VIZ Media and NCM Fathom Team up for U.S. Premiere of Highly
Anticipated Animated Feature BLEACH THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY
Full-length Animated Feature Based on Best-selling Series
Coming
to the Big Screen in More than 300 Movie Theatres Nationwide on June 11
& 12
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Business Wire EON) May 14, 2008 --
National CineMedia’s Fathom brings anime back
to the big screen for two nights only in the U.S. debut of the epic
action anime hit, BLEACH THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY in
more than 300 theatres across the country on June 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.
local time.
Adapted from the popular animated television series and best-selling
manga (graphic novel) series, the BLEACH
THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY in-theatre event promises to
be the ultimate anime experience and features an exclusive
behind-the-scenes look at the talent behind the characters and a
first-time ever interview with acclaimed Japanese director Noriyuki Abe.
Tickets for this special anime event (which has been dubbed in English
for American audiences) are available at presenting theatre box offices
and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
For a complete list of theatre locations and prices, please visit the BLEACH
THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY event details page (theatres are
subject to change).
“This premiere will offer a rare opportunity
to see a brand-new story inspired by the successful animated series,”
said Liza Coppola, senior vice president, corporate relations &
partnerships, VIZ Media. “For those not yet
familiar with the BLEACH
series, this is a wonderful introduction to the characters and
thrilling action that have made the property a hit in North America.”
Acclaimed Japanese creator Tite Kubo illustrates the story of “Blanks,”
unidentified beings who are being followed by a Soul Reaper named Senna
who makes them disappear. Puzzled by these unknown beings and the
mysterious girl who follows them, Ichigo and Rukia set out to learn
more, but uncover an evil plot when a menacing clan tries to kidnap
Senna. Can Ichigo and his fellow Soul Reapers save the World of the
Living and the Soul Society worlds from annihilation?
Presented by NCM Fathom and VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), BLEACH
THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY appears on the big screen in
high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound in more than 300 select AMC,
Celebration! Cinema, Cinemark USA Inc., Clearview Cinemas, Georgia
Theatre Company, Goodrich Quality Theaters, Kerasotes ShowPlace
Theatres, National Amusements and Regal Entertainment Group movie
theatres, as well as the Penn Cinema (Lititz, PA) through NCM’s
exclusive Digital Broadcast Network.
“NCM Fathom has experienced great success
bringing anime events to movie theatres and we are excited to bring BLEACH
THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY to anime fans across the country
this summer,” said Dan Diamond, vice
president of NCM Fathom.
The manga series BLEACH has been licensed in more than a dozen
countries, selling over 50 million copies in Japan alone. In North
America, the popular animated series is viewed weekly by millions on
cable television. For more information on BLEACH and BLEACH
THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY, visit bleach.viz.com.
About National CineMedia, LLC
National CineMedia (NCM) LLC operates the largest digital in-theatre
network in North America through long-term agreements with its founding
members, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal
Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest theatre operators in
the U.S., and through multi-year agreements with several other theatre
operators. NCM LLC produces and distributes its FirstLook pre feature
program; cinema and lobby advertising products; comprehensive meeting
and event services and other entertainment programming content. NCM
LLC's national network includes over 15,400 screens of which over 13,550
are part of the company's Digital Content Network (DCN). NCM LLC's
network covers 170 Designated Market Areas®
(49 of the top 50). During 2007, approximately 625 million patrons
attended movies shown in theatres currently included in our network
(excluding AMC Loews). National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a
43.6% interest in and is the managing member of NCM LLC. For additional
information, visit www.ncm.com or www.FathomEvents.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one
of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga
(graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of
Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s
largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc.,
Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. (ShoPro Japan), VIZ
Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga
for English speaking audiences in North America and a global licensor of
Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product
line including, magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic
novels, videos, DVDs and audio soundtracks and develops and markets
animated entertainment from initial production, television placement and
distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for audiences and
consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San
Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web
site at www.VIZ.com.
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