For the First Time and For Only One Night, Cirque du Soleil in Cinema Presents 'KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities' in Theaters Nationwide This Fall

Fathom Events to Bring the Wonder and Excitement of Cirque du Soleil to Theaters Across the Country On November 13

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Oct 04, 2018, 10:00 ET

DENVER, Oct. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Fathom Events announced a new partnership with Cirque du Soleil this week, which will bring the internationally acclaimed "KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities" show to cinemas across the country. The special one night theatrical event will be presented in hundreds of movie theaters nationwide featuring an exclusive short film from Cirque du Soleil.

Tickets for "Cirque du Soleil in Cinema Presents KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices.

Fathom Events and Cirque du Soleil in Cinema present "KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" to nearly 500 select movie theaters on Tuesday November 13 at 7:00 p.m. local time, through Fathom's Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

"KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities", an internationally acclaimed show presented under the Big Top since 2014, follows the 'Seeker,' who becomes convinced that a fantastical, invisible dimension exists in another realm, in which all life's most unbelievable possibilities are lying in wait. As this world merges with reality, a parade of otherworldly characters suddenly steps into the spotlight, bringing the Seeker's imagined realm into being.

"At Fathom, we take great pride in being able to provide our audience with a wide range of content, from documentary to ballet, and now even the unique world of Cirque du Soleil," said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. "This partnership is an incredible opportunity, allowing us to bring the emotion, acrobatics and visual artistry of Cirque du Soleil straight to our viewers' home theaters."

"We're happy to partner with Fathom Events and bring "Cirque du Soleil in Cinema Presents KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities" to cinemas for the very first time," said Kristina Heney, CMO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. "Fathom's reach is unparalleled, and we're proud to see our work presented in hundreds of theaters across the country, making Cirque du Soleil accessible to a broader audience."

For artwork/photos related to "Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities," visit the Fathom Events press site.

About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with theater locations in all top 100 DMAs® (Designated Market Areas) and ranks as one of the largest overall theater content distributors. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom Events offers a variety of unique entertainment events in movie theaters such as live performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top Broadway stage productions, major sporting events, epic concerts, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series, inspirational events and popular anime franchises. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes for unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events' live Digital Broadcast Network ("DBN") is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 941 locations and 1,496 screens in 181 DMAs. The company also provides corporations a compelling national footprint for hosting employee meetings, customer rewards events and new product launches. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group completely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment. Established in Montreal, the Canadian organization has brought wonder and delight to over 190 million spectators with productions presented in close to 450 cities in 60 countries. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group currently has over 4,000 employees, including 1,400 artists, from nearly 50 countries.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group creates content for a broad range of audacious projects. On top of producing world-renowned shows, the organization has extended its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, theme parks and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to make a positive impact on people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please go to cdsentertainmentgroup.com.

SOURCE Fathom Events