'Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary,' Hayao Miyazaki's Animated Epic, Comes to U.S. Cinemas on January 5 and 9 Only

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"Princess Mononoke," the classic animated film from groundbreaking writer/director Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary Studio Ghibli, returns to movie theaters for two nights only for a dual celebration of the beloved historical fantasy's 20^th anniversary and Miyazaki's birthday. Hailed in 1997 by Roger Ebert as "a great achievement and a wonderful experience, and one of the best films of the year," "Princess Mononoke: 20^th Anniversary" comes to U.S. cinemas, subtitled on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and English-dubbed on Monday, January 9, at 7:00 p.m. (all local times), presented by Fathom Events, in partnership with GKIDS.

In addition to the feature content, movie audiences will view the never-before-released in North America 1995 Miyazaki-directed music video by the Japanese rock duo Chage & Aska for their song "On Your Mark."

Prior to "Princess Mononoke: 20^th Anniversary," Fathom Events, in partnership with GKIDS, will bring "Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary" to U.S. movie theaters subtitled on Monday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. and English-dubbed Thursday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. (all local times).

Tickets for "Princess Mononoke: 20^th Anniversary" 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 more than 350 movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

"Princess Mononoke" unfolds as Ashitaka, a young warrior inflicted with a deadly curse, heads into the forest in search of a cure. There, he meets the enigmatic Princess Mononoke, a young girl raised by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the humans from destroying her home, and the forest spirits and animal gods who live there. This classic story of the conflict between nature and civilization, and what it means to be human, has dazzled audiences for years with its iconic characters, action-packed battle scenes and sweeping scope.

"We are pleased to be partnering again with GKIDS to bring another of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's animated classics to cinemas across the country," Fathom Events CEO John Rubey said. "Following in the footsteps of ‘Spirited Away: 15^th Anniversary,' ‘Princess Mononoke' is set to be another fan-favorite Fathom event."

Hot Topic will be the official retail partner of the "Princess Mononoke: 20^th Anniversary" event - Fans can shop from their selection of "Princess Mononoke" products in store or online at HotTopic.com.

For artwork/photos related to "Princess Mononoke: 20^th 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. AMC, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. CNK and Regal Entertainment Group 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 887 locations and 1,354 screens in 181 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.

About GKIDS

GKIDS is a distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult and family audiences. Since 2010, the company has scored an unrivaled eight Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations – with "The Secret of Kells" in 2010, "A Cat in Paris" and "Chico & Rita" in 2012, "Ernest & Celestine" in 2014," The Tale of The Princess Kaguya" and "Song of the Sea" in 2015, and "Boy and the World" and "When Marnie Was There" in 2016. GKIDS also handles North American theatrical distribution for Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki's famed Studio Ghibli library of films, one of the world's most coveted animation collections with titles "Spirited Away," "My Neighbor Totoro," "Princess Mononoke" and others.

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