Halloween
Comes Two Days Early this Year With
the Return
of ‘John Carpenter’s Original
Halloween’
in Cinemas
October 29
Fathom Events and
SpectiCast Present the Haunting Story of Michael
Myers in Select U.S.
Theaters for a One-Night Event That is Sure to Scare
DENVER
– September 30, 2015 – The horror classic “John Carpenter’s Original
Halloween”
(1978) is returning to the big screen for a special one-night event on
Thursday,
October 29 at 7:30 p.m. local time. Fathom Events, in partnership with
SpectiCast
will present this fan favorite in its entirety with an exclusive introduction
by John Carpenter, providing insights on “Halloween” and how it has forever
changed the horror genre in Hollywood.
Tickets
for “John Carpenter’s Original Halloween” can be purchased online by visiting
www.FathomEvents.com, or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout
the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters 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).
"We
are very excited to work with SpectiCast and Fathom this year to bring John Carpenter's
timeless classic, Halloween, back to the big screen," said Trancus International
Films CEO Malek Akkad.
John
Carpenter’s “Halloween” premiered on October 25th, 1978, in Kansas City, Missouri.
After performing successfully in the Midwest, it then moved on to Chicago and
New York. From there, it had a platform release across the country, playing in
cities all across the U.S.
Over
35 years later, the movie has made its money back more than 200 times, making
it one of the most successful independent horror movies of all time, just behind
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Blair Witch Project. The movie is based
around the story of Michael Myers who, at age 6, brutally murdered his sister
on a cold Halloween night in 1963. After spending 15 years in a mental hospital,
he escapes and returns to his quiet hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, with a
plan to kill.
“This
movie is well deserving of another play on the big screen,” said Fathom Events
CEO John Rubey. “We cannot wait for audiences to experience this twisted tale
in theaters for Halloween.” For artwork/photos related to “John Carpenter’s
1978 Halloween,” 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 820 locations in 177 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
About
Trancus International Films & Compass International Pictures
Trancas
International Films, along with its subsidiary, Compass International Pictures,
has been involved with the production of every film in the
"Halloween" franchise. Based primarily in Los Angeles, California,
but operating world-wide, Trancas and Compass consistently strives to deliver
Halloween and Michael Myers to the fans in the best possible way.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jessica Hanus
Fathom Events
720-262-2753
Dayna Ghiraldi
Big Picture Media
212-675-3103
Natalie Schaffer
Big Picture Media
212-675-3103
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