Press Releases For 2017

September

‘RiffTrax to Bring a Comedic Take on Romero’s Classic ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Back to Cinemas Nationwide October 25 Only

DENVER – September 20, 2017 – Just in time for Halloween, movie theater audiences can enjoy a scarily hilarious riff of the movie that kicked off the zombie craze as RiffTrax’s laughter-craftsmen, Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett (of Mystery Science Theater 3000® fame), take on Nigh...
Ultimate Fan Experience, ‘Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie Event,’ Brings Critically Acclaimed Series to Big Screens Nationwide on October 16 Only

DENVER – September 18, 2017 – Created by famed animation director Genndy Tartakovsky, the fully remastered Emmy™ nominated premiere movie from acclaimed Season 1 of the Adult Swim series, Samurai Jack, will debut for the first time in remastered HD when “Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie Event” arriv...
‘6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain,’ Based on the Incredible True Story of Professional Hockey Player Eric LeMarque, Arrives in Cinemas Nationwide October 12 Only

DENVER – September 18, 2017 – Featuring an all-star cast including Josh Hartnett (“Black Hawk Down”), Academy Award®-winner Mira Sorvino (“Mighty Aphrodite”) and Sarah Dumont (“Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse”), the inspiring re-telling of triumph and survival, “6 Below: Miracle on the Mountai...
Fan-Favorite Western-Style Anime Series RWBY to Debut Volume 5 Chapter 1 in Movie Theaters Nationwide October 12 Only

DENVER – September 13, 2017 – RWBY (pronounced “Ruby”) fans are about to get the exclusive opportunity to be the first to see the newest episode of the storied franchise, all on the big screen. “RWBY Volume 5 Premiere” brings the hit, global, western-style anime series from Rooster Teeth Animation t...
Popular Anime Series Premieres in U.S. Movie Theaters With New Prequel, ‘No Game No Life Zero,’ October 5 and 8 Only

DENVER – September 11, 2017 – “No Game No Life Zero,” an anime film adaptation of the sixth volume of the hit Japanese light novel series, “No Game No Life,” comes to the U.S. for a special two-night cinema event this fall. Following the highly-anticipated movie’s gala screening at the Los Angeles A...
‘Genesis: Paradise Lost’ Presents the Book of Genesis in Vibrant 3D on Big Screens Nationwide November 13 Only

DENVER – September 6, 2017 – Cutting-edge cinematography brings the book of Genesis to life in RealD 3D with “Genesis: Paradise Lost.” Using stunning visual effects and field research to explore the history and context of the highly-studied and much-debated book of the Bible, the thought-provoking e...
George Takei’s Allegiance Returns to U.S. Cinemas December 7 in Commemoration of Pearl Harbor Day, Marking the End of its 75th Anniversary Year

DENVER – September 5, 2017 – In commemoration of the anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, straight from its Broadway and cinematic premieres, and inspired by the true-life experience of its star George Takei (“Star Trek,” “Heroes”), the Broadway film of Allegiance returns to cinemas across the U.S., tel...

August

Inspirational and Incredible True Story ‘I’ll Push You’ Shows Two Friends – One in a Wheelchair – Hiking Famed 500-Mile El Camino Trail, in U.S. Cinemas November 2 Only

DENVER – August 29, 2017 – “I’ll Push You: The Camino Journey of 500 Miles, Two Best Friends and One Wheelchair” comes to cinemas for one night this November to tell the story of two lifelong friends, Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray, embarking on an epic adventure to hike Spain’s El Camino de Santi...
Oliver Stone’s Prophetic, Era-Defining ‘Wall Street’ Returns to Big Screens Nationwide September 24 & 27 for 30th Anniversary Celebration

DENVER – August 25, 2017 – Oliver Stone’s Oscar®-winning “Wall Street,” which defined an era of excess and predicted an ongoing obsession with wealth and power, will return to movie theaters across the country for two days only this fall – almost 30 years from the “Black Monday” global stock market ...
‘Canelo vs. Golovkin: Supremacy’ – Superfight Between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin – Live in Movie Theaters September 16

DENVER – August 21, 2017 – On Saturday, September 16, Mexican Independence Day weekend, lineal and Ring magazine middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) goes toe-to-toe with WBC/WBA/IBF/IBO Middleweight World Champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (37-0,33 KOs) in the 12-round main event. “Ca...
MEDIA ALERT: Tickets are on Sale Now for Hayao Miyazaki’s Directorial Debut Feature: ‘LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO’, as it Comes to Big Screens Nationwide for the First Time

WHAT: Tickets are on sale now for one of the most notable anime titles in the beloved LUPIN THE 3RD The 1979 Japanese comedy-drama animated adventure, “LUPIN THE 3RD: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO,” comes to movie theaters nationwide for the first time.   Co-written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki as hi...
‘The Price of Fame’ Explores Life of Professional Wrestling Legend Ted ‘Million Dollar Man’ DiBiase Outside the Ring, in U.S. Cinemas November 7 Only

DENVER – August 8, 2017 – Ted DiBiase is known by scores of fans as the “Million Dollar Man” – the larger-than-life character that helped launch pro-wrestling into the international spotlight and one of the greatest villains in pro-wrestling history. But the price of fame took DiBiase away from his ...
MEDIA ALERT: GKIDS and Fathom Events Continue STUDIO GHIBLI FEST With Hayao Miyazaki’s Animated ‘Castle In The Sky’ in U.S. Cinemas August 27 and 28 Only

WHAT: STUDIO GHIBLI FEST, a six film monthly series of anime classics, continues in August with its third title, “Castle In The Sky,” from the legendary Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki. This special event will play in movie theaters nationwide for two days only on Sunday, August 27 and Mon...
Kirk Cameron Calls Second National Family Meeting in Movie Theaters for Two Nights Only This Fall, Bringing Hope, Courage and Unity

DENVER – August 3, 2017 – Kirk Cameron’s celebrated “national family meeting” comes to U.S. movie theaters for two nights, live on October 24 and re-broadcast on November 1, with “REVIVE US 2.” The all-new faith-filled event follows last year’s successful “REVIVE US” cinema event, which set a record...
The Starship Enterprise Flies Back to Cinemas as the Fan-Favorite ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’ Returns to the Big Screen for a 35th Anniversary Celebration September 10 and 13 Only

DENVER – August 2, 2017 – “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” the epic science-fiction adventure that continues to captivate audiences, marks its 35th anniversary with a two-day-only return to cinemas nationwide. “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” will be presented in a digitally remastered Director’s...

July

The Pokémon Company International and Fathom Events Bring Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! to Theaters for a Two-Day Cinema Event

Bellevue, WA, and Denver – July 31, 2017 – The new animated film Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, based on the globally popular Pokémon brand, is coming to movie theaters around the world for two days this November. The Pokémon Company International announced today that it has entered into an agree...
Mayweather vs. McGregor to be Presented Live in U.S. Cinemas Saturday, August 26

DENVER – July 25, 2017 – The unprecedented showdown between legendary boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather and UFC® superstar “The Notorious” Conor McGregor will be broadcast live to U.S cinemas on Saturday, August 26. “MAYWEATHER vs. MCGREGOR” will feature a 12-round super welterweight contest ...
Fathom Events Names Ray Nutt as Company CEO

DENVER – July 20, 2017 – Fathom Events, along with its owners, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), are proud to announce Ray Nutt as Chief Executive Officer for Fathom Events. Nutt will be transitioning from Regal Entertai...
Tickets Now on Sale For The Met: Live in HD 2017-18 Season; New Cinema Season Launches With New Production of Bellini’s Norma on October 7

DENVER – July 19, 2017 – Tickets go on sale today for the Met’s Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning Live in HD series’ 2017-18 season, which begins on October 7 with the company’s new production of Bellini’s Norma. Now in its 12th season, the series brings New York City’s prestigious Metropolitan Opera ...
Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘LUPIN THE 3RD THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO’ Hits Big Screens Nationwide for First Time Ever, as Part of a Special Two-Night Event This Fall

DENVER – July 13, 2017 –  LUPIN THE 3RD is one of the most recognizable animation series in Japanese history, and now U.S. audiences can experience one of the most notable titles when the 1979 Japanese comedy-drama animated adventure, “LUPIN THE 3RD THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO,” comes to movie theaters...
MEDIA ALERT: Tickets Now on Sale for ‘Batman and Harley Quinn,’ the All-New Animated DC Universe Original Movie, in Cinemas Nationwide August 14 Only

WHAT: Tickets are now available to see the Dark Knight on the big screen once again as Warner Bros. Studios, DC Entertainment and Fathom Events present a one-night cinema event for the latest DC Universe Original Movie, “Batman and Harley Quinn,” on August 14, 2017 in movie theaters nationwide. On...
The Dixie Chicks’ Sold-Out DCX MMXVI Tour Comes to Cinemas Nationwide on August 7 Only

DENVER – July 5, 2017 – Multiple Grammy Award®–winning and multi-platinum selling band, Dixie Chicks, is coming to U.S. movie theaters for an exclusive one-night music event this summer. Innovators, renegades and music superstars, the Dixie Chicks returned to the road with their DCX MMXVI World Tour...

June

Grateful Dead “Meet-Up at the Movies” Returns With Unreleased 1989 Concert in Movie Theaters Nationwide on August 1 Only

DENVER – June 29, 2017 – For the seventh year in a row, beloved American rock group Grateful Dead returns to the big screen for its highly-anticipated annual event, “Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies 2017.” The Meet Up features the Grateful Dead (Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Le...
Stunning Animated ‘Mune: Guardian of the Moon,’ to Debut in U.S. Cinemas for a One-Day-Only Special Event on August 12

DENVER – June 27, 2017 – As part of a larger partnership to bring the best animation to the big screen, GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events are bringing “Mune: Guardian of the Moon” to U.S. movie theaters for its cinematic debut....
MEDIA ALERT: The Class of ’82 Reunites for Two Days Only When Fast Times at Ridgemont High Returns to Cinemas July 30 and August 2, As Part of the TCM Big Screen Classic Series

WHAT: Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Fast Times at Ridgemont High – director Amy Heckerling’s ode to teen life in the early Eighties – is hosting a cinematic class reunion, as the beloved film returns to movie theaters for two days only, July 30 and August 2. Presented by Fathom Events and Turner...
The Dark Knight is Back for a One-Night Cinematic Event With the All-New Animated DC Universe Original Movie ‘Batman and Harley Quinn’ on August 14

DENVER – June 22, 2017 – Following successful big screen presentations of “Batman: The Killing Joke” and “Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders” in 2016, Warner Bros. Studios, DC Entertainment and Fathom Events are proud to announce a special, one-night cinema event for the latest DC Universe Origin...
Tickets Now on Sale for ‘Devdas’ 15th Anniversary Presentation in Cinemas Nationwide July 23 Only

DENVER – June 22, 2017 – Fathom Events’ brand-new “Best of Bollywood Event Series” begins with a 15th anniversary showing of the critically-acclaimed romantic drama, “Devdas,” from one of the leading Indian film studios, Eros International, on big screens nationwide this summer. The epic love story ...
Award-Winning Docudrama ‘MULLY,’ Explores the Life of Orphan-Turned-Father of ‘The World’s Largest Family’ in Cinemas for Three Nights this October

DENVER – June 21, 2017 – From Award-winning actor/director Scott Haze and Academy Award™-winning executive producer James Moll comes the dramatic story of the life of Charles M. Mully, who is one of Africa’s most respected humanitarians as the father of “The World’s Largest Family,” with more than 1...
Drum Roll, Please… Live Drum Corps Competition Returns to the Big Screen for One Night With ‘DCI Big, Loud & Live 14’ in Cinemas on August 10

DENVER – June 21, 2017 – For the 14th year, Drum Corps International (DCI) marches back into U.S. cinemas with “DCI Big, Loud & Live 14.” This special, one-night event will broadcast the DCI World Championship Prelims live, which showcases performances from 15 of the top drum corps in the world ...
‘Artists Den Presents Lady Antebellum’ Secret United Palace Theatre Concert Premieres in U.S. Cinemas July 25 Only

DENVER – June 20, 2017 – Seven-time Grammy Award®-winning country group Lady Antebellum takes their recently released sixth studio album Heart Break (Capitol Records Nashville) to the big screen this summer. Giving fans up-close-and-personal access from the comfort of their local movie theater, the ...
MEDIA ALERT: Tickets Now on Sale for ‘STARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARS,’ in Cinemas Nationwide for a Special One-Night Event August 21

WHAT: Tickets for the all-new CG animated “Starship Troopers” sequel are finally within reach. “STARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARS” arrives in U.S. movie theaters for two showings on August 21 only, including a special introduction by writer Ed Neumeier and actor Casper Van Dien, plus never-before-s...
MEDIA ALERT: Due to Overwhelming Fan Demand and Sold Out Auditoriums, ‘Chris Brown: Welcome To My Life’ Gets Special One-Night Encore Screening June 21

WHAT: Fans will get another chance to see “Chris Brown: Welcome To My Life” in movie theaters nationwide on Wednesday, June 21. The event launched with a successful red carpet premiere event on June 6 (attended by Diddy, Jhene Aiko, Tyga, Kid Ink, etc.) and a popular one-night screening, from Fathom...
‘Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!’ Carries the Banner Again, Returning to Cinemas Nationwide on August 5 and 9 for Special Two-Day Summer Encore

DENVER – June 15, 2017 – Due to an immensely successful and record-breaking cinematic debut, “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!” returns to movie theaters nationwide for a two-day encore presentation. Captured live at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre early last year, the event features Jeremy Jo...
See the ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ Journey of Ultra-Marathoner David Horton in U.S. Cinemas September 7 Only

DENVER – June 13, 2017 – Based on the real-life events of acclaimed ultra-marathoner David Horton, “EXTRAORDINARY” brings Horton’s story to movie theaters nationwide for one night this fall. Created and produced by Liberty University film students, “EXTRAORDINARY” follows Horton as he tackles a near...
Incomparable Bolshoi Ballet Stages New Season Direct From Moscow to U.S. Cinema Screens Tickets on Sale Now

DENVER – June 13, 2017 – For the fourth consecutive season, the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet lights up cinema screens nationwide with a bold lineup of newly-staged ballet classics, as part of the “2017-18 Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema Series.” Featuring eight performances on select Sundays from October ...
Legendary Actor Steve McQueen’s Life Story of Fame and Redemption Comes to Movie Theaters Nationwide for One Night September 28

DENVER – June 12, 2017 – Actor and “King of Cool” Steve McQueen went from the world of fame and fortune to seek truth and understanding during the late stages of his life. Now, the iconic actor’s inspirational story comes to U.S. cinemas for a special one-night event in the feature-length theatrical...
Timeless, ‘Carole King: Tapestry – Captured Live at Hyde Park London,’ Comes Exclusively to US Cinemas on July 11

DENVER – June 8, 2017 – Carole King’s unforgettable and critically acclaimed 2016 Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park concert will come to U.S. movie theaters this summer as “Carole King: Tapestry – Captured Live at Hyde Park London.” 65,000 fans attended the show – her first UK conce...
The Doctor is in the House! Tickets on Sale Now for Hilarious Event ‘RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors’ in Cinemas This August for Two Nights Only

DENVER – June 5, 2017 – Moviegoers should get ready to “exterminate” their boredom as the men of RiffTrax (Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, of MST3K fame) take on one of the most thrilling Doctor Who adventures ever, “The Five Doctors.” Originally released in celebration of the Bri...
All-New CG Animated ‘STARSHIP TROOPERS’ Sequel Premieres in Cinemas on August 21 Only

DENVER – June 5, 2017 – It's a beautiful day to KILL BUGS! The CG animated sequel to the 1997 cult classic “Starship Troopers” will get the big screen treatment when “STARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARS” hits cinemas nationwide for one night this summer. Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer return as the v...

May

Discovery’s ‘SHARK WEEK at The Movies’ in Cinemas Nationwide on July 18 Only, Prior to Discovery Channel Premiere

DENVER – May 30, 2017 – America’s longest running summer television event, SHARK WEEK, is getting the big screen treatment as “SHARK WEEK at the Movies” hits U.S. movie theaters for a special one-night premiere event on Tuesday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. local time. Tickets are now on sale for this exclu...
COMING TO A MOVIE THEATER NEAR YOU… BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN vs. SILVA

LOS ANGELES and DENVER – May 25, 2017 – One of the year’s biggest combat sports events is headed to the silver screen. Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs Silva, headlined by the long-awaited fight between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) and Wanderlei Silva (35-12-...
MEDIA ALERT: By Popular Demand, ‘IN OUR HANDS: The Battle for Jerusalem’ Receives an Encore Screening on June 1, Following the Success of its Theatrical Debut

WHAT: Due to high demand and sold-out auditoriums across the country for the May 23 premiere, “IN OUR HANDS: The Battle for Jerusalem” returns to cinemas nationwide for an encore showing on Thursday, June 1. Fifty years ago, following a 19-year Jordanian occupation, Jerusalem was reunified with Isr...
Tickets on Sale Now for Electrifying Music Documentary ‘Hired Gun,’ Coming to U.S. Movie Theaters on June 29 Only

DENVER – May 24, 2017 – The all-new documentary “Hired Gun: Out of the Shadows, Into the Spotlight,” is set to rock cinemas across the country for one night this summer. The full-length feature details the stories of the world’s unsung music industry heroes who are responsible for some of the most f...
The Met: Live in HD Summer Encore Series Brings Fan Favorite Operas to Cinemas Nationwide This June and July

DENVER – May 15, 2017 – A series of four encore performances from past Live in HD seasons comes to U.S. cinemas this summer with “The Met: Live in HD 2017 Summer Encore Series,” from Fathom Events and the Metropolitan Opera. The screenings will occur on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. local time throughout ...
‘The K-LOVE Fan Awards: Ignite Hope’ Brings the Best of Christian Music Entertainment to Center Stage in Cinemas Nationwide on June 13 Only

DENVER – May 9, 2017 – The only fan-voted awards show in Christian entertainment comes to U.S. cinemas, for the first time ever on the big screen, with hosts Matthew West and Elisabeth Hasselbeck for “The K-LOVE Fan Awards: Ignite Hope.” Hosted live on May 28 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville...
Chris Brown Documentary ‘Welcome to My Life,’ Featuring an Exclusive Q&A, Comes to Cinemas Nationwide on June 8 Only

LOS ANGELES and DENVER – May 5, 2017 – Grammy Award®-winning and multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Chris Brown will get the chance to tell his story when “Chris Brown: Welcome To My Life” comes to cinemas nationwide this June. Directed by Andrew Sandler and produced by Andrew Listermann, “Wel...
Men and Women of Faith Join Together in ‘The Heart of Man,’ Reflecting on How Life’s Brokenness Can Be a Bridge, Not a Barrier, in U.S. Cinemas for One Night on September 14

DENVER – May 4, 2017 – “The Heart of Man” is a cinematic retelling of the parable of the prodigal son, juxtaposed with interviews of real people struggling with distractions from their faith and the shame that follows addiction. This event was uniquely produced to bring people together for one night...

April

MEDIA ALERT: GKIDS and Fathom Events Partner to Bring Ultimate Series of Animated Masterpieces – ‘Studio Ghibli Fest 2017’ – to U.S. Cinemas Starting This June

WHAT: Following the success of the “Spirited Away” and “Princess Mononoke” cinema events, GKIDS and Fathom Events are proud to announce a partnership to bring the biggest series of anime titles to U.S. cinema audiences throughout 2017.   The STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2017 series kicks off with the iconic...
Beat the Summer Heat as Drum Corps International Marches Into Movie Theaters Nationwide Live on June 22 Only

DENVER – April 24, 2017 – Top ensembles of Marching Music’s Major League™ will come together for a night of dramatic, passionate and exceptional performances during “Drum Corps at the Cinema: 2017 DCI Tour Premiere.” The event will feature the season-opening debuts of six of Drum Corps International...
Docudrama ‘IN OUR HANDS: The Battle for Jerusalem’ Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Jerusalem’s Six-Day War, Premiering in U.S. Cinemas May 23 Only

DENVER – April 21, 2017 – Fifty years ago, following a 20-year Jordanian occupation, Jerusalem was re-unified with Israel, and now for the first time, these historic events will be brought to the big screen. With personal accounts, historical footage and professional reenactments, Israel’s 55th Para...
Beloved Classic ‘Peter Pan’ Takes Flight, Arriving in U.S. Cinemas From National Theatre Live, One Day Only On June 11

Captured Live at London’s National Theatre, Moviegoers Should Prepare to Be Whisked Away to a Land of Magic, Music and Make-Believe DENVER – April 17, 2017 – Following its hugely successful run at the National Theatre, “NT LIVE: Peter Pan” hits cinemas nationwide for a special one-day event. Dire...
It’s Summertime Madness at ‘RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party!’ With RiffTrax, MST3K Alumni and More Coming to Movie Theaters This June

Sidesplitting Two-Night Event Hits the Big Screen on June 15 and 20, Featuring Bridget Jones, Mary Jo Pehl, Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff   DENVER – APRIL 10, 2017 – No need for any SPF 50 at this Summer Shorts Beach Party! Coming to cinemas for two hilarious nights this June “RiffTrax Live: Sum...
Luc Besson’s Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Classic ‘The Fifth Element,’ Starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich, Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary in Cinemas This Spring

Two-Day Theatrical Release on May 14 and 17 Also Features a Brand-New Exclusive Look at the Upcoming ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ DENVER – April 7, 2017 – Twenty years ago, audiences were dazzled by the visionary images and epic adventure of “The Fifth Element.” To celebrate the ...
‘I Am Heath Ledger’ Offers Intimate Look Into Actor’s Life and Career, in Cinemas Nationwide May 3 Only

Tickets on Sale Now For This Exclusive Feature Event, From Fathom Events and Network Entertainment DENVER – April 7, 2017 – An insightful new feature-length documentary celebrating the life and work of the late actor Heath Ledger brings a new understanding of the man behind his public image. Led...
Canelo Álvarez and Julio César Chávez, Jr. Ultimate Cinco De Mayo Weekend Fight Coming Live to the Big Screen on May 6 Only

DENVER – April 4, 2017 – Cinemas across the U.S. will play host to a Cinco de Mayo weekend mega-fight with a pulse-pounding live broadcast event featuring two of Mexico’s finest boxers: “Canelo Álvarez vs. Julio César Chávez, Jr.” in a historic showdown that will rival the biggest fights in Mexico's...

March

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Seminal Classic Saturday Night Fever, Dancing Back Into Cinemas for Two Nights Only, May 7 and 10

Relive the Film That Captivated a Generation With a Brand New Director’s Cut   DENVER – March 30, 2017 – In 1977, Saturday Night Fever became a cultural touchstone like few movies before or since, and this May fans can catch the fever again when the influential classic returns to the big screen f...
‘Shark Week 2017’ Splashes Into Cinemas Nationwide, Premiering on the Big Screen Ahead of Discovery Channel Debut

Fathom Events and Discovery Channel Premiere Longest-Running Cable Television Event in U.S. Movie Theaters This Summer DENVER – March 30, 2017 – America’s favorite week of television, “Shark Week,” makes waves in movie theaters nationwide for a one-night premiere event this summer on Tuesday, Jul...
GKIDS and Fathom Events Partner to Bring Ultimate Series of Animated Masterpieces to U.S. Cinemas Throughout 2017

Series Highlights Six of Studio Ghibli’s Most Treasured Films on the Big Screen in STUDIO GHIBLI FEST and a U.S. Theatrical Premiere of ‘Mune: Guardian of the Moon’ Beginning This Summer   DENVER – March 28, 2017 – Following the success of the “Spirited Away” and “Princess Mononoke” cinema events,...
Fathom Events Partners With Eros International and Yash Raj Films to Bring Bollywood Classic Event Series to U.S. Cinemas

‘Best of Bollywood’ Film Series Will Include Popular Classic Indian Cinema Titles Beginning With ‘Devdas’ in July 2017  DENVER – March 27, 2017 – Fathom Events announced plans today to bring a “Best of Bollywood” event series to U.S. movie theaters beginning in July. This will be the first-ever ...
MEDIA ALERT: RiffTrax Takes on BBC’s Classic ‘Doctor Who – The Five Doctors’ For a Comedic Twist

WHAT: The guys of RiffTrax (Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, of MST3K fame) take the TARDIS back to 1983 to give the full RiffTrax treatment to this well-loved feature-length episode with “RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors” in cinemas nationwide.   Someone is taking th...
A True Inspirational Underdog Story, ‘American Wrestler: The Wizard’ Comes to U.S. Cinemas for One Night on May 3

Includes Behind-the-Scenes Featurette With Exclusive Interviews From Cast and Filmmaker DENVER – March 23, 2017 – Film festival favorite “American Wrestler: The Wizard” comes to movie theaters nationwide for cinematic debut on May 3 only. Based on true events, the heartwarming coming of age story ...
Dead Heads Unite on April 20 to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of ‘The Grateful Dead Movie’ in Cinemas Nationwide

This Cult Favorite Returns to the Big Screen for a Special One-Night Celebration, Including an Exclusive Bonus Documentary from 1977   DENVER – March 23, 2017 – Dead Heads are in for a treat as “The Grateful Dead Movie 40th Anniversary” returns to movie theaters nationwide for one night on Thursda...
Highly Anticipated CG Animated Film ‘RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA’ to Hit Cinemas Worldwide, Including Exclusive North American Event on June 19

One-Night Theatrical Event Features Third Installment in the Animated Film Franchise   DENVER – March 20, 2017 – Based on the worldwide video game phenomenon, the CG animated film “RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA” will hit movie theaters worldwide this year. The film will be released internationally on M...
MEDIA ALERT: Alfred Hitchcock’s Action-Adventure North by Northwest Returns to Cinemas April 2 and 5 as Part of the TCM Big Screen Classics Series

WHAT: Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) gets mistaken for a murderous spy and embarks on a suspense-filled adventure in Alfred Hitchcock’s whirlwind classic North by Northwest, returning to the big screen for two days this April as part of the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series.             With...
Academy Award® Nominees Hit Cinemas Nationwide From the NT Live Stage With Andrew Garfield in ‘Angels in America’ and Jude Law in ‘Obsession,’ for Three Days This Summer

Two Hit Stage Productions Light Up the Big Screen in Exclusive Programming From National Theatre Live in May and July DENVER – March 13, 2017 – Love, temptation and fear will captivate moviegoers as Fathom Events, BY Experience and National Theatre Live partner to bring the best of the stage to U...
Tickets on Sale Now for ‘Doctor Who: Season 10 Premiere,’ Starring Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie, in Cinemas for Two Nights This April

Featuring Debut of Class and All-New Bonus Feature Becoming the Companion   DENVER – March 13, 2017 – Tickets are now available for the Fathom Events presentation of BBC AMERICA’s “Doctor Who: Season 10 Premiere,” playing in movie theaters nationwide for two nights only on Monday, April 17 and Wed...
MEDIA ALERT: Academy Award® -Winner Matt Damon to Narrate ‘BOSTON: An American Running Story’ in Movie Theaters April 19 Only

DENVER - March 6, 2017   WHAT: “BOSTON: An American Running Story” tells a timeless tale of triumph over adversity for runners and non-runners alike, as it dives into the history and evolution of the world-famous Boston Marathon. This first-ever feature-length documentary about this renowned race ...

February

Sword Art Online Hits Cinemas With a Special One-Night Event From the Mega-Hit Light Novel/TV Anime Series

Sword Art Online’s Highly Anticipated Feature Comes to U.S. Movie Theaters on March 9, 2017, From ELEVEN ARTS, Aniplex of America Inc. and Fathom Events   DENVER – January 9, 2017 – The wildly popular anime series Sword Art Online is set to make its U.S. cinematic premiere with the English subtitl...
Sight & Sound Theatres®’ Production of Iconic Bible Story ‘JONAH’ Swims From Stage to Cinemas for a Special, One-Night Event

This Epic Tale Comes to the Big Screen on May 2, 2017, Only, With Inside Look Into the History of Sight & Sound DENVER – February 7, 2017 – Following an acclaimed stage run where more than one million people saw ‘JONAH’ live, this signature show – based on one of the most well-known Bible sto...
Chonda Pierce Brings Laughter and Love to the Big Screen With Her Newest Project, ‘Enough,’ in Cinemas Nationwide on April 25 Only

As a Follow-up to Her First in-Theater Event, America’s No. 1 Female Comedian Reveals How She Knows She Is Enough, Even Through Life’s Hardest Moments   DENVER – February 15, 2016 – Following her successful cinema event, “Laughing in the Dark,” Chonda Pierce returns to the big screen for one speci...
Tickets for ‘Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!’ Now on Sale as the Smash-Hit Comes to Cinemas Nationwide February 16, 18 & 22

Featuring Original Broadway Cast, Including Tony® Award-Nominee Jeremy Jordan, in an Exclusive Three-Day Event, Captured Live at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre DENVER – December 5, 2016 – Audiences have a final chance to “Seize the Day!” – tickets are now available for “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadw...
For First Time Ever, Esteemed Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Finals Will Play Live in U.S. Cinemas June 10 Only

Fathom Events and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Bring This Prestigious Musical Contest to Movie Theaters, Including an Exclusive Live Interview With Maestro Leonard Slatkin DENVER – February 23, 2017 – In honor of famed pianist Van Cliburn, the Texan who went to Moscow and won t...
Christian Author Lee Strobel’s ‘The Case for Christ’ Comes Exclusively to Big Screens Nationwide in a One-Night Live Event

Based on the Best-Selling Book Detailing a Real-Life Journey from Atheism to Christianity, ‘The Case for Christ’ Premieres in Cinemas April 6, 2017 DENVER – February 13, 2017 – Once an investigative journalist, now a Christian author and apologist, Lee Strobel went from resolute unbeliever to all...
‘Is Genesis History?’ Explores Important Questions About Our Origins on the Big Screen for One Night

‘Is Genesis History?’ Explores Important Questions About Our Origins on the Big Screen for One Night   This Special Documentary, Featuring Dr. Del Tackett and an Exclusive Panel Discussion, Comes to Cinemas Nationwide February 23 Only DENVER – November 29, 2016 – Tackling some of the most diffi...
‘BOSTON’ Takes Fans Behind the Scenes and Into the Runners’ Shoes of the World-Famous Boston Marathon, in Cinemas for One Night

Fathom Events and LA Roma Films Bring This Incredible Documentary to the Big Screen, Including Exclusive Footage and More on April 19 Only DENVER – February 13, 2017 – “BOSTON: An American Running Story” tells a timeless tale of triumph over adversity for runners and non-runners alike, as it dive...
Investigative Documentary ‘Is Genesis History?’ Hits No. 1 at the Box Office and Returns to Big Screens Nationwide on March 2 & 7

WHAT: “Is Genesis History?” debuted in movie theaters on February 23 to incredible audience support and sold-out auditoriums around the country, ranking No. 1 at the box office for the day above all other major film releases. In addition, it had the No. 1 per-screen average that day, topping all oth...
‘RiffTrax Live: Samurai Cop’ Brings Questionable Fight Scenes and Knock-Out Comedy Commentary to Cinemas Nationwide for a Special Two-Night Event

In Theaters for the First Time, This Soon-to-be RiffTrax Live Classic is Set to Hit the Big Screen on April 13 and 18   DENVER – February 27, 2017 – The RiffTrax crew (Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, of MST3K fame) return to U.S. movie theaters this spring to slice and dice Sam...
‘Facing Darkness,’ the Courageous Battle to Fight Ebola and Save the Lives of Two Medical Missionaries in Liberia, Comes to U.S. Cinemas for One Night on March 30

DENVER – September 21, 2016 – The world watched helplessly as the Ebola virus consumed West Africa in the Spring of 2014; international Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse stepped forward to help. Now “Facing Darkness” shares the moving story of how relief teams relied on their faith and...

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TED2017 to Broadcast Live From Vancouver to U.S. Cinemas

Fathom Events and BY Experience Present TED Cinema Experience -- Unprecedented Access to the Renowned TED Conference, Where TED Talks Come to Life   In Cinemas April 24, 25 & 30 Only DENVER and NEW YORK – January 26, 2017 – The TED Conference is where some of the world’s most daring and insp...
Experience the Ultimate Mind-Trip When Science Meets Cinema With “MindGamers: One Thousand Minds Connected Live” In U.S. Movie Theaters on March 28 Only

Fathom Events Teams With Terra Mater Film Studios For a Special One-Night, One-of-a-Kind Event That Will Connect Moviegoing Audiences Live Across the Country DENVER – January 25, 2017 – “MindGamers” asks the question: What if you could instantly share the mind and skills of Stephen Hawking, Beyoncé...