Screenings of Roger Moore's James Bond films to benefit UNICEF
By: Anders Frejdh
Published:
2017-05-31
After the passing of Sir Roger Moore earlier this month, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM), Park Circus and EON Productions have announced a series of special screenings in memory of Sir Roger to take place at cinemas across the world including ODEON Cinemas (UK), AMC Theatres (USA) and HOYTS (Australia & New Zealand) beginning 31 May 2017.
James Bond films will screen worldwide from 31 May 2017 in memory of Sir Roger Moore
The newly restored 4K versions of
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and
For Your Eyes Only (1981) will be screened with
50 percent of all proceeds benefitting UNICEF. As a Goodwill Ambassador, Sir Roger had been a dedicated and passionate supporter of UNICEF since 1991.
Michael G. Wilson and
Barbara Broccoli of EON Productions, long-standing producers of the James Bond films said “In honour of Sir Roger Moore, we are delighted these Bond screenings will benefit UNICEF which was the charity closest to his heart.”
Gary Barber, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MGM added “Sir Roger Moore left an indelible imprint on audiences worldwide. There is no better way to remember Roger’s legacy than bringing back his iconic performances as James Bond to cinemas across the world while aiding UNICEF, the charity he steadfastly supported.”
Nick Varley, CEO of distributor Park Circus said “Park Circus is extremely privileged to be MGM’s library distributor and we are delighted to have the chance to celebrate the life and work of Sir Roger Moore through these screenings, and most particularly as it benefits UNICEF, an organization very close to Sir Roger.”
Park Circus would like to thank Deluxe Technicolor Digital Cinema for facilitating the delivery of this project to cinemas.
Those who cannot make these screenings can donate to UNICEF directly via unicef.org.
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