Photo by Emilie BoenigThe theme of the lobby at Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline is Planet of the Apes, with posters adorning the walls throughout the building.
The past and future of Alamo Drafthouse in northwest Austin
As Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek closes its doors July 21, in its place will open a new 35,900-square-foot theater with 10 screens in the Lakeline Market Shopping Center.
Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline opens July 22 with special screenings of the "Planet of the Apes" films that match the lobby's original movie posters and dcor. On July 18, Alamo Drafthouse Founder Tim League unveiled a 10-foot statue of The Lawgiver, a character from the "Planet of the Apes" films, which was made from the original molds acquired by special effects artist Greg Nicotero.
"Greg is somewhat of a collector and he managed to acquire the original molds that were used to cast the original Lawgiver from the movie. He didn't get the original Lawgiver; that's since deteriorated. But he got the molds to cast it exactly like it was in the movie," League said. "We're hoping it will be a good photo [opportunity] for folks who are fans of the 'Planet of the Apes' to come and take their picture with the Lawgiver. That's also why we are starting things off here with a special screening of Planet of the Apes during opening week."
The first week of showings includes the original 1968 "Planet of the Apes" screening on July 26. On July 27, actor Simon Pegg will be on site for a sold-out triple feature including his films "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," and a special preview of "The World's End," which is set for release Aug. 23.
