DENVER, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Elvis Presley returns
to big screens across the globe this fall with the new music
special, "Elvis Unleashed," featuring previously unseen
footage on movie theater screens of Elvis as he filmed the iconic
"68 Comeback Special." The two-day cinema event, which includes
outtakes and performances that reveal a new side of the King, will
air in cinemas on October 7, with an
encore screening on October 10.
Each screening will include a new 30-minute segment with
Los Angeles Times lead music
writer Randy Lewis in conversation
with actor Dennis Quaid,
rising pop/country artist Jade
Jackson and the esteemed director and producer of the
"68 Elvis Comeback Special," Steve
Binder, to discuss Elvis's life and legacy. Quaid
and Jackson are set to perform some Elvis classics, while
Randy Lewis discusses the
behind-the-scenes interactions that Binder had with Elvis and his
manager Colonel Parker, as well as celebrating the King.
This brand-new content is produced by Spencer Proffer, CEO of Meteor 17, and
Dave Harding, in association with
Authentic Brands Group.
Tickets for U.S. screenings of "Elvis Unleashed" can be
purchased at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box
offices.
Fathom Events will present "Elvis Unleashed" in more than 800
U.S. movie theaters on Monday, October
7, and Thursday, October 10 at
7:00 p.m. local time (both dates),
through Fathom's Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). For a complete
list of U.S. theater locations, visit the Fathom
Events website (theaters and participants are subject to
change). International cinema locations and ticket-on-sale
dates will be announced at a later date.
"This cinema event showcases Elvis as both a legendary performer
and a charming, charismatic presence behind the scenes," said
Meteor 17 CEO Spencer Proffer. "With
my partners at Fathom Events, we are excited to bring together his
many fans in theaters across the world to celebrate his lasting
impact with never-before-seen moments and performances."
The "'Elvis '68 Comeback Special" was a major milestone in
Elvis Presley's storied career,
marking his first live television performance in seven years and
pioneering the "unplugged" performance style with an acoustic set.
"Elvis Unleashed" captures the spontaneous moments and stories
behind the legendary special, and sheds new light on Elvis as a
cultural icon.
"We are thrilled to share this wonderful tribute to Elvis with
his fans around the world," Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt said. "This special not only provides a
behind-the-curtain look at Elvis's most memorable live performance,
it also explores his impact on today's music culture and
performers."
For artwork/photos related to "Elvis Unleashed" visit the Fathom
Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with
theater locations in all top 100 DMAs® (Designated Market Areas)
and ranks as one of the largest overall theater content
distributors. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC);
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal Cinemas, a
subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom Events
offers a variety of unique entertainment events in movie theaters
such as live performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top Broadway
stage productions, major sporting events, epic concerts, the
yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series, inspirational events and
popular anime franchises. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the
scenes for 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 1,010 locations and 1,628 screens in 182 DMAs. The
company also provides corporations a compelling national footprint
for hosting employee meetings, customer rewards events and new
product launches. For more information, visit
www.FathomEvents.com.
About Meteor 17 and Spencer
Proffer
Headquartered in Los Angeles,
this convergence and production venture is helmed by innovative
media and music producer, Spencer
Proffer. M17 is producing and is developing an ambitious
slate of projects across music, TV, film, Internet, live event, and
other platforms, integrating brand marketing and music as organic
components. M17 is a full service organization that actively
participates from conception and architecture through all phases of
deal making, production, marketing and distribution entities.
www.meteor17.com.
About Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing,
and entertainment company, and the owner of Elvis Presley
Enterprises, LLC. Headquartered in New
York City, ABG manages, elevates, and builds the long-term
value of more than 33 entertainment and lifestyle brands by
partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers, and
retailers. Our brands have a global retail footprint in more than
50,000 points of sale across the luxury, specialty, department
store, mid-tier, mass, and e-commerce channels and more than 4,390
branded freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world. ABG
is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling
product, content, business, and immersive brand experiences. We
create and activate original marketing strategies to drive the
success of our brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms,
and emerging media. ABG's global portfolio of iconic and
world-renowned brands includes Marilyn Monroe®, Mini Marilyn®,
Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O'Neal®, Dr. J®, Greg
Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Michael Jackson® (managed brand),
Nautica®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Jones New York®, Herve
Leger®, Judith Leiber®, Frederick's of Hollywood®, Frye®, Adrienne
Vittadini®, Taryn Rose®, Misook®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner
Marx®, Spyder®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Airwalk®, Vision Street
Wear®, Above The Rim®, and Hind®. abg-nyc.com
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