Several more December screenings from the American Cinematheque and Netflix have joined the initial slate of programming at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
From Dec. 8 to 14, classic film buffs can catch the Los Angeles premiere of brand new restorations of “Days of Heaven” and “L’amour Fou.” Also featured is a 50th anniversary screening of “Don’t Look Now” with a 35mm IB Tech print. A 35mm presentation of Douglas Sirk’s 1959 “Imitation of Life” will be followed by a Q&A with actor Susan Kohner along with a book signing by Foster Hirsch in connection with “Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties.”
A new 4k restoration of “Lone Star” will include a Q&A with director John Sayles.
From Dec. 15 to Dec. 21, the theater will feature a 70mm run of Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire” ahead of its Netflix premiere. Just in time for Christmas, “It’s a Wonderful Life” will play in 35mm from Dec. 22 to Dec. 24.
The December screenings join the Cinematheque’s 70mm festival in November, which includes titles such as “Spartacus,” “Aliens,” “The Master,” “Nope,” “Playtime” and “The Wild Bunch.”
From Nov. 22 to Dec. 7, Netflix’s “Maestro” from Bradley Cooper will screen with Dolby Atmos, while on Dec. 5, Wes Anderson’s short “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” screens along with some of Anderson’s favorite shorts from 1995 to 2021. More information is available at the theater’s website.
The courtyard of the restored Egyptian Theatre
Prime Video to Launch Charitable Campaigns With American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity in Celebration of ‘Candy Cane Lane‘ Premiere
In collaboration with American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity, Prime Video is launching a series of charitable initiatives to celebrate its upcoming holiday comedy “Candy Cane Lane,” starring Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, which premieres on Dec. 1.
People who donate blood, platelets or plasma between Dec. 1-31 have the opportunity to win one of 12 prize packages. Each package includes a $1000 Amazon gift card and a 65-inch Omni QLED Series smart TV courtesy of Fire TV. There will also be a “Candy Cane Lane”-themed blood drive on Nov. 28 at The Culver Theater in Culver City, Calif.
“Candy Cane Lane,” directed by Reginald Hudlin, follows Murphy’s character on his mission to win his neighborhood’s annual holiday home decor contest. Thus, Prime Video is also teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to transform a selected neighborhood into a winter wonderland as seen in the movie using product donations from Balsam Hill and Govee. The eight chosen homes will also be gifted the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max and a 55-inch Omni QLED Series smart TV.
Additionally, Amazon employees will volunteer in Habitat for Humanity build days across the nation as part of a larger initiative from Amazon in the Community. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Amazon to learn more about the charity initiatives and blood drives.