“Blazing Saddles” Rides Back into Theaters Nationwide, Courtesy of Fathom Events and Warner Bros. September 15 & 18

Published by Fathom Events on Sep 04, 2024 2:58 PM

MEDIA ALERT – SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

“Blazing Saddles” Rides Back into Theaters Nationwide, Courtesy of Fathom Events and Warner Bros.  September 15 & 18

In celebration of this Groundbreaking Comedy’s 50^th Anniversary, This Fathom Big Screen Classic Includes a Special Introduction by Film Critic & Historian Leonard Maltin

Tickets Are Available for Purchase Now, Via the Fathom Events

WHAT: Fathom Events’ Big Screen Classics series continues with the 1974 farce “Blazing Saddles”—riding back into theaters nationwide for its 50^TH Anniversary on September 15 & 18.

Ribald, tasteless, and hilarious… Mel Brooks’ classic spoof of the Western genre pokes fun at everyone and everything. Together with his nefarious railroad baron-backer Hedley Lamarr (Harvey Korman), corrupt Governor Lepetomane (Brooks) cooks up a scheme to grant a reprieve to an African American convict (Cleavon Little), on the condition that the condemned man agrees to serve as sheriff of a small Western town—with the intent that the newly-minted lawman will only live long enough to serve the needs of the governor and his seedy benefactor.

The acclaimed comedy also stars Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Madeline Kahn, Dom DeLuise, Count Basie, and David Huddleston, and earned three Academy Award®  nominations including Best Supporting Actress for Kahn, and Best Original Song for the beloved titular theme.

Every Big Screen Classic presentation features an exclusive introduction by cinema historian Leonard Maltin, discussing the landmark film’s timeless humor and enduring legacy as one of the greatest comedies of all time.

VIEW TRAILER HERE

WHO: Fathom Events and Warner Bros.

WHEN: Sunday, September 15 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm local time; and Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 pm local time.

WHERE: Tickets for the event can be purchased at Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theater locations are subject to change).

MEDIA PASSES: Media passes are available on a limited basis to qualifying members of the press at participating theater locations.

WHAT’S NEXT: “Mean Girls” 20^th Anniversary (October 3 & 6) and “The Fifth Element” (November 17 & 22)

MEDIA CONTACT:

Colette Carey, Fathom Events / [email protected] / 720-815-6800

ASSETS:
For artwork/photos, visit the Fathom Events press site.

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