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(CNN) If the Oscars needed a general theme this year beyond just honoring the best in movies, the closure of the Arclight and Pacific cinema chain has perhaps given them one: Spread the message to save theaters. The announcement that Pacific Theatres saw no economically viable path forward to reopen its outlets in California -- including the legendary Cinerama Dome in Hollywood -- rippled through the entertainment industry on Monday, prompting people to reminisce about movies they had seen there. "I'm so sad," tweeted actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt , summing up the response. "I remember going to the Cinerama Dome to see 'Star Trek IV' with my dad when I was little. So many memories since then. " Others shared similar stories. Personally, that would include seeing "The Wind and the Lion" as a kid back in the mid-1970s, watching Sean Connery -- who will be among the standout names in this year's Academy Awards "In Memoriam" segment -- wield a sword in epic, … [Read more...] about The Oscars suddenly have a bigger mission: Help save movie theaters

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Amid mounting anger over allegations of bullying, Broadway and Hollywood producer Scott Rudin broke his silence Saturday, saying he is “profoundly sorry” and will step back from his theater work. “After a period of reflection, I’ve made the decision to step back from active participation on our Broadway productions, effective immediately. My roles will be filled by others from the Broadway community and in a number of cases, from the roster of participants already in place on those shows,” Rudin said in a statement. READ MORE: Long Island Police Investigating Death Of Man Found Lying On Sunrise Highway The move comes more than a week after The Hollywood Reporter’s cover story on Rudin contained accounts of the producing heavyweight throwing glass bowls, staples and baked potatoes at former employees. In his statement Saturday he did not deny the allegations. NEW YORK, NY: Producer Scott Rudin and the cast of Hello, Dolly!” accept the award for … [Read more...] about Broadway Producer Scott Rudin Will ‘Step Back’ After Allegations Of Bullying

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for April 16 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Amid mounting anger over allegations of bullying, Broadway and Hollywood producer Scott Rudin broke his silence Saturday, saying he is "profoundly sorry" and will step back from his theater work. "After a period of reflection, I’ve made the decision to step back from active participation on our Broadway productions, effective immediately. My roles will be filled by others from the Broadway community and in a number of cases, from the roster of participants already in place on those shows," Rudin said in a statement. The move comes more than a week after The Hollywood Reporter’s cover story on Rudin contained accounts of the producing heavyweight throwing glass bowls, staples and baked potatoes at former employees. In his statement Saturday he did not deny the … [Read more...] about Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying