DENVER, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Fathom Events
in partnership with Aniplex of America brings the uplifting,
coming-of-age tale that has captured the hearts of millions in
Japan, "I want to eat your
pancreas." Based on the bestselling, award-winning novel by
Yoru Sumino, "I want to eat your pancreas" the anime
adaptation beautifully explores the relationship between the
terminally ill Sakura and the unnamed protagonist, "Me," as they
embark on an emotional journey during an unforgettable
spring. As these two opposites try to learn to find
happiness, they in turn discover the true meaning of
compassion. In addition to the poignant feature, attendees
will also view exclusive extra footage, including interviews with
the cast and crew.
Tickets for "I want to eat your pancreas" are
available now at www.FathomEvents.com and participating box
offices.
Presented by Fathom Events and Aniplex of America, "I want to
eat your pancreas" comes to more than 400 U.S. cinemas
subtitled on Thursday, February 7 at
7:00pm (local time) and
English-dubbed on Sunday, February 10
at 12:55pm (local time). For a
complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom
Events website (theaters and participants are subject to
change).
The special two night event includes the world premiere of the
English dub featuring cast members Robbie Daymond ("Sailor Moon," "Digimon
Adventure tri.") and Erika
Harlacher ("Fate/Apocrypha," "Violet Evergarden")
voicing the two main characters, along with Kira Buckland ("Blue Exorcist,"
"Durarara!!x2"), Kyle
McCarley ("Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works],"
"DEVILMAN crybaby"), and Dorah
Fine ("Magi: The Kingdom of Magic") in supporting roles.
Making her directorial debut is voice actress Erica Mendez from "KILL la KILL" and "Your
lie in April," who has signed on to handle the voice direction in
addition to composing the English adaptation of the heartwarming
film.
"I am pleased to be able to share this beautiful story to
everyone living in the U.S.," said Aniplex of America president,
Shu Nishimoto. "This film captures
both the beauty of Japan's
landscape as well as the beauty in growing up. I hope the film
gives everyone a renewed appreciation for life and the people that
shape our life choices."
"I want to eat your pancreas" was produced by Studio
VOLN ("Ushio & Tora") and marks Shinichiro Ushijima's ("One Punch Man," "All Out!!") directorial debut.
The Japanese cast features popular actor and 72nd Mainichi Film
Awards Best New Actor winner, Mahiro Takasugi, who will
voice the main character "Me" alongside veteran voice actress, Lynn
("High School Fleet," "A Place Further Than the Universe"), who
will voice the female lead, Sakura
Yamauchi. The impressive voice cast also includes
Atsuko Tanaka ("Fate/stay
night [Unlimited Blade Works]," "Ghost in the Shell"),
Shin-ichiro Miki ("Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood,"
"Initial D"), and three-time winner of the Japanese Academy Awards,
actress Emi Wakui.
"We are excited to once again partner with Aniplex of America to
bring this highly anticipated title to the U.S.," Fathom Events CEO
Ray Nutt said. "It is a wonderful
story and appeals to people in all walks of life."
For artwork/photos related to "I want to eat your
pancreas," visit the Fathom Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the leading event
cinema distributor with theater locations in all top 100 DMAs®
(Designated Market Areas) and ranks as one of the largest overall
theater content distributors. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc.
(NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal
Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom Events offers a variety of
unique entertainment events in movie theaters such as live
performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top Broadway stage
productions, major sporting events, epic concerts, the yearlong TCM
Big Screen Classics series, inspirational events and popular anime
franchises. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes for
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 975 locations and 1,578 screens in 181 DMAs. The company
also provides corporations a compelling national footprint for
hosting employee meetings, customer rewards events and new product
launches. For more information, visit
www.FathomEvents.com.
About Aniplex of America Inc.
Aniplex of America Inc.
(Santa Monica, California) is a
subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music
Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and a
leading provider of anime content and music production and
distribution in Japan. Aniplex of
America has launched fan-favorite Blu-ray and DVD releases
including Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works],
Fate/Zero, the Sword Art
Online series, Your lie in April, KILL la KILL,
Bakemonogatari, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Blue Exorcist, anohana
-The Flower We Saw That Day-, NISEKOI, the OREIMO
series, DURARARA!!×2, Magi series, Expelled From Paradise, The
irregular at magic high school, and ALDNOAH.ZERO. The company's
ever-growing line-up of shows include: March comes in like a
lion, Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, ERASED, The Asterisk War,
OWARIMONOGATARI, KIZUMONOGATARI, Charlotte, Occultic;Nine,
WWW.WAGNARIA!!, GRANBLUE FANTASY The Animation, Eromanga Sensei,
Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU, BLEND-S, Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] I.
presage flower, Slow Start, Record of Grancrest War, Today's MENU
for EMIYA Family, PERSONA5 the Animation, Sword Art Online
Alternative: Gun Gale Online, Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs,
Cells at Work!, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, and
Sword Art Online Alicization. In June
2017, the company launched the English version of the
popular mobile game, Fate/Grand Order, which has exceeded
four million downloads.
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