Media Alert: SoundFi: At The Movies Expands Its Theatrical Footprint With Spotlight Cinema Networks' Re-Release Of John Carpenter's Classic Halloween

WHAT: 

SoundFi: At the Movies makes its second theatrical debut by partnering with Spotlight Cinema Networks' event cinema division, CineLife Entertainment, for the 40th-anniversary release of John Carpenter's horror classic Halloween. SoundFi's immersive 3D audio technology brings fans even deeper into the film as they watch it in select Harkins theaters.

WHEN: 

October 16, 2018

26 Select Harkins Cinemas in Colorado, California, Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma. Visit www.harkins.com/HalloweenTNC to find the nearest screening details.

WHO:

Ronnie Ycong, SVP, Spotlight Cinema Networks

Chris Anastas, founder/CEO, SoundFi

WHY: 

In 1978, the iconic film set the standard for generations of horror films and Carpenter's use of sound and music were just as integral to the movie's success as the visuals and the story.  With SoundFi: At the Movies and its immersive audio experience, the film will undoubtedly become even more intensely scary as fans old and new enjoy it in theaters during this special run.

HOW: 

-The fans of the film need only to go to the Apple app store and download the free SoundFi: At the Movies app.

-Once installed select the Halloween feature from the movie selection screen.

-Download the soundtrack to their device

-Purchase tickets at Harkins.com or a participating theatre's box office.

-Head to the theater with their phone and wired headphones  

-Put on the headphones and start listening once the movie starts.

ABOUT SOUNDFI: 

The SoundFi: At the Movies mobile application is currently available as a free download in the Apple app store across the iOS platform and is compatible with any wired headphones.  The Android version will arrive in the Google Play store later this year.   For more information about SoundFi, please visit, www.soundfi.com.

Based in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, AZ, SoundFi (soundfi.com) is an immersive audio delivery format optimized for headphones. Founded in 2014 by Chris Anastas, SoundFi delivers premium 360-degree sound through headphones, delivering the most personalized audio experience in the world. The company's delivery path is through both in-theater and streaming content experiences for consumers. SoundFi's technology works on your device and with the headphones you currently own.   Available now on the iOS platform with Android availability coming soon.

ABOUT HALLOWEEN:

Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, P.J. Soles, Halloween is directed by John Carpenter.  The 40th-anniversary version of the original Halloween was remastered and restored by Dean Cundey, the film's cinematographer. Halloween has earned the distinguished honor of being the most successful independent horror movie of all time. It is also one of the most successful independent films ever made. Halloween was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation, a rare honor, and it has inspired and driven countless other films in this genre. 

ABOUT SPOTLIGHT CINEMA NETWORKS:

Spotlight Cinema Networks is the only cinema advertising company dedicated to serving the needs of art house and luxury exhibitors for cinema advertising, preshow entertainment, event cinema and digital display distribution. The company is a national advertising vehicle with a focus on the top 25 DMAs providing cinema advertising, in-lobby promotions and integrated experiential programs for advertisers targeting affluent and highly educated moviegoing audiences. In December 2017, Spotlight Cinema Networks launched CineLife Entertainment™ to acquire and distribute event cinema and alternative content titles in the U.S. and international markets. Spotlight Cinema Networks is owned by Wagner-Cuban Companies and Arthouse Marketing Group, and represents the top exhibitors in these genres, including segment leaders Angelika Film Center, Laemmle Theatres, Landmark Theatres, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, Flix Brewhouse and Silverspot Cinemas. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with offices in New York and Chicago.

CONTACTS:

Ronnie Ycong

SVP, Exhibitor Relations & Operations

SPOTLIGHT CINEMA NETWORKS

310-309-5763 Office

310-405-1478 Cell

Eric Nielsen

For SoundFi

[email protected]  

202.276.5357 Cell