Landmark formerly known as Mann's Chinese with star footprints in front and a historic cinema inside. The TCL Chinese Theatre is the most iconic movie palace in the world. With over 50 events a year, including movie premieres, imprint ceremonies, and film festivals, the theatre continues to make Hollywood history every day.
Many thousands of Hollywood's elite have graced the halls of the TCL Chinese Theatres at the movies, red carpet premieres and ceremonies. But only a select few have been invited to join the exclusive society known as the Forecourt of the Stars. From Marilyn Monroe to George Clooney, from Betty Grable's legs to Jimmy Durante's nose, Sid Grauman is timeless tradition helped ensure Hollywood would leave its impression on not only Los Angeles but on the world for generations to come.
Reopening after extensive renovations in September 2013, the TCL Chinese Theatre proudly became the first, and currently only, IMAX® theatre in Hollywood, California. providing moviegoers visiting this historic site with one of the world's most immersive cinematic experiences. Honored as a Los Angeles Historical Landmark in 1968, the TCL Chinese Theatre continues to preserve the integrity and timeless cultural heritage of the Theatre, evolve the cherished venue back to a new height of Hollywood glamour reminiscent of when showman-founder Sid Grauman first opened the Chinese Theatre in 1927, and ensure the storied movie palace's exciting new lease on life: to allow theatre-goers a much improved, truly world-class cinematic experience.
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