Academy Award-Winner SPIRITED AWAY Returning to U.S. Theaters for Two Days Only

Enter an enchanted world of witches, dragons and spirits in "Spirited Away," director Hayao Miyazaki's, critically acclaimed story that became a worldwide phenomenon, cementing Studio Ghibli's legacy as one of the foremost animation studios in the world. "Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary" celebrates the anniversary of the Academy Award-winning animated film and the legendary Studio Ghibli.

Fathom Events, in partnership with GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award-nominated animated features, is set to bring this special event to U.S. movie theaters for two days only on Sunday, December 4 at 12:00 p.m. (dubbed in English) and Monday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. (English language subtitles) local time both dates. Following the full-length feature, attendees will see an exclusive short film, "Ghiblies: Episode 2," never-before released in North America.

Tickets for "Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary" can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 400 movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

"Spirited Away" follows 10-year-old Chihiro (Rumi Hiiragi) on another seemingly-boring trip with her parents. However, when they stop at a mysterious village, her parents undergo a puzzling transformation, and she is whisked into a world of fantastic spirits, shape-shifting dragons and a witch who never wants to see her leave. Chihiro must call on the courage she never knew she had to free herself and return her family to the outside world.

"Spirited Away" is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest animated films of all times, earning a Best Animated Feature Academy Award for Hayao Miyazaki and unanimous praise from critics and audiences alike.

"We are excited to bring Hayao Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away' to cinemas for its 15th Anniversary," Fathom Events CEO John Rubey said. "This Academy Award-winning film still resonates as a true animation masterpiece and will be a joy to experience on the big screen."

Hot Topic will be the official retail partner of the "Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary" event - Fans can shop from their selection of "Spirited Away" products in store or online at HotTopic.com

About Fathom Events Fathom Events is recognized as the leading domestic distributor of event cinema, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, dance and theatre productions such as the Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre Live's Hamlet, sporting events like FS1 Presents USA v Mexico, concerts with Roger Waters and One Direction, the TCM Presents classic film series and faith-based events such as The Drop Box and Four Blood Moons. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes and offers unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events' live digital broadcast network ("DBN") is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 887 locations and 1,354 screens in 181 Designated Market Areas (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.

About GKIDS GKIDS is a producer and distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult and family audiences. Since 2010, the company has scored an UNRIVALED eight Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations - with "The Secret of Kells" in 2010, "A Cat in Paris" and "Chico & Rita" in 2012, "Ernest & Celestine" in 2014," The Tale of The Princess Kaguya" and "Song of the Sea" in 2015, and "Boy and the World" and "When Marnie Was There" in 2016. GKIDS also handles North American theatrical distribution for Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki's famed Studio Ghibli library of films, one of the world's most coveted animation collections with titles "Spirited Away," "My Neighbor Totoro," "Princess Mononoke" and others.

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