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Cinematic Return of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and FORREST GUMP Honor D-Day’s 75th Anniversary and Gump’s 25th

Two beloved and critically acclaimed films starring Oscar®-winning* actor Tom Hanks return to more than 600 cinemas nationwide this June from Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures: “Saving Private Ryan” and “Forrest Gump.”

Each film commemorates a notable milestone: “Saving Private Ryan” plays June 2 and 5, in honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day; “Forrest Gump,” which plays June 23 and 25, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. All presentations screen at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time each day.

Tickets for each film are available beginning today at www.FathomEvents.comand at participating theater box offices.

Director Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed epic “Saving Private Ryan” stars Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Matt Damon and Tom Sizemore and is considered one of the greatest WWII films ever made in large part because of its astonishingly realistic recreation of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. In addition to its critical acclaim, it was also the highest-grossing film of 1998.  

A different war plays a prominent role in the treasured cinematic classic “Forrest Gump.”Director Robert Zemeckis’ film about one man’s unique view of the most memorable events of the second half of the 20th century was the top-grossing film of 1994. Starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field, “Forrest Gump” won six Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Tom Hanks), Best Adapted Screenplay (Eric Roth), Best Film Editing and Best Visual Effects. 

In addition to its two-day-only theatrical presentations from Fathom Events, “Forrest Gump” will be available in a newly remastered two-disc Blu-ray™ beginning on May 7, and is also available on 4K Ultra HD and Digital. “Saving Private Ryan” is available in a three-disc 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo Pack and on Digital.

“These two films not only demonstrate why Tom Hanks is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood history, they are both among the most acclaimed and most popular movies of the 1990s,” said Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations Tom Lucas. “On the big screen, both ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Forrest Gump’ are incredible experiences and strengthen our robust line-up of classic film presentations for the year.” 

Movies on Art Hill in St. Louis This July – TOP GUN, ROCKY, E.T., FORREST GUMP

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“I just want to say hi to my girlfriend, OK? Yo, Adrian! It’s me, Rocky!”

Everyone knows that Art Hill, in front of the St. Louis Art Museum, is a great place to go sledding in the winter. But did you know it’s a great place to see movies in July?

Their line-up for their annual Friday night film series has been announced and it’s sure to draw thousands. The We Are Movie Geeks gang always goes to these, so if you wanna hang with the cool kids, you should go too. It’s free and they set up a big screen at the bottom of the hill. There are food trucks and beer and wine for sale. You can even go dine in the museum’s restaurant before the show if you got money to burn. If you’re a museum member, you can show your membership card and get free popcorn and ice cream (I did that last year even though my card was expired!). Of course, you can bring a cooler with your own food and drinks as well. It’s a lot of fun! Bring your dog! The movies start at 9 but get there early! Thousands of people show up, especially if the weather is nice, and close parking is scarce. There’s live pre-show music and the people-watching can be entertaining. The annual Food Truck Fest, presented by Sauce Magazine will include a selection of food trucks parked on the west side of the Museum and along Fine Arts Drive. Bring your appetite! Before the movie starts, make sure to tap into your creative side. Each week, there will be an Art Lab for adults complete with an instructor and all the materials you need to create your own Film Series masterpiece.

Here’s the line-up for this summer and the corresponding Facebook invites:

July 8th – TOP GUN As students at the United States Navy’s elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom.

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July 15th – ROCKY Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a supremely rare chance to fight the heavy-weight champion, Apollo Creed, in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.

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July 22nd – E.T. A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home-world.

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July 29th – FORREST GUMP Forrest Gump, while not intelligent, has accidentally been present at many historic moments, but his true love, Jenny Curran, eludes him.

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  • Bring your own picnic.
  • Food Truck Fest presented by Sauce Magazinefrom 6 to 8:30 pm. Food trucks vary each week. New this year! The food trucks will be parked at the bottom of Art Hill and lines will close at 8:30 pm sharp so that the films begin on time. Cash, credit, and debit cards accepted.
  • The Museum’s Cafewill be open until 9 pm.
  • Concession stands with snacks and soda will be located at the top of Art Hill. Show your Saint Louis Art Museum membership card and get a free bag of popcorn!
  • Alcoholic beverages will be available at the top of Art Hill.

 

Win Run-Of-Engagement Passes To See FORREST GUMP in IMAX in St. Louis

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Paramount Pictures is celebrating the 20th anniversary of FORREST GUMP with an exclusive one-week IMAX release and WAMG is giving away run-of-engagement passes to see the movie.

Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star,
fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But the one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save — his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright).

From director Robert Zemeckis, the film opens September 5, 2014 exclusively in IMAX® Theaters for one week.

This is a limited engagement and will only be running Friday, September 5 through Thursday September 11.

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Local St. Louis area readers are invited to win run-of-engagement passes.

The ROEs, good at AMC Theaters, are valid Monday, Sept 8 -Thursday, Sept. 11 ONLY.

Answer the following:

  • FORREST GUMP won how many Academy Awards?
  • What object is present at the opening and conclusion of the film?
  • What university does Forrest attend and what college football team did he play against?

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN, ENTER YOUR NAME, ANSWERS AND EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.

No purchase necessary. We will contact you if you are a winner!

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