FANDANGO TEAMS WITH DISNEY AND L.A.'S THE GREEK
THEATRE TO HOST EXCLUSIVE SCREENING
UNDER THE STARS OF WALT DISNEY'S "THE LION KING" SING-ALONG, AUGUST 5
Celebratory Evening Will Include Musical Performances,
Kids' Activities and Special Guests
Disney's Animated Classic Will Be Available On Digital
& on FandangoNOW August 15
LOS ANGELES (July 19, 2017) - Fandango, the leading
digital network for all things movies, is teaming up with The Greek Theatre in
Los Angeles, Walt Disney Studios and the Walt Disney Signature Collection to
host an exclusive screening of The Lion King Sing-Along at the famed outdoor venue.
The beloved Disney classic will be available for all fans on FandangoNOW on
August 15, followed by the Blu-ray and DVD release from Walt Disney Studios
Home Entertainment on August 29.
Attendees will enjoy the animated adventure's soundtrack
under the stars, while laughing with Timon and Pumbaa, crying with Simba and
Mufasa, and bursting into song with their favorite characters during this
special screening of the beloved film.
"We're excited to bring the 'Hakuna Matata' spirit
to Angelenos this August, with a special screening of 'The Lion King'
Sing-Along at the iconic Greek Theatre," says Fandango Chief Marketing
Officer Adam Rockmore. "The event is part of our multi-year partnership
with The Greek, designed to create memorable experiences for movie fans of all
ages throughout the year."
The fun-filled screening event is open to the public and
tickets are available for $12.00 each at Ticketmaster or at The Greek Theatre
box office. The Fandango event will
feature musical performances, kids' activities and special guests.
"The Greek Theatre is excited to host this
one-of-a-kind event with our valued partner, Fandango," says Becky
Colwell, General Manager of the Greek Theatre. "It makes perfect sense to
show Disney's animated epic musical film, 'The Lion King,' at a venue that has
hosted thousands of musical greats over the years!"
Fans who buy tickets to see "The Lion King"
Sing-Along at The Greek Theatre will also have the opportunity to purchase
other Disney classics on Digital HD at a discounted price on video on-demand
service FandangoNOW.
Featuring more than three hours of classic bonus
material, the Walt Disney Signature Collection edition of "The Lion
King" will invite viewers to observe recording sessions, step inside the
story room, witness the evolution of a villain, and join Nathan Lane (voice of
Timon) and Matthew Broderick (voice of Adult Simba) for an extended
conversation about the film's extraordinary legacy.
About Fandango
Fandango is the ultimate digital network for all things
movies, serving consumers with best-in-class movie information, ticketing to
29,000 screens, movie trailers and original video content for movie discovery,
and home entertainment. Its portfolio
reaches more than 60 million unique visitors per month, according to comScore,
with 205 million app downloads, and includes popular movie properties Flixster,
Rotten Tomatoes and the Tomatometer(tm) rating, and Fandango Movieclips, the
No. 1 movie trailers and content channel on YouTube. Its new premium on-demand video service,
FandangoNOW offers new release and catalog movies and next-day TV shows on a
wide variety of connected, over-the-top (OTT) and mobile devices. Also part of the Fandango family are Latin
America's leading online ticketers, Ingresso.com and Fandango Latin America,
formerly Cinepapaya. Movie fans can find Fandango on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fandango, Twitter
@Fandango, and many other social platforms.
About The Greek Theatre
The Greek Theatre is a world-class, outdoor 5,901-seat
music venue located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. It was built in
1929, opening on September 29 of that year. Designed by architect Samuel Tilden
Norton, the theatre stage is modeled after a Greek temple. The Greek Theatre is owned by the City of Los
Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks, and is operated by SMG World. The
venue is among the City's most cherished public sites. The historic Greek
Theatre stands as one of the nation's most beloved and recognized outdoor
entertainment venues. Throughout its history, the Greek has played host to some
of the biggest legends in music. This iconic venue has also served as a site
for numerous high school graduations, community events and backdrops for
television shows and motion pictures. For more information visit: www.lagreektheatre.com
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