Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Fathom Events today announced an extended partnership to bring monthly screenings of its TCM Presents series to select cinemas nationwide for the remainder of 2015. TCM and Fathom Events began their partnership in 2012 showing classic film titles several times a year with the strategic relationship evolving into the TCM Presents series in 2015. Studio partners for the remainder of the 2015 series include Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox.
“TCM is thrilled to continue our long-standing relationship with Fathom Events along with our studio partners to bring consumers the TCM Presents series,” said Jennifer Dorian, general manager, Turner Classic Movies. “The series allows us to bring fans another opportunity to engage with classic movies on the big screen from a variety of studios and eras in a way that aligns with our network’s mission to show films the way they were meant to be seen.”
“With classic titles from as early as 1931 all the way through the 70s, generations of fans will love having a second chance to enjoy their favorite films. With added insights from TCM hosts, Fathom Events and TCM continue to offer film fans a unique and memorable experience,” said Fathom Events vice president of programming Kymberli Frueh-Owens.
The 2015 TCM Presents series began in January with The Wizard of Oz (1939), followed by Rear Window (1954) in March and The Sound of Music (1965) in April.
The full 2015 TCM Presents schedule is below and can be viewed at tcm.com/fathom
TCM Presents Series 2015 Schedule
June 21 and 24 – Universal Pictures’ Jaws 40th Anniversary (1975) – The film that kept scores of people from taking a dip in the ocean during the summer of 1975 celebrates its 40th anniversary.
July 19 and 20 – Universal Pictures’ Double Indemnity (1944) – Highly stylized and informed with a black sense of humor, the film is one of the high points of 1940s filmmaking and a prime example of film noir.
August 16 and 19 – Paramount Pictures’ Grease Sing-A-Long (1978) – The feel-good celebration features an explosion of song and dance that made an indelible impact on popular culture. Packed with unforgettable songs, the iconic soundtrack includes "Hopelessly Devoted to You," “Greased Lightning,” "Summer Nights," "Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee," and more.
September 20 and 23 – Universal Pictures’ Psycho (1960) – The seminal thriller with director Alfred Hitchcock’s skillful direction, the playing of an expert cast and Bernard Herrmann’s ever-impressive score, every shock and surprise moves the audience as if nobody has ever seen the film before.
October 25 and 28 – Universal Pictures’ Dracula and Drácula (1931) – A double feature event of both the English and Spanish language versions of the 1931 film adaptation of the 1897 novel. Along with the iconic Bela Lugosi version, horror fans will have the opportunity to see the Spanish language version shot at night with a different cast.
November 29 and December 1 – Paramount Pictures’ Roman Holiday (1953) – A fairy tale for adults, this romantic comedy was a reverse Cinderella story for its leading character, Princess Ann, and a real one for then-unknown Audrey Hepburn.
December 20 and 23 – Twentieth Century Fox’s Miracle on 34th Street (1947) – Miracle on 34th Street began as a short story by Valentine Davies and ended up being one of the most beloved Christmas films of all time.
