‘Space Jam’ And ‘Pokemon: The First Movie’ Are Returning To Theaters
Nostalgia for the 1990s is going strong, and it’s about to heat up even more.
It’s been 20 years since the live-action animated hybrid filmSpace Jamhit theaters, and that makes it prime for a return to theaters next month. In addition, even though it’s not a special anniversary forPokemon: The First Movie, it’s the 20th anniversary of the original video games that launched the multimedia franchise, and that means it’s time for the animated feature film to head back to theaters as well.
Get details onPokemon: The First MovieandSpace Jamin theaters again after the jump.
First up, Cinemark locations will be hosting the re-release ofPokemon: The First Movieat over 200 locations. There will be one opportunity to see the movie each day with showings at 12pm or 12:15pm onOctober 29thand 7pm onNovember 1st. Tickets are only $5, and just like the original theatrical release, the short film “Pikachu’s Vacation” will also screen with the movie.
If you never saw the firstPokemonmovie, it follows Pokemon trainer Ash Ketchum and his trusty Pikachu as they face-off with a legendary Pokemon called Mewtwo. It wasn’t exactly a beloved animated feature film, but having pulled in over $85 million in the United States, it’s the most successfulPokemonmovie to ever hit theaters worldwide. And withPokemon Gobeing all the rage this year, there’s clearly still an audience that may want to see this movie either again or for the first time.
you may find the closest participating theaterover at Cinemark’s website. But if anime isn’t your style, the classic Looney Tunes are heading back to theaters in November.
Space Jam, the live-action animated hybrid that hasBugs BunnyandMichael Jordanteaming up on the basketball court, is returning to theaters around the country for two days in November. you’re able to catchSpace Jamin theaters at 2pm or 6pm onNovember 13thor 7pm onNovember 16th.
In addition toLooney Tunessuch asBugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Tweety Bird, Yosemite Sam, Marvin the Martianand more, you’ll find some of the best professional basketball players from the 1990s.Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Mugsy Bogues, Larry JohnsonandShawn Bradleyhave their basketball skills stolen by little aliens in an effort to win a basketball game against the Warner Bros. cartoons in order to enslave them as entertainers for an intergalactic theme park. Plus there’s cameos from Larry Bird and Bill Murray, the latter being one of the best parts of the movie.
Since this is a Fathom Event, there are plenty of theaters partaking in this special screening, and you can find the list of participating theatersat their official website.
Do you want to seePokemon: The First MovieorSpace Jamin theaters again?
