Friday, February 24, 2012

'CASABLANCA' Comes Back to the Big Screen ONLY on 3/21/12


'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





Thursday, February 16, 2012

Save The Performing Arts: Your Digiplex Theaters to the Rescue

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.




Monday, February 6, 2012

I AM BRUCE LEE on the Big Screen

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. 

Cities and Ticket info:  www.iambruceleemovie.com
PUBLICITY CONTACT:
Penny Guyon / Firefly Media 323-874-0776
Flo Grace / Grace PR 310-553-4477

U.S. Cities and Theaters listed below
THURSDAY, FEB 9th and SATURDAY, FEB 11th:



Birmingham AL
Rave Lee Branch 15 & IMAX
Huntsville AL
Rave Lee Bend 18
Montgomery, AL
Rave Festival Plaza 16
Little Rock AR
Rave Colonel Glen 18
Phoenix (Surprise) AZ
Surprise Pointe 14
Phoenix (Glendale) AZ
Park West 14
Phoenix AZ
AMC Westgate 20
Phoenix AZ
AMC Desert Ridge 18
Scottsdale AZ
Ultraluxe Scottsdale Pavilion
Scottsdale AZ
Santan Village 16
Tempe AZ
Arisona Mills 25 w/IMAX
Tucson AZ
Tucson Spectrum 18
Yuma AZ
Yuma Palms 14
Los Angeles (Buena Park) CA
Buena Park Metroplex 18
Los Angeles (Chino Hills) CA
Chino Hills 18
Los Angeles (Downey) CA
Downey Cinema 10
Los Angeles (Monrovia) CA
Monrovia Cinema 12
Los Angeles (Pico Rivera) CA
Pico Rivera Village Walk 15
Los Angeles (Brentwood) CA
Rave Brentwood 14
Los Angeles (Hollywood) CA
Arclight Hollywood
Los Angeles (Pasadena) CA
Arclight Pasadena
Los Angeles (El Segundo) CA
Arclight El Segundo
Los Angeles (Sherman Oaks) CA
Arclight Sherman Oaks
Los Angeles (LA) CA
Rave 18 & IMAX
Los Angeles (Baldwin Hills) CA
Rave Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza 15
Orange Co (Anaheim) CA
Anaheim Garden Walk
Orange Co (Buena Park) CA
Buena Park Metroplex 18
Orange Co (Vista) CA
Vista Metroplex 15
Orange Co (San Clemente ) CA
San Clemente Cinema 6
Palm Springs (Cathedral City) CA
Cinemas Mary Pickford
Riverside, CA
Redlands Cinema 14
Riverside, CA
AMC Ontario 30
Riverside (Moreno Valley) CA
Moreno Valley 16
San Diego (Oceanside) CA
Mission Marketplace 13
San Diego (Poway) CA
Poway Creekside Plaza 10
San Diego, CA
Mission Valley Cinemas
San Bernardino CA
Ultra Star Tower 10
San Bernardino CA
Apple Valley 14
San Francisco CA
4 Star Theater
San Francisco CA
AMC Lowes Metreon 16
Denver CO
AMC Highlands Ranch 24
Denver CO
Northfield 18
Danbury CT
AM Danbury 16
Hartford CT
AMC Plainville 20
Hartford CT
Bow Tie Palace 17
Hartford CT
Manchester CT
Rave Buckland Hills 18 & IMAX
Milford CT
Rave Post 14 & IMAX
New Haven CT
Rave North Haven 12
New Haven CT
Bow Tie Criterion
Norwalk CT
Bow Tie Regent 8
Stamford, CT
Bow Tie Majestic 6
Jacksonville, FL
AMC Regency 24
Pensacola FL
Rave Pensacola Bayou 15
Port St. Lucie FL
Rave St. Lucie West 14
Tampa FL
AMC Veterans 24
Atlanta (Alpharetta) GA
Studio Movie Grill Holcombe Bridge
Atlanta (Morrow) GA
AMC Southlake Pavillion 24
Lawrenceville GA
AMC Discover Mills 18
Davenport IA
Rave Davenport 53 & IMAX
Bloomington IL
Bloomington Galaxy 14 Cine
Chicago IL
AMC River East 21
Chicago (Addison) IL
Marcus Addison Cinemas
Chicago (Orland Park) IL
Marcus Orland Park
Normal IL
Normal Theater
Peoria, IL
Rave Grand Prairie 18
Ft. Wayne IN
Rave Jefferson Point 18
Indianapolis, IN
Rave Metropolis 18
Indianapolis IN
AMC Castleton Square 14
Indianapolis IN
AMC Showplace 17
Kansas City, KS
AMC Town Center 20
Louisville KY
Rave Jefferson Point 18
Louisville KY
Rave Preston Crossings 16
Baton Rouge LA
Rave Mall of Louisiana 15
New Orleans LA
AMC Elmwood Palace 20
Boston (Arlington) MA
The Regent Theatre
Boston MA
AMC Boston Common 19
Springfield MA
Rave West Springfield 15
Annapolis MD
Bow Tie Harbour 9
Baltimore MD
AMC Owings Mills 17
Ann Arbor MI
Rave Ann Arbor 20 +IMAX
Grand Rapids MI
AMC Star Grand Rapids 18
Grand Rapids (Grandville) MI
Celebration! Cinema Rivertown
Kalamazoo MI
Rave Cityplace 14
Lansing MI
Celebration! Cinema Lansing & IMAX
Minneapolis MN
AMC Southdale 16
Minneapolis MN
AMC Rosedale 14
Minneapolis (Oakdale) MN
Marcus Oakdale Cinema
St. Cloud (Waite Park) MN
Marcus Parkwood
Springfield MO
Campbell 16 Cine
Cape Girardeau MO
Cape West 14 Cine
Charlotte NC
AMC Carolina Pavillon 22
Omaha NE
Rave Westroads 14
Omaha NE
Marcus Village Point Cinema
Omaha (Bellevue) NE
Marcus Twin Creek Cinema
Lincoln NE
Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema
Fargo ND
Marcus West Acres Cinema
Cherry Hill NJ
AMC Cherry Hill
Eatontown NJ
AMC Monmouth Mall 15
Elizabeth NJ
AMC Jersey Gardens 20
New Brunswick NJ
AMC New Brunswick
Rockaway NJ
AMC Rockaway 16
Westfield NJ
Vorhees NJ
Rave Ritz Center
Las Vegas NV
Rave Town Square 8
Albany NY
Spectrum 8 Theaters
Long Island (Garden City) NY
AMC Roosevelt Field 8
Long Island (Stony Brook) NY
AMC Stony Brook 17
New York City NY
AMC Empire 25
Schenectady NY
Bow Tie Cinemas
Cincinnati OH
Rave Milford 16
Cincinnati OH
Rave West Chester 18
Columbus OH
AMC Lennox Town Center 24
Columbus OH
Rave Grove City 14
Dayton OH
Rave Huber Heights 16
Dayton OH
Rave Dayton South 16
Toledo OH
Rave Franklin Park 16
Oklahoma City OK
Bricktown 16
Portland OR
Clinton Street Theater
Bensalem PA (Bucks County)
AMC Neshaminy 24 & IMAX
Philadelphia PA
Rave University City 6
Pittsburgh PA
Rave Pittsburgh North
Pittsburgh PA
Southside Works Cinema
Chatanooga TN
Rave Eastridge 18 & IMAX
Arlington TX
Studio Movie Grill Arlington
Arlington TX
Rave Northeast Mall 18
Dallas TX
Studio Movie Grill Dallas/Royal
Dallas TX
Studio Movie Grill Lewisville
Dallas TX
Studio Movie Grill Plano
Dallas – Ft. Worth TX
Rave Ridgmar 13
Dallas (Hickory Creek) TX
Rave Hickory Creek 16
Houston TX
Studio Movie Grill City Center
Houston TX
Studio Movie Grill Copperfield
Las Cruces NM (near El Paso TX)
Cineport 10
Lehi UT
Megaplex 8 @Thanksgiving Point
Ogden UT
Megaplex13 at The Junction
Salt Lake City UT
Megaplex 12 at The Gateway
Salt Lake City (Sandy) UT
Magaplex 12 at Jordon Commons
Salt Lake City (South Jordan) UT
Megaplex 20 at The District
Fairfax VA
Rave Fairfax Corner 14
Reston VA
Bow Tie Reston Town Center
McLean VA
AMC Tysons Corner 16 & IMAX
Richmond VA
Bow Tie Movieland at BLVD Square
Winchester VA
Alamo Drafthouse Winchester
Washington DC
AMC Hoffman 22
Seattle WA
AMC Pacific Place 11
Madison WI
Eastgate Cinemas
Madison WI
Point Cinemas
Milwaukee WI (Menomonee Falls)
Marcus Cinemas MF
Milwaukee (New Berlin) WI
Marcus Ridge Cinemas