Technicolor NYC: Film Series at Paris Theater
Experience the brilliance of Technicolor as Netflix and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bring “The Wonders of Technicolor” film series to the iconic Paris Theater in New York City. This event showcases the vibrant and groundbreaking films of yesteryear, with classic gems running from late June through August. Discover how the three-strip color Technicolor process revolutionized cinema in the 1930s, delivering unparalleled color saturation and visual storytelling across iconic film productions. From musicals to dramas, the series includes such titles as An American in Paris and The Wizard of Oz.News Directory 3 covers this and more as the Paris Theater, recently renovated by Netflix, provides the perfect historic backdrop for a summer of cinematic wonder. what other restored classics will screen? Discover what’s next …
Netflix, Academy Revive Technicolor Films at NYC’s Paris Theater
Updated June 09, 2025
Netflix is partnering with the academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to bring “The Wonders of Technicolor” to New York City’s Paris Theater this summer. The series, which highlights classic Technicolor movies, follows a similar showing at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
The Paris Theater, one of New York’s last single-screen movie houses, was purchased and renovated by Netflix. The streaming service uses the venue to showcase its original films and host retrospectives.
The Technicolor IV process, introduced in the 1930s, employed a three-strip color technology. This method created saturated and vibrant colors, known for thier crispness because the negative and printing process kept colors distinct, preventing the “bleeding” effect common in later processes. Hollywood used large Technicolor cameras for major productions, especially musicals, until the mid-1950s. The “Glorious Technicolor” branding signaled a special big-screen experience.
The series at The Paris will begin June 28-29 with screenings of “an American in Paris” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and continue through Aug. 6. other films include “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” “Fantasia,” “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Black Pirate,” and “The Women.” Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” and Bob Fosse’s “Cabaret,” while not filmed in Technicolor, were printed on Technicolor stock.
What’s next
Film enthusiasts can anticipate a vibrant showcase of classic cinema, celebrating the artistry and impact of Technicolor movies on the big screen at the historic Paris Theater.