The Los Angeles area’s movie theater renaissance is in full swing as Look Cinemas is set to take over the former iPic location at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. The dine-in theaters will reopen in December — just in time for “Dune: Part Three” and “Avengers: Doomsday” — with luxury reclining pod seating, immersive picture and sound and chef-inspired food and craft beverages delivered directly to guests’ seats.
The iPic multiplex closed in June amid the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. The six-screen location has been in operation since 1991, first as AMC, then Laemmle and later as Gold Class luxury cinemas.
“Old Pasadena has had a movie theater at One Colorado for many years, and we weren’t willing to let that story end,” said Brian Schultz, CEO of Look Dine-In Cinemas. “A local cinema is where a community comes together to laugh, cry, be inspired and share experiences. We can’t wait to welcome Pasadena back to the movies and invite everyone to make this Look cinema their favorite spot.”
“One Colorado has long been a premier destination in the heart of Old Pasadena, and the cinema has been part of that experience,” said Mark Ross, SVP, head of retail leasing at Perform Properties. “From popular restaurants and boutique shops to local events and entertainment, our goal is to create places with people appeal – spaces where people want to shop, gather, and connect. We’re excited to welcome LOOK and add another vibrant experience for the Pasadena community to enjoy.”
One of the auditoriums at Look Old Pasadena
The programming will include first-run films, independent films, documentaries, event screenings and concert films. Private screening rentals and group event booking will also be available.
Look also operates a Dine-In cinema location in nearby Glendale. Pasadena underwent something of a cinema upheaval during the pandemic, with Regal taking over the ArcLight Cinemas at The Paseo and Landmark taking over the Laemmle location on Colorado Boulevard. Further east on Colorado, Regency continues to operate Academy Cinemas in a building first opened in 1925.
The L.A. area has been seeing a strong rebound in moviegoing over the past few years, despite the loss of a few theaters beloved by local cinephiles. The Director’s Village in Westwood is currently being remodeled and will open next year, while Glendale’s historic Alex Theatre is programming successful first-run films, and the Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades reopens Friday. Meanwhile, moviegoers are breathlessly awaiting the reopening of the Cinerama Dome and Alamo theaters complex in Hollywood, targeted for 2028.
The lobby and lounge area at Look Old Pasadena.