DENVER, March 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Moviegoers
across the country will be practicing their "wax on, wax off"
skills when Fathom Events and YouTube revive the beloved "Karate
Kid" saga with an exclusive, one-night cinema experience featuring
the original 1984 classic, "The Karate Kid," coupled with an
exclusive advance screening of the first two episodes from the new
YouTube Red Original Series, "Cobra Kai," based on the Karate Kid
franchise.
Tickets for "Cobra Kai: Premiere Feat. The Karate Kid"
can be purchased beginning Friday, March
23, at www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box
offices.
This special event screens in cinemas nationwide for one night
on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at
7:00 p.m. local time. Fans throughout
the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in nearly 700 select movie
theaters. A complete list of theater locations is available on the
Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to
change).
Originally hitting theaters in 1984, "The Karate Kid" received
critical acclaim as a heart-stopping yet endearing underdog story
following the friendship of high schooler Daniel LaRusso (Ralph
Macchio) and his apartment maintenance man turned
martial arts trainer Mr. Miyagi (Pat
Morita), as Daniel prepares to take on arch-rival
Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) in the All Valley Karate
Tournament. Through Miyagi's teaching, Daniel learns important life
lessons, overcomes adversity and ultimately faces his opponent in
an epic match. An instant commercial success, the film spawned a
franchise of memorabilia, three sequels, a television series, and a
2010 remake featuring Jaden
Smith and Jackie
Chan.
In the highly-anticipated return of two iconic characters, the
arch-rivals from the legendary "Karate Kid" film reunite in "Cobra
Kai." Now living in the affluent hills of Encino, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph
Macchio) leads an enviable life with his beautiful
family, while running a successful string of car dealerships
throughout the valley. Meanwhile, his high school adversary,
Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), whose life has taken a rocky
turn, seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate
dojo. Their lives inevitably become intertwined and the rivalry is
reignited, setting forth the next generation of "karate kids" in
"Cobra Kai," a YouTube Red Original Series. "Cobra Kai" is produced
by Overbrook Entertainment in association with Sony Pictures
Television.
The YouTube Red Original series "Cobra Kai" will have its world
debut at the Tribeca Film Festival on April
24 and will later launch to audiences around the world
May 2 on YouTube Red.
"'The Karate Kid' became an instant classic in the 1980s and
continues to resonate with generations of film lovers across the
country," said Fathom Events VP of Programming Tom Lucas. "We're
excited to partner with YouTube Red to give audiences an exclusive
look into the reignited rivalry in 'Cobra Kai,' along with the
original film and a cast panel discussion -- all on the big
screen."
"A beloved American classic, 'The Karate Kid' film continues to
be one of the most searched entertainment properties on YouTube,"
said Susanne Daniels Global Head of Original Content, YouTube.
"We're thrilled to recreate the world inside the dojo in this
exciting new YouTube Red Original Series, featuring iconic cast
members from the original film."
For assets related to "Cobra Kai: Premiere Feat. The Karate
Kid," 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 Lady Antebellum and Sammy
Hagar, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series,
inspirational events such as Is Genesis History? and IN OUR HANDS:
The Battle for Jerusalem, 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 912
locations and 1,427 screens in 181 DMAs. For more information,
visit www.fathomevents.com.
About YouTube Red
YouTube Red is a paid membership
that gives you access to YouTube Red Original Movies and Series
like STEP UP: HIGH WATER. In addition, you get a premium
music service and an uninterrupted experience across YouTube,
YouTube Gaming and YouTube Kids. YouTube Red is currently available
in the United States, Australia, New
Zealand, Mexico and
Korea.
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