Numerous furloughed workers at Hollywood's iconic TCL Chinese Theatre and adjoining multiplex were terminated on Wednesday amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has led to unprecedented cinema closures across the U.S.
The historic movie palace, along with six smaller adjacent auditoriums, have been shut for business since March 16. At that time, workers were furloughed without pay and told every attempt would be made to protect their jobs.
Now, the situation has changed, according to a Wednesday memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter that was signed by TCL Chinese Theatres principals Eli Samaha, Carol Braidi and Hina Rizvi.