Press Releases For 2018

November

Dive Into the Spectacular 3D Feature ‘Wonders of the Sea,’ With Narration by Arnold Schwarzenegger, in Cinemas for One Night This January

DENVER – November 14, 2018 – From Fiji to the Bahamas, renowned explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau and his children embark on a voyage to discover the ocean as never seen before in “Wonders of the Sea.” Moviegoers can join them on this journey for one night this January, along with a special interview fe...
WBC Heavyweight World Championship ‘Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury’ Will Screen Live in U.S. Movie Theaters December 1

DENVER – November 14, 2018 – WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder (40–0, 39 KOs) will defend his title against lineal champion Tyson Fury (27-0, 19 KOs) in a blockbuster matchup on Saturday, December 1. Boxing fans will want to catch all the action, larger-than-life on the big screen, at th...
For the First Time Ever This December, Two Jim Henson Holiday Favorites Hit the Big Screen: ‘Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas’ and ‘The Bells of Fraggle Rock’

DENVER – November 13, 2018 – Two heartwarming holiday specials that many of today’s parents grew up with on television are making their cinematic debuts when Fathom Events and The Jim Henson Company present “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” and “The Bells of Fraggle Rock” on December 10 and 16 only...
Peter Jackson’s Highly Anticipated WWI Documentary ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Receives Special U.S. Release December 17 and 27, Presented By Warner Bros. Pictures and Fathom Events

DENVER – November 12, 2018 – Fathom Events has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring Academy Award winner Peter Jackson’s poignant WWI documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old” to movie theaters across the U.S. on Monday, December 17, with an encore presentation on Thursday, December 27. The fil...
The Man of Steel’s 80th Anniversary Culminates With a Big Screen Double Feature of The Death of Superman and the National Cinematic Debut of Reign of the Supermen in a Special Event This January 13 and 14

DENVER – November 9, 2018 – Superman’s greatest adventure – his death and rebirth – will be unveiled in a special two-day exclusive theatrical event as Warner Bros. and DC join forces with Fathom Events for a double feature presentation of the previously released The Death of Superman and the first ...
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan Reunite on the Big Screen When the Romantic-Comedy Classic ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Returns to Movie Theaters This December for its 25th Anniversary

DENVER – November 6, 2018 – Twenty-five years ago, moviegoers fell in love with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan as two strangers searching for a soulmate in “Sleepless in Seattle.” As the romantic-comedy by director Nora Ephron marks its silver anniversary, Fathom Events and Sony Pictures Entertainment are b...
Fathom Events Brings Renowned ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ From Comédie-Française Stage in Paris to U.S. Cinemas for One Night on January 23

DENVER – November 5, 2018 – For the first time ever, the French play “Cyrano de Bergerac” from the Comédie-Française, comes to movie theaters across the U.S. for a special one-night event. The Comédie-Française is the most prestigious Parisian stage and American audiences will get to experience the ...
Join Some Very Bad Moms and Take a Break From Holiday Stress as STXfilms’ ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ Returns to Movie Theaters for One Night

DENVER – November 5, 2018 – Moviegoers are invited to a wild, one-night Christmas party on Thursday, December 6, as the Fathom Spotlight Series presents STXfilms’ hilariously inappropriate comedy hit “A Bad Moms Christmas” in movie theaters nationwide.   A box-office hit when it was released last ...

October

‘Meow Wolf: Origin Story’ Coming to U.S. Cinemas for Exclusive One-Night Event Through Fathom Events

DENVER – October 22, 2018 – Meow Wolf was founded in Santa Fe by dumpster-diving, fringe DIY artists who champion weirdness and challenge norms in the art world. “Meow Wolf: Origin Story” takes audiences through the meteoric rise of a penniless, anarchic art collective as it follows the seven eclect...
‘Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki’ - Documentary on the Iconic, Academy Award®-Winning Director and Co-Founder of Studio Ghibli Coming to U.S. Cinemas

DENVER - October 18, 2018 - GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events are proud to announce the U.S. debut of “Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki.” This documentary follows the formerly-retired film director and animator Hay...
‘Buttons: A New Musical Film’ Comes to Movie Theaters Nationwide This Holiday Season for One Night

DENVER – October 16, 2018 – From creator/director Tim Janis comes “Buttons: A New Musical Film.” This heartwarming, family-friendly feature takes audiences on a journey to discover that sometimes believing can be the greatest adventure of all! During a time of robber barons, mills, and rising indus...
‘Mamma Mia!’ For Its 10th Anniversary, the Original, Blockbuster ABBA Movie Musical is Back in Movie Theaters This November

DENVER – October 15, 2018 – It’s been 10 years since “Mamma Mia!” became one of the most successful movie musicals in history, and since everyone loves a party – especially one filled with ABBA music – Fathom Events and Universal Pictures are bringing the global blockbuster back to the big screen fo...
George Takei’s Broadway Musical ‘Allegiance’ Returns to U.S. Cinemas Preceded by Never-Released-Before Documentary ‘Allegiance to Broadway,’ This Fall in a Two-Day Special Event

DENVER – October 11, 2018 – In its annual return to screens around the anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, Fathom Events is bringing George Takei’s (“Star Trek,” “Heroes”) moving Broadway musical “Allegiance,” also starring Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Mulan) and Telly Leung (Godspell, ...
Due to Popular Demand Tony Award®-Winning Broadway Musical ‘Bandstand’ Returns to Cinemas Across the Country This Fall for a Two-Night Encore Event

DENVER – October 9, 2018 – Due to the success of the initial theatrical release, Fathom Events is bringing “BANDSTAND: The Broadway Musical on Screen” back to cinemas nationwide on November 15 and 19 in celebration of Veterans Day.  The high-octane performance of Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor’...
Fathom Events Presents Exclusive One-Night U.S. Screening of ‘HYMN: Sarah Brightman In Concert’ on November 8

DENVER – October 8, 2018 – From Fathom Events, “HYMN: Sarah Brightman In Concert” full length theatrical performance will hit cinemas in the U.S. on November 8 for a special one-night screening, including excusive behind-the-curtain content. The cinematic event will coincide with the global release ...
For the First Time and For Only One Night, Cirque du Soleil in Cinema Presents ‘KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities’ in Theaters Nationwide This Fall

DENVER – October 4, 2018 – Fathom Events announced a new partnership with Cirque du Soleil this week, which will bring the internationally acclaimed “KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities” show to cinemas across the country. The special one night theatrical event will be presented in hundreds of movie the...
‘Superman: The Movie’ Celebrates 40 Years and ‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’ Marks its 25-Year Anniversary by Returning to Movie Theaters Across the Country

DENVER – October 2, 2018 – Two of the most iconic DC Super Heroes in pop-culture history are coming back to the big screen this November as each celebrates a milestone cinematic anniversary with special presentations by Fathom Events, Warner Bros. and DC.   Richard Donner’s legendary 1978 “Superma...

September

Fathom Events Presents BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who Season Premiere Event in Theaters Nationwide on October 10 and 11

DENVER – September 27, 2018 – BBC Studios Americas  in partnership with Fathom Events, is bringing the Thirteenth Doctor to theaters nationwide on October 10 and 11, and screening the feature-length premiere of The Woman Who Fell to Earth, the first episode of the all-new series of BBC AMERICA’s Doc...
The Adventure Continues with ‘Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us’ Coming to Movie Theaters for a Limited Time This Fall

DENVER – September 27, 2018 – This fall, Fathom Events and The Pokémon Company International invite Pokémon fans to experience the highly anticipated “Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us” on the big screen, with U.S. screenings on November 24, 26, 28 and December 1, plus additional events in select t...
‘Restoring Tomorrow’, a Universal Story of Hope, Shows How We Can Reengage America’s Disengaged Youth in This Special Event

DENVER – September 24, 2018 – How do we reengage the disengaged? How do we start a conversation when our country is so divided? How do we come together in spite of our differences? These are the challenging questions facing cultural and religious institutions across the country. “Restoring Tomorrow”...
‘Dummycrats’ Starring Social Media Stars Diamond and Silk Will Debut in Movie Theaters Nationwide for a Special One-Night Event This Fall

DENVER – September 24, 2018 – This fall, Fathom Events is bringing Diamond and Silk to the big screen for a one-night screening of their new documentary “Dummycrats” on October 15. The film chronicles the duo as they go on a journey for truth, confronting the political antics of the left to get answ...
World-Famous Bolshoi Ballet Leaps Onto U.S. Cinema Screens With Brand New Season, Tickets on Sale Now

DENVER – September 11, 2018 – The celebrated Bolshoi Ballet dances across big screens nationwide with an outstanding lineup for the fifth consecutive season, as part of the “2018-19 Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema Series.” Captured live from Moscow’s legendary Bolshoi Theatre, audiences will be captivated ...
Crunchyroll, in Partnership With Fathom Events, Brings ‘Yuri!!! on ICE Series Marathon’ to U.S. Movie Theaters on October 13 Only

DENVER – September 17, 2018 – This fall, anime fans are set to discover that nothing is better than big screen binge-watching the most critically-acclaimed sports anime ever released. Crunchyroll and Fathom Events will bring episodes one through twelve of the ground-breaking animated show “Yuri!!! o...
50 Years After Inventing the Zombie Apocalypse, George A. Romero’s ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Returns to Movie Theaters Just Before Halloween

DENVER – September 13, 2018 – A half-century ago, the living dead had their night, but for decades the inexorable dread of George A. Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead” has been seen only in murky, fuzzy versions.   On Wednesday, October 24, and Thursday, October 25, only, “Night of the Living Dea...
GKIDS And Fathom Events Partner to Bring ‘Mirai’ the Critically-Acclaimed Film That Premiered at Cannes Film Festival to U.S. Cinemas Nationwide

VIEW NEW U.S. TEASER HERE https://youtu.be/jMPdcR8KyKA   DENVER - September 13, 2018 - GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events are proud to announce the U.S. debut of “MIRAI.” The Japanese animated film from Mamoru Ho...
Fathom Events to Debut ‘NEVER HEARD’ in Movie Theaters Nationwide for Special One-Night Event This November

DENVER – September 12, 2018 – Fans will get to experience the premiere of “NEVER HEARD” in select cinemas nationwide in a one-night event on November 1. As part of the event, faith-based film audiences will enjoy a special cast intro and welcome message a performance by Jekalyn Carr singing her hit ...
GKIDS Presents MFKZ English Language Voice Cast, Releases with Fathom Events in Movie Theaters Nationwide on October 11 and 16

DENVER – September 6, 2018 – GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of animation for adult and family audiences, has announced the English voice cast for MFKZ. MFKZ is a collaboration from French comic artist Guillaume “Run” Renard, original creator of the comic series, and ultra-hip Japanese...

August

Fast, Furious and 50: Pulse-Pounding Cop Thriller ‘Bullitt’ Returns to Movie Theaters Nationwide for Two Days Only

DENVER – August 30, 2018 – It’s fast, it’s furious and 50 years ago “Bullitt” set the standard for cinematic car chases. The 10-minute, adrenaline-pumping pursuit through the streets of San Francisco became the blueprint for almost every car chase that came afterward, fueling high-octane action film...
‘Canelo vs. GGG 2’ – Historic Rematch Between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin – Live in Movie Theaters September 15

DENVER – August 27, 2018 – Lineal Middleweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) and WBC/WBA/IBO Middleweight World Champion Gennady Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) return to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for a highly anticipated rematch. The first fight sold out in only two weeks, and once...
Legendary Christian Singer-Songwriter, Russ Taff, Talks Addiction and Redemption in His New Documentary, ‘Russ Taff: I Still Believe’ Showing in Movie Theaters Nationwide This October

DENVER – August 27, 2018 – From Fathom Events and Fuseic Entertainment comes the compelling documentary, “Russ Taff: I Still Believe,” chronicling the multi-GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winning star’s unparalleled musical journey and behind-the-scenes battle with alcoholism.   Playing in cinemas nationw...
Michael Jr.’s ‘MORE THAN FUNNY’ Blends Comedy and Real-Life Inspirational Storytelling In Movie Theaters Nationwide October 18

DENVER – August 22, 2018 – Comedy often teeters on the boundaries of real-life. “Michael Jr.’s MORE THAN FUNNY” is a hilarious new comedy special from the only comedian who’s not trying to get laughs–Michael Jr.  “Michael Jr.’s MORE THAN FUNNY” releases in movie theaters nationwide October 18. This ...
Hit Anime Series RWBY Returns to the Big Screen for Debut of Volume 6 on October 25 Only

DENVER – August 22, 2018 – This fall, RWBY fans will have the exclusive opportunity to be the first to see the newest episode of Volume 6 during the “RWBY Volume 6 Premiere” one-night event. This exclusive cinema event will feature the premiere of the first episode from “RWBY Volume 6” along with se...
Award-Winning Documentary ‘The Dawn Wall’ Capturing Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson’s Inspiring Ascent Up One of the World’s Most Difficult Climbs in Movie Theaters Nationwide September 19

DENVER – August 21, 2018 – Three years ago, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb the Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000-foot rock face in California’s Yosemite National Park. On September 19, the SXSW Audience Award-winning doc...
Fathom Events Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Twilight in Movie Theaters Nationwide for Two Days Only in “Fathom Spotlight” Series

DENVER – August 20, 2018 – When Bella Swan and Edward Cullen first sat next to each other in biology class, an entire generation of moviegoers simultaneously swooned and the young-adult vampire romance based on the best-selling Twilight novel by Stephenie Meyer, became a worldwide cinematic phenomen...
Welcome Back to ‘Jurassic Park’: The Original Steven Spielberg Classic Returns to Movie Theaters Nationwide for Three Days Only

DENVER – August 16, 2018 – Few films have excited a generation of moviegoers as much as Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park.” In honor of its 25th anniversary, Fathom Events and Universal Pictures are bringing Spielberg’s revolutionary 1993 action-adventure film back to movie theaters nationwide this ...
Fathom Events, National Theatre Live and BY Experience Present Two Shakespearean Classics, ‘King Lear’ and ‘Antony & Cleopatra’ Exclusively in Movie Theaters This Fall

DENVER –August 13, 2018– Tragedy never looked so good. Fathom Events, BY Experience and National Theatre Live announce two of William Shakespeare’s famed tragedies for cinema screens this fall.  Captured live from the Duke of York’s Theatre in London’s West End and exhibited the same day in U.S. cin...
GKIDS Acquires Theatrical Rights to Renowned Director Satoshi Kon’s ‘PERFECT BLUE’ and Partners With Fathom Events to Bring New Digital Transfer of Cult-Classic to Cinemas Nationwide for 20th Anniversary on September 6 and 10

DENVER – August 9, 2018 – GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of animation for adult and family audiences, announced that it is has acquired the theatrical distribution rights to “PERFECT BLUE,” the legendary first film from the late auteur director Satoshi Kon. GKIDS and Fathom Events wil...
‘Rudy,’ the Inspiring, Unforgettable True Story of Indomitable Spirit, Marks its 25th Anniversary by Returning to Movie Theaters Nationwide August 28 and September 2 Only

DENVER – August 7, 2018 – He’s five-feet-nothin’, a hundred and nothin’ and barely has a speck of athletic ability, but Rudy Ruettiger still became a sports legend. As the 2018 football season begins, the film that introduced the world to “Rudy” will return to movie theaters nationwide for two days ...
Experience the Very First TRANSFORMERS Cinematic Adventure as Fathom Events Brings THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE Back to Movie Theaters

DENVER – August 6, 2018 – Fans of the TRANSFORMERS will get a rare opportunity to see the world-renowned 1986 TRANSFORMERS animated feature film when THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE returns to U.S. movie theaters for a special one-night event, on Thursday, September 27, in a special presentation from Fa...
‘Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow’ Lands in Cinemas Nationwide September 29 and October 3, Prior to the Discovery Channel Premiere On October 13

DENVER – August 2, 2018 – In celebration of NASA’s 60th anniversary, Fathom Events is bringing the new Discovery Channel documentary “Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow” to movie theaters nationwide with two special cinematic screenings on September 29 and October 3. Directed, produced and...

July

GKIDS and Fathom Events’ ‘Studio Ghibli Fest 2018’ Presents 20th Anniversary Showings of Academy Award®-nominated director Isao Takahata’s ‘Grave of The Fireflies’ August 12, 13, & 15th Only

MEDIA ALERT – July 31, 2018   GKIDS and Fathom Events’ ‘Studio Ghibli Fest 2018’ Presents 20th Anniversary Showings of Academy Award®-nominated director Isao Takahata’s ‘Grave of The Fireflies’ August 12, 13, & 15th Only     View the event trailer here https://youtu.be/Vu6lvl3sDH4   ...
‘Making The Five Heartbeats’ Revisits Robert Townsend’s 1991 Classic Motown Movie

DENVER – July 31, 2018 – In the early 90s, actor, comedian, writer and director, Robert Townsend, went against every obstacle in Hollywood, relying on his faith, street smarts, and tenacity to bring his passion project, 1991’s “The Five Heartbeats,” to big screens.  “Making The Five Heartbeats” foll...
This September, the Hills and Movie Theaters Are Alive With ‘The Sound of Music’ as the Cherished Musical Returns to Cinemas for Two Days Only

DENVER – July 26, 2018 – One of the most popular and enduring movies of all time, Rogers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music has delighted audiences for more than half a century, and on September 9 and 12, it returns to movie theaters nationwide as part of the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics ser...
Tickets Now on Sale For The Met: Live in HD 2018–19 Season, Launching With Anna Netrebko in the Title Role of Verdi’s ‘Aida’ on October 6

DENVER – July 18, 2018 – Tickets are now available for the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series. Entering its 13th season, the popular series brings New York City’s esteemed Metropolitan Opera performances to local cinemas across the country. Featuring opera’s celebrated stars, as well as rising ne...

June

Anime Rom-Com ‘The Night is Short, Walk On Girl’ Hits Big Screens Nationwide for a Two-Night U.S. Premiere This Summer

DENVER – June 28, 2018 – Following “Your Name” producer Genki Kawamura’s “Fireworks,” coming to cinemas nationwide on July 3, 5 and 7, GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events will continue their extended partnership with two summer s...
Nostalgic Dragon Ball Z Titles Come to U.S. Movie Theaters This Fall With ‘Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan’ (1993) and ‘Dragon Ball Z Saiyan Double Feature’ (1990 & 1995)

DENVER – June 27, 2018 – Three throwback Dragon Ball Z titles are set for theatrical debuts as “Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan” and “Dragon Ball Z Saiyan Double Feature” hit movie theaters this fall. Anime fans are in for a treat with both “Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Sup...
Sight & Sound Theatres® Delivers ‘MOSES’ on Big Screens Nationwide for a Special Two-Night Event This September

DENVER – June 27, 2018 – One of the most iconic Bible adventures is coming to life in movie theaters nationwide following its debut on the Sight & Sound stage. “Sight & Sound Theatres® Presents: MOSES” will entertain cinema audiences of all ages this fall, including a behind-the-scenes look ...
‘Blood Fest’ Slices its Way Through Big Screens Across the Nation on One Thrilling Night August 14

DENVER – June 26, 2018 – Get ready for a screaming/laughing/covering-your-eyes, gore-splattered, good night this August when horror-comedy “Blood Fest” comes to cinemas across the nation. Described by Nightmare on Film Street as “an already wild party where someone has spiked the punch,” and with Dr...
50 Years After the Era-Defining Events of 1968, ‘Across the Universe’ Returns to U.S. Cinemas for Three Days Only This Summer, Recalling the Power of Youth, Protest, Music and Passion to Change the World

DENVER – June 25, 2018 – It’s been a half-century since the world-shaking events of 1968, when young people – fueled by a vision of a different future – rose in revolt. Their passion and protests are depicted in director Julie Taymor’s singular “Across the Universe.” To mark the 50th anniversary of ...
Battle the Beast as RiffTrax Brings ‘Krull’ to U.S. Cinemas for Two Nights This August

DENVER – June 21, 2018 – The men of RiffTrax are back to take a glaive* to the early-80s sci-fi cult classic “Krull” with “RiffTrax Live: Krull” this August. Siskel and Ebert called Krull "one of the most boring, nonsensical, illogical fantasies in a long time," which makes the film prime fodder for...
Head Back to ‘The Sandlot’ as the Timeless Family Comedy Celebrating Baseball and Childhood Returns to U.S. Cinemas for 25th Anniversary July 22 and 24 Only

DENVER – June 20, 2018 – Play ball! The legendary baseball comedy “The Sandlot” is back in movie theaters across the country for two days only this July – its first national theatrical run since its original release 25 years ago. The film will play with an exclusive sneak preview of an all-new Fox S...
The King of New York Returns Again as ‘Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!’ Hits U.S. Cinemas on July 26 and 28 Only for Special Summer Encore

DENVER – June 20, 2018 – Due to popular demand and record-breaking cinematic screenings in 2017, “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!” makes its way back to the big screen for a two-day summer encore event. Captured live at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in September 2016, the event features Jer...
The Summer’s Most Hilarious, One-of-a-Kind Comedy Event ‘OUT on Stage’ Will Be Coming Out in Movie Theaters Nationwide for One Night on July 24

DENVER – June 18, 2018 – This summer, moviegoers can expect a rowdy, raucous good time with the feature-length comedy event “OUT on Stage,” which will be screened in cinemas across the country for a one-night event on Tuesday, July 24. Hosted by comedian Zach Noe Towers, the event contains 90 minute...
Fathom Events Enhances Senior Leadership Team With Appointment of Three Seasoned Executives to Boost Growth of Premiere Event Cinema Distributor

DENVER – June 18, 2018 – As leading event cinema distributor Fathom Events continues to grow, push event cinema forward and meet audience demand for exceptional content, the company is enhancing its executive leadership team with the appointment of Tom Bracken as Vice President of Marketing, Nancy S...
Grammy® Award-Winning Singer and Songwriter Jason Mraz Celebrates New Album Release With ‘Jason Mraz – Have It All The Movie’ in U.S. Movie Theaters August 7 Only

DENVER – June 14, 2018 – This August, Grammy Award-Winning singer/ songwriter Jason Mraz is taking fans nationwide on a creative journey that follows the making of his sixth studio album Know. with an exclusive nationwide cinematic event, “Jason Mraz – Have It All The Movie.” In partnership with Atl...
The Bolshoi Ballet Returns to U.S. Cinemas This July With First-Ever Summer Encores Series

DENVER – June 12, 2018 – For three Monday evenings in July, ballet fans nationwide can enjoy the Bolshoi Ballet’s awe-inspiring performances from the comfort of their local cinemas. The “Bolshoi Ballet Summer Series” brings three classic events back to the big screen for one-evening-only presentatio...
Drum Corps International Marches on as ‘Big, Loud and Live 15’ Comes to U.S. Cinemas for the 15th Year, Live on August 9

DENVER – June 12, 2018 – For the 15th year, Drum Corps International (DCI) marches back into U.S. cinemas with “DCI Big, Loud & Live 15.” 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 ...
The King Returns – to Big Screens Worldwide – Special 50th Anniversary of Elvis Presley’s Iconic ‘’68 Comeback Special’ Hits Cinemas August 16 and 20

DENVER – June 11, 2018 – Elvis Presley’s legendary “’68 Comeback Special,” directed and produced by Steve Binder, will hit the big screen this summer in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The two-day cinema event will take place across the globe on August 16, with an encore screening on August 20....
Anime Sailor Moon Set to Hit U.S. Cinemas for Two Special Events in July and August

DENVER – June 7, 2018 – Sailor Moon, the beloved “Guardian who fights for Love and Justice,” returns to the big screen for “Sailor Moon R & S – The Movies” and “Sailor Moon SuperS – The Movie” this summer. “Sailor Moon R & S – The Movies” will feature an encore presentation of the first film...
‘AN INTERVIEW WITH GOD’ Asks the Hard-Hitting Questions, Starring Academy Award® Nominee David Strathairn, in Cinemas Nationwide for Three Nights Only This August

DENVER – June 7, 2018 – Many people would jump at the chance to interview God. “An Interview with God” offers cinema audiences a look at what that experience might be like. Coming to U.S. movie theaters for a three-night event this August, “An Interview with God” will also offer viewers an engaging ...
Rachel Hollis’ Inspirational Documentary ‘Made for More’ Premieres in Cinemas Nationwide August 2 Only

DENVER – June 6, 2018 – Moviegoers nationwide will experience a night of encouragement, laughs and motivation with Fathom Events’ one-night screening of “Rachel Hollis Presents: Made for More.” The feature content will be followed by an exclusive Q&A with Rachel Hollis, a popular motivational sp...
Dead Heads to Gather in Movie Theaters Nationwide August 1 for 8th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up

DENVER – June 5, 2018 – The Grateful Dead returns to cinemas this summer for its highly anticipated annual event, “8th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies.” For the eighth year in a row, a special concert presentation will bring fans together across the country for a unique celebration of the...
‘The Trump Prophecy,’ the Story of a Man Who Saw the 45th President in Office Before It Happened, Comes to U.S. Cinemas October 2 and 4 Only

DENVER – June 4, 2018 – “The Trump Prophecy” explores Mark Taylor’s vision of the future and the power of prayer. Taylor and Mary Colbert co-wrote the book, “The Trump Prophecies,” chronicling Taylor’s remarkable journey from his traumatic work as a firefighter through the evening of election night,...

May

Fathom Events Partners With Authentic Brands Group to Release Elvis Presley’s ‘’68 Comeback Special’ in Movie Theaters Worldwide

DENVER – May 31, 2018 – Fathom Events has announced a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, and owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC. The partnership kicks off this summer with an exclusive two-day theatrical release Elvi...
Get in the Ring With Wrestling Documentary ‘350 Days,’ Starring Pro Legends Bret Hart and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, in U.S. Cinemas July 12 Only

DENVER – May 21, 2018 – Pro wrestling fans have a “must-see” one-night event coming this summer as “350 Days” hits movie theaters nationwide this July 12. Starring former world champions Bret Hart and “Superstar” Billy Graham, the documentary provides a behind-the-scenes look at the grueling life th...
‘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.”   Ticket...
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 Chicke...
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 b...

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 ...
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...