DENVER, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- By all accounts, it
was a movie that beat all odds: Surviving a set fire, the loss of a
powerful director, and a studio that didn't understand what it had,
"Galaxy Quest" turned into a pop-culture phenomenon that would
"never give up, never surrender." As the cult classic nears its
20th anniversary – premiering on December
25, 1999 – "Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest
Documentary" explores how the science-fiction comedy became an
enduring fan favorite, a movie that helped launch the sci-fi- and
fantasy-driven movie and TV industry that dominates global
entertainment today.
On November 26 only, Fathom Events
and Fandom present the theatrical premiere of "Never Surrender:
A Galaxy Quest Documentary," which includes exclusive
behind-the-scenes footage and a 10-minute introduction featuring
the cast members of ScreenJunkies.
Tickets to "Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest
Documentary" are available to the public beginning today at
www.FathomEvents.com or at participating movie theater box offices.
The event will be presented in more than 600 movie theaters across
the country at 7:00 p.m. local time
on Tuesday, November 26, through
Fathom Events' Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). A full list of
theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website
(theaters and participants are subject to change).
The documentary features the film's stars, including
Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Justin Long, Sam
Rockwell, Tony
Shalhoub, Missi
Pyle, Rainn Wilson
and Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, along with director
Dean Parisot, writer
Robert Gordon, and a legion
of celebrity fans sharing their reminiscences and appreciation for
this beloved film. Among the celebrities who appear in "Never
Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary" are
Wil Wheaton, Brent Spiner, Greg Berlanti, Damon Lindelof and more than a dozen other
notable filmmakers, craftspeople and entertainment-industry
observers who offer keen insight into the ways, both big and small,
that "Galaxy Quest" has had lasting impact and developed a fan base
that extends around the world.
"Fandom is powered by fans who deeply care about the movies,
shows and games they love. Galaxy Quest was the first film
that put fans at the center of the action and really foretold the
era we're in now, where fans are the most powerful force in
entertainment," said Michael Chiang,
Fandom SVP of Programming. "We are thrilled to offer fans an
insider's look at this quirky, but highly influential film in the
form of a one-night only theatrical event."
"Fandom is dedicated to the celebration of the most passionate
people in the world—the fans—and we are excited to team up with
them to present the premiere of a most unique documentary about a
most beloved movie," said Brian
Deulley, Fathom Events Sr. Director of Programming. "'Never
Surrender' is both an amazing homage and an irresistible,
wonderfully heartfelt documentary that will delight longtime
'Galaxy Quest' fans as well as those new to the phenomenon."
For artwork/photos related to "Never Surrender: A Galaxy
Quest Documentary," 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 Fandom
Fandom is a global entertainment platform
powered by fan passion. As the fan-trusted source in entertainment,
Fandom helps fans explore, contribute to and celebrate the world of
pop culture. Whether looking for in-depth information on favorite
franchises, watching the latest Emmy-nominated Screen Junkies video
or using next-generation D&D Beyond tools, fans come to Fandom
platforms to meet other fans in trusted, curated environments. With
more than 200 million monthly users and more than 400,000
communities across movies, TV and gaming, the Fandom audience is
extremely young and influential: #1 in reach among Teens (13–17),
Young Adults (18–24) and Millennials (18–34) in the comScore Top
100.
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