Fathom Events

Fathom Events
Industry Entertainment
Founded 2005 (2005)
Headquarters 5990 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO, United States
Key people
Website fathomevents.com

Fathom Events is an entertainment content provider that broadcasts entertainment events in movie theaters throughout the US[4] that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera,[5] the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts and more.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Background

Fathom Events is the leading distributor of exclusive cinematic experiences and presents audiences with a unique way to enjoy live concerts, world-class opera, Broadway shows, sporting events, and faith-based programming in the comfort of their local movie theater. Each Fathom event features exclusive content not found anywhere else, including Q&As with top Hollywood actors, bonus footage, behind-the-scenes access and cast and crew interviews. Nationwide events are made possible by the largest network of over 875 live-enabled movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). The company has emerged as the leader in the event cinema industry, earning placement as the 15th largest U.S. distributor in 2015, alongside all of the major motion picture studios.

John Rubey is Fathom Events' first CEO and was previously President of AEG-TV and Network LIVE,[14][15] where he produced many events for Fathom and others. Rubey founded and owned Spring Communications a leader in Pay-Per-View special events.

On January 7, 2016, Fathom Events announced three new additions to their executive team. Larry Gilman was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Fathom Events. He was previously the Executive Vice President and CFO for the TV Guide Entertainment Group. In addition, Tom Lucas and Kyle Villella were promoted to Vice President of Studio Relations and Vice President of Distribution, respectively.[16]

In August 2016, The Denver Post featured a profile of Fathom Events and how the company offers high quality, affordable entertainment events broadcast to the silver screen every Monday-Thursday.[17] This past year Fathom Events introduced Ben Lyons as the 'Official Host of Fathom Events'; Marking a first for Fathom Events, Lyons will engage the audiences in person and provide a historical retrospective on the evolution of cinemas - appearing in Fathom’s original pre-show content. As the new brand ambassador, Lyons will host live Q & A’s, present monthly reports on Fathom Events and give people an insight of upcoming release.[18]

Events

With more than 115 unique events and 170 event nights to choose from in 2015, audiences are experiencing more diverse content than ever in their local theaters. Recent events include the tenth anniversary season of The Met: Live in HD, concert events with Roger Waters and Ed Sheeran, dance productions such as Lincoln Center’s San Francisco Ballet: Romeo & Juliet, faith-based events including The Drop Box and Four Blood Moons, and special sporting events like the USA v Mexico men’s soccer match.

In 2012, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Fathom Events began a partnership to return beloved classic films back on the silver screen. The strategic relationship evolved into the TCM Big Screen Classics series in 2015. Each year, a dozen fan favorites are presented to audiences across the country. From Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, each event offers audiences a unique experience.[19]

In 2009, Fathom paired with RiffTrax, a series of comedic audio commentaries from the creators of Mystery Science Theater 3000, to bring live shows to cinemas across the United States, heckling notorious films such as Plan 9 from Outer Space, Birdemic: Shock and Terror, Godzilla (1998), Manos: The Hands of Fate, Reefer Madness, The Room, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, Starship Troopers, and Time Chasers.

During the 2014-2015 season of the Met Live in HD series, more than 720,000 opera enthusiasts attended at least one of the events, including over 90,000 for the LIVE broadcast of The Merry Widow on January 17, 2015.

The two day showing of Batman: The Killing Joke became their most successful screening they distributed, making about $4.3 million, [20][21]beating out the Doctor Who fiftieth anniversary special, Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor in 3D.[22]

Awards

Fathom Events has been awarded for offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events throughout the United States. Fathom Events is owned by AC JV, LLC.,[23] which comprises AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group, the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States.

On May 27, 2014, the Theatre Museum Awards honored Fathom Events with the Awards for Excellence in Theatre History Preservation.[24] The mission of The Theatre Museum is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the legacy of the theatre. It is the first and only chartered non profit museum dedicated to the history of Theatre. Since 1995, The Awards for Excellence have recognized individuals and organizations for their contribution to theater arts, education, theater history and preservation.[25]

In 2015, Fathom Events was named "Best Distributor in the Americas" and received eight box office awards by the Event Cinema Association (ECA). [26]

References

  1. ↑ "Pro Box Office".
  2. ↑ "Pro Box Office".
  3. ↑ "Pro Box Office".
  4. ↑ "Alternative Content Goes Mainstream". Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  5. ↑ Hetrick, Adam. ""Billy Elliot the Musical Live" Hits U.S. Cinemas Tonight". Playbill. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  6. ↑ Dillman, Lisa. "Watch Kings-Sharks in a theater near you". LA Times. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  7. ↑ Payne, Chris. "Intimate Alt-J Concert Film Coming to U.S. Theaters: Get Exclusive Details". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  8. ↑ Angela, Frissore. "Comedy Dynamics teams up with Fathom Events to bring Bill Hicks to theaters". AXS. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  9. ↑ "THE AUDIENCE, Starring Helen Mirren, Coming to Theaters This June!". Broadway World. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  10. ↑ Bennett, Anita; Haberman, Lia. "11 Best Lines From Ice Cube's 'Friday' in Honor of Movie's 20th Anniversary (Video)". The Wrap. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  11. ↑ McNary, Dave. "Documentary 'Unity' Set for Aug. 12 Release with 100 Star Narrators". Variety. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  12. ↑ "Alvin Ailey Takes the World By Storm This Fall". The New York Carib News. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  13. ↑ Emery, Debbie. "Disney's Special 'Inside Out' Screening to Hit Theaters 3 Days Before Official Release (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  14. ↑ "JOHN RUBEY". DMW Music. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  15. ↑ "Network Live". Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  16. ↑ "Pro Box Office".
  17. ↑ "The Denver Post".
  18. ↑ "Business Wire".
  19. ↑ "Fathom Events".
  20. ↑ "Batman: The Killing Joke". The Numbers. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Batman: The Killing Joke Has Biggest Theatrical Launch Ever For Fathom". comicbook.com. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Fathom Events".
  23. ↑ Harden, Mark. "Fathom Events names Anschutz exec its first post-spinoff CEO". Denver Business Journal. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  24. ↑ "Broadway World". Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  25. ↑ "The Theatre Museum". Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  26. ↑ "EventCinemaAssociation2015ECAAwards". Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  27. ↑ "Digital Cinema Report". Retrieved 19 October 2015.

External links

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 11/15/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.