Fathom Events

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Fathom Events
Industry Entertainment
Founded 2005
Headquarters 5990 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO, United States
Key people

Fathom Events is an entertainment content provider that broadcasts entertainment events in movie theaters throughout the US[4] that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera,[5] the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts and more.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Background

Fathom Events is the leading distributor of exclusive cinematic experiences and presents audiences with a unique way to enjoy live concerts, world-class opera, Broadway shows, sporting events, and faith-based programming in the comfort of their local movie theater. Each Fathom event features exclusive content not found anywhere else, including Q&As with top Hollywood actors, bonus footage, behind-the-scenes access and cast and crew interviews. Nationwide events are made possible by the largest network of over 875 live-enabled movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). The company has emerged as the leader in the event cinema industry, earning placement as the 15th largest U.S. distributor in 2015, alongside all of the major motion picture studios.

John Rubey is Fathom Events' first CEO and was previously President of AEG-TV and Network LIVE,[14][15] where he produced many events for Fathom and others. Rubey founded and owned Spring Communications a leader in Pay-Per-View special events.

On January 7, 2016, Fathom Events announced three new additions to their executive team. Larry Gilman was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Fathom Events. He was previously the Executive Vice President and CFO for the TV Guide Entertainment Group. In addition, Tom Lucas and Kyle Villella were promoted to Vice President of Studio Relations and Vice President of Distribution, respectively.[16]

In April 2016, Fathom Events introduced Ben Lyons as the 'Official Host of Fathom Events'. Marking a first for Fathom Events, Lyons will engage the audiences in person and provide a historical retrospective on the evolution of cinemas - appearing in Fathom’s original pre-show content. As the new brand ambassador, Lyons will host live Q & A’s, present monthly reports on Fathom Events and give people an insight of upcoming release.[17]

Events

With more than 115 unique events and 170 event nights to choose from in 2015, audiences are experiencing more diverse content than ever in their local theaters. Recent events include the 10th anniversary season of The Met: Live in HD, concert events with Roger Waters and Ed Sheeran, dance productions such as Lincoln Center’s San Francisco Ballet: Romeo & Juliet faith-based events including The Drop Box and Four Blood Moons and special sporting events like the USA v Mexico men’s soccer match.

In 2012 Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Fathom Events began a partnership to return beloved classic films back where they belong: on the silver screen. The strategic relationship evolved into the TCM Big Screen Classics series in 2015. Each year a dozen fan favorites are presented to audiences across the country. From Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, each event offers audiences a unique experience. [18]

During the 2014-2015 season of the Met Live in HD series, more than 720,000 opera enthusiasts attended at least one of the events, including over 90,000 for the LIVE broadcast of “The Merry Widow” on January 17, 2015.

The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special Event: Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor in 3D still remains Fathom’s most-successful one-night event to-date, with more than 327,000 fans in attendance.[19]

Awards

Fathom Events has been awarded for offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events throughout the United States. Fathom Events is owned by AC JV, LLC.,[20] which comprises AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group, the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States.

On May 27, 2014, the Theatre Museum Awards honored Fathom Events with the Awards for Excellence in Theatre History Preservation.[21] The mission of The Theatre Museum is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the legacy of the theatre. It is the first and only chartered non profit museum dedicated to the history of Theatre. Since 1995, The Awards for Excellence have recognized individuals and organizations for their contribution to theater arts, education, theater history and preservation.[22]

In 2015, Fathom Events was named "Best Distributor in the Americas" and received eight box office awards by the Event Cinema Association (ECA). [23]

  • Silver Awards: 250,000 Admissions[24]
    • The Drop Box (Fathom Events)
  • Bronze Awards: 100,000 Admissions
    • Doctor Who US Season Premiere: Deep Breath (Fathom Events)
    • Dragon BallZ: Battle of the Gods (Fathom Events)
    • Four Blood Moons (Fathom Events)
    • Irreplaceable (Fathom Events)
    • One Direction US Release (Fathom Events)
    • TCM Presents… Gone With the Wind (Fathom Events)
    • TCM Presents… The Sound of Music Anniversary (Fathom Events)

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