To mark the anniversary of one of the bestlive-actioncomedies of all time,Fathom Eventsand Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presentHome Alone25th Anniversary, coming to select cinemas for two dates on Sunday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 11. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by enjoying this Christmas comedy blockbuster with the whole family on its original home of the big screen. In addition to the full-length feature, the event will also include a special introduction that will be exclusive to cinema audiences.
Tickets for Home Alone 25th Anniversary can be purchased online by visitingFathomEvents.comor at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 600movie theatersthrough Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit theFathom Events website(theaters and participants are subject to change).
Featuring a superstar cast led byMacaulay Culkinin the role that made him an international household name, relive every pratfall and prank withCatherine O’Hara,John Heard,John Candy,Joe PesciandDaniel Stern. The franchise, that spawned four sequels and three video games, begins as eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Culkin) has become the man of the house, overnight! Accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on aChristmasvacation, Kevin gets busy decorating the house for the holidays.
But he’s not decking the halls with tinsel and holly. Two bumbling burglars are trying to break in, and Kevin’s rigging a bewildering battery of booby traps to welcome them! Directed byChris Columbus(Mrs. Doubtfire) and written byJohn Hughes(The Breakfast Club,Sixteen Candles), this beloved classic is a must-see holiday film for the whole family. Here’s what Fathom Events CEO John Rubey had to say in a statement.
“Long-time fans and first-time viewers ofHome Alonewill laugh together at their local cinema this November. We’re proud to be partnering with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to give audiences this unique opportunity to re-experience a classic as it was meant to be seen.”
TheHome Alone: Anniversary Collectionwill be available in-stores everywhere October 6. The collection features all fiveHome Alonefilms on DVD along with a beautiful 4K restoration onBlu-rayandDigital HDof the first film along withHome Alone 2: Lost in New Yorkon Blu-ray and Digital HD. Home Alone 3,Home Alone 4: Taking Back the Houseand Home Alone 5: The Holiday Heist will all be included on DVD. Take a look at the trailer for theHome Alone: Anniversary Collectionbefore picking up your copy next week.
