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    The iconic Laemmle Theatres may be on the selling block

    Hollywood has produced some of the most iconic cult-classics of the last two decades, including "Slumdog Millionaire," "Good Will Hunting," and "The Big Lebowski."

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Aug 22, 2019 • 1 min read

    Hollywood has produced some of the most iconic cult-classics of the last two decades, including "Slumdog Millionaire," "Good Will Hunting," and "The Big Lebowski." But with the rise of streaming services, audiences aren’t showing up to watch films on the big screen anymore. And small movie chains like the Laemmle Theatres are struggling to keep up.

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    2 of 3
    Pilots take flight to mark the first-ever all women's air race
    1. 0:00Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the first national women's air derby
    2. 10:55The iconic Laemmle Theatres may be on the selling blockYou’re reading this
    3. 19:23LA gets its very first tree czar
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