DENVER, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- From the four
repeating notes of its theme music to its unforgettable tales of
the supernatural and the surreal, few television series have
reshaped the medium as much as Rod
Serling's "The Twilight Zone." On November 14, Fathom Events and CBS Home
Entertainment celebrate the series' 60th anniversary with a
one-night-only event exclusively in cinemas nationwide.
"The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration" will
combine digitally restored versions of six quintessential episodes
with an all-new documentary short titled "Remembering Rod Serling"
about the life, imagination and creativity of creator Serling,
whose thought-provoking introductions continue to mesmerize
fans.
Tickets to "The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary
Celebration" are available beginning Friday, September 27, at www.FathomEvents.com and
at participating theater box offices.
"The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration" will
be presented in more than 600 movie theaters across the country on
Thursday, November 14, at
7:00 p.m. local time through Fathom
Events' Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). A complete list of theater
locations will be available September
27 on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants
are subject to change).
While each of the 156 episodes of the mind-bending, sometimes
nightmare-inducing, series has a legion of admirers, for this
special 60th anniversary presentation, "Twilight Zone" CBS
has curated six particularly noteworthy fan favorites to present on
the big screen – the first time ever that original episodes of the
series, which originally ran from 1959 to 1964, have been presented
on the big screen.
"The incredible mind of Rod
Serling led to some of the most indelible moments ever
created for television, and selecting these episodes was both a
great pleasure and a responsibility we took seriously, knowing how
much the series means to generations of fans," said Ken Ross, EVP and general manager of CBS Home
Entertainment.
Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt added,
"'The Twilight Zone' has inspired many filmmakers and storytellers,
so it is a great honor to be able to bring these classic stories to
the big screen, and to offer such an incisive look into the mind of
the man who created them."
The six episodes that will be screened as part of "The
Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration" are:
- "Walking Distance"– Busy and stressed out, Martin Sloan (Gig Young) is a Madison
Avenue executive who stops his car at a gas station that isn't far
from the small town where he grew up. Martin decides to walk to
Homewood, which he left 25 years ago, where he meets his
11-year-old self, his parents … and learns about the dark side of
nostalgia. (Original airdate: Oct. 30,
1959)
- "Time Enough at Last" – Harry
Bemis (Burgess Meredith) loves to read. The only
problem is, he can find neither the time nor the place for it, and
he's harangued by his boss and his wife for his passion. As sneaks
into the bank vault for some reading time, there's a massive
nuclear explosion. With the world gone, Harry has nothing but
reading time. There's just one catch. (Original airdate:
Nov. 20, 1959)
- "The Invaders" – An elderly woman (Agnes Moorhead) who lives alone a ramshackle
farmhouse hears noises on her roof. When she investigates, she
finds what seems to be a flying saucer, and from it emerge two
small robots who seem bent on her destruction. She fights them off
and destroys their ship, unaware of their true nature. (Original
airdate: Jan. 27, 1961)
- "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" – On a pleasant day, the
residents of Maple Street are disturbed by a noise and a tremor.
Unsure what to make of it, when young Tommy tells them a story he
read about an alien invasion, paranoia descends upon the
once-tranquil neighborhood, revealing an unsettling truth about the
fragility of humanity. (Original airdate: March 4, 1960)
- "Eye of the Beholder" – Janet
Tyler (Maxine Stewart)
does not look like everyone else. A horrible disfigurement has
traumatized her all her life, and now on her 11th trip to the
hospital, her bandages will soon come off. It this surgery to make
her "normal" doesn't work, she will be segregated for life with
other afflicted people. The moment of truth is at hand.
(Original airdate: Nov. 11,
1960)
- "To Serve Man" – Michael
Chambers (Lloyd
Bochner) recounts recent events on earth following the
arrival of an alien spacecraft. Its occupants seem benevolent, and
offer to share technology to provide limitless energy and cure all
diseases. Chambers, an encryption specialist, is suspicious,
particularly as he examines a book the aliens have left behind.
(Original airdate: March 2,
1962)
In addition to the six episodes, this unique celebration of
"The Twilight Zone" also features "Remembering Rod Serling,"
an all-new documentary that takes viewers into the fertile
imagination and life of series creator Serling. It offers a closer
look at the life experiences that inspired Serling's unique blend
of thought-provoking and visionary storytelling, from his time as a
paratrooper in World War II to his early writing days in live
television, and ultimately to the creation of this indelible TV
series. Friends, collaborators and members of the Serling family
offer insight into the man whose creativity has inspired audiences
around the globe for 60 years.
For artwork/photos related to "The Twilight Zone 60th
Anniversary," 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 CBS Home Entertainment
CBS Home Entertainment
manages the worldwide DVD and Blu-ray businesses for the CBS
Corporation across all lines of content including current hits and
classic series from the vast CBS library, as well as new releases
from Showtime Networks. CBS Home Entertainment products are
released on the CBS DVD and CBS Blu-ray labels.
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