PRESS RELEASE (May 20, 2019) —
WHAT: Following its release in its native Japan, an all-new Sound! Euphonium story following the Kitauji High School concert band club, from the novels by Ayano Takeda, is coming to select US movie theaters nationwide. From Kyoto Animation, the studio that brought you “A Silent Voice,” “Liz and the Blue Bird,” and “Violet Evergarden” comes the long-awaited sequel in the Sound! Euphonium franchise, “Sound! Euphonium: The Movie — Our Promise: A Brand New Day.” With this sequel, series director Tatsuya Ishihara reprises his directorial role to create a film that is sure to delight die-hard fans and newcomers alike.
As a special bonus to ensure that fans who haven’t seen the series can enjoy the film without missing a beat, a ten-minute recap of "Sound! Euphonium" Seasons 1 and 2 will play before “Our Promise: A Brand New Day.”
WHO: Leading event cinema-distributor Fathom Events and ELEVEN ARTS, a distribution company known for bringing high-quality Japanese anime to North America.
WHEN:
Thursday, July 11, 2019 (in Japanese with English subtitles) — 7PM local time
Monday, July 15, 2019 (English dubbed) — 7PM local time
WHERE: Tickets for “Sound! Euphonium: The Movie — Our Promise: A Brand New Day” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. A complete list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
"Sound! Euphonium: The Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day" will be shown at the following local movie theater on July 11 (in Japanese with English subtitles):
Cinemark Davenport 53 18+ IMAX 3601 East 53rd Street Davenport IA 52807
"Sound! Euphonium: The Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day" will be shown at the following local movie theater on July 15 (English dubbed):
Cinemark Davenport 53 18+ IMAX 3601 East 53rd Street Davenport IA 52807
SYNOPSIS: While Sound! Euphonium's “Liz and the Blue Bird” explored the relationship of bandmates Mizore and Nozomi and took on a radical new art style, “Our Promise: A Brand New Day” returns to "Sound! Euphonium"'s familiar style and the story of franchise protagonist Kumiko Oumae, now in her second year of high school. Follow Kumiko as she takes on the role of mentor towards the incoming class of new members of the Kitauji High School concert band-club as the group aims to take the gold at the National Championship competition.
ASSETS:
For artwork/photos related to “Sound! Euphonium: The Movie — Our Promise: A Brand New Day” visit the Fathom Events press site.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
For Fathom Events:
Katherine Schwappach / kschwappach@fathomevents.com / 720-262-2713
Erik Stein / estein@solters.com / 818-761-4645
For Eleven Arts:
Chris Platt /chris@elevenarts.net / 310-445-0818
Deborah Gilels / ddgilels@prodigy.net / 818-758-6509
