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Sir Elton John’s “The Million Dollar Piano” Concert Event Brings His Greatest Hits to U.S. Cinemas This March for Only 2 Nights Fathom Events, CinemaLive and Rocket Music Entertainment Group Bring the World-Renowned Singer, Songwriter and Performer’s Concert from The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to Select Movie Theaters Nationwide Centennial, Colo. – Feb. 18, 2013 – On Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. local time, Fathom Events, CinemaLive and Rocket Music Entertainment Group will take U.S. moviegoers on a Las Vegas VIP experience for a hit-filled cinema event, “Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano.” Recorded at the iconic Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the legendary Sir Elton John performs his entire, critically- acclaimed concert, including a playlist of his greatest hits including “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” “I’m Still Standing,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Philadelphia Freedom” and “Your Song.” Fans will also be treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and ranks at No. 91 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Tickets for “Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano” are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will be presented in nearly 700 select movie theaters around the country through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change). “It’s unlike anything I have done before, a complete mix, a showcase of all my music, accompanied by spectacular scenery and beautiful video images,” said Elton John. At the centerpiece of the performance is the show’s namesake 'million dollar” piano, a one-of-a-kind engineering marvel featuring more than 68 LED video screens. A collaboration between Elton and Yamaha Entertainment Group of America, this state- of-the-art instrument is the perfect accompaniment to his spectacular show, as it displays imagery to complement each of the show’s iconic songs. For “The Million Dollar Piano,” Elton is accompanied by many from his legendary band, including Davey Johnstone on guitar, the late Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim Bullard on keyboards, with a special appearance by percussionist Ray Cooper. Elton is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. Elton holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind ’97,” which sold 37 million copies. He also holds the record for most appearances on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, with his newest single, "Home Again," marking his 69th entry. Since his career began in 1969, he has played over 3,000 concerts worldwide. Elton has recently been named the first recipient of the BRITs Icon Award, which recognizes the very highest level of British music achievement, presented only to iconic artists whose writing, recording and performances set them apart as having made a lasting impact on the nation’s culture. “Elton John fans will be dazzled once again by his spectacular ‘Million Dollar Piano’ performance,” said Dan Diamond, senior vice president of Fathom Events. “Experiencing this incredible show on the big screen is historic and truly worthy of a music legend of Sir Elton John’s caliber.” “The Million Dollar Piano” is currently being performed to standing ovations and continues to sell out during Elton’s residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The reissue of “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” will be released on March 25 through Universal Music Group. About AC JV, LLC Fathom Events is owned by a newly formed entity called AC JV, LLC. Fathom is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original programming featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Additionally, Fathom events take audiences behind-the-scenes and offer unique extras – creating the ultimate entertainment experience for fans of all ages. Co-owned by the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom’s live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events to more than 750 locations in 171 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com. About Cinema Live CinemaLive is an event cinema specialist that provides the entertainment industry with direct live access to cinema locations and big screens on an international basis. CinemaLive distributes both Live and Captured Live content theatrically to over 70 countries worldwide covering a range of event cinema including music concerts, opera, theatre, musicals and comedy. With offices in London and Sydney, the CinemaLive subsidiary has quickly become one of the fastest growing companies in its field since establishing in late 2008. - 30 - For artwork/photos related to “Elton John – The Million Dollar Piano,” click here. MEDIA CONTACTS: Christine Pomorski Fathom Events 303-792-8763 christine.pomorski@ncm.com Erik Stein Scoop Marketing for Fathom Events 818-761-6100 estein@solters.com Jennie Boddy The Fun Star for CinemaLive 646-292-7555 jennie@thefunstar.com .