DENVER, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As movie theaters
across the country make plans to safely re-open their doors, the
2020 TCM Big Screen Classics Series from Fathom Events is returning
to welcome movie lovers back. Eleven unforgettable films are coming
through the end of the year, with all previously slated events
being rescheduled to the second half of 2020.
Tickets and participating theaters will be available at
www.FathomEvents.com. For specific safety precautions, please
contact your local movie theater.
The planned TCM Big Screen Classics series schedule for the
remainder of 2020 is:
- The Blues Brothers – June 28, July 1
& 5
- Ghost – July 19
& 22
- Babe – August 9
& 12
- A League of Their Own – August 23 & 26
- Airplane! – August 30, Sept
1
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind –
Sept 13, 14 & 17
- The Shining – Sept 27 & 29
- Psycho – Oct 11
& 12
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest – Nov 8 & 9
- Annie – Nov 22
& 23
- Fiddler on the Roof – Dec
13 & 14
Please note titles and dates are subject to change.
"We have truly missed the experience of viewing films on the big
screen, the way they were meant to be experienced," said
Genevieve McGillicuddy, vice
president of enterprises and strategic partnerships for TCM. "We
are honored to present these titles back in movie theaters with new
precautions in place for fans to safely enjoy this beloved cultural
pastime."
It all begins with the 40th anniversary of two guys on a
"mission from God": The Blues Brothers comes back to
the big screen for three days only – Sunday,
June 28; Wednesday, July 1;
and Sunday, July 5. Filled with epic
car chases, incredible music, a star-studded cast, and a whole
lotta soul, The Blues Brothers kicks off the return
of 2020's TCM Big Screen Classics series with charm and humor.
After debuting on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," "Joliet" Jake
(John Belushi) and Elwood
Blues (Dan Aykroyd)
were clearly destined for bigger things … and a bigger screen.
Their movie debut, directed by John
Landis, includes musical appearances by the likes of
Aretha Franklin,
James Brown and Cab
Calloway, plus a plethora of cameos from stars such as
Carrie Fisher,
Frank Oz and John Candy.
"What better way to bring audiences back to cinemas than with
some of the most beloved movies in Hollywood history," said Fathom Events CEO
Ray Nutt. "This line-up, paired with
the extra precautions and practices our theater partners have put
in place, is a fantastic way to show movie lovers the way back to
cinemas."
For artwork/photos related to "TCM Big Screen
Classics," visit the Fathom Events press
site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in
the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of
content to movie theaters in North
America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC);
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal Cinemas, a
subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L)., Fathom operates
the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety
of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the
top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more
information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a two-time Peabody
Award-winning network that presents great films, uncut and
commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world
highlighting the entire spectrum of film history. TCM features the
insights from Primetime host Ben
Mankiewicz along with hosts Alicia
Malone, Dave Karger,
Jacqueline Stewart and Eddie Muller, plus interviews with a wide range
of special guests and serves as the ultimate movie lover
destination. Currently in its 26th year as a leading
authority in classic film, TCM offers critically acclaimed series
like The Essentials, along with annual programming events like 31
Days of Oscar® in February and Summer Under the Stars in August.
TCM also directly connects with movie fans through events as the
annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, the TCM Big Screen Classics series
in partnership with Fathom Events, 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.
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