Turner Classic Movies Invites Fans to Join the Network in Hollywood in Spring
2010 for First-Ever TCM Classic Film Festival
ATLANTA, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the authority in
classic film, will stage the network's first film festival April 22-25, 2010,
in the heart of Hollywood. The TCM Classic Film Festival will be a landmark
celebration of the history of Hollywood and its movies, presented in a way
that only TCM can, with major events, celebrity appearances and screenings of
classic movies. The network is inviting fans from around the country to join
this new festival and share their passion for classic film.
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All screenings - more than 50 in all - will include special introductions to
provide context about each film. Specific details about TCM's unique,
interactive fan experience will be announced in the weeks and months ahead,
including appearances by actors, actresses, directors, producers and other key
figures.
Robert Osborne, TCM's primetime host, will be the official host of the
festival. "Classic movies are something that link the past to the present and
form a vital part of our culture," Osborne said. "This new festival will give
those who love movies a way to connect with each other. It is a
first-of-its-kind chance for TCM fans to experience the network in-person,
meet others with the same interests and immerse themselves in a wide array of
classic films."
Hollywood and its history will be celebrated throughout the TCM Classic Film
Festival. In addition to screening classic films, from newly restored
masterpieces to silent classics and undiscovered gems, the festival will tell
the story of Hollywood through films, guests and special events throughout the
weekend.
TCM will be partnering with Vanity Fair magazine - creator of the Penguin book
Vanity Fair's Tales of Hollywood, edited by Graydon Carter - to bring the book
to life. Writers from the magazine, along with actors and filmmakers, will
tell behind-the-scenes stories of many of Hollywood's greatest films.
In addition, the TCM Classic Film Festival will honor the nation's pre-eminent
organization devoted to preserving Hollywood's legacy, The Film Foundation,
which will be celebrating its 20th year of preserving and restoring classic
films. Several films restored by The Film Foundation will be showcased at the
festival.
Hollywood has put its own spin on the movie industry over the years, from
escapist musicals to downbeat film noirs. Because there has been no greater
subject for Hollywood to explore than Hollywood itself, the festival will
highlight some of the best films from this category.
As TCM examines Hollywood's history, the influence of foreign-language films
on American filmmaking also will be explored. The festival will screen
important film imports that have had an unquestionable impact on the direction
Hollywood has taken. TCM also is proud to offer a sneak peek into the
network's most ambitious original programming effort to date, Moguls and Movie
Stars, a multi-part documentary about the history of the Hollywood film
industry. The project, co-produced by Bill Haber's Ostar Productions, is
slated to premiere on the network in fall 2010.
The TCM Classic Film Festival will be held Thursday, April 22, through Sunday,
April 25, 2010, in Hollywood. Festival passes will go on sale Wednesday, Nov.
18, at www.tcm.com/festival. Prices will range from $500 to $1,200 for
four-day passes.
The festival will involve several venues in a central area of Hollywood,
including screenings at Grauman'sChinese Theatre and the Egyptian Theatre.
The HollywoodRoosevelt Hotel, which has a longstanding role in movie history
and was the site of the first Oscar® ceremony, will be the official hotel for
the festival as well as a key venue for festival passholders.
TCM, the producer of the festival, has brought onboard as consultants Bill and
Stella Pence, a couple well-known in industry circles as co-founders of the
Telluride Film Festival. "As dedicated fans of TCM, we think a destination
film festival for network devotees is a logical and welcome step," Bill Pence
said.
Stella Pence said the TCM Classic Film Festival will be a unique proposition.
"There are a great many film festivals around the world, but only TCM is so
perfectly poised to do something truly original when it comes to classic
movies," she said.
Turner Classic Movies is a Peabody Award-winning network celebrating 15 years
of presenting great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film
libraries in the world. Currently seen in more than 80 million homes, TCM
features the insights of veteran primetime host Robert Osborne and weekend
daytime host Ben Mankiewicz, plus interviews with a wide range of special
guests. As the foremost authority in classic films, TCM offers critically
acclaimed original documentaries and specials, along with regular programming
events that include The Essentials, 31 Days of Oscar and Summer Under the
Stars. TCM also produces a wide range of media about classic film, including
books and DVDs, along with hosting a wealth of materials at its Web site,
www.tcm.com. TCM is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner
company.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs
branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on
television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
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SOURCE Turner Classic Movies
Sarah Schmitz, Atlanta, +1-404-575-6313, sarah.schmitz@turner.com, or Samantha
Graham, New York, +1-212-275-6821, samantha.graham@turner.com, or Cassie
Bryan, Los Angeles, +1-818-977-4567, cassie.bryan@turner.com
