Chinese Theater to Close for Re-model

The Iconic Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd. is closing tomorrow for an overhaul that will make it the largest I-Max theater today. The theater was built by showman Sid Gauman opened on May 18, 1927. The first movie was Cecil B. DeMille's "King of Kings". The art deco masterpiece has been the spot for Hollywood premieres for decades and was once the home of the Oscar's ceremony which now takes place at the theater next door. The theater's most famous feature is the forecourt when the stars have put the hand and foot prints in the cement. There is also a nice little collection of classic Hollywood costumes and props in the large Chinese inspired lobby.