Highly Anticipated CG Animated Film ‘RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA’ to Hit Cinemas Worldwide, Including Exclusive North American Event on June 19

One-Night Theatrical Event Features Third Installment in the
Animated Film Franchise

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#REVENDETTA–Based on the worldwide video game phenomenon, the CG animated
film “RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA” will hit movie theaters worldwide
this year. The film will be released internationally on May 27, 2017,
and in the U.S. and Canada on Monday, June 19 for a special one-night
event from Fathom Events, Park Circus and Sony Pictures Worldwide
Acquisitions.


“RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA” is the third installment in the
massively popular CG animated film franchise, following “Resident
Evil: Degeneration” (2008) and “Resident Evil: Damnation” (2012).
Derived from Capcom’s “Resident Evil™,” one of the bestselling video
game franchises of all time (72 million + copies sold), “RESIDENT
EVIL: VENDETTA”
features the fan-favorite characters Leon S. Kennedy
(Matt Mercer), Chris Redfield (Kevin Dorman) and Rebecca
Chambers (Erin Cahill). The film is produced by Marza Animation
Planet (“Space Pirate Captain Harlock”), executive produced by
Takashi Shimizu (“The Grudge”), written by Makoto Fukami (“Psycho Pass”)
and directed by Takanori Tsujimoto (“Bushido Man”).

  • Tickets for Canadian screenings go on sale Friday, March 24 and can be
    purchased at www.cineplex.com.
  • Tickets for U.S. screenings of “RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA” can be
    purchased online beginning Friday, March 31, 2017 at www.FathomEvents.com
    or at participating theater box offices.
  • For information about all other territories, visit the Park
    Circus website
    .

“We are thrilled to bring ‘RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA’ to the big
screen for its U.S. debut,” Fathom Events CEO John Rubey said. “This
sequel is even scarier and more thrill-inducing than the previous
titles, with mind-blowing CG animation that should be seen on 40-foot
screens with the highest quality sound and visuals to further enhance
the fan experience of this beloved franchise.”

Nick Varley, co-CEO of Park Circus, said, “We couldn’t be more delighted
to be working with our colleagues and longstanding partners at Sony
Pictures to be bringing ‘RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA’ to cinema
screens around the world. We know that the thrills, adrenalin, action
and incredible CG animation that characterize this long-awaited sequel
will be welcomed with open arms by audiences across the globe.”

For artwork/photos related to “RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA,” visit
the Fathom Events press site.

About Fathom Events

Fathom Events is recognized as the leading domestic distributor of event
cinema with participating affiliate theaters in all 100 of the top
Designated Market Areas®, 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
such as live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera,
dance and theatre productions like the Bolshoi Ballet and National
Theatre Live, sporting events like Copa America Centenario, concerts
with artists like Michael Bublé, Rush and Mötley Crüe, the yearlong TCM
Big Screen Classics film series and inspirational events such as To Joey
With Love and Kirk Cameron’s Revive US. 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 896 locations and 1,383 screens
in 181 DMAs. For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.

About Park Circus

Park
Circus Group
is a leading all-rights sales agency and distribution
company representing the greatest names in filmed entertainment. Our
classic films distribution and sales divisions represent the major
Hollywood and British studios including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios,
Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing International, Twentieth
Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and ITV Studios
as well as a large number of independent producers and rights holders.
Our contemporary division finances, sells and distributes arts, cultural
and independent feature films. Operating worldwide, the company aims to
enable audiences to experience classic and contemporary cinematic
content on the big and small screen.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of
interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless
devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games,
including best-selling franchises Resident Evil™, Street Fighter™, Mega
Man™ and Devil May Cry™. Capcom maintains operations in the US, UK,
France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters
located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products
can be found at www.capcom.com.

About Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions

Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) is a Sony Pictures
Entertainment (SPE) company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a
subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony
Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture
production, acquisition and distribution; television production,
acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content
creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and
development of new entertainment products, services and technologies.
For additional information, go to www.sonypictures.com.
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions can be found on the World Wide Web
at www.sonypicturesworldwideacquisitions.com.

Contacts

Fathom Events
Jessica Nelson, 720-262-2753
jnelson@fathomevents.com
or
Katherine
Schwappach, 720-262-2713
kschwappach@fathomevents.com
or
DKC
Public Relations for Fathom Events
Brett Gold, 212-981-5231
brett_gold@dkcnews.com
or
Courtney
Greenberg, 212-981-5701
courtney_greenberg@dkcnews.com
or
Park
Circus

Kate Timperley, +44 7585 005 428 / +44 203 657 9504
Marketing
Director
kate.timperley@parkcircus.com

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