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Updated · Deadline · Jun 3
The Odyssey Lands 3-Week 70mm Run at Village Theatre as 12-Month Renovation Nears
Updated
Updated · Deadline · Jun 3

The Odyssey Lands 3-Week 70mm Run at Village Theatre as 12-Month Renovation Nears

3 articles · Updated · Deadline · Jun 3

Summary

  • July 17 will bring a three-week 70mm engagement of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey to Westwood’s Village Theatre, with ticket sales opening June 4 at 9 a.m. PT.
  • The run is being programmed by the American Cinematheque as a fundraiser for the 95-year-old movie palace, which is set to begin a 12-month renovation this fall.
  • Dolby previously refurbished the projection booth, and the theatre will now be fitted with restored dual 70mm projectors for Nolan’s film, shot with new Imax film technology.
  • Nolan and producer Emma Thomas are partners in Jason Reitman’s Village Directors Circle, the group working with the American Cinematheque to save and operate the 1,000-plus-seat venue.
  • A renovation targeted for completion in 2027 would reposition the Village as a home for premieres, repertory screenings, awards events and year-round American Cinematheque festivals.

Insights

How will Christopher Nolan's next-generation IMAX film redefine the viewing experience inside a 95-year-old movie palace?
With a $25 million price tag, can this star-powered cinema revival become a sustainable model for other historic theaters?