MAN OF 10,000 SOUND EFFECTS MICHAEL WINSLOW HOSTS HDNET MOVIES’ ‘POLICE ACADEMY 101’ MARATHON FEATURING ALL SEVEN BELOVED COP COMEDIES SUNDAY, MAY 7
The Special Movie Event Encores May 20 in Recognition of National Police Week
Los Angeles – April 21, 2017 – Hit the streets with HDNET MOVIES for an arresting day of laughs in POLICE ACADEMY 101 with Michael Winslow, airing Sunday, May 7, starting at 8aE. The day-long event features all seven films in the sidesplitting series, and is hosted by beloved franchise icon—and noted “Man of 10,000 Sound Effects”—Michael Winslow, who stole the show as vocal recruit Larvell Jones in each of the POLICE ACADEMY films. The block will re-air that night at 7pE, with an encore performance on Saturday, May 20 at 8aE, in recognition of National Police Week.
The films will air in order, starting at 8aE with the original 1984 fan-favorite POLICE ACADEMY, starring Steve Guttenberg and Kim Cattrall as misfits who apply to join the force. The night also includes POLICE ACADEMY 2: THEIR FIRST ASSIGNMENT at 9:45aE; POLICE ACADEMY 3: BACK IN TRAINING at 11:20aE; POLICE ACADEMY 4: CITIZEN ON PATROL, with Sharon Stone, at 12:50pE; and POLICE ACADEMY 5: ASSIGNMENT: MIAMI BEACH at 2:25pE; wrapping up with the network premieres of POLICE ACADEMY 6: CITY UNDER SIEGE at 4pE, and POLICE ACADEMY: MISSION TO MOSCOW, with Christopher Lee and Ron Perlman, at 5:30pE.
“I’m looking forward to making a lot of noise on HDNET MOVIES for the Police Academy marathon!” said Winslow. “Come join us as we run through all seven movies together.”
“With its irreverent humor and charming characters, the POLICE ACADEMY movies has earned a loyal cult following as one of film’s most beloved comedy franchises—thanks in large part to Michael Winslow’s standout performance,” said Rachael Weaver, General Manager of HDNET MOVIES. “The network is proud to have one of POLICE ACADEMY’s brightest stars on board to present all seven of these classic comedies back-to-back—giving fans a chance to reconnect with the films they fell in love with, while introducing them to a new generation to experience and enjoy.”
As part of the Police Academy marathon HDNET MOVIES will be conducting a Facebook Live with Michael Winslow in which the actor will give some background on his unique talent, and keep fans entertained with tons of zany sound effects! Viewers will also have a chance at winning a signed Police Academy Blu-Ray set by signing up to win here http://www.hdnetmovies.com/cinemascoop/police-academy-giveaway/
For a complete schedule of films and times, visit www.hdnetmovies.com/schedules.
HDNET MOVIES’ “POLICE ACADEMY 101 With Michael Winslow” Lineup is as follows (all times eastern):
Sun., May 7
POLICE ACADEMY (1984) – 8aE & 7pE
POLICE ACADEMY 2: THEIR FIRST ASSIGNMENT (1985) – 9:45aE & 8:45pE
POLICE ACADEMY 3: BACK IN TRAINING (1986) – 11:20aE & 10:15pE
POLICE ACADEMY 4: CITIZEN ON PATROL (1987) – 12:50pE & 11:45pE
POLICE ACADEMY 5: ASSIGNMENT: MIAMI BEACH (1988) – 2:25pE & 1:20aE
POLICE ACADEMY 6: CITY UNDER SIEGE (1989) – Premiere – 4pE & 2:55aE
POLICE ACADEMY: MISSION TO MOSCOW (1994) – Premiere – 5:30pE & 4:30aE
Sat., May 20
POLICE ACADEMY (1984) – 8aE & 7pE
POLICE ACADEMY 2: THEIR FIRST ASSIGNMENT (1985) – 9:45aE & 8:45pE
POLICE ACADEMY 3: BACK IN TRAINING (1986) – 11:20aE & 10:15pE
POLICE ACADEMY 4: CITIZEN ON PATROL (1987) – 12:50pE & 11:45pE
POLICE ACADEMY 5: ASSIGNMENT: MIAMI BEACH (1988) – 2:25pE & 1:20aE
POLICE ACADEMY 6: CITY UNDER SIEGE (1989) – 4pE & 2:55aE
POLICE ACADEMY: MISSION TO MOSCOW (1994) – 5:30pE & 4:30aE
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