AMC Theatres Proud to Celebrate the Life of Sir Roger Moore with Two James Bond Classics, The Spy Who Loved Me & For Your Eye...
27 May 2017 - 4:01AM
Business Wire
With Proceeds to Benefit UNICEF
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM), Park Circus and EON
Productions and AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC) are pleased to announce a
series of special screenings in memory of Sir Roger Moore, to take
place at AMC-owned cinemas across the U.S. and Eurpoe, including:
Odeon Cinemas (UK) and AMC Theatres (U.S.) beginning May 31,
2017.
The newly restored 4K versions of The Spy Who Loved Me
and For Your Eyes Only will be screened with 50 percent of
all proceeds benefitting UNICEF. As a Goodwill Ambassador, Sir
Roger had been a dedicated and passionate supporter of UNICEF since
1991.
"A generation of moviegoers across the US and UK remember Sir
Roger Moore as their first James Bond. We are honored to celebrate
his life with them in theatres next week with two of his most
iconic films," Elizabeth Frank, Executive Vice President, Chief
Content & Programming Officer, AMC Theatres.
Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli of EON Productions,
long-standing producers of the James Bond films, said, “In honour
of Sir Roger Moore, we are delighted these Bond screenings will
benefit UNICEF which was the charity closest to his heart.”
Gary Barber, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MGM, added,
“Sir Roger Moore left an indelible imprint on audiences worldwide.
There is no better way to remember Roger’s legacy than bringing
back his iconic performances as James Bond to cinemas across the
world while aiding UNICEF, the charity he steadfastly
supported.”
Nick Varley, CEO of distributor Park Circus, said, “Park Circus
is extremely privileged to be MGM’s library distributor and we are
delighted to have the chance to celebrate the life and work of Sir
Roger Moore through these screenings, and most particularly as it
benefits UNICEF, an organization very close to Sir Roger.”
We would also like to thank Deluxe Technicolor Digital Cinema
for kindly facilitating the delivery of this project to cinemas for
us.
Details of screenings can be found at www.parkcircus.com and at
participating cinemas websites.
About Park Circus Group
Park Circus Group is a leading all-rights sales agency and
distribution company representing the greatest names in filmed
entertainment. Our classic films distribution and sales divisions
represent the major Hollywood and British studios including
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures
Releasing International, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Pictures,
Warner Bros. Pictures and ITV Studios as well as a large number of
independent producers and rights holders.
Our contemporary division finances, sells and distributes arts,
cultural and independent feature films. Operating worldwide, the
company aims to enable audiences to experience classic and
contemporary cinematic content, through working with theatrical
exhibition, television, digital and home entertainment
partners.
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company
focused on the production and global distribution of film and
television content across all platforms. The company owns one of
the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television
content as well as the premium pay television network EPIX, which
is available throughout the U.S. via cable, satellite, telco and
digital distributors. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous
other television channels and digital platforms. For more
information, visit www.mgm.com.
About UNICEF
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the
rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve
the lives of children and their families. Defending children's
rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to
produce results and understand their effects.
About EON Productions
EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly
owned and controlled by the Broccoli/Wilson
family. Danjaq is the US-based company that co-owns, with
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, the copyright in the existing James
Bond films and controls the right to produce future James Bond
films as well as all worldwide merchandising. EON Productions, an
affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK-based production company which
makes the James Bond films. The 007 franchise has produced
twenty four films since 1962.
About AMC Theatres
AMC (NYSE: AMC) is the largest movie exhibition company in the
U.S., in Europe and throughout the world with approximately 1,000
theatres and 11,000 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled
innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying more plush
power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage
choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty
program, web site and smart phone apps; offering premium large
format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including
the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. AMC
operates among the most productive theatres in the United States’
top markets, having the #1 or #2 market share positions in 22 of
the 25 largest metropolitan areas of the United States, including
the top three markets (NY, LA, Chicago). Through its Odeon
subsidiary AMC operates in 14 European countries and is the # 1
theatre chain in Estonia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain,
Sweden and UK & Ireland. For more information, go to
www.amctheatres.com.
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