‘Barbie™ Star Light Adventure’ Soars Into Movie Theaters Nationwide on July 30 for a One-Day Event
Fathom Events Invites You to Join Barbie™ on Her Out-of-This-World Adventure
DENVER – June 27, 2016 – Barbie™ stars in one of her most empowered roles yet, space heroine! Fathom Events and Mattel bring “Barbie™ Star Light Adventure” to select U.S. movie theaters for a one-day event on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Not only will audiences get to experience the premiere of Barbie™ heading into space on the big screen, but fans old and new can also watch an exclusive introduction from Barbie™, deleted scenes, a special interview with a NASA astronaut, the “Firefly” music video featuring Lindsey Stirling and the “Shooting Star” music videos with lyrics so fans can sing along!
Tickets for “Barbie™ Star Light Adventure” 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 nearly 400 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).
Barbie™ is a cosmic princess who flies high on her hoverboard through a far-off universe with her adorable and devoted pet sidekick, Pupcorn. One day, everything changes when the twinkling stars start to dim and slow their dance in the sky. Barbie™ travels to a beautiful new planet to join a special rescue team on a mission to save the stars. Once there, she teams up with a group of talented new friends who work together to save the galaxy through exciting hoverboarding adventures. Barbie™ soon discovers that if she listens to her heart, and with the help of her friends, she might be the leader the whole universe has been waiting for!
“Fathom is really excited to be a part of ‘Barbie Star Light Adventure!’” Fathom Events Vice President of Programming Kymberli Frueh said. “Barbie is very inspiring for girls everywhere and to be able to experience this event in movie theaters together is a great opportunity for families and fans of all ages.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Fathom Events to bring Barbie to the big screen for families all over the country,” said Andrea Carpenter, Senior Director of Global Content Distribution, Programming & Marketing, Mattel. “Barbie continues to be a vehicle for girls to imagine all they can become and we’re delighted to showcase Barbie as a space heroine in ‘Barbie Star Light Adventure!’”
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 Mattel
Mattel is a creations company that inspires the wonder of childhood. Our mission is to be the recognized leader in play, learning and development worldwide. Mattel’s portfolio of global consumer brands includes American Girl®, Barbie®, Fisher-Price®, Hot Wheels®, Monster High® and Thomas & Friends®, among many others. Mattel also creates a wealth of lines and products made in collaboration with leading entertainment and technology companies. With a global workforce of approximately 31,000 people, Mattel operates in 40 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.
