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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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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

A city hearing concerning on-site alcohol sales provided the public a chance to air their opinions on the possible reopening of the Cinerama Dome and ArcLight Hollywood on Tuesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Former Cinerama, is popping chocolate popcorn as we speak; go, and enjoy.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

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