Fathom Events and Lionsgate to Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Classic Film Dirty Dancing

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Aug 08, 2022, 09:17 ET

DENVER, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic summer romance between Baby and Johnny returns to the big screen when Dirty Dancing hits theaters on August 14 and 17 for a special 35^th anniversary presentation courtesy of Fathom Events and Lionsgate.

The film will play in theaters nationwide through Fathom Events. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fathomevents.com or at participating theater box offices.

For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (participating theatres are subject to change).

View Trailer HERE.

Exclusive to the Fathom Events presentation will be an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette, along with a new interview with the film's co-star, Jennifer Grey.

For artwork/photos related to "Dirty Dancing: 35^th Anniversary," visit the Fathom Events press site.

A worldwide box-office sensation originally released in 1987, and generating over $213 million, Dirty Dancing captured hearts worldwide and took home the Best Original Song Oscar^® for "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." The beloved film, stars Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze in their most iconic roles and is continually referenced in pop culture with lines like "No one puts Baby in a corner."

Lionsgate is currently planning to return to Kellerman's for a new Dirty Dancing film, starring and executive produced by Jennifer Grey, to be released next year. The film will be co-written, directed, and produced by Jonathan Levine ("Long Shot," "Warm Bodies") and produced by producer Gillian Bohrer.

About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company's film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

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