For the First Time Ever
Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee Land on the Big Screen with the Debut of
Joe and Caspar Hit the Road USA
Coming to Cinemas Nationwide on Nov. 10
Presented by BBC Worldwide North America and Fathom Events, the Two Internet Personalities Bring Their Humorous Antics to U.S. Audiences with Exclusive Bonus Features for a One-Night Cinema Event
DENVER – October 13, 2016 – Digital celebrities Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee, known for their close camaraderie, constant pranking and competitive nature, are upping the ante with an all-new, bigger and braver road trip across the United States in “Joe and Caspar Hit the Road USA.” Following the success of their first film in the U.K, Joe and Caspar Hit the Road, this feature, presented by BBC Worldwide North America and Fathom Events, will premiere for a special one-night event in U.S. cinemas on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. local time. In addition to the feature, audiences will experience an exclusive intro, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Joe and Caspar themselves.
Tickets for “Joe and Caspar Hit the Road USA” 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 300 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).
The YouTube stars will travel 2,000 miles competing against each other in various jobs and tasks on a bigger scale than ever before, but can they really earn their stars and stripes considering the frequent challenges they face along the way? From footballers and ranch hands, to astronauts and cheerleaders, who will be crowned the all-American winner of Hit the Road USA?
Joe and Caspar said, “to all our U.S. viewers, we are so happy to be able to bring you guys a chance to see Hit The Road USA in the cinema at a one-time only event – it was truly epic to meet some of you during the filming and it’s great to be able to say thank you for your continued support. We really hope you love the film as much as we do.”
“We are constantly looking for fresh faces that make our brand more relevant to younger audiences. Joe & Caspar did incredibly well in the U.K., and we can’t wait to introduce them on the big screen in the U.S.,” stated Soumya Sriraman, EVP of Franchise and Digital Enterprise for BBC Worldwide North America.
“With millions of subscribers on their YouTube channels, Joe and Caspar captivate audiences around the globe,” said Fathom Events Vice President of Programming Kymberli Frueh. “We are so excited to partner with BBC Worldwide North America yet again to bring their latest project to fans nationwide for its big debut in movie theaters.”
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 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 BBC Worldwide North America
BBC Worldwide North America is the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) operating in the U.S. and Canada. The company exists to maximize the value of the BBC’s assets for the benefit of the UK license payer and invests in public service programing in return for rights. The company operates four businesses in the territory – linear and digital content sales and co-productions, consumer products, BBC.com, and two studios based in Los Angeles – BBC Worldwide Productions, responsible for the smash hit Dancing with the Stars and the limited series The Night Of; and Adjacent Productions, producers of Life Below Zero and Ladies of London, among others. The company also owns a 50.1% share in cable channel BBC AMERICA through a joint venture with AMC Networks.
