Celebrate the Creative Genius of Jim Henson with ‘Labyrinth 30th Anniversary,’
Featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, in Cinemas for Two Days Only
Tickets on Sale Now
Fathom Events and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Bring This Special Presentation, With New Exclusive Content, to Movie Theaters Nationwide September 11 and 14
DENVER – June 22, 2016 – Tickets are now available for audiences to revisit the classic fantasy “Labyrinth” in select U.S. movie theaters when Fathom Events and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment bring “Labyrinth 30th Anniversary” to the big screen on Sunday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time (both days). To celebrate 30 years of Jim Henson’s imaginative adventure, this event will also feature a special introduction from Jennifer Connelly as well as exclusive, all-new content.
Tickets for “Labyrinth 30th Anniversary” can now 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 500 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).
Directed by renowned filmmaker Jim Henson, with George Lucas (“Star Wars”) as executive producer and a screenplay by Monty Python’s Terry Jones from a story by Dennis Lee and Jim Henson, “Labyrinth” stars David Bowie (“The Prestige”), Academy Award® winner Jennifer Connelly (Best Supporting Actress, “A Beautiful Mind,” 2001), and a collection of creatures brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™, in the story of a girl (Connelly) who must journey through a maze to save her little brother from the Goblin King (Bowie).
“Labyrinth defined a generation of fantasy with imagination and whimsy that is not easily matched in the genre today,” Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations Tom Lucas said. “We are thrilled to bring the new restoration of this classic to the big screen for the first time, so audiences can experience the film as it was meant to be seen.”
Following the theatrical re-release, the beloved fantasy will come to 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital on September 20 including an all-new collectible Blu-ray Digibook packaging and limited edition gift set.
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About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the event cinema distribution arm of AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), the three largest movie theater circuits in the U.S., and is recognized as the leading distributor of alternative content. It offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide 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 also 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. In addition, 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 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to www.sonypictures.com.
