NCM® Fathom Events and
Turner Classic Movies Present Cinema Series Including "Frankenstein,"
"The Bride of Frankenstein" and "To Kill a Mockingbird" in Select Movie
Theaters Nationwide
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
NCM® Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies
(TCM) event series featuring four newly restored titles commemorating
Universal Pictures' 100th anniversary begins with Alfred
Hitchcock's "The Birds" on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The series
continues with a double feature on Wednesday, Oct. 24 with "Frankenstein"
and "The Bride of Frankenstein" followed by a special 50th
Anniversary edition of "To Kill a Mockingbird" on Thursday, Nov.
15. Each event will begin at 7:00 p.m. local time, with special matinees
in select theaters at 2:00 p.m. The series will feature newly restored
versions of the films created by Universal in celebration of its 100th
Anniversary and will also include a specially-produced TCM introduction
by film historian, author and TCM host Robert Osborne, who will take
audiences behind the scenes for each of these American classics with
unique insights into their making.
The "TCM
Event Series" will be presented using new digital
cinema projection systems in select movie theaters around the country.
Tickets to the series are available at presenting theater box offices
and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
For a complete list of presenting theater locations and prices, please
visit the web site (theaters and participants may be subject to change).
"The
Birds" event on Sept. 19 will bring back Alfred
Hitchcock's chilling 1963 masterpiece, telling the tale of modern rich
socialite Melanie Daniels and the strange behavior of birds north of San
Francisco. As birds in the hundreds and thousands are attacking anyone
they find outdoors, there is no explanation, and survival becomes the
priority. Osborne will share an exclusive interview he conducted
specifically for this special presentation with the film's star Tippi
Hedren filmed earlier this year at the TCM Classic Film Festival in
Hollywood. Hedren reveals how "Hitch" hand-picked her to play the part
of Melanie Daniels, and also how the movie that launched her career also
practically ended it. Osborne will reach deep into the TCM Archives to
share more on-set stories from Hedren's co-stars Rod Taylor and Suzanne
Pleshette.
Just in time for Halloween, the double feature of "Frankenstein"
and "The Bride of Frankenstein" on Oct. 24 will
reintroduce audiences to the famous story of brilliant scientist Henry
Frankenstein and his experiments on the re-animation of lifeless bodies.
His fiancée, Elizabeth, and friend Victor Moritz are worried about his
health as he spends far too many hours in his laboratory on experiments.
The creature he's brought to life escapes, and soon the villagers rise
up, intent on destroying the murdering creature. The sequel finds Dr.
Frankenstein and his monster both alive; but a mad scientist, Dr.
Pretorius, kidnaps Dr. Frankenstein's wife and forces him to create a
new female companion for the original monster. The original 1931 film
and its 1935 sequel—both starring Boris Karloff—will be introduced with
exclusive interviews conducted at this year's TCM Classic Film Festival,
including conversations with Karloff's daughter Sara Karloff, Bela
Lugosi, Jr. (son of the classic "Dracula" star), and Academy Award®-winning
make-up artist Rick Baker. All three will discuss classic horror movies,
how legendary icons like Karloff and Lugosi helped define the genre, and
how today's horror films measure up to the classics.
The series continues on Nov. 15 with a special 50th
Anniversary screening of "To
Kill A Mockingbird," based on Harper Lee's 1961 Pulitzer
Prize winning book. Oscar® winner Gregory Peck plays Atticus
Finch, a lawyer in a racially divided Alabama town in the 1930s. The
event will feature a special TCM-produced introduction and historical
commentary featuring Osborne.
"This Event Series is a rare opportunity for fans of these
four legendary films," said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president of
Fathom Events. "Not only will fans experience these Hollywood classics
on the big screen once again, but TCM Host Robert Osborne will give fans
an exclusive insight into the stories behind the making of each classic."
As part of Universal's 100th Anniversary this year, a
commemorative 50th Anniversary release of "To Kill a
Mockingbird" is currently available on Blu-ray™/DVD. Coming to
Blu-ray™ for the first time, "The Birds" will be released as part
of the "Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection" on Sept. 25. Also
premiering on Blu-ray™, "Frankenstein" and "Bride of
Frankenstein" will be included in the "Universal Classic Monsters:
The Essential Collection" available Oct. 2.
About National CineMedia (NCM)
NCM
operates NCM Media Networks, a leading integrated media company reaching
U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology.
The NCM
Cinema Network and NCM
Fathom Events present cinema advertising and events across the
nation's largest digital
in-theater network, comprised of theaters owned by AMC Entertainment
Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), Regal Entertainment Group
(NYSE: RGC) and other leading regional theater circuits. NCM's theater
advertising network covers 181 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top
50) and includes over 19,000 screens (over 18,100 digital). During 2011,
approximately 680 million patrons (on an annualized basis) attended
movies shown in theaters in which NCM currently has exclusive, cinema
advertising agreements in place. The NCM
Fathom Events live digital broadcast network ("DBN") is comprised of
over 700 locations in 170 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the
top 50). The NCM
Interactive Network offers 360-degree integrated marketing
opportunities in combination with cinema, encompassing 42
entertainment-related websites, online widgets and mobile applications.
National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 48.6% interest in and is
the managing member of National CineMedia LLC. For more information,
visit www.ncm.com
or www.FathomEvents.com.
About Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Turner Classic Movies is a Peabody Award-winning network that presents
great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries
in the world. Currently seen in more than 85 million homes, TCM features
the insights of veteran primetime host Robert Osborne and weekend
daytime host Ben Mankiewicz, plus interviews with a wide range of
special guests. As the foremost authority in classic films, TCM offers
critically acclaimed original documentaries and specials, along with
regular programming events that include The Essentials, hosted by
Robert Osborne and Drew Barrymore, and the month-long 31 Days of
Oscar® in February and Summer Under the Stars in August. TCM
also stages special events and screenings, such as the TCM Classic Film
Festival in Hollywood and the TCM Classic Cruise; produces a wide range
of media about classic film, including books and DVDs; and hosts a
wealth of materials at its website, http://www.tcm.com.
TCM is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company.
Academy Awards® and Oscar® are both registered trademarks and service
marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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NCM Fathom Events
Michelle Portillo, 303-792-8651
michelle.portillo@ncm.com
or
Scoop
Marketing for NCM Fathom Events
Erik Stein, 818-761-6100
estein@solters.com
or
Universal
Studios Home Entertainment
Evan Fong, 818-777-5540
evan.fong@nbcuni.com
or
Turner
Entertainment Publicity
Heather Sautter, 404-885-0746
Heather.sautter@turner.com
Source: NCM Fathom Events
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