DENVER, Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazinger Z,
one of the original and most loved super robot mecha from the '70s,
is coming to U.S. cinemas for the first time this February.
Released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
Mazinger franchise, "Mazinger Z: INFINITY," will be
presented in movie theaters nationwide on Sunday, February 11 at 12:55 p.m. and Monday,
February 12 at 7:00 p.m. (all
local times, English-subtitled both dates). In addition to viewing
the full-length anime feature, moviegoers will also receive an
exclusive Mazinger Z event poster (while supplies
last).
Tickets for "Mazinger Z: INFINITY" can be purchased
online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater
box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the
event in nearly 500 select movie theaters. A complete list of
theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website
(theaters and participants are subject to change).
Ten years ago, the villainous scientist Dr. Hell led his wicked
followers, known as the "Underground Empire," in a struggle to
destroy all of humanity. It was against these forces that the young
hero Koji Kabuto fought, piloting the legendary super robot
"Mazinger Z." Koji's victory stopped Dr. Hell's evil plan and
returned peace to the Earth.
Now Koji has left the pilot seat behind and become a scientist
in his own right, following in his father's and grandfather's
footsteps. Yet an unexpected encounter deep under Mt. Fuji triggers
an even greater threat to mankind than ever before and alters
Koji's destiny forever. With humanity's fate in their hands, Koji
and Mazinger Z face a choice between good… and evil.
"We are excited to partner once again with VIZ Media on an
exciting anime project," said Fathom Events VP of Programming
Kymberli Frueh. "We have seen an overwhelming fan response to anime
titles and cannot wait to bring 'Mazinger Z' to enthusiastic
audiences nationwide."
For artwork/photos related to "Mazinger Z: INFINITY" visit
the Fathom Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the leading event
cinema distributor with participating theaters in all 100 of the
top Designated Market Areas®, and ranks as one of the
largest overall distributors of content to movie
theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC),
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group
(NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events
offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in theaters
such as live performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top stage
productions including Newsies! The Broadway Musical and
George Takei's Allegiance, major
sporting events such as Mayweather vs. McGregor, epic concerts with
artists like Grateful Dead and Dixie Chicks, the yearlong TCM Big
Screen Classics series, inspirational events such as Steve McQueen: American Icon and In Our Hands,
and beloved anime titles like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away.
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 897
locations and 1,387 screens in 181 DMAs. For more information,
visit www.fathomevents.com.
About VIZ Media
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media
distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles
direct from Japan. Owned by three
of Japan's largest manga and
animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most
extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences
in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South
Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY
SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE
PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family
friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy
fans of all ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic
novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films,
downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer
products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at
www.VIZ.com.
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