com. Regency Theatres. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  3. ^ Bryant, Jacob (2016-02-12). "J.J. Abrams Wanted James Franco for '11.22.63' After Reading His Article on the Book". Variety. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  4. ^ "Historic Landmarks Detail | Los Angeles City Planning". planning.lacity.org. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  5. ^ Department of City Planning. "Designated Historic-Cultural Monuments". City of Los Angeles. Archived from the original on 2010-06-09. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
  6. ^ "Bruin Theatre". Los Angeles Conservancy. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  7. ^ Fatboy Slim. "Praise You (Official Video)". youtube. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  8. ^ Babcock, Jay (18 February 2011). ""The Golden Notebooks" by Paul Cullum (Arthur, 2004)". Arthur Magazine. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  9. ^ "The 20 Best Music Videos Ever Shot in Los Angeles". LA Weekly. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  10. ^ Keon, Conor Mc (5 August 2011). "10 Funny Music Videos for Unfunny Songs". Vulture. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  11. ^ "I Want My MTV: Praise You by Fatboy Slim". Warped Factor. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Classic Tracks: Fatboy Slim 'Praise You'". soundonsound.com. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  13. ^ Music Experience Lab (1 January 2020). "Sunday Foot-tap Session — Praise You by Fatboy Slim". Medium. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  14. ^ Doyne, Shannon (2020-02-10). "In the Age of Digital Streaming, Are Movie Theaters Still Relevant?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  15. ^ "Regency brings in-theater dining to San Juan Capistrano". Los Angeles Times. 7 May 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  16. ^ "New generation of film lovers reviving Capitol 6 theatre downtown". Times Colonist. June 8, 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  17. ^ "Regency Theatres". Screenvision Media. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  18. ^ "Regency Theatres Company Profile". Datanyze. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  19. ^ "THX Launches World's First THX Ultimate Cinema™ at Regency Westwood Village Theatre". THX. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  20. ^ "Welcome to Village - Westwood Village". regency movies .com. Regency Theatres. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  21. ^ Linthicum, Kate (2010-04-01). "2 historic Westwood theaters saved from possible closure". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  22. ^ "Agoura theater now taking direction from Regency". The Acorn (newspapers). 25 December 2008. Retrieved 29 March 2023. Serving Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park & Westlake Village
  23. ^ Attorney General of California (June 18, 2018). "Regency Data Breach" (PDF). oag.ca.gov. Retrieved 29 March 2023.


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