Another One Bites the Dust: What the Closing of the Landmark in Los Angeles Means
Few theaters have been more key for specialized distributors than the Landmark in Los Angeles. It closes at the end of May, leaving a hole.
Few theaters have been more key for specialized distributors than the Landmark in Los Angeles. It closes at the end of May, leaving a hole.
In the latest sign of a challenged art house market, a powerhouse theater location in San Francisco will cease operation Friday.
Nearly a year ago Landmark walked away from its Manhattan theater. Their landlord says it’s an open and shut case for millions in damages.
The issues many theaters face as they struggle to open show that not all landlords are willing to redo leases.
“The Trial of the Chicago 7,” the first of this fall’s Netflix awards contenders, will debut in Chicago and Boston theaters Friday.
With the luxury arthouse cinema now closing, Film at Lincoln Center is Manhattan’s only first-run specialty cinema north of Greenwich Village.
Charles Cohen hired veteran film buyer Paul Serwitz. It’s unclear if he has the mandate to maintain an unflinching devotion to indie film.
Billionaire owner Charles Cohen’s commitment to indie theatre chain Landmark is an open question as he seeks to replace veteran indie exhibitor Mundorff.
Candidates include Amazon, Netflix, and Landmark, and a new owner’s priorities could impact the future of specialty distribution.
Under Cohen Media, Landmark will now book Cohen’s Quad Cinema. Expect the remodeled fourplex to raise its game.
Cohen Media Group now owns Landmark Theaters, and our box-office analyst says indie and foreign films will benefit.
CMG mogul Charles S. Cohen has shown a recurring interest in theatrical investments.