Cinerama

American

[sin-uh-ram-uh, -rah-muh] / ˌsɪn əˈræm ə, -ˈrɑ mə /

Movies, Trademark.

a wide-screen process using three adjacent, synchronized cameras for photographing and three corresponding projectors for showing the film.

Cinerama British

/ ˌsɪnəˈrɑːmə /

noun

wide-screen presentation of films using either three separate 35mm projectors or one 70mm projector to produce an image on a large deeply curved screen

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Cinerama

The ongoing saga of the Cinerama Dome, among the most iconic movie theaters in Los Angeles, took another twist Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

A permit for alcohol sales is likely to be approved, paving the way for the reopening of the beloved Cinerama Dome and ArcLight Hollywood theaters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

The Cinerama Dome originally opened in 1963 with its white tiled design and distinctive marquee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026

For now Steinberg considers his Save the Cinerama Dome campaign, which began in April 2021, paused but he hopes to resume it as soon as possible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026

Cinerama constructed dome-shaped cinemas in the US in the 1960s.

From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026

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