'R.E.M. by MTV' Hits U.S. Movie Theaters for One Night Only Tonight

I want my REMTV! Fathom Events, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, announced today the next concert event in the "Classic Music Series" Classic Music Series: R.E.M. by MTV. Coming to select U.S. movie theaters nationwide tonight, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. (local time), R.E.M. by MTV, tells the story of thirty years of the GRAMMY Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers from their early days in Athens, GA through to stadium tours around the world. Drawing on archival footage from the MTV vaults, the film traces R.E.M. in real time, which makes it feel as exciting and immediate as it did when it was happening. This exclusive cinema event includes famous R.E.M. interviews with Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, television performances, award show appearances, clips from live concerts and more.

Tickets for "R.E.M. by MTV" are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will be presented in approximately 300 select movie theaters around the country through Fathom's Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).