Press Releases For 2018

May

‘Jumanji Double Feature’ Event Offers Twice the Adventure, Twice the Laughs and Twice the Fun in Cinemas for Two Days Only June 10 and 11

DENVER – May 14, 2018 – Moviegoers will go totally wild when “Jumanji Double Feature” comes to cinemas nationwide this summer for two days only, bringing together the groundbreaking original 1995 adventure “Jumanji” and 2017’s blockbuster comedy-adventure “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.”   Tickets ...
Fathom Events and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Screen Media Ventures Bring New Branded Series to Movie Theaters in 2018

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Releasing Label Launched DENVER – May 14, 2018 – Fans of the world’s most recognized storyteller Chicken Soup for the Soul can now experience their favorite inspirational series on the big screen. A new line-up of cinema events from Fathom Events and Chicken...
For the First Time Ever, the Royal Wedding Comes to U.S. Movie Theaters for a Commercial-Free Fan Experience on May 19 Only

DENVER – May 7, 2018 – The biggest wedding of the year is about to get the big screen treatment, giving royal fans in the U.S. a front row seat to this monumental event. Fathom Events and BritBox, the subscription service from BBC Studios and ITV, bring moviegoers nationwide Prince Harry and Meghan ...
Celebrated Stage Productions ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ and ‘Frankenstein’ Added to National Theatre Live 2018 U.S. in-Cinema Slate

DENVER – May 1, 2018 – By popular demand, Fathom Events, BY Experience and National Theatre Live announce the addition of two celebrated titles to the 2018 event cinema line-up. This includes director Marianne Elliot’s production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” (originally rec...

April

Tony Award®-Winning Broadway Musical ‘Bandstand’ Will Dazzle Cinema Audiences Across the Country for a Two-Night Event This Summer

DENVER – April 30, 2018 – “Bandstand,” Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor’s Broadway musical directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton), will bring high-octane, heart-stopping, spectacular dancing to movie theaters nationwide this summer in “The Boys A...
Foster Child’s Incredible True Story Offers Inspiration and Hope in ‘A Chance in the World,’ Coming to U.S. Cinemas May 30 Only

DENVER – April 30, 2018 – Moviegoers nationwide have the unique opportunity to experience former foster child Steve Pemberton’s inspirational true story when “A Chance in the World” makes its world premiere in U.S. movie theaters for a one-night event this spring. Based on Pemberton’s book, this unb...
Premiere of ‘Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks’ Hits U.S. Movie Theaters for a One-Night Event on June 11

DENVER – April 27, 2018 – BBC Studios - Americas and Fathom Events are partnering to present the never-before-seen, 90-minute director’s cut of the hugely popular classic Doctor Who adventure, “Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks,” for a special one-night event on Monday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. local ti...
Celebrating 10 Years, The Met: Live in HD Summer Encore Series Returns to U.S. Movie Theaters This June and July

DENVER – April 26, 2018 – For the 10th summer in a row, opera fans can experience encore screenings of their favorite operas with the 2018 Live in HD Summer Encores. This summer’s series offers the return of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly (June 20), Verdi’s Il Trovatore (June 27), Tchaikovsky’s Eugene O...
World Champion Surfer Andy Irons’ Gripping Tale of Opioid Addiction and Bipolar Disorder Comes to U.S. Cinemas on May 31 Only

DENVER – April 26, 2018 – Moviegoers can experience the heart-wrenching story of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons when “Andy Irons: Kissed by God” comes to U.S. movie theaters this spring. As the opioid crisis rises to a national emergency in the United States and bipolar disorder affects...
GKIDS and Fathom Events Team Up to Bring Five New Animated Titles to U.S. Cinemas in 2018

DENVER – April 25, 2018 – GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events, the leading distributor of event cinema, are proud to bring five all-new GKIDS animated titles to U.S cinema audiences in 2018. The first title to be announced is Aki...
Popular Fate Anime Series Hits the Big Screen for World Premiere of New English Dub Feature in U.S. Cinemas for Two Nights This June

DENVER – April 24, 2018 – Two magical nights are in store for U.S. anime fans this June as the curtain goes up on the world premiere of the incredible English dub adventure, “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] THE MOVIE I.presage flower.” The latest installation of the beloved Fate/stay night series by...
Fathom Events Expands Live Cinema Broadcast Network to More Than 1,700 Screens Through Extended DISH Network Agreement

DENVER – April 23, 2018 – Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network, the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, will receive more than 200 additional theaters over the next 12-18 months, expanding live event delivery capabilities to more than 1100 total cinemas and 1700 screens acros...
Drums Corps International Brings Showmanship, Precision and Flair to U.S. Movie Theaters With the ‘2018 DCI Tour Premiere’ This Summer

DENVER – April 23, 2018 – Drum Corps International (DCI) makes its way back to the big screen this summer for larger-than-life views of every flourish and formation change during “Drum Corps at the Cinema: 2018 DCI Tour Premiere.” Movie theater audiences of all ages will enjoy seeing and hearing liv...
Milestone Movie Musical ‘West Side Story’ Returns to Cinemas Two Days Only, June 24 and 27, as Yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics Series Expands

DENVER – April 19, 2018 – One of the most beloved and captivating musicals in Hollywood history, “West Side Story” will return to movie theaters for two days only this June as Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies expand the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series, which brings legendary motion pi...
‘The Snowman Trek’ Follows Four Ultra-Athletes Challenging an Impossible Himalayan Record, in Cinemas Nationwide May 17 Only

DENVER – April 19, 2018 – For one day this spring, moviegoers can catch the high-altitude action as a team of leading ultra-marathon runners journey to Bhutan to set a speed record on the world's hardest trek in “The Snowman Trek.” Following the feature content, attendees will view an exclusive Q&am...
Michael Bolton Presents ‘American Dream: Detroit,’ a Love Letter From Motor City Legends Chronicling the Greatest Urban Turnaround in American History, in Cinemas Nationwide May 15 Only

DENVER – April 9, 2018 – Michael Bolton, the multiple Grammy® Award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist who has sold more than 65 million records worldwide, was first drawn to Detroit while researching for his album "A Tribute to Hitsville USA." The home of his greatest musical influences...
Off-Broadway Smash-Hit ‘Puffs’ Brings a Hilarious Take on the Wizarding World to Moviegoers Nationwide May 9 and 12 Only

DENVER – April 4, 2018 – The highly acclaimed and rollicking hit comedy is about to get the big-screen treatment when “Puffs: Filmed Live Off Broadway” comes to U.S. cinemas for a two-day event this May. For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to wizard school. This, however, is not his story. Th...
‘Boxcar Children - Surprise Island’ Comes Alive in U.S. Cinemas for a Special One-Day Event This May, Featuring Voices of J.K. Simmons and Martin Sheen

DENVER – April 4, 2018 – “Boxcar Children - Surprise Island,” based on the second book from the series by Gertrude Chandler, will premiere in more than 650 U.S. cinemas for a one-day-only event on Tuesday, May 8 at 4:00 p.m. local time. This full-length feature includes a stellar voice cast of Marti...

March

RiffTrax Makes Sci-Fi Sushi Out of ‘Space Mutiny’ in Movie Theaters Nationwide For Two Nights This June

DENVER – March 26, 2018 – RiffTrax is set to kick off a sidesplitting summer in cinemas nationwide with 1988’s “Space Mutiny.” The film was panned by Eccentric Cinema as "quite possibly the worst science fiction/space adventure film made in English," which makes it ripe for the hilarious mocking of ...
‘The Karate Kid’ Returns to the Big Screen With a Sneak Preview of YouTube Red’s Original Series Reboot ‘Cobra Kai,’ in Cinemas Nationwide April 25 Only

DENVER – March 22, 2018 – Moviegoers across the country will be practicing their “wax on, wax off” skills when Fathom Events and YouTube revive the beloved “Karate Kid” saga with an exclusive, one-night cinema experience featuring the original 1984 classic, “The Karate Kid,” coupled with an exclusiv...
‘Fragments of Truth’ Come to Light in New Faith-Based Documentary, in Cinemas Nationwide April 24 Only

DENVER – March 19, 2018 – The debate over the reliability of the New Testament changes in “Fragments of Truth,” coming to U.S. movie theaters this April for a special one-night event. Famed evangelical New Testament scholar and author Dr. Craig Evans discusses new evidence concerning Gospel manuscri...
‘SURVIVAL SUNDAY: THE WALKING DEAD & FEAR THE WALKING DEAD’ EXCLUSIVE FAN EVENT IN U.S. CINEMAS ON APRIL 15 ONLY

DENVER & NEW YORK – March 15, 2018 – Fans of “The Walking Dead” universe can now experience their favorite post-apocalyptic world on the big screen as Fathom Events and AMC announced today “Survival Sunday: The Walking Dead & Fear the Walking Dead,” a one-night fan event on April 15. Celebra...
Discover How Food May Be ‘Eating You Alive’ in Eye-Opening Documentary, Coming to U.S. Cinemas April 5 Only

DENVER – March 12, 2018 – Moviegoers will get a dose of wellness and nutrition when “Eating You Alive” comes to U.S. movie theaters for a one-night event this April. Tackling one of the largest health concerns in the nation, food addiction, this powerful documentary reveals how chronic illnesses con...
Oklahoma Senator Brooks Douglass’ Powerful Personal Journey Through Tragedy and Redemption Will Inspire Audiences in ‘The Amendment,’ Coming to U.S. Movie Theaters April 12 Only

DENVER – March 7, 2018 – Audiences nationwide can experience the inspiring true story of Brooks Douglass, the youngest state senator in Oklahoma history, when “The Amendment,” premieres in U.S. cinemas for a one-night event this spring. Written by Douglass and Paul Brown, this tale of justice chroni...
‘Phoenix Wilder: And The Great Elephant Adventure’ Offers All-Ages Entertainment While Focusing on Conservation, Debuting in U.S. Cinemas April 16 Only

DENVER – March 5, 2018 – Moviegoers can take a ride through the African plains with two unexpected friends when “Phoenix Wilder: And The Great Elephant Adventure” comes to U.S. cinemas for one night this April. This family-friendly event from Emmy-nominated producer, director and writer Richard Bodd...
‘GODSPEED – The Race Across America,’ Rides Into U.S. Cinemas For One Night on May 22

DENVER – March 5, 2018 – “GODSPEED – The Race Across America,” chronicles the harrowing journey of ultra-cyclist/sportscaster Jerry Schemmel, who joins forces with an IronMan triathlete/CEO, Brad Cooper, in the world's most grueling endurance bicycle race – The Race Across America (RAAM). Audiences ...

February

Enter the ‘Labyrinth’ When Jim Henson’s Landmark Fantasy-Adventure Returns to Cinemas Three Days Only for a Nationwide Fan Celebration

DENVER – February 26, 2018 – Movie lovers will journey into Jim Henson’s magical “Labyrinth” this spring when the 1986 fantasy-adventure returns to the big screen for three days only as a nationwide fan celebration from Fathom Events, The Jim Henson Company and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Audiences...
‘Best F(r)iends’ Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero Reunite Onscreen This Spring for the First Time Since 'The Room’

DENVER – February 23, 2018 – “Best F(r)iends,” starring cult-movie heroes Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero ("The Room"), debuts in movie theaters nationwide this spring. The new Wiseau-Sestero dark comedy thriller is written by Sestero, the New York Times best-selling author of “The Disaster Artist,” w...
GKIDS and Fathom Events Present a New STUDIO GHIBLI Series of Animated Masterpieces in U.S. Cinemas Throughout 2018

DENVER – February 14, 2018 – After a successful series in 2017, GKIDS and Fathom Events continue their collaboration to bring a new line-up of treasured films to U.S. cinemas throughout 2018. STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 gives fans an opportunity to see nine of Studio Ghibli’s revered animated masterpiec...
Fathom Events Honored With Unprecedented 11 Box Office Awards at 2018 Event Cinema Association Conference, Including Year’s Only Gold Award

DENVER – February 12, 2018 – Leading event cinema company Fathom Events received an unprecedented 11 total Box Office Awards at the 2018 Event Cinema Association (ECA) Conference that took place in London last week, including this year’s only Gold Award (500,000+ admissions) for “Pokémon The Movie –...
Animated Feature, ‘Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies,’ Blooms on Big Screens Nationwide for a Two-Day Family-Friendly Adventure

DENVER – February 8, 2018 – Based on a short story by Canadian director and producer Bruce Stacey (“God Rocks!,” “Journey to Christmas”), “Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies” will premiere in U.S. cinemas for a two-day-only event. This is the first of a planned trilogy that will follow the advent...
‘The Dating Project’ Explores the Current Culture of Dating and Relationships in the U.S., in Movie Theaters Nationwide for One Night April 17

DENVER – February 6, 2018 – Fifty percent of America is single, and fewer people than ever before are committing to a traditional marriage. The contemporary cultural swamp of casual dating may be blurring the lines and making traditional dating and marriage “countercultural.” Singles of all ages may...
National Theatre Live Adds Two Shakespearean Classics, ‘Julius Caesar’ and ‘Macbeth,’ to Slate of U.S. Cinema Offerings This Spring

DENVER – February 5, 2018 – Fathom Events, BY Experience and National Theatre Live have a full line-up of top London stage productions set for U.S. cinema audiences in early 2018. Newly added titles include director Nicholas Hytner’s Bridge Theatre production of “Julius Caesar” (March 22) and Rory K...
Remastered ‘Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie’ Comes to U.S. Movie Theaters for Two Days This March

DENVER – February 1, 2018 – For two days only this March, “Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie” returns to movie theaters across the nation. The digitally remastered version of the 2004 anime box office hit was inspired by the internationally popular Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading card game, manga and TV series.   Presented by ...

January

‘PRIMAL RAGE,’ a Terrifying Bigfoot Tale, Receives Nationwide Theatrical Release for One Night on February 27

DENVER – January 25, 2018 – If you thought you knew the Bigfoot legend, think again as Fathom Events and Blue Fox Entertainment are set to bring “PRIMAL RAGE – Bigfoot Reborn” to movie theaters nationwide on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00pm local time. Directed by special effects master Patrick Magee ...
‘The Riot and the Dance’ Offers a Celebration of Creation in Movie Theaters Nationwide for One Night on March 19

DENVER – January 18, 2018 – Moviegoers will soon get the chance to dive deeper into creation, appreciate the wonders of the animal kingdom and discover the world around us on the big screen. “The Riot and the Dance” is a nature and science documentary showcasing the vast and beautifully intricate pl...
Beloved Anime Series ‘Mazinger Z’ Comes to U.S. Cinemas With ‘INFINITY’ for Two Special Screenings February 11 and 12

Mazinger Z, one of the original and most loved super robot mecha from the ‘70s, is coming to U.S. cinemas for the first time this February. Released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Mazinger franchise, “Mazinger Z: INFINITY,” will be presented in movie theaters nationwide on Sunday, Februa...
Leading Event Cinema Company Fathom Events Hires Gordon Synn as Chief Content and Programming Officer

DENVER – January 16, 2018 – Distinguished media executive Gordon Synn has joined leading event cinema distributor Fathom Events as Chief Content and Programming Officer, announced today by Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. This appointment supports the award-winning company’s aggressive growth plans f...
Due to Popular Demand, ‘Is Genesis History?’ Returns for Special One-Year Anniversary Event in Cinemas Nationwide on February 22 Only

DENVER – January 11, 2018 – “Is Genesis History?” landed as Fathom Events’ No. 1 event in the inspirational category for 2017, due to the overwhelming fan demand that garnered two encores during its initial run. Now, audiences will get to enjoy this event on the big screen one year later with new ex...
Fathom Events Box Office Success Surges With 26 Titles Grossing Over $1 Million Domestically in 2017

DENVER – January 10, 2018 – Leading event cinema distributor Fathom Events has revealed that 26 of its titles grossed over $1M each at the box office in 2017. This statistic sets a new record and is a significant achievement over the company’s 2016 box office success of 14 titles passing this thresh...
Kendrick Brothers Help FamilyLife Produce First Feature, ‘Like Arrows,’ Soaring Onto Big Screens Nationwide for Two Nights This May

DENVER – January 10, 2018 – From executive producers Alex and Stephen Kendrick (“War Room,” “Courageous”), FamilyLife’s Dennis and Barbara Rainey, and Bob Lepine, the inspirational event “Like Arrows” will debut in movie theaters nationwide for two nights this May. Charlie and Alice begin to lose re...
‘Kirk Cameron: CONNECT’ Focuses on Strengthening Families in the Digital Age With Exclusive Theatrical Event on February 27 and March 1

DENVER – January 3, 2018 – Kirk Cameron, a passionate advocate of marriages and families, has created what may be his most exciting and much-needed project to date, one that aims to enlighten and encourage parents in today’s digitally driven environment. In a social media-centered world, the smart p...
Relive the Magic of the Original Step Up Movie and Catch the First Episode of the All-New YouTube Red Original Series Step Up: High Water, as Part of an Exclusive Theatrical Event January 30 Only

DENVER – January 3, 2018 – Moviegoers everywhere will experience a true #TakeMeBackTuesday with the magic of the original Step Up movie returning to the big screen for one night, kicking off a new generation of passions, obsessions and rivalries tied to the highly anticipated premiere of the new You...