In today’s film news, 25th anniversary showings of “Friends” draw impressively, Screen Gems is developing a Santa Muerte movie and Australian story “Atm Boy” is in the works as a feature film.
‘Friends’ Anniversary
Fathom Events’ three-night showing of NBC’s sitcom “Friends” generated $2.9 million from over 1,600 North American theaters — the second-highest-grossing 2019 U.S. event cinema release after “Bts World Tour.”
Fathom and Warner Bros. partnered on “Friends 25th: The One With The Anniversary,” which attracted more than 230,000 admissions. The release was the widest ever for Fathom, which is operated jointly by the AMC, Cinemark and Regal chains.
The event, which landed in the box office top 10 on each screening day, brought together 12 fan-favorite episodes with each night featuring four episodes that were newly remastered in 4K from the original 35mm camera negative. The programs also included interview footage, which was shot by Extra during the first week of production.
‘Friends’ Anniversary
Fathom Events’ three-night showing of NBC’s sitcom “Friends” generated $2.9 million from over 1,600 North American theaters — the second-highest-grossing 2019 U.S. event cinema release after “Bts World Tour.”
Fathom and Warner Bros. partnered on “Friends 25th: The One With The Anniversary,” which attracted more than 230,000 admissions. The release was the widest ever for Fathom, which is operated jointly by the AMC, Cinemark and Regal chains.
The event, which landed in the box office top 10 on each screening day, brought together 12 fan-favorite episodes with each night featuring four episodes that were newly remastered in 4K from the original 35mm camera negative. The programs also included interview footage, which was shot by Extra during the first week of production.
- 10/4/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Many of you may remember the hilarious episode of “Friends” where Joey gets an advertising gig for blue lipstick for men, well, we are pleased to offer 10 winners the chance to grab your very own official “Ichiban” blue lipstick to celebrate Fathom Events ‘Friends’ 25th Anniversary screening events. Seriously, who wouldn’t want to rock some awesome “Ichiban” this fall? See below for entry details! Fathom Events is celebrating the milestone 25th anniversary of the legendary comedy Friends by bringing 12 fan-favorite episodes to movie theaters across the U.S. over three nights which were September 23, September 28 and coming up on October 2. Each night will feature four unique episodes that have been newly remastered in 4K from the original 35mm camera negative. “Friends 25th: The One With The Anniversary” will reunite fans with their longtime BFFs — Ross, Rachel, Joey, Monica, Chandler and Phoebe — to re-live some of their funniest moments. Each...
- 10/1/2019
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
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