Fathom Events invites you to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of one of the biggest movie musicals of all time, “TCM
Presents: The Sound of Music,” in partnership with Turner
Classic Movies (TCM) and Twentieth Century Fox, to select U.S. movie
theaters on Sunday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 2:00 and
7:00 p.m. local time each day. This not-to-be-missed cinematic event
will include a specially produced introduction by TCM host Robert
Osborne.
The hit musical was originally released in 1965 and won five Academy
Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Music, and has proven to remain
a relevant and timeless classic. Hollywood recently paid tribute to the
film and its landmark anniversary at the 2015 Oscars®, which included a
medley of four songs from the film as performed by Lady Gaga. This
year’s special two-day cinematic event will have people buzzing, humming
and singing all the way to the box office.
Tickets for “TCM Presents: The Sound of Music” are now
available for purchase at participating theater box offices and online
at www.FathomEvents.com.
Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in nearly 700
movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital
Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations, please
visit the Fathom Events website
(theaters and participants are subject to change).
Originally written by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
II, “The Sound of Music” was a smash hit in its time, and throughout the
50 years since, it has become a cinematic staple beloved worldwide. In
this true-life story, Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, a
spirited young Austrian woman who leaves the convent to become a
governess for Captain von Trapp’s (Christopher Plummer) seven unruly
children. Her charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children – and
their father.
“Fathom Events is thrilled to bring a movie that many of us have only
seen in the comfort of our homes to the big screen in partnership with
TCM,” said Fathom Events CEO John Rubey. “There is something special
about being able to experience The Sound of Music with the sound,
picture and energy that comes with seeing it in a theater.”
For artwork/photos related to “TCM Presents: The Sound of Music,”
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 Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Turner
Classic Movies (TCM) is a Peabody Award-winning network that
presents great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film
libraries in the world. TCM, which is available in more than 85 million
homes, features the insights of hosts Robert Osborne and Ben Mankiewicz,
plus interviews with a wide range of special guests. Currently in its
21st year as a leading authority in classic film, TCM offers critically
acclaimed original documentaries and specials; film series like The
Essentials, and Friday Night Spotlight; and annual
programming events like 31 Days of Oscar® in February, Summer
Under the Stars in August and TCM Essentials Jr. during
the summer. TCM also connects with movie fans through such events as the
annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and the TCM Classic
Cruise, as well as through the TCM Classic Film Tour in New York City
and Los Angeles. In addition, TCM produces a wide range of media about
classic film, including books and DVDs, and hosts a wealth of material
online at tcm.com and
through the Watch TCM mobile app.
TCM is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner
company. Turner Broadcasting creates and programs branded news;
entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments
on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
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