Celebrity Screening of "MARLEY" Documentary Allows Fans to Watch the Movie and Interact Live With Ziggy Marley on Facebook(R) May 19
"MARLEY" Has Been a Big Success Across All Distribution Platforms Including Holding the Biggest Facebook Streaming Numbers Ever for a Feature Film and Having the Highest Grossing Week Ever for a Magnolia Release on iTunes
(firmenpresse) - LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/14/12 -- Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Gong Pictures and today announced a Celebrity Cinema live chat on Facebook with Ziggy Marley, Bob Marley's eldest son and executive producer of " The definitive documentary about the legendary musician Bob Marley opened in theaters and simultaneously on Facebook, iTunes and VOD on April 20. "has been a big success across all distribution platforms including its Facebook premiere receiving more than 80,000 user-generated social impressions in the first week of the movie's launch and has resulted in the biggest Facebook streaming numbers ever for a feature film. On iTunes, has the highest grossing week ever for a Magnolia release. By popular demand, Ziggy Marley will be participating in an exclusive live Celebrity Cinema chat on Facebook on May 19 at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET when he will interact with viewers to discuss his father's life and music as they watch the film together. The live Celebrity Cinema chat will be available at
Not only was the movie the first U.S. film to ever be made available for streaming on Facebook® the same day as its theatrical release, but now Milyoni's Celebrity Cinema technology will provide fans with a shared, social viewing experience with a member of the Marley family, unique to the Facebook streaming experience. Fans can view the movie, chat with friends, comment, share and tag favorite clips all from the .
"It's going to be like sitting with friends watching a movie -- the only difference is that I am intimately connected to the subject," said Executive Producer Ziggy Marley. "I expect a lot of interaction. It's going to be great fun -- I am looking forward to it."
The PG-13 film continues to be available to stream online at for $6.99 via PayPal or by credit card. A portion of the proceeds from the film's Facebook sales benefit the charity organization Save the Children. For a list of all theatres and VOD outlets currently showing visit .
Made with the unprecedented support of the Marley family, " is the first film to tell the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary and legend -- from his earliest days to his rise to international superstardom. Along with an incredible soundtrack, the film features rare footage, archival photos, incredible performances and interviews with Bob's family, friends and band mates.
Directed by Academy Award®-winner Kevin Macdonald ("One Day in September," "The Last King of Scotland," etc.), "" is produced by Steve Bing (Shangri-La Entertainment) and Charles Steel, and executive produced by Ziggy Marley and Island Records' founder Chris Blackwell. The Wagner/Cuban Company's Magnolia Pictures acquired the U.S. rights to " and is making the film available in theaters and through all digital platforms and cable VOD services.
: Shangri-La Entertainment has produced films including "The Polar Express," "Shine A Light," "Beowulf," "Looking For Comedy In The Muslim World," "For Your Consideration," Heart Of Gold" and "CSNY: Déjà Vu," and has also co-produced the Jerry Lee Lewis CDs "Mean Old Man (2010)" and "Last Man Standing (2006)." In addition to Shangri-La Entertainment, Shangri-La Industries includes sister company Shangri-La Construction, which is a sustainable green construction business focused on LEED-certified commercial properties.
: Tuff Gong Pictures first gained fame for producing reggae videos for artists such as Damian Marley, Bounty Killer, Sugar Minott and Everton Blender. In 2001, Tuff Gong Pictures released the Stephanie Black helmed "Life and Debt" -- a documentary which addressed the impact of international monetary policies on developing countries such as Jamaica. In 2005, Tuff Gong Pictures released its second thought-provoking documentary (also directed by Stephanie Black) "Africa Unite," which is described as a concert tribute, Marley Family travelogue and humanitarian documentary all in one.
Magnolia Pictures () is the theatrical and home entertainment distribution arm of the Wagner/Cuban Companies, a vertically-integrated group of media properties co-owned by Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban that also includes the Landmark Theatres chain, and the high definition cable network HDNet. Recent releases include Lars von Trier's "Melancholia," David Gelb's "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," "The Hunter" starring Willem Dafoe, Hirokazu Kore-Eda's "I Wish" and Scandinavian thriller "Headhunters." Magnolia's upcoming releases include Sarah Polley's "Take This Waltz," Lauren Greenfield's "The Queen of Versailles," Julie Delpy's "2 Days in New York," the exciting noir-thriller "Deadfall," Fernando Meirelles' "360," Craig Zobel's "Compliance," "A Royal Affair" with Mads Mikkelsen, Ry Russo-Young's "Nobody Walks," and many more.
: Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Milyoni, Inc. is the leader in social entertainment. The company's technology provides entertainment companies with a way to connect and engage with Facebook fans, and turn them into customers. Whether it's watching a live concert, movie or sporting event or shopping your favorite brands, Milyoni enables companies to monetize fans pages through a unique level of engagement and a shared social experience. Milyoni's services reach over 150 million fans from industry leading customers, including Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, Paramount Studios, Big Air Studios, Austin City Limits Live, Turner Broadcasting, University of Oklahoma and the NBA to bring a variety of digital content and physical goods to fans on Facebook. For more information, visit .
is the leading, independent organization that creates lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. For more information, visit or follow the organization on and .
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Matt Cowal for Magnolia Pictures
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Sylvie Tongco for Milyoni
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Wendy Christian for Save The Children
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