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Monday, February 26, 2018

Jim Henson's 'Labyrinth,' co-starring David Bowie, returns to theaters

This spring, Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy-adventure "Labyrinth" returns to the big screen for three days only as a nationwide fan celebration from Fathom Events, The Jim Henson Company and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Audiences are encouraged to attend the screenings in costume (in accordance with theater costume policies) to celebrate the nostalgia and legacy of this beloved film.

Starring David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King, and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, who must rescue her baby brother by finding her way through the massive maze of the title, "Labyrinth" will play in movie theaters nationwide at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 29; and at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, and Wednesday, May 2 (all local times).

All presentations of the film will include introductions by Brian Henson and Jennifer Connelly, captured exclusively for Fathom Events. In addition, audiences will enjoy a special theatrical screening excerpt from the award-winning fantasy series "The Storyteller." Brian Henson will discuss the episode "Soldier and Death," also directed by Jim Henson, and the special effects techniques that were a hallmark of "Labyrinth," "The Storyteller," and Jim Henson's legacy.

Tickets for "Labyrinth" can be purchased online at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 400 select movie theaters. A complete list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

Directed by Jim Henson, "Labyrinth" was produced by "Star Wars" creator George Lucas and presented by Lucasfilm Ltd. The film's screenplay is by Terry Jones of "Monty Python" fame, from a story by Henson and Dennis Lee. Brian Froudserved as the conceptual designer of the groundbreaking fantasy, with music by Trevor Jones and songs by David Bowie.

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