“One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film” Brings the World’s Biggest Band’s Epic 2014 Tour to Cinemas Globally
Fathom Events, Arts Alliance, Syco, Modest!, Sony Music Entertainment and Fulwell 73 partner to bring global music phenomenon One Direction to cinemas in the U.S. for just one weekend on October 11 and 12. “One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film,” recorded in the midst of the group’s epic sold-out “Where We Are” global and US tour, will give fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join together to celebrate the One Direction live concert experience on the big screen for the very first time. This Fathom Event is an exclusive front row chance with a back stage pass to see One Direction in a larger-than-life setting.
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“One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film” Brings the World’s Biggest Band’s Epic 2014 Tour to Cinemas Globally
Fathom Events, Arts Alliance, Syco, Modest!, Sony Music Entertainment and Fulwell 73 Partner for An Exclusive One Direction Weekend October 11 and 12
Greenwood Village, Colo. – August 11, 2014 – Fathom Events, Arts Alliance, Syco, Modest!, Sony Music Entertainment and Fulwell 73 partner to bring global music phenomenon One Direction to cinemas in the U.S. for just one weekend on October 11 and 12. “One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film,” recorded in the midst of the group’s epic sold-out “Where We Are” global and US tour, will give fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join together to celebrate the One Direction live concert experience on the big screen for the very first time. This Fathom Event is an exclusive front row chance with a back stage pass to see One Direction in a larger-than-life setting.
With more than 10,000 screenings scheduled in over 60 countries, fans will come together for one special 1D weekend. Directed by Paul Dugdale (Coldplay, Rolling Stones, Adele), “One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film” features Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis, both on stage and backstage during their recent 69 city world tour. Millions of fans across the U.S. will get only four chances to see their favorite band this October. Matinee and evening events are scheduled on Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12 at 12:55 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. both days (local time).
Tickets for “One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film” are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will be presented across Fathoms entire Digital Broadcast Network nationwide. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
More information, including locations of the film screenings and other exciting reveals will be released in the coming weeks via the film website at www.1Dconcertfilm.com and on the official One Direction social channels. Fans can follow the film using the official hashtag #1DWWAFilm
Recorded at the iconic San Siro stadium in Milan from the sell-out Italian leg of the tour, this one-off cinema event features all of One Direction’s biggest hits, from “What Makes You Beautiful” to “Story Of My Life.” Fans will also get the chance to go behind the scenes with a 15 minute pre-show of a never before seen interview with the band cut with exclusive backstage tour footage. This global and exclusive One Direction film weekend is a chance to watch the band’s tour for the first time, or to re-live the moment with friends and get closer than ever before in true high definition and cinema surround sound.
Mark Foster, CEO of new entity Arts Alliance, said, “I’m delighted this will be Arts Alliance’s first Pop release since the production and finance company, Mr Wolf, merged with Arts Alliance Media’s distribution arm. We intend this to be the first of many more record-breaking theatrical releases.”
“One Direction is the biggest global band in pop music right now, and this special weekend concert event will turn local movie theatres into concert arenas where legions of fans can connect with each other and share the 1D experience like never before,” Fathom Events’ CEO John Rubey said.
“One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film” is produced by Fulwell 73 and re-unites producing partners from This is Us, Ben Winston & executive producers Simon Cowell, Sonny Takhar, Richard Griffiths, Harry Magee and Will Bloomfield.
Announcement video from the band: http://smarturl.it/WWAFilmAnnc
YouTube trailer link: http://smarturl.it/1DWWAFilmTrailer
Film website: www.1Dconcertfilm.com
Film trailer: http://smarturl.it/1DWWAFilmTrailer
Facebook: www.facebook.com/onedirectionmusic
Twitter: twitter.com/onedirection
@OneDirection
#1DWWAFilm
Official website: www.onedirectionmusic.com/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/onedirectionchannel
About One Direction
Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson formed in 2010 and have since amassed a loyal fan base and fame all across the globe. With three albums to date, UP ALL NIGHT, TAKE ME HOME and MIDNIGHT MEMORIES, they have impressively sold more than 45 million records worldwide and have achieved a total of 91 number ones. One Direction have taken home 4 BRIT Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 3 Billboard Music Awards, 6 Teen Choice Awards and received a Moonman for Best Song Of The Summer at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. One Direction made their movie debut with their massive hit 3D concert movie and documentary ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US. The film has been a phenomenal success, topping the UK and US box offices and grossing an incredible $69 Million worldwide. The band released their history-making third studio album MIDNIGHT MEMORIES, which includes the worldwide smash, hit “Best Song Ever” and single “Story Of My Life.” In early 2014, One Direction embarked on their global sell out WHERE WE ARE 2014 stadium tour, which has sold 3.5 million tickets across Europe, Latin America, Australasia and US. For more info visit www.onedirectionmusic.com
One Direction: Where We Are: Live from San Siro Stadium is coming to DVD on December 1st.
About AC JV, LLC
Fathom Events is owned by a newly formed entity called AC JV, LLC. Fathom is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original programming featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Additionally, Fathom events take audiences behind-the-scenes and offer unique extras – creating the ultimate entertainment experience for fans of all ages. Co-owned by the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom’s live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events to more than 750 locations in 171 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Arts Alliance
Arts Alliance is the leading financier, distributor and marketer of Event Cinema worldwide with over 70 event cinema releases to date. The company offers a one-stop-shop for production, financing and worldwide distribution which releases world-class shows to audiences across 4000+ screens in over 60 territories, engaging fans with the content they are most passionate about. In the fast-growing Event Cinema market, the Arts Alliance slate features exciting, multi-dimensional content across all genres: live opera and ballet, dynamic art exhibitions, theatre productions and the best rock & pop events. Highlights from the forthcoming Arts Alliance Event Cinema slate include One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film, The Royal Opera House Live 2014/15, Globe On Screen 2014, Exhibition On Screen and In Search Of Chopin.
For more information, visit www.artsalliance.com
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