‘The International Dota 2 Championship’
Coming Live to Select U.S. Movie Theaters
With the World’s Best Gamers Competing for the Global Title and Millions in Prizes
Fathom Events and Valve Bring the Biggest Video Game Tournament in the World Live to Cinemas on Saturday, August 8
DENVER – July 13, 2015 – One of the gaming industry’s most popular and respected video game tournaments known today, “The International Dota 2 Championship,” comes LIVE from the KeyArena in Seattle, WA to select U.S. movie theaters on Saturday, August 8 at 5 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. CT, 3 p.m. MT, 2 p.m. PT, presented by Fathom Events and Valve. Fans nationwide can watch the world’s top two teams compete to win the “Aegis of Champions” in the fifth annual Dota 2 Championships. Developed by Valve Corporation, Dota 2 is one of the most played video games in the world and The Championship will once again see teams compete for a record-breaking crowd-funded prize pool that is currently at over $15 million.
Tickets for “The International Dota 2 Championship” 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 nearly 400 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).
Enjoyed by millions of people for over a decade, Dota is a game of strategy, planning, momentum and action. In Dota 2, two teams of five players face off in a vast battlefield. Before the battle begins, each player chooses a unique “Hero” character from a pool of over 100 potential fighters, each with their own abilities, strengths and weaknesses. Teams then wage war, attempting to gather enough power and momentum to storm the opposing team’s base and destroy their “Ancient” structure. The first team to destroy the enemy’s “Ancient” wins the match. Developed by Valve, Dota 2 is a free game that is played through Steam, Valve’s online game delivery platform.
“With the KeyArena selling out again in just minutes, it is unmistakable that fan interest in ‘The International Dota 2 Championship’ is at an all-time high,” said Fathom Events CEO John Rubey. “We are pleased to present audiences nationwide with another opportunity to experience the thrilling combat action, all on the big screen.”
More information is available at http://www.dota2.com/international/
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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 820 locations in 177 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
