DENVER, April 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "Boxcar
Children - Surprise Island," based on the second book from the
series by Gertrude Chandler,
will premiere in more than 650 U.S. cinemas for a one-day-only
event on Tuesday, May 8 at
4:00 p.m. local time. This
full-length feature includes a stellar voice cast of
Martin Sheen, J.K.
Simmons, Griffin Gluck,
Joey King and Dane DeHaan. In addition to the feature
content, audiences will be treated to an exclusive introduction
from actor Griffin Gluck, and
following the feature, producer/director Dan Chuba will explain the process of
adapting the book to film and the animation methods.
Tickets for "Boxcar Children - Surprise
Island" can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or
participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater
locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and
participants are subject to change).
"What I like best about the 'Boxcar Children' books and
Surprise Island in particular, is how the kids
seem to effortlessly appreciate life as it happens," Director
Dan Chuba said. "The vegetables they
eat taste better because they tended the garden themselves.
They make daily chores more fun by doing them together. They wonder
at and explore the nature that surrounds them on the little
island, experiencing and sharing their world in a series of
small, beautiful moments."
"Boxcar Children - Surprise Island" is based on the
second book from the series by Gertrude
Chandler and tells the story of the Alden children. The
Alden children spend an entire summer living on their Grandfather's
small, nearly uninhabited island. There they meet Joe, who is
friendly and helpful, and inexplicably living on their island. Does
their new friend have a secret?
"The adventures of 'The Boxcar Children' have been enjoyed and
read by many generations," said Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt. "This special event will bring
families and fans together as they experience this beloved story
coming to life on the big screen."
"The Boxcar Children hold a special place in millions of hearts.
We're thrilled that families across the country will have a chance
to enjoy them in this warmhearted film as they jump from book pages
to the big screen," Shout! Factory's Sr. VP of Kids & Family
Entertainment Melissa Boag said.
For artwork/photos related to "Boxcar Children - Surprise
Island," 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 Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a
diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing,
uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop
culture. Founders Richard Foos,
Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers
sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning
consumers the world over. Shout! Factory's entertainment offerings
serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series,
animation, live music and comedy specials. In addition, Shout!
Factory maintains a vast entertainment distribution network which
delivers culturally relevant programming, movie and audio content
to all the leading digital service providers in North America and across multiple platforms.
Shout! Factory owns and operates Shout! Studios, Scream Factory,
Shout! Factory Kids, Shout! Factory Films, Mystery Science Theater
3000, Timeless Media Group and Shout! Factory TV. These riches are
the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established
the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial
reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout!
Factory, visit shoutfactory.com
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