# $7.5 Million Movie Theatre Billy Wilder Theater at UCLA By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2007-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/75-million-renovated-theatre-transports-you-to-the-stars References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/cinematic-experience-that-attempts-to-transport-you-into-the-stars/) & [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/cinematic-experience-that-attempts-to-transport-you-into-the-stars/) In this recreated $7.5 Million Billy Wilder theater, 128 LED glow sticks put on a spectacular display making it seem as though you have been transported to the world of the stars... the movie stars. The cost of the light enhancement system was $5 Million. It's the creative project of Michael Maltzan who transformed UCLA's Hammer Museum for the ultimate movie-going experience. **Implications** - The featured image is just a glimpse of the wonder you will experience at the Billy Wilder theater. The lights look like they are coming right at you! People will be just as excited before the movie as they are during it. The light show provides a unique way for people to get pumped up before a movie starts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Enhanced Theatre Experience:** Innovative lighting systems add value to the movie-going experience, providing an opportunity to create unique and engaging environments for patrons. - **Recreated Retro Vibes:** The use of retro-inspired design elements, such as LED glow sticks, provides a nostalgic and visually striking cinematic experience for moviegoers. - **Multi-sensory Experiences:** The combination of lighting, sound, and other sensory elements creates a more immersive and captivating experience for cinema patrons. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Opportunities exist for theaters, cinemas and other entertainment venues to enhance the customer experience through the use of innovative lighting and sensory systems. - **Architecture:** Incorporating innovative design elements and sensory experiences into building design can increase the appeal and functionality of public spaces and venues. - **Lighting Design:** Advancements in lighting technology and design techniques offer opportunities for creating unique and engaging environments in a variety of industries, including entertainment, retail, and hospitality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Bauhaus-Inspired Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-cine-play.md) - [Cinematic Triple-Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valerion-visionmaster-max.md) - [Projector-Replacing Cinema Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-led-screens.md) - [Tiltable Entertainment Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangbei-mp1-max.md) - [Cinema-Grade Projector Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visionmaser-max.md) - [Color-Accurate HD Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visionmaster-max.md) - [Ultra-Bright Laser Theater Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-cinema-projector.md) - [Stadium-Based Theatre Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofi-stadium.md) - [Opulent All-in-One Theater Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awol-theater-3500x.md)