FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
50th
Anniversary Global Celebration
For the Biggest Movie Musical of All Time
For the Biggest Movie Musical of All Time
Twentieth
Century Fox Launches Year-Long, Golden Campaign
Bringing the Beloved Film to Theaters, Blu-ray™, Digital HD and More!
Bringing the Beloved Film to Theaters, Blu-ray™, Digital HD and More!
Special New
Documentary
“The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews Returns to Salzburg”
“The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews Returns to Salzburg”
Opening the
2015 TCM Classic Film Festival with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 20, 2015) – Twentieth
Century Fox proudly honors the 50th Anniversary of the 1965 box office smash
and five-time Academy Award®-winning The Sound of Music with
an unprecedented year-long, company-wide celebration highlighted by theatrical
and home entertainment releases, and a slate of cross-company and promotional
partnerships that will bring one of the world’s most ‘favorite things’ to
millions around the globe. The unparalleled golden anniversary of the film’s
premiere will launch March 2 in the United Kingdom and March 10 in the United
States with the release of the 5-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition 50th
Anniversary Blu-ray™/DVD/Digital HD. Beautifully restored, the 5-disc 50th
Anniversary Blu-ray features over 13 hours of bonus content highlighted by the
all-new documentary “The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews Returns to
Salzburg,” detailing Andrews' recent return to the magical city where she
filmed her iconic role, Maria, half a century ago!
The celebration will continue on
March 26 with Turner Classic Movies (TCM) paying tribute to the film’s
legendary stars, Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, with an opening night
screening of the movie at the sixth annual TCM Classic Film Festival (which
runs from March 26-29). Famed film historian Robert Osborne will introduce the
brilliantly restored film at the opening-night gala and moderate a Q&A
session with Andrews and Plummer.
The treasured film will once again
proudly shine on the big screen in commemoration of this special anniversary.
Through a Fox partnership with Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies, a
beautifully restored version of the film will be shown for two days only, April
19 and 22, in over 500 theaters across the U.S. (www.FathomEvents.com).
"The Sound of Music is
one of the most beloved movies of all time and has become part of the cultural
fabric of generations around the world,” said Mary Daily, President of
Worldwide Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer, Twentieth Century Fox Home
Entertainment. "From its very beginning, The Sound of Music has
brought immense joy to millions. The 50th anniversary offers us the opportunity
to honor this very special film – the music, scenes and moments that continue
to keep it as relevant today as when it first premiered."
A phenomenon upon its debut in 1965,
The Sound of Music’s spectacular ‘roadshow’ release spanned over
two years in theaters, inspiring audiences on the way to winning the “Best
Picture” Oscar, as well as millions of fans spanning multiple generations. A
testament to its enduring popularity, this timeless classic enjoys nearly 2.5
million Facebook followers (50% 34 years old or younger).
The Sound of Music 50th
Anniversary celebration will feature a global partnership with Princess
Cruises, also celebrating its Golden Anniversary in 2015. The acclaimed line
will screen the movie on board multiple sailings throughout the year along with
themed events, sing-a-long experiences and more. Beginning in March, fans can
enter to win a Princess cruise for two plus a $500 Princess Cruises gift card
each month through the end of the year with a total of nine chances to win.
The emotional all-new The
Sound of Music documentary, “The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews
Returns to Salzburg,” blends personal memories with fascinating history, as
Ms. Andrews returns to key sites in the story of the von Trapps, including
Nonnberg Abbey, Mondsee Abbey and the “Do-Re-Mi” steps at Mirabell Gardens.
With the Blu-ray, fans can further explore the making of the biggest
live-action musical of all time with numerous featurettes highlighting the
movie, music, real-life von Trapp family and more. The Ultimate Collector’s
Edition Blu-ray will feature an exclusive, 50th anniversary soundtrack from
Legacy Recordings/Sony Music, which includes eight international bonus tracks
never-before released in the U.S. Legacy Recordings/Sony Music will also
release, for the first time ever, a special 50th Anniversary soundtrack
featuring the full film score.
In addition to the new Special
Edition Blu-ray and CD soundtrack, no less than four new books are being
published in 2015 to coincide with the anniversary, focusing on the film. They
are: “The Sound of Music Companion – 50th Anniversary Edition” (Laurence
Maslon, Pavilion/Rizzoli); “The Sound of Music Story” (Tom Santopietro, St.
Martin's Press); “Sound of Music FAQ” (Barry Monush, Applause Books); and “The
Sound of Music: BFI Film Classics” (Caryl Flinn, BFI).
Before it was an Academy Award®-winning
film, The Sound of Music was a Tony Award®-winning
Broadway musical, and productions of the stage musical continue to be presented
all over the world. 2015 will see the launch of a major new stage tour across
the U.S. and Canada, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, simultaneous
with another stage production touring the U.K.
Winner of five Academy Awards®*,
including “Best Picture” and “Best Director,” Robert Wise’s inspiring
adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music is
the most popular musical of all time and one of the genre's biggest box office
hits. Starring Oscar** winners Julie Andrews and Christopher
Plummer, the film follows Maria (Andrews), the warm-hearted young woman who
brings joy and music to Captain von Trapp (Plummer) and his seven children.
This cinematic treasure is filled with unforgettable songs, including
“Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things” and “The Sound of Music.”
*1966: Best Picture, Best Director,
Best Sound, Best Film Editing, Best Music
**1965: Best Actress in a Leading Role; Mary Poppins / 2012: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role; Beginners
**1965: Best Actress in a Leading Role; Mary Poppins / 2012: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role; Beginners
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is the industry leading worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox produced, acquired and third party partner film and television programing. Each year TCFHE expands its award-winning global product portfolio with the introduction of new entertainment content through established and emerging formats including DVD, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD™. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.
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