Few movies have been able to take over an entire multiplex – every screen, every seat; only major blockbusters. But now an independent film, “Little Boy,” is taking over entire multiplexes in 20 cities on Thursday April 23rd, before it opens in theaters nationwide April 24th (Open Road Films).
With support from celebrities, business leaders, sports stars, and others, multiplexes in 20 communities are playing “Little Boy” on ALL their screens on the evening of April 23rd. “We’re excited to see this level of excitement around the movie,” says Elliot Slutzky, EVP of Distribution at Open Road Films. “We’ve confirmed many buyouts, takeovers and pre-sales for “Little Boy” in theatres across the country. People are really passionate about this movie.”
Theater Takeovers (wherein EVERY screen in the multiplex is showing “Little Boy”) are happening in Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Colorado Springs and Connecticut.
Tickets are being sponsored for groups as diverse as AYSO, Big Brothers Big Sisters, military families, churches, schools and other non-profits, with the goal of generating “Acts of Kindness,” a central theme of “Little Boy.”
Hundreds of sponsors are supporting the effort, including Business, Civic, Sports, and Entertainment Leaders (see quotes below).
In addition to entire Theater Take-Overs, “Little Boy” events nationwide include:
- NY Times bestselling author Ken Blanchard is helping to sponsor 2,845 tickets for military families at Camp Pendleton, CA; Major League Baseball veteran Mike Sweeney of the Kansas City Royals is donating 1,000 tickets to Navy families through the military YMCA.
- American Youth Soccer League (AYSO) is holding 20 private premiere events.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters is also holding private premieres.
- 2,000 tickets are being donated to Fundacion en Luz, which benefits teenage orphans that have arrived in the U.S. from Mexico.
- Events are being held in Honolulu, Aspen, New York City, Green Bay and other cities to raise money to assist refugees fleeing ISIS in Iraq.
- Many events will have card to promote acts of kindness, and the Templeton Foundation has partnered with UCLA’s Action Lab to build an application (actionlab.org/littleboy) to encourage Acts of Kindness.
CONTACT: Charlie Nelson, Rogers & Cowan – cnelson@rogersandcowan.com 818-512-7797
IN THE NEWS:
TODAY Show
http://www.today.com/popculture/little-boy-actors-share-uplifting-story-faith-t14761
U.S. News & World Report
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/peter-roff/2015/04/15/little-boy-world-war-ii-film-speaks-to-universal-themes-of-faith-hope?int=a39d09&int=a55a09
OFFICIAL FILM SITE: http://LittleBoyMovie.com
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK: http://Facebook.com/LittleBoyMovie
OFFICIAL TWITTER: http://Twitter.com/LittleBoyFilm
RESOURCES: http://LittleBoyResources.com
ABOUT THE MOVIE
“Little Boy” is a powerful and moving, utterly unique story that will capture your heart and lift your spirits. Little Boy tells the heartwarming story of a little boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive. The story reveals the indescribable love a little boy has for his father and the love a father has for his son. Set in the 40’s, “Little Boy” is a cinematic classic that captures the wonder of life through the eyes of an 8-year-old little boy.
From the filmmakers who won the prestigious Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice Award for the movie “Bella,” “Little Boy” features two Oscar nominated actors (Emily Watson and Tom Wilkinson), and is directed by Smithsonian Institute Award Winning Director Alejandro Monteverde; produced by Eduardo Verastegui and Leo Severino. Executive Producers include Mark Burnett (The Voice, Shark Tank, Survivor, The Bible) and Roma Downey (Touched By an Angel, The Bible).
LIST OF THEATER TAKE-OVERS (all screens in multiplex playing LITTLE BOY April 23rd)
Austin – Texas – Moviehouse & Eatery
Boston – Massachusetts – AMC Burlington Cinema 10
Chicago – Illinois – AMC Yorktown 18
Colorado Springs – Colorado – Regal Cinemas Interquest 14
Connecticut – Ridgefield Playhouse
Dallas – Texas – AMC Northpark 15
Houston – Texas – Edwards Houston Marq’E 23
Los Angeles – California – Muvico 14 Thousand Oaks, LA Live
Miami – Florida – Regal South Beach, Regal Oakwood 18, Cinepolis Coconut Grove
Oklahoma City – Oklahoma – Warren Theater
Philadelphia – Pennsylvania – UA Riverview Plaza 17, UA King of Prussia Stadium 16
San Antonio – Texas – Santikos Palladium At The Rim
San Diego – California – AMC Mission Valley 20 (April 22), AMC Otay Ranch, Regal Oceanside, Cinepolis La Costa, Cinepolis Del Mar
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT LITTLE BOY:
“Beautiful. Such a powerful message!”
– Natalie Morales, Today Show
“This is the film you are going to want to bring your entire family to see! I love this movie!”
– Kathie Lee Gifford, Today Show
“A touchingly beautiful movie, propelled by the power of the human heart to believe.”
– U.S. News & World Report
“Deeply moving, utterly amazing.”
– Jewel, Singer
“Little Boy should win an Oscar.”
– Eva Longoria, Actress
“Such a winner.”
– Tony Bennett, Singer/Actor
“A new gold standard for family films.”
– Glenn Beck
“Little Boy is a BIG HIT”
– Times Square Gossip
“Life changing movie.”
– Rick Perry, Governor of Texas
“Little Boy should definitely be nominated for an Oscar.”
– Paulina Rubio, Singer/ Actress
“I would highly suggest you go see Little Boy.”
– Philip Rivers, QB of San Diego Chargers
“One of the most powerful movies I have ever seen. It overwhelmed me.”
– Mike Sweeney, MLB All-Star, Kansas City Royals
“Every person I know should see this movie. It’s the type of family movie that should be out there today that everyone should watch.”
– John Paul De Joria (co-founder Paul Mitchell hair products)
“An instant family classic that is utterly unique but reminiscent of films like E.T., Sound of Music and Life is Beautiful.”
– Mark Burnett, Producer of The Voice, Shark Tank, The Bible series
“You’re absolutely in for a treat! I cried, I laughed. A great cast, you’re going to love this film!”
– Dr. Jerry Johnson, President of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)
