Preservationists Nervous About Sale of Historic Mann Chinese Theatre
It’s no secret that Hollywood can be a bit careless with its own history, but this one shocked even us cynics. Warner Bros. and Viacom Inc. are selling Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, maybe cause the Harry Potter franchise didn’t make them enough money or something. The buyers are Elie Samaha and Don Kushner, a couple of film producers who, rumor has it, have some frightening plans for the historical Hollywood landmark.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Several Hollywood sources said they had heard that the new owners are considering turning the theater, which has 1,152 seats, into a nightclub.
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