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The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Event Returns to More Than 300 Movie Theaters Nationwide for a Command Performance on November 17th
CENTENNIAL, Colo. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Take a magical journey down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, her
little dog Toto and their unforgettable friends as they come alive on
the big screen once again in The
Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary
Encore Event on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30
p.m. local time in 324 select movie theaters for an encore rebroadcast.
The first broadcast event was presented in movie theaters on Sept. 23rd,
with many locations selling out across the country. Presented by NCM
Fathom, Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies, this special encore
presentation has been scheduled to meet the high demand from fans to see
the exclusive big screen event, just in time for the holiday season.
Tickets for The Wizard of Oz 70th
Anniversary Encore Event are available at participating theater
box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
For a complete list of theater locations and prices, please visit the
web site (theaters are subject to change).
"Tens of thousands of fans nationwide celebrated the 70th
anniversary of this beloved family classic in local movie theaters in
September and due to the overwhelming response, we are proud to present
a final opportunity for fans to gather again and experience 'The Wizard
of Oz' on the big screen," said Dan Diamond, vice president of Fathom.
The
Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary
Encore Event will be introduced with a taped interview from
Robert Osborne, film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, who
will share facts and stories about this ageless classic. The exclusive
cut of "To Oz! The Making of a Classic" will offer audiences a look into
how L. Frank Baum's classic novel was transformed into one of the most
beloved films of all time including archival interviews,
behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes.
The
Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary
Encore Event appears on the big screen in select AMC
Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA Inc., Clearview Cinemas, Cobb Theatres,
Goodrich Quality Theaters, Hollywood Theaters, Kerasotes Showplace
Theatres and National Amusements movie theaters, as well as Palace
Cinema 9 (South Burlington, VT) and Penn Cinema (Lititz, PA), through
NCM's exclusive Digital Broadcast Network. The presentation of "The
Wizard of Oz," first shown on the big screen more than 70 years ago, has
been digitally re-mastered using the original film source and screen
format.
"The Wizard of Oz" opened on Aug. 15, 1939 and received five Academy
Award nominations, including Best Picture and captured two Oscars -
Best Song ("Over the Rainbow" ) and Best Original Score - plus a special
award for Outstanding Juvenile Performance by Judy Garland.
Warner Home Video's re-mastered Blu-ray and DVD release, The
Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition,
debuted September 29. With six times higher resolution than standard
DVD, along with the sonic excellence of Dolby TruHD, the film is at its
pristine best for home entertainment viewing. The limited Ultimate
Collector's Editions features 16 hours of bonus features - four hours of
which have never been available until now. Visit the official website www.thewizardofoz.com
for more information on events and products.
About National CineMedia
NCM LLC operates the largest digital in-theatre network in North America
through long-term agreements with its founding members, AMC
Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal
Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest theatre operators in
the U.S., and through multi-year agreements with several other theatre
operators. NCM LLC produces and distributes its FirstLook pre
feature program; cinema, lobby and online advertising products;
comprehensive meeting and event services and other entertainment
programming content. NCM LLC's national network includes approximately
16,800 screens of which approximately 15,500 are part of the company's
Digital Content Network (DCN). NCM LLC's network covers 171 Designated
Market Areas (49 of the top 50). During 2008, approximately 660 million
patrons attended movies shown in theatres currently included in the
network (excluding Regal Consolidated Theatres). National CineMedia,
Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 41.5% interest in and is the managing member
of NCM LLC. To learn more about National CineMedia Inc., please visit
the company's website at www.ncm.com
or www.FathomEvents.com.
About Warner Home Video
With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a
Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest 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 Home Video and New Line
Home Entertainment. www.thewizardofoz.com
About Turner Classic Movies
Turner Classic Movies is a Peabody Award-winning network celebrating 15
years of presenting great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the
largest film libraries in the world. Currently seen in more than 80
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, 31 Days of Oscar and Summer Under the Stars. TCM
also produces a wide range of media about classic film, including books
and DVDs, along with hosting a wealth of materials at its Web site, www.tcm.com.
TCM is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company.
NCM Fathom
Michelle Portillo, 303-792-8651
michelle.portillo@ncm.com
or
Scoop
Marketing for NCM Fathom
Erik Stein, 213-639-6162
estein@solters.com
Sam
Threadgill, 213-639-6149
sthreadgill@solters.com
or
Warner
Home Video
Ronnee Sass, 818-977-6439
ronnee.sass@warnerbros.com
or
Turner
Classic Movies
Gina McKenzie, 404-885-4315
gina.mckenzie@turner.com
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