Kristen Stewart steps in to save once-closed Highland Theatre, says ‘I’m fascinated by broken-down old theaters’

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Kristen Stewart has come forward to save Historic Park’s iconic movie theatre, long after it was closed in spring 2024, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

The Oscar-nominated star recently purchased the Highland Theatre — the 100-year-old venue located at 5604 N.Figueroa St. In a recent interview, Stewart spoke about her fascination for old theatres, explaining her reason for the purchase.

“I didn’t realise I was looking for a theater until this place came to my attention. Then it was like a gunshot went off and the race was on. I ran toward it with everything I had. I’m fascinated by broken-down old theaters. I always want to see what mysteries they hold,” she said, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter.

Kristen Stewart has purchased the historic Highland Theater in Los Angeles and will be reopening it as a movie theater!!! pic.twitter.com/8XfUzsJaKb

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She went on to explain that this has come as an opportunity to “make a space to gather and scheme and dream together”.

“This project is about creating a new school and restructuring our processes, finding a better way forward. We want to make it a family affair, something for the community. It’s not just for pretentious Hollywood cinephiles. I see it as an antidote to all the corporate bullshit, a place that takes movie culture away from just buying and selling. I think there’s a huge desire and craving for what this kind of space can offer,” she added.

The ‘Twilight’ shared that there are several details that can be restored in a bid to embrace the history and bring something new for the entire Los Angeles film community.

Opened in 1925 and designed by Lewis Arthur Smith — the architect who designed the Vista Theatre in Los Feliz, El Portal in North Hollywood, and Rialto in Pasadena, the Highland Theatre was among the many LA casualties in the post-pandemic market. The theatre was forced to shut down business after it failed to bounce back from the pre-2020 times. (ANI)