NCM® Fathom Events,
RiffTrax and IGN Present Fan-Favorite Episodes of Classic Parodies in
Select Movie Theaters across the U.S.
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
NCM® Fathom Events, RiffTrax and IGN are kicking off 2013
with the gift of laughter with encore presentations of two of the most
hilarious episodes of the now legendary "RiffTrax Live" cinema series. "The
Best of RiffTrax Live: ‘Manos' The Hands of Fate" will
hit select movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
local time, and "The
Best of RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space" will
follow one week later on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. local
time. Fans will enjoy some hearty laughs courtesy of the stars of
RiffTrax — Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (best known
for the groundbreaking "Mystery Science Theater 3000") — as they fire
their wisecracking commentary at two of the greatest B-movies of all
time.
Tickets for "The Best of RiffTrax Live: ‘Manos' The Hands of Fate" and
"Plan 9 from Outer Space" are available at participating theater box
offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
The events will be broadcast to more than 530 select movie theaters
across the country through NCM's exclusive Digital
Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and
prices visit the NCM Fathom Events website (theaters and participants
are subject to change).
"I'm really excited because it's not every day you get a chance to see
the worst movie ever made and then a week later see a movie even worse
than that. Truly, you owe it to yourself to see these classics of the
genre," said Michael J. Nelson, RiffTrax creator and former host of the
Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning "Mystery Science Theater 3000."
"The Best of RiffTrax Live: ‘Manos' The Hands of Fate" — Jan. 24
Originally broadcast to theaters in August 2012, "RiffTrax Live: ‘Manos'
The Hands of Fate" brings Torgo and other crazy characters back by
popular demand. Riffing on one of the worst films of all time, this
one-night encore gives fans another chance to see the comedians of
RiffTrax roasting the film on the big screen. The event also features
two shorts, including the introduction of that lovable loser Norman.
"The Best of RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space" — Jan. 31
The first RiffTrax Fathom Event broadcast to theaters in 2009, the
"worst movie ever made" is back on the big screen as the stars of
"Mystery Science Theater 3000" riff on the classic flick. Their
hilarious jokes tackle the gold standard of bad movies in this
rebroadcast. Directed by Ed Wood, "Plan 9 from Outer Space" features
cheap sets, inept aliens and side-splitting dialogue. This one-night
event also features a short, as well as a musical performance by
Jonathan Coulton.
"Some movies are so bad that one night of riffing is just not enough,"
said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president of NCM Fathom Events.
"Audiences can experience a RiffTrax event for the first time — or
relive the laughter — with these two hilarious events in select U.S.
theaters."
**Editor Note: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett will be
available for select telephone, radio and television press interviews.
Artwork, photos and other promotional materials can be found at www.rifftrax.com/epk.
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 183 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top
50) and includes over 19,300 screens (over 18,400 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 720 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 41
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 RiffTrax
Featuring former members of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning
show "Mystery Science Theater 3000," RiffTrax is composed of Michael J.
Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett. Nelson has appeared on numerous
radio and TV shows, written a regular column for TV Guide and authored
many best-selling books. Perhaps best known as the man behind the plucky
red robot Tom Servo on "Mystery Science Theater 3000," Murphy is also
author of the bestselling book "A Year at the Movies: One Man's
Filmgoing Odyssey," and has provided film commentary for NPR's "Weekend
Edition." In addition to being a screenwriter and an
internationally-produced playwright, Corbett was the voice of the robot
Crow (version 2.0) on "Mystery Science Theater 3000," as well as many
other strange characters including the clueless alien The Observer
(a.k.a. "Brain Guy"). To find out more about RiffTrax, visit www.rifftrax.com.
About IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment is the leading Internet media and services provider
focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets.
Collectively, IGN's properties reach more than 57 million unique users
worldwide, according to Internet audience measurement firm comScore.
IGN's network of video game-related properties (IGN.com, 1UP.com,
GameSpy and others) is the Web's #1 video game information destination.
IGN also owns the world's largest men's lifestyle website, AskMen.com,
and men's entertainment site UGO.com. IGN is headquartered in the San
Francisco Bay Area, with offices across North America, Europe and
Australia.
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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
RiffTrax
Josh
Gemma, 858-794-8500 x109
josh@rifftrax.com
or
IGN
Kris
Sharbaugh, 415-896-3450
ksharbaugh@ign.com
Source: NCM Fathom Events
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