NCM Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Home Video Announce ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ 60th Anniversary Encore Event” in Select U.S. Locations
(August 6, 2012 – Centennial, CO) – Gene Kelly laces up his dancing shoes once again for a special big screen encore of “Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Presents ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ 60th Anniversary Encore Event” on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 7:00 p.m. local time, with special matinees in select theaters. Presented by NCM Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Home Video, the initial “Singin’ in the Rain” event played to packed theaters across the country on July 12 through NCM’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network.
Tickets for “TCM Presents ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ 60th Anniversary Encore Event” are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will be broadcast to nearly 550 select movie theaters across the country. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the NCM Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
“‘Singin’ in the Rain’ fans can’t get enough of Gene Kelly in this treasured musical that takes us back to the Golden Age of Hollywood, so we’re bringing it back for a special encore presentation,” said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president of Fathom Events. “Come see why ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ is the Number One musical on the 2007 American Film Institute's list of the ‘25 Greatest Movie Musicals.’”
Fans will once again be treated to a pre-recorded TCM original production of an introduction by TCM host Robert Osborne, who takes audiences behind the scenes with a special interview with “Singin’ in the Rain” star Debbie Reynolds.
Nominated for two Academy Awards in 1952 (actress in a supporting role: Jean Hagen) and Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture; Lennie Hayton), “Singin’ in the Rain,” is set in the days of Hollywood’s transition from silent films to "talkies" and continues to this day to provide pure cinematic entertainment. It stars Kelly with co-stars, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Cyd Charisse, Douglas Fowley and Rita Moreno.
Warner Home Video released “Singin’ in the Rain” 60th Anniversary Edition, featuring a 3-disc limited and numbered gift set that includes the remastered feature on both Blu-ray and DVD and a brand new documentary, “Singin’ in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation.” This new edition is presented in a 48-page hard cover commemorative book and contains reproductions of the original theatrical door panel displays from the film’s premier and a full-size commemorative umbrella.
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 181 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50) and includes over 19,000 screens (over 18,100 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 700 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 42 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 Warner Home Video:
With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., commands the largest home entertainment distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Video and New Line Cinema. About Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Turner Classic Movies is a Peabody Award-winning network that presents great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world. Currently seen in more than 86 million homes, TCM features the insights of veteran primetime host Robert Osborne and weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests. As the foremost authority in classic films, TCM offers critically acclaimed original documentaries and specials, along with regular programming events that include The Essentials with Robert Osborne and Drew Barrymore, Essentials Jr. with Bill Hader, 31 Days of Oscar® and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also stages special events and screenings, such as the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and the TCM Classic Cruise; produces a wide range of media about classic film, including books and DVDs; and hosts a wealth of materials on its website, http://www.tcm.com. TCM is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company. Academy Awards and Oscar are both registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. For artwork/photos related to “TCM Presents Singin’ in the Rain 60th Anniversary Encore Event,” click here.###
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 181 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50) and includes over 19,000 screens (over 18,100 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 700 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 42 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 Warner Home Video:
With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., commands the largest home entertainment distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Video and New Line Cinema. About Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Turner Classic Movies is a Peabody Award-winning network that presents great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world. Currently seen in more than 86 million homes, TCM features the insights of veteran primetime host Robert Osborne and weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests. As the foremost authority in classic films, TCM offers critically acclaimed original documentaries and specials, along with regular programming events that include The Essentials with Robert Osborne and Drew Barrymore, Essentials Jr. with Bill Hader, 31 Days of Oscar® and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also stages special events and screenings, such as the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and the TCM Classic Cruise; produces a wide range of media about classic film, including books and DVDs; and hosts a wealth of materials on its website, http://www.tcm.com. TCM is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company. Academy Awards and Oscar are both registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. For artwork/photos related to “TCM Presents Singin’ in the Rain 60th Anniversary Encore Event,” click here.