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'Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.' Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart)
Who hasn't seen this wonderful classic when it came out on the big screen or on our couch at home? It brings such great memories, huh? Well, you have the chance to revive those wonderful memories again for one night only on the big screen this coming Wednesday, March 21 at your local Digiplex theater.
NCM Fathom, Turner Classic Movies, and Warner Bros are coming together again to present Turner Classic Movies Presents Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event in select movie theaters nationwide on Wednesday, March 21st at 7:00PM. The event will begin with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne taking audiences behind the scenes of this epic love story in a special original production showcasing stories from those who were on set and those who simply admire this timeless classic. Audiences will then be able to see again on the silver screen this beautiful and timeless classic.
Casablanca is a classic tale of unrequited love and is a project that defined the "golden age" of Hollywood and allowed audiences to fall in love with cinema all over again. Turner Classic Movies Presents Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event is the only opportunity to see this stunning digital presentation grace the silver screen on Wednesday, March 21st at 7:00PM. at your local Digiplex.
Don't miss the most romantic film of all time. More beautiful than it's ever been!
Watch the trailer to bring back some of those great memories
If you are a movie buff and you go to the movies at least twice a month? You must have noticed that several movie theaters are incorporating alternative content events to their regular Hollywood movie showtimes. Movie theaters that have been converted into digital now have the advantage of playing live broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera, Ballet in Cinema, TheNational Theatre Live, and so much more. Therefore, they are attracting different types of audiences that perhaps, are too far away from watching the performance live at the venue or just cannot afford the tickets and would rather pay an average of $12 to $25 to watch it at their local theater.
Many performing arts organizations are broadcasting their productions to movie theaters around the globe and making good profit by selling tickets, subscriptions and selling CDs or DVDs of the performances, etc. By doing this, movie theaters are also increasing their week-day ticket sales, since most of the live performances (except for the Live Met) and encores happen during the week.
'Manon' Encore playing on 4/25/12
The advantages of watching these shows on the big screen rather than Live at the actual venue? Well, First of all, this is a great alternative for people who have a hard time with the logistics of planning to go to the live performance- could be schedules, commuting, etc. Second of all, for those who cannot simply afford the tickets and finally for those who want to watch a Live event that is happening in a different city or country around the world. This is a great solution.
Thanks to digital cinema conversion, our Digiplex Cranford and Rialto theaters in Cranford and Westfield respectively are playing one or more alternative content events each week. By doing this, patrons are leaving their couches to go and grab a bite to eat at their local restaurant (increasing sales for local businesses) and heading to the theater to watch a live performance of their preference. Imagine going to watch The Met: Live in HD encore presentation of ‘Manon’ with a loved one after a nice and quiet dinner. You can grab a cup of coffee or tea and some sweets at the concession stand and watch the performance…while wearing your jeans and comfy shoes.
Check out the Digiplex Destinations website www.digiplexdest.com and Special Events tab to discover what is playing at your local Cranford and Rialto theaters.
If you are a fan of Bruce Lee and always wanted to know more about the "Little Dragon." You cannot miss the change to watch him on the BIG SCREEN on Two Nights ONLY: Thursday, February 9 at 8:00PM ET and on Wednesday, February 15 at 8:00 PM ET at your local Digiplex theater. This is the first documentary with the participation of the Lee's family. Watch the "Little Dragon" in the year of the Dragon and thanks to Digital Cinema, you can watch it at your local theater.
From the Press Release:
(Los Angeles, CA)January 25th, 2012 –On Thursday, February 9th and Wednesday, February 15th the new feature length documentary film, I Am Bruce Lee, will be released exclusively in 170 theaters in 60+ cities across the U.S.
Bruce Lee was born in the Year of the Dragon, his stage name was “Little Dragon”, and his most famous film was “Enter the Dragon”, so it’s only appropriate that his return to the big screen debuts as Chinese New Year begins - 2012 is The Year of the Dragon.
I Am Bruce Lee tells the amazing story of one of the most iconic human beings ever to enter the public consciousness. Voted as one of the most important people of the 20th century in Time Magazine’s Time 100, as well as one of the Greatest Pop Culture Icons by People Magazine, Bruce Lee continues to be honored and remembered for his enduring legacy.
The documentary is produced by award-winning studio Network Entertainment, the producers of 2010’s Academy Award shortlisted documentary Facing Ali, and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Pete McCormack.
I Am Bruce Lee is the first documentary to truly tell Bruce Lee’s story in his own words and actions, as well as through the eyes of a diverse cast of international stars from the worlds of film, television, music and sports.
The film’s original interviews feature a broad spectrum of worldwide stars, including UFC President Dana White who calls Lee the “Father of Mixed Martial Arts,” NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, boxing champions Manny Pacquiao and Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, UFC stars Jon Jones, Cung Le, Stephan Bonnar and Gina Carano, actor and star of the hit show ‘Modern Family’ Ed O’Neill, Academy Award Nominated actor Mickey Rourke, the Black Eye Peas’ Taboo, Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee and his wife Linda Lee Cadwell, among many others.
I Am Bruce Lee presents a rich cinematic view of the life of Bruce Lee, and features the best of Bruce Lee’s groundbreaking martial arts action films, punctuated with an evocative score and rarely seen archival footage. Working with Bruce’s daughter Shannon Lee, the film features previously unseen home movies and interviews, classic photos and dynamic visuals and graphics. “My family and I are so proud of this film, which truly portrays the legacy of my father and his incredible story,” says executive producer Shannon Lee.
“Our goal was to bring Bruce Lee and his dynamic personality to life in a way never experienced before, and we were able to achieve this with amazing content and our dynamic cast. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will walk out of the theater inspired by the spirit of the remarkable Bruce Lee,” commented producer Derik Murray.
To support the screening events, there will be a robust on-line campaign with multiple opportunities to connect via Facebook, Twitter and other online platforms.
The documentary is being distributed for the screening events by D&E Entertainment, a company specializing in alternative theatrical programming.*Cities and theaters listed below.
About Network Entertainment
Network Entertainment Inc., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Vancouver, BC, is an established television and film production company with an award-winning international reputation.The company was recently shortlisted in 2010 for an Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary for Facing Ali, a theatrical documentary, television special and collector’s DVD with Lionsgate Entertainment as theatrical distributor and Spike TV premiering the worldwide broadcast. Network's programming has been showcased at marquee film festivals and by broadcasters throughout North America including ABC, ESPN, ESPN Classic, CBC, CTV, Global Television, Headline Sports, The Biography Channel, The History Channel, OLN, Spike, TSN and Versus.
About Pete McCormack
Pete McCormack is an award-winning filmmaker, novelist, screenwriter, musician and producer.McCormack’s most recent directing project is Facing Ali. The film tells the story of the inimitable Muhammad Ali and the story of ten legendary champions who fought him—in their own words.Other film projects include: Uganda Rising, about the plight of the Acholi people in Northern Uganda which is narrated by Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey, the 25 minute short film Hope In The Time of AIDS (2007), about the devastation of HIV and AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, and the independent feature film See Grace Fly in 2003, about a woman’s battle with schizophrenia.McCormack’s two novels,Shelby (1995) and Understanding Ken(1998), both received critical acclaim, in particular Understanding Ken, which was short-listed for the Stephen Leacock Award.
About Bruce Lee Enterprises
Bruce Lee Enterprises (“BLE”), operated and owned by Bruce Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee, is the exclusive owner of all commercial merchandising and allied rights relating to the use of Bruce Lee’s name, image, likeness, persona, signature, voice, attributes, marks, logos, symbols, works, photographs and writings, and holds copyrights and trademark rights in and to the name and image of Bruce Lee throughout the world. The mission of BLE is to participate in opportunities that are in alignment with the legacy of the icon, Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee’s legacy of action, power, speed, dynamism, philosophy, self-discovery, and mastery provide the guide post for BLE’s achievements and success. BLE and LeeWay Media Group, Shannon Lee's production arm, believe the legacy of Bruce Lee has found a great partner in Network Entertainment and is excited and proud to be part of I Am Bruce Lee! For more information about Bruce Lee, go to www.brucelee.com and www.bruceleefoundation.org.
About D&E Entertainment
Based in Hollywood, D&E Entertainment digitally distributes independent films, documentaries and alternative content such as filmed music events to movie theaters across the globe. Formed in 2005 by entertainment executives and digital cinema pioneers Doug Kluthe and Evan Saxon, D&E offers innovative theatrical programming via a worldwide marketing and distribution network.
Network Entertainment Presents I Am Bruce Lee. Produced by Derik Murray, Executive Produced by Paul Gertz and Shannon Lee, Directed by Pete McCormack. Run Time: 94 minutes, Genre: Documentary,Rating: This film is not rated.
