Fathom Events, Arts Alliance, Syco, Modest!, Sony Music Entertainment
and Fulwell 73 partner to bring global music phenomenon One Direction to
cinemas in the U.S. for just one weekend on October 11
and 12. “One
Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film,” recorded
in the midst of the group’s epic sold-out “Where We Are” global and US
tour, will give fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join together
to celebrate the One Direction live concert experience on the big screen
for the very first time. This Fathom Event is an exclusive front row
chance with a back stage pass to see One Direction in a larger-than-life
setting.
With more than 10,000 screenings scheduled in over 60 countries, fans
will come together for one special 1D weekend. Directed by Paul Dugdale
(Coldplay, Rolling Stones, Adele), “One Direction: Where We Are – The
Concert Film” features Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis, both on stage
and backstage during their recent 69-city world tour. Millions of fans
across the U.S. will get only four chances to see their favorite band
this October. Matinee and evening events are scheduled on Saturday and
Sunday, October 11 and 12 at 12:55 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. both days (local
time).
Tickets for “One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film” are
available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
The event will be presented across Fathom’s entire Digital
Broadcast Network nationwide. For a complete list of theater
locations and prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and
participants are subject to change).
More information, including locations of the film screenings and other
exciting reveals, will be released in the coming weeks via the film
website at www.1Dconcertfilm.com
and on the official One Direction social channels. Fans can follow the
film using the official hashtag #1DWWAFilm
Recorded at the iconic San Siro stadium in Milan from the sell-out
Italian leg of the tour, this one-off cinema event features all of One
Direction’s biggest hits, from “What Makes You Beautiful” to “Story Of
My Life.” Fans will also get the chance to go behind the scenes with a
15-minute pre-show of a never-before-seen interview with the band cut
with exclusive backstage tour footage. This global and exclusive One
Direction film weekend is a chance to watch the band’s tour for the
first time, or to re-live the moment with friends and get closer than
ever before in true high definition and cinema surround sound.
Mark Foster, CEO of new entity Arts Alliance, said, “I’m delighted this
will be Arts Alliance’s first Pop release since the production and
finance company, Mr Wolf, merged with Arts Alliance Media’s distribution
arm. We intend this to be the first of many more record-breaking
theatrical releases.”
“One Direction is the biggest global band in pop music right now, and
this special weekend concert event will turn local movie theatres into
concert arenas where legions of fans can connect with each other and
share the 1D experience like never before,” Fathom Events’ CEO John
Rubey said.
“One Direction: Where We Are - The Concert Film” is produced by Fulwell
73 and re-unites producing partners from This is Us, Ben Winston &
executive producers Simon Cowell, Sonny Takhar, Richard Griffiths, Harry
Magee and Will Bloomfield.
About One Direction
Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson
formed in 2010 and have since amassed a loyal fan base and fame all
across the globe. With three albums to date, UP ALL NIGHT,
TAKE ME HOME and MIDNIGHT MEMORIES, they have impressively sold
more than 45 million records worldwide and have achieved a total of 91
number ones. One Direction have taken home 4 BRIT Awards, 2 American
Music Awards, 3 Billboard Music Awards, 6 Teen Choice Awards and
received a Moonman for Best Song Of The Summer at the 2013 MTV Video
Music Awards. One Direction made their movie debut with their massive
hit 3D concert movie and documentary ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US.
The film has been a phenomenal success, topping the UK and US box
offices and grossing an incredible $69 Million worldwide. The band
released their history-making third studio album MIDNIGHT
MEMORIES, which includes the worldwide smash hit “Best Song
Ever” and single “Story Of My Life.” In early 2014, One Direction
embarked on their global sell-out WHERE WE ARE 2014 stadium tour, which
has sold 3.5 million tickets across Europe, Latin America, Australasia
and US. For more info visit www.onedirectionmusic.com
One Direction: Where We Are: Live from San Siro Stadium is coming
to DVD on December 1st.
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 Arts Alliance
Arts Alliance is the leading financier, distributor and marketer of
Event Cinema worldwide with over 70 event cinema releases to date. The
company offers a one-stop-shop for production, financing and worldwide
distribution which releases world-class shows to audiences across 4000+
screens in over 60 territories, engaging fans with the content they are
most passionate about. In the fast-growing Event Cinema market, the Arts
Alliance slate features exciting, multi-dimensional content across all
genres: live opera and ballet, dynamic art exhibitions, theatre
productions and the best rock & pop events. Highlights from the
forthcoming Arts Alliance Event Cinema slate include One Direction:
Where We Are – The Concert Film, The Royal Opera House Live 2014/15,
Globe On Screen 2014, Exhibition On Screen and In Search Of Chopin.
For more information, visit www.artsalliance.com.
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