DENVER, Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of
the successful world premiere of Bruce
Springsteen's "Western Stars" at the Toronto International Film Festival, Fathom
Events announces that it will bring music legend Bruce Springsteen to cinemas across America
in an exclusive two-night theatrical release of "Western Stars."
The Fathom screenings, which will be held on October 19 and 23, will also feature an exclusive
look behind the scenes with Springsteen, including
never-before-seen archival footage and previously unreleased music
from the Springsteen vault.
"Western Stars," the cinematic film version of his latest
globally successful album, was directed by Thom Zimny, his longtime collaborator, and
Springsteen, marking his directorial debut. Following the Fathom
events, "Western Stars" is slated for release on October 25, 2019.
Tickets for "Western Stars" are available
at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box
offices.
From Fathom Events and Warner Bros., this special two-day event
will premiere in cinemas nationwide on Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday,
October 23 at 4:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. (all local times). For a
complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website
(theaters and participants are subject to change).
"Western Stars" offers Springsteen fans across the country a
unique opportunity to see him perform all 13 songs from the
critically lauded album—his first studio album in five years.
Touching on themes of love and loss, loneliness and family and the
inexorable passage of time, the documentary film evokes the
American West—both the mythic and the hardscrabble—weaving archival
footage and Springsteen's personal narration with song to tell the
story of Western Stars.
In a first for Springsteen, his rendition of the album is backed
up by a 30-piece orchestra and set under the cathedral ceiling of
his own historic nearly 100-year-old barn.
"Western Stars" is written and performed by Bruce Springsteen, with Special Guest Patti
Scialfa. Thom Zimny, Jon Landau, Barbara
Carr and George Travis
produced the film, with Springsteen serving as executive
producer. The original score is by Springsteen.
Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros.
Pictures President, Domestic Distribution, stated, "Bruce Springsteen has made an indelible mark on
music and contemporary culture over the course of his extraordinary
career, spanning more than 40 years. With 'Western Stars,' Bruce
continues to evolve his craft as, for the first time, he takes us
all on a cinematic journey through his music and his life. We are
thrilled to be working with him and his fellow director,
Thom Zimny, to bring this
trailblazing film to audiences."
"Bruce Springsteen is a legendary
artist who brings audiences of different generations together,"
said Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt.
"The up-close visuals and spectacular acoustics transport cinema
audiences right to Bruce's barn for a complete musical
experience."
For artwork/photos related to "Western Stars," 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, 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.
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