Grammy®-Award winning, platinum-selling recording artist and
multi-faceted entertainer Drake comes to the big screen for a special
one-night concert event, “DRAKE’S
HOMECOMING: THE LOST FOOTAGE,” on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at
7:30 p.m. local time, presented by Fathom Events, SpectiCast, Rap-A-Lot
Records and Young Empire Music Group. Previously believed lost and
destroyed, the footage for “DRAKE’S HOMECOMING: THE LOST FOOTAGE” was
shot prior to Drake signing with Little Wayne's Young Money (Cash
Money/Universal) imprint during a live, sold-out concert at Toronto’s
Sound Academy in 2009. After its recent rediscovery, additional
production and footage was added to the concert film including
interviews with Rap-a-Lot Records CEO James Prince and his son Jas
Prince, who is credited with the discovery of Drake and bringing him to
the attention of Little Wayne. The soundtrack includes the international
smash hits, "Best I Ever Had" and "Successful."
Tickets for “DRAKE’S HOMECOMING: THE LOST FOOTAGE,” are available at
participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
The event will be presented in nearly 350 select movie theaters around
the country through Fathom’s Digital
Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit
the Fathom Events website
(theaters and participants are subject to change).
First known for his role on the highly-successful television series
“Degrassi: The Next Generation,” the Toronto-based rapper Drake now
holds the record for the most number one hits on Billboard’s
R&B/Hip-Hop Chart. Prior to his current fame, Drake self-released
several mixtapes before releasing the single “Best I Ever Had” from the
2009 mixtape “So Far Gone,” which charted to #2 on the Billboard’s
“Hot 100” chart. After signing to Universal, Drake released the album
“Thank Me Later” (2010) which reached sales of 1.5 million and
produced the top ten hit “Over.” 2011 saw the release of the
multi-platinum album “Take Care” and Drake winning a Grammy for
the “Best Rap Album.” His 2012 “Club Paradise Tour” was the highest
grossing hip-hop tour, bringing in excess of $42 million. 2013’s release
of “Nothing Was The Same” earned Drake the top spot in the Billboard
200, a platinum certification, and another Grammy nomination.
2013/2014’s “Would You Like a Tour” grossed over $48 million. 2015 will
see the release of his fourth studio album, “Views From The 6,” released
worldwide.
Jas Prince, CEO of Young Empire Music Group said, “When I first listened
to Drake I had no idea he was on a hit show, I just fell in love with
his sound and talent – it was unique and like nothing I had ever heard
before. I told him during our first conversation I would make him a
star. This film documents the beginning of that journey.”
Fathom Events Vice President of Programming Kymberli Frueh-Owens said,
“Drake is an incredibly talented and dynamic performer. We are extremely
pleased to bring this newly unearthed concert footage to movie theaters
nationwide. The exciting part of this piece is that it features Drake at
a breakthrough moment in his young career in the rarified air and
company of his hometown fans in Toronto.”
SpectiCast Co-founder and President Mark Rupp said, “SpectiCast is proud
to be the worldwide distributor of this film. Drake is an international
superstar and we are excited to showcase him at the start of his mammoth
career. This rare footage is a must-see for every Drake fan across the
globe.”
For artwork/photos related to “DRAKE’S HOMECOMING: THE LOST FOOTAGE,”
visit the Fathom Events press
site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events 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. Fathom Events takes
audiences behind-the-scenes and offers unique extras, creating the
ultimate entertainment experience. It is owned by a consortium called AC
JV, LLC., comprised of AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC),
the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States. In
addition, Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the
largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events
to more than 775 locations in 171 Designated Market Areas® (including
all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About SpectiCast:
SpectiCast is the fastest growing event cinema marketing and
distribution company in the world, providing specialty film programs,
cultural arts events, contemporary music programs, and other alternative
content to over 2,000 theatrical and non-theatrical venues in 47
countries around the globe. SpectiCast provides content rights holders
with turnkey access to theatrical and all downstream digital platforms
including DVD, VOD and TV and distributes programs from some of the
world’s most prestigious cultural arts organizations including the
Strafford Festival, Opera de Paris, The Salzburg Festival, The Paris
Opera Ballet, the Mariinsky Theatre, the British Museum, and the
Philadelphia Orchestra.
SpectiCast is a privately owned and operated firm based in Philadelphia,
PA.
www.specticast.com
or www.specticast.com/drake
About Rap-A-Lot Records
Rap-a-Lot Records is a Houston
hip hop record
label that was created in 1986. Sub-labels include Smoke-a-Lot
Records. The label was founded by James
Prince in the mid-1980s and, with its most famous act the Geto
Boys, put the South on the hip hop map. Since then, it has
maintained its success and focus on gangsta
and southern
rap. It was distributed through the 1990s by the EMI
labels Priority Records (1991–1994) and Virgin Records (1994–2000).
During the 2000s, it was distributed by WEA's Asylum
Records and then Fontana
Distribution. Geto
Boys was the label's first nationally popular act, while Devin
the Dude, whom The
New York Times called "a brilliant oddball with a spaced-out flow."
On August 22, 2013, Rap-a-Lot Records announced that it recently signed
a distribution deal with RED
Distribution. Artists currently on its roster include Z-Ro
and Bun
B among others. www.rapalotrecords.com
About Young Empire Music group
Young Empire Music Group is a Los Angeles/Houston based record label. It
was founded in 2007 by Jas Prince, son of James Prince founder of the
historic music label Rap-A-Lot Records. Since its inception YEMG’s
founder has been credited with the discovery of platinum selling
recording artist Drake, and has a roster of new emerging acts that
include: Stanaj, The Sauce Twins, Von, SJ3 and Ken Randle.
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