AMC Entertainment previously said it was interested in buying cinema locations formerly operated by ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres. “This was not the outcome anyone wanted, but despite a huge effort that exhausted all potential options, the company does not have a viable way forward.”Ĭalls to save the Hollywood ArcLight were loud and long. “After shutting our doors more than a year ago, today we must share the difficult and sad news that Pacific will not be reopening its ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres locations,” Pacific Theatres said in a statement. On April 12 of this year, Pacific Theatres announced it would not reopen the historic venue, or its other theaters, due to financial pressures caused by the pandemic. The dome has been closed since the start of the pandemic. 22, including permits for catering, a portable bar, events and a “general eating place.” All permits were still pending as of Friday. Records from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control show multiple permit applications were placed on Nov.