Press Releases For 2019

May

Tony Award®-Winning Musical ‘Kinky Boots’ Struts Into Cinemas for the First Time Ever This June, on Heels of Record-Breaking Broadway & West End Runs

DENVER – May 17, 2019 – Filmed at the Adelphi Theatre in London, “Kinky Boots” the Tony, Grammy & Olivier Award-winning musical from pop icon Cyndi Lauper and legendary playwright Harvey Fierstein, directed and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell and based on the film written by Geo...
The Film Event of a Generation, 1969’s ‘Easy Rider’ Turns 50 by Cruising Back to Movie Theaters Across America for Two Days Only: July 14 and 17

DENVER – May 6, 2019 – Massively influential and enormously popular, “Easy Rider” became the film event for an entire generation when it was released on July 14, 1969, less than a week before a human being landed on the moon – and for the film industry, “Easy Rider” turned out to be as significant a...
‘Pavarotti’ Premiere Screening Event Comes to Movie Theaters Nationwide on June 4, With a Special Introduction From Director Ron Howard

DENVER – May 2, 2019 – Fathom Events will bring beloved entertainer Luciano Pavarotti’s story to movie theaters across the country on June 4 with a screening event designed to bring the life and performances of one of the great operatic voices to the masses. This exclusive screening will give audien...

April

The Story of Big Wave Surfer Nathan Fletcher, ‘Heavy Water,’ Drops Into Movie Theaters June 13 Only

DENVER – April 29, 2019 – Plunge into summer with “Heavy Water” as it follows professional big wave surfer Nathan Fletcher through the evolution of surfing and his relationship with big waves. Featuring stories from fellow board-sports legends, including surfing luminaries Bruce Irons, Darrick “Doub...
Two Unforgettable Classics Starring Tom Hanks, ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ Return to Cinemas This June, Each for Two Days Only

DENVER – April 23, 2019 – Two beloved and critically acclaimed films starring Oscar®-winning* actor Tom Hanks return to more than 600 cinemas nationwide this June from Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures: “Saving Private Ryan” and “Forrest Gump.” Each film commemorates a notable milestone: “Saving...
Canelo Alvarez and Daniel ‘Miracle Man’ Jacobs Face Off in Middleweight Unification Fight Live in U.S. Movie Theaters Nationwide on May 4

DENVER - April 11, 2019 - On May 4, boxing's biggest star will take a step closer to becoming undisputed champion as Canelo Alvarez (50-1-2, 34 KOs) defends his WBC, WBA, Lineal and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Titles in a 12-round unification fight against IBF Middleweight World Champion Daniel...
‘Tolkien,’ From Fox Searchlight Pictures, Premieres as a One-Night LIVE Cinema Event on May 7

Fathom Cinema Event Features Exclusive Live Q&A With Stars Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins and Director Dome Karukoski, Moderated by Stephen Colbert From the Montclair Film Festival DENVER – April 10, 2019 – Fathom Events partners with Fox Searchlight Pictures for the theatrical debut of “Tolk...
Fathom Events Secures Master Distribution Agreement with New Global Independent Film Distributor 1091

DENVER – April 9, 2019 – Fathom Events announced today it has entered into a multi-year master distribution agreement with global independent film distributor 1091, formerly known as The Orchard. Under the agreement, 1091 and Fathom will work to curate and distribute compelling content, including sp...
Long Live the Bat: As DC and Warner Bros. Celebrate Batman’s 80th Anniversary, Fathom Events Brings Four Heroic Adventures Back to the Big Screen This May

DENVER – April 5, 2019 – This May, only in movie theaters nationwide, “Batman” returns …  followed by “Batman Returns,” plus “Batman Forever” and “Batman & Robin.” All four blockbuster cinematic adventures are coming back to movie theaters as Fathom Events presents a can’t-miss “Batman” movie ev...
Fathom Events Premieres World War II Documentary The Cold Blue, From Acclaimed Filmmaker Erik Nelson, With a Special One-Night Event in Cinemas Worldwide

DENVER – April 3, 2019 – Fathom Events has teamed with Spencer Proffer’s Meteor 17 to bring acclaimed filmmaker Erik Nelson’s new documentary The Cold Blue, chronicling the heroic struggles of the U.S. Eighth Air Force during World War II, to the big screen on May 23 only. The new film, from Paul G....
Fathom Events and Meteor 17 Form Strategic Partnership for Content Development

DENVER – April 2, 2019 – Fathom Events, the leading event cinema distributor that acquires, markets and distributes content to theaters around the world, and Meteor 17, founded by highly respected music and media producer Spencer Proffer, have entered into a long-term “First Look” and production agr...
Fathom Events’ Live Cinema Broadcast Network Expands to More Than 2,000 Screens

DENVER – April 2, 2019 – Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network, the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, will reach 1,200 movie theaters by the end of 2019, bringing live event delivery capabilities to more than 2,000 cinema screens across the U.S. This expansion exemplifies th...
Fathom Events Enters Exclusive Partnership with International Event Cinema Powerhouse CinEvents

DENVER – April 1, 2019 – Fathom Events announced today it has entered an exclusive agreement with CinEvents Ltd. in which it will commit to offering a minimum of 12 major event cinema titles per calendar year for distribution to Europe and MENA (Middle East, North Africa) territories. This strategic...

March

Fathom Events Secures Position as World’s Leading Distributor of Faith-Based and Inspirational Content

DENVER – March 26, 2019 – Fathom Events, the world’s largest event cinema company, has now stepped forward to become the leading distributor of faith-based and inspirational theatrical content, delivering to over 2100 screens in 44 countries and up to 800+ churches in the continental US through the ...
Fathom Events Continues Record-Breaking Presentations of Hollywood Classics as ‘Gone with the Wind’ Grosses $2.2 Million

DENVER – March 20, 2019 – Classic film presentations that give audiences the rare opportunity to see cinematic favorites commercial-free on the big screen have generated $5.53 million since the beginning of the year, Fathom Events, the world’s largest event cinema company, announced today.   The res...

February

Terry Gilliam’s Long Awaited The Man Who Killed Don Quixote Starring Adam Driver and Jonathan Pryce Comes to Movie Theaters Nationwide For A One-Night Theatrical Event April 10, 2019

Share the Official Trailer With This Announcement Download | YouTube Embed   NEW YORK – February 25, 2019 – On April 10, 2019, North American audiences will get the first look at Terry Gilliam’s long-awaited film The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, co-starring Adam Driver and Jonathan Pryce. Over 25 yea...
Errol Spence Jr. and Mikey Garcia Square Off in Welterweight World Championship Broadcast Live in Movie Theaters Nationwide on Saturday, March 16

DENVER – February 21, 2019 – On March 16, IBF Welterweight Champion Errol Spence Jr. will defend his title against unbeaten four-division world champion Mikey Garcia. For the highly-anticipated bout, broadcast live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, Garcia will move up to try and capture a titl...
GKIDS and Fathom Events Return with a New Studio Ghibli Series Lineup of Celebrated Animated Masterpieces in U.S. Cinemas Throughout 2019

DENVER – February 14, 2019 – After kicking off in 2017 and returning for an even more successful 2018, STUDIO GHIBLI FEST is back for 2019. GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events are proud to continue their collaboration and deliver...
Breaking Record After Record, Fathom Events is Set for Banner 2019

DENVER – February 11, 2019 – Fathom Events hit new milestones in 2018, securing its spot as the 12th largest theatrical distributor, and then quickly flew by them in January 2019. The world’s leading event cinema distributor saw January reap more than $11 million at the box office, making it the hig...
‘The Wizard of Oz’ Sets Event Cinema Record as Fathom Events’ Highest-Grossing Classic Film, With More Than $2 Million at Domestic Box Office

DENVER – February 6, 2019 – After an extended five-day presentation in movie theaters nationwide, 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz” proved its enduring appeal by grossing more than $2 million at the domestic box office, becoming the highest-grossing classic film for Fathom Events and the event cinema indust...
'Diana Ross: Her Life, Love and Legacy’ Featuring ‘Diana Ross Live in Central Park’ is Coming to the Big Screen With a Special Two-Night Event in Cinemas Worldwide This March

DENVER – February 4 , 2019 – Diana Ross and Fathom Events will celebrate the star’s 75th Diamond Diana Birthday Celebration with a special gift to fans around the world. The special two-night screening of “Diana Ross: Her Life, Love and Legacy” featuring “Diana Ross Live in Central Park” comes to mo...

January

‘BTS WORLD TOUR LOVE YOURSELF IN SEOUL’ One Day Screening Breaks $2.8M at the Box Office

DENVER – January 30, 2019 – BTS supergroup’s mega-hit “BTS WORLD TOUR LOVE YOURSELF IN SEOUL” tour event grossed over $2.8 million at the domestic box office on Saturday, January 26, in over 1000 movie theaters nationwide; making this event the highest one-day gross for a music event for Fathom and ...
‘The Wizard of Oz’ 80th Anniversary Screenings Break $1M at the Box Office

DENVER – January 28, 2019 – “The Wizard of Oz,” the inimitable 1939 musical-fantasy, grossed over $1 million at the domestic box office on Sunday – the first day of a limited 80th anniversary re-release – setting a new record for Fathom Events as the highest-grossing single-day classic film presenta...
Fathom Events Announces Initial Releases on Fathom Affinity Network (FAN), Bringing Three Faith-Inspired Events to Churches Nationwide This Spring

DENVER – January 25, 2019 – In addition to their theatrical run in cinemas across the country, three titles from Fathom Events will also be distributed to churches via the Fathom Affinity Network (FAN) in partnership with Faith Content Network, LLC (FCN) this spring.   These theatrical-quality event...
Peter Jackson’s ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Adds $2.6 Million in Monday Encore, Making Acclaimed Film One of 2018’s Top-Grossing Documentaries

DENVER – January 24, 2019 – An encore screening of director Peter Jackson’s breathtaking documentary about soldiers in World War I, “They Shall Not Grow Old,” continued its unprecedented limited release run on Monday, grossing $2.64 million in a one-day-only presentation from Fathom Events and Warne...
Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner Collide in Welterweight World Championship Event Broadcast Live in U.S. Movie Theaters Saturday, January 19

DENVER – January 14, 2019 – Power, speed and a clash of styles will be on display this month when two of boxing’s biggest stars go toe-to-toe for the welterweight world championship. Ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring, boxing’s only eight-division world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacqui...
Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner Collide in Welterweight World Championship Event Broadcast Live in U.S. Movie Theaters Saturday, January 19

DENVER – January 14, 2019 – Power, speed and a clash of styles will be on display this month when two of boxing’s biggest stars go toe-to-toe for the welterweight world championship. Ending his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring, boxing’s only eight-division world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacqui...
Programming Executive Andrew Goldman Joins Fathom Events to Service NY-Based Content Providers

DENVER – January 9, 2019 – As leading event cinema distributor Fathom Events continues to push event cinema forward, meeting audience demand for exceptional content, the company is enhancing its programming team with the appointment of Andrew Goldman as Vice President of Programming.   Based in New ...
“Sunrise” Inc. and Fathom Events Bring Hit Japanese Mecha Anime ‘Mobile Suit Gundam NT’ to U.S. Movie Theaters for One Night on February 19

WHAT: Following a successful run in its native Japan, animated Mecha film "Mobile Suit Gundam NT (Narrative)" is coming to the U.S. with a new English-language dub for one night in February. Produced by Sunrise Inc.’s 1st Studio, directed by Toshikazu Yoshizawa and written by Harutoshi Fukui (“Mobil...