‘Pretty in Pink’ Makes the Perfect Date Night With its Return to Select U.S. Movie Theaters February 14 and 17 in Special 30th Anniversary Event
Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures Present the Original Feature and an Inside Look at the Beloved Classic
DENVER – January 14, 2016 – It’s time to get out your pink dress, snag a date and dance your way to the nearest movie theater because “Pretty in Pink 30th Anniversary” comes to the big screen on Sunday, February 14 and Wednesday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time both days. Relive all of the excitement and drama of adolescence with writer John Hughes’ pitch-perfect comedy as Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures give audiences the chance to enjoy the full-length feature and go behind the scenes to learn about the alternate ending that would have changed everything!
Tickets for “Pretty in Pink 30th Anniversary” 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 575 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).
Featuring outstanding performances by Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy and
Jon Cryer, plus a phenomenal rock soundtrack, “Pretty in Pink” is a funny and bittersweet love story that stands the test of time. She’s a high school girl from the wrong side of town. He’s the wealthy heart-throb who asks her to the prom. But as fast as their romance builds, it’s threatened by the painful reality of peer pressure. “Pretty in Pink” also stars James Spader, Harry Dean Stanton and Annie Potts.
“It is exciting to celebrate 30 years of ‘Pretty in Pink’ by showing it back in movie theaters for Valentine’s Day. Many from this generation have never seen it on the big screen and now they have two very special chances,” said Fathom Events CEO John Rubey.
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For artwork/photos related to “Pretty in Pink 30th Anniversary,” visit the Fathom Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events 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. Fathom Events takes audiences behind-the-scenes and offers unique extras, creating the ultimate entertainment experience. It is owned by a consortium called AC JV, LLC., comprised of AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States. In addition, Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events to 875 locations in 179 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Paramount Home Media Distribution
Paramount Home Media Distribution (PHMD) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), home to premier media brands that create television programs, motion pictures, consumer products, and digital content for audiences in 180 countries and territories. The PHMD division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHMD additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.
