TCL Chinese Theater pays tribute to Robin Williams

For the eighth time ever, the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX®, in a major theatrical gesture of one showman saluting another, will dim the lights (Tonite, Tues., Aug. 12) in its acclaimed forecourt at about 8:30PM for one minute in tribute to Hollywood icon and Academy Award® winner ROBIN WILLIAMS.

Robin’s first film, “POPEYE,” debuted at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Blvd where he still has a handprint/footprint in the forecourt, set in 1998, for “PATCH ADAMS”…

In addition, at least eight of Williams’ feature films premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre, including “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Good Morning Vietnam,” “Awakenings” and “Bicentennial Man.”

“He was a brilliant entertainer, the gold standard, so immensely talented; in a town loaded with talent, he was a unique super-talent,” remembers Alwyn Hight Kushner, President/COO, TCL Chinese Theatres. “Tonight, we say thank you, Robin.”

Robin Williams handprints at the World Famous Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

TCL Chinese Theater pays tribute to Robin Williams

Grauman’s chinese theater

The most famous movie palace in the world, the TCL Chinese Theatre (www.tclchinesetheatres.com), recently turned 87 years-old and is now home to the world’s largest IMAX® theatre.

The TCL Chinese Theatre handprints-footprints ceremony is Hollywood’s most famous ritual and rich in tradition and provides the over four million people a year who visit the site an opportunity to experience the lore of Hollywood up close.

Today, The TCL Chinese Theatre forecourt is among the world’s most photographed tourist sites, annually attracting as many visitors as the Sistine Chapel at The Vatican.