For the first time in more than three decades, Monty Python comedy
legends John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael
Palin will reunite on stage for a special, historic trip down memory
lane. In July, fans from around the world will have the opportunity to
join one of the most anticipated live events of the year, and bid
farewell on this final curtain call of the Pythons live from London’s O2
Arena performance. Presented by Fathom Events and Picturehouse
Entertainment, “Monty
Python Live (mostly)” will be broadcast live to cinemas
on Sunday, July 20 at 2:30 pm ET/1:30 pm CT/12:30 pm MT/11:30 am PT,
with additional showings scheduled on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday,
July 24 at 7:30 pm local time.
Tickets for “Monty Python Live (mostly)” are available at
participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
The event will be presented in more than 420 select movie theaters in
the United States through Fathom’s Digital
Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and
prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants
are subject to change). For U.S. theater locations showing the event
on August 6 as well as theater locations outside of the U.S. visit www.MontyPythonLive.com.
"What could be finer at the end of a long life in comedy, than a chance
to reunite with old pals and say goodbye to all our fans in one final
mad musical show,” said Eric Idle. “We are very excited that not only do
we get the chance to screw up on stage, we get a chance to screw up live
in cinemas too."
Monty Python rightfully hold a place among the world’s finest comedians,
influencing generations and revolutionizing comedy on their way to
greatness. Monty Python first hit U.K. TV screens with ”Monty
Python’s Flying Circus,” which saw 45 episodes broadcast over four
BBC series between 1969 and 1974. The Pythons were an instant success
and became the face of British comedy. They went on to achieve
overwhelming international acclaim with the huge success of films such
as “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” in 1975, “Life of Brian”
in 1979 and their final film, “The Meaning of Life” in 1983.
“Monty Python fans won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to see this iconic comedy troupe in their only onstage
reunion,” said Dan Diamond, senior vice president of Fathom Events. “The
Python’s will be at their finest, leaving fans in movie theaters rolling
in the aisles as they relive some of the greatest moments in comedy
history.”
“We’re delighted to be working with Fathom to bring this very special
event to audiences throughout the United States,” said Marc Allenby,
director of distribution at Picturehouse Entertainment.
About AC JV, LLC
Fathom Events is owned by a newly formed entity called AC JV,
LLC. Fathom is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment
industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in
movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition
performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major
sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original
programming featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant
documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Additionally, Fathom
events take audiences behind-the-scenes and offer unique extras –
creating the ultimate entertainment experience for fans of all ages.
Co-owned by the three largest movie theater circuits in the United
States, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom’s live
digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast
network in North America, bringing live events to more than 750
locations in 171 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50).
For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Picturehouse Entertainment
Picturehouse Entertainment is the distribution arm of Picturehouse
Cinemas, the owner and operator of 21 Picturehouse Cinemas and
programming agent for a further 49 venues across the UK. Since its
launch in 2010, Picturehouse Entertainment has distributed a diverse
range of high profile alternative content to cinemas throughout the UK
and internationally. This includes live satellite broadcasts of seasons
from the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Bolshoi Ballet and the National
Theatre, and one-off events such as Stephen Fry’s talk, The Fry
Chronicles, David Bowie is happening now transmitted from the
V&A’s sell-out exhibition, and Doctor Who’ 50th
anniversary episode screened in cinemas simultaneously with the BBC
broadcast. Picturehouse Entertainment’s feature film releases include
BAFTA winner The Imposter, Shane Meadows’ The Stone Roses:
Made of Stone, Ben Wheatley’s A Field in England, Jeremy
Saulnier’s Blue Ruin and Stacie Passon’s award-winning Concussion.
Upcoming releases include Nordic thriller The Keeper of Lost
Causes and Nick Cave documentary 20,000 Days On Earth.
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