DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Twenty-five years ago, in one of the greatest road movies of all time,
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon rode to everlasting fame as two women who
embark on a crime spree across the American southwest in "Thelma &
Louise" – and on August 21 and 24, they're journeying back to
more than 500 movie theaters across the country.
For two days only at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time, audiences can
take the wild ride with Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon)
all over again in a special "Thelma
& Louise 25th Anniversary" celebration, presented by
Fathom Events, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and Park Circus. This special
two-day-only event also includes an exclusive all-new introduction from
movie critic Ben Lyons.
Tickets for the "Thelma & Louise 25th Anniversary" can be purchased
online beginning Friday, July 22nd, by visiting www.FathomEvents.com
or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will
be able to enjoy this event in more than 500 select movie
theaters through Fathom's Digital
Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations, visit
the Fathom Events website.
(Note that theaters and participants are subject to change.)
Directed by action master Ridley Scott (The Martian, Black
Hawk Down, Gladiator) from an Oscar-winning screenplay by
Callie Khouri, "Thelma & Louise" is an exhilarating, full-throttle
adventure hailed as one of the best road movies of all time! Susan
Sarandon and Geena Davis star as accidental outlaws on a desperate
flight across the Southwest after a tragic incident at a roadside bar.
With a determined detective (Harvey Keitel) on their trail, a
sweet-talking hitchhiker (Brad Pitt) in their path and a string of
crimes in their wake, their journey alternates between hilarious,
high-speed thrill ride and empowering personal odyssey...even as the law
closes in.
"There's never been an on-screen pair quite like Thelma and Louise, and
there's never been a movie as fearless, exciting and provocative.
‘Thelma & Louise' is as stunning, powerful and downright entertaining as
it was when it was released 25 years ago," Fathom Events Vice President
of Studio Relations Tom Lucas said.
Originally released on May 24, 1991, "Thelma & Louise" received
six Academy Award nominations, including Best Director (Ridley Scott);
Best Actress in a Leading Role for both Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis;
Best Cinematography (Adrian Biddle); and Best Editing (Thom Noble), with
Callie Khouri winning an Oscar for her memorable screenplay.
Movie fans also have the chance to win the Ultimate Road Trip adventure
by posting a selfie with "Thelma & Louise" using the hashtag
#ThelmaAndLouise25. Visit the "selfie-standee" in select movie theaters,
and read the full contest details at FathomEvents.com/event/thelma-and-louise/more-info/sweepstakes.
For artwork/photos related to the "Thelma & Louise 25th Anniversary," visit
the Fathom Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is recognized as the leading domestic distributor of event
cinema, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content
to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC)
(known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events offers a variety of
one-of-a-kind entertainment events that include live, high-definition
performances of the Metropolitan Opera, dance and theatre productions
such as the Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre Live's Hamlet, sporting
events like FS1 Presents USA v Mexico, concerts with Roger Waters and
One Direction, the TCM Presents classic film series and faith-based
events such as The Drop Box and Four Blood Moons. Fathom Events takes
audiences behind the scenes and offers unique extras including audience
Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the
ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events' live digital broadcast network
("DBN") is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America,
bringing live and pre-recorded events to 885 locations and 1,348 screens
in 181 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more
information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Park Circus Ltd
With offices in UK, USA and France, Park Circus is an impassioned and
dynamic international film sales and distribution company with years of
experience helping audiences around the world experience classic films
back on the big screen. Park Circus represents a number of high profile
studios and independent producers, including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing International,
Warner Bros. Pictures, Universal Pictures, ITV Studios, Miramax, Samuel
Goldwyn Films, The Cohen Film Collection, Exclusive Media, STUDIOCANAL,
Revolution Studios, Renown Pictures, Woodfall Films, Icon Film
Distribution, Channel Four Television Corporation, and Walt Disney
Studios Motions Pictures. Park Circus was the pioneer in making classic
films available for Digital Cinema with 1,400 classic films now
available for theatrical distribution in this format. Park Circus
Limited is part of the Arts Alliance Limited group of companies.
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is a leading entertainment company focused on the
production and global distribution of film and television content across
all platforms. The company owns one of the world's deepest libraries of
premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in
domestic and international television channels. For more information,
visit www.mgm.com.
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