Relive the magic and magnificence of Michael Jackson: Moonwalker on a brand-new print Be the first in Asia to catch it exclusively at Golden Village
21 July 2009 – Golden Village Multiplex will be screening Michael Jackson’s MOONWALKER on Thursday, July 30 th 2009. Being the first re-release in Asia on a brand new print, the film will be screened at GV VivoCity for a limited period as part of its tribute and celebration to the pop star’s amazing musical career.
Golden Village is the exclusive cinema exhibitor to screen MOONWALKER in Asia, making this a befitting tribute to the greatest musical genius that ever lived. Fans of the King of Pop will have the opportunity to relive the amazing and phenomenal magic of Michael Jackson on the big screen, and once again witness the brilliant film production of the world’s greatest pop legend.
Said Mr. David Glass, Managing Director, Golden Village Multiplex Pte Ltd, “Golden Village is very proud to screen Michael Jackson’s MOONWALKER on a brand-new print. His blinding talent and enormous influence in the music industry has had a huge impact on tens of millions of fans around the world. As the leading cinema chain in Singapore, we want to unite Michael’s massive local fan base in a unique tribute to this iconic superstar through this movie screening.”
MOONWALKER is an American film that was released in 1988. It features a collection of short films about the King of Pop, rather than a continuous narrative. The movie stars Michael as the lead, along with a cast that includes Mick Jagger, Sean Lennon and Joe Pesci. Named after Jackson’s most famous and signature dance move, MOONWALKER sold over 800,000 copies in the United States alone after a few months of its home video release. Several segments within this SciFi, fantasy movie features music videos and songs from Jackson’s previous multi-platinum selling albums from his earlier days with the JACKSON 5 and from the albums of THRILLER and BAD .
Michael Jackson was an extremely talented pop icon who touched millions of people around the world with his music and with his humanitarianism, raising millions of dollars for charity. Throughout his astounding musical career, Jackson helped transcend racial barriers and used his amazing gift to bring attention to famine and poverty in Africa. This is a great opportunity for local
fans of the King of Pop to come together and re-live the experience of his work and his musical genius that has won accolades around the globe.
Tickets will be on sale from 23 July at www.gv.com.sg or from any GV box office, a week prior to the movie release on 30 th of July. Tickets for the 93 minute movie are expected to be snapped up quickly, especially with the number of limited screenings available.
About Golden Village Multiplex Golden Village Multiplex Pte Ltd is Singapore's leading cinema exhibitor with 9 multiplexes housing 73 screens: Yishun, Bishan Junction 8, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Jurong Point, Tampines Mall, Marina Square, Great World City, Plaza Singapura, and its latest, biggest 15-plex flagship VivoCity. Golden Village was established to develop and operate modern, luxurious multiplex cinemas and is the first local cinema to personalize the movie-going experience through its Golden Village Movie Club program. Golden Village was the prime mover in the introduction of multiplex to Asia. The company's first imprint in Singapore was made on 28 May 1992 with the successful opening of the Yishun 10 cinema complex. Today, the company and circuit has a reputation of offering the widest choice of movies, unparalleled comfort, state-of-the-art design, prime locations and convenience.
Established in 1993, Golden Village Pictures is Singapore's leading independent movie distributor, releasing a wide range of titles from blockbusters like the MATRIX trilogy, HAPPY FEET, OCEAN'S THIRTEEN and I AM LEGEND to arthouse gems such as SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, THE READER and DEPARTURES to world-acclaimed documentaries THE COVE, MAN ON WIRE and NANKING. Golden Village Pictures is also the leading distributor for many of Singapore's home grown movies like Kelvin Tong's THE MAID, Royston Tan’s 881, Jack Neo's MONEY NO ENOUGH 2 as well as key Asian hits including SHUTTER, 4HOBIA, KUNGFU DUNK and RED CLIFF. Golden Village constantly aims to raise the bar in everything that it does so as to offer patrons a memorable experience at the cinemas. (www.gv.com.sg )
SPRG Media Contacts (for Golden Village enquiries) Brendan Sheares Michele Seah Senior Account Manager Account Executive DID: +65 6325 8271 DID: +65 6325 8264 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]