Free
Flicks fills the screen with
family-friendly, fishy and dramatic adaptations
TORONTO, June 9, 2005 – The popular Free Flicks outdoor film programme, presented by Stella Artois, returns this year to Harbourfront Centre bound by the theme of adaptations: films that take their cues from the page straight to the screen on the CIBC Stage! Hosted by Maxine Bailey, Free Flicks runs every Wednesday evening beginning June 29 through to August 10. Warm, family-friendly films begin this year’s seasonal offerings: Babe, The Princess Bride and The Wizard of Oz. Two fish tales follow, Big Fish and the original ‘blockbuster’ Jaws, originally released 30 years ago this summer. The series ends with maximum drama as we screen the recent adaptations Bride and Prejudice and The Bourne Identity. The Toronto International Film Festival Group presents fan favorite Bend it like Beckham as a thank you to the citizens of the City of
Families
will enjoy Babe on June 29
(Rated: Family), the heart-warming
and funny tale about a pig with a mission. Adapted from Dick
King-Smith’s novel
and starring James Cromwell, little piglet Babe tries to find his place
in life
and on the farm…by sheepherding! The following week, on July
6, Free Flicks
screens The Princess Bride (Rated: PG).
Based on William Holdman’s novel, this fairy tale cult classic has
it all:
a feisty princess, an obsessed swordsman, a giant and the Dread Pirate
Roberts!
On July 13, L. Frank Baum’s classic The Wizard of Oz (Rated: Family)
winds the audience down the
yellow brick road to meet munchkins and witches. Experience one of the
most
beloved films ever made starring Judy Garland.
Two weeks in August are filled with maximum drama on the Free Flicks silver screen. On August 3, Bollywood meets Jane Austin in the recently adapted Bride and Prejudice (Rated G) based on the classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Starring Aishwarya Rai and Martin Henderson, the movie launches the opening night for Masala! Mehndi! Masti! South Asian Arts festival and will feature a special appearance by Director Gurinder Chadha.On August 10 The Bourne Identity (Rated AA) will get hearts racing as Jason Bourne becomes a target and follows an action-packed and exciting adventure of self-discovery. Based on the suspense thriller by Robert Ludlum, the film stars Matt Damon and Franka Potente.
Also, on Sunday July 30, The Toronto International Film Festival Group presents Bend It Like Beckham (Rated PG) as a thank you to the citizens of the City of Toronto. Directed by Gurinder Chadha and starring Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightly, the movie tells the story of how an orthodox Sikh girl rebels against her parents’ traditionalism by secretly joining a girl’s football team.
Harbourfront Centre Summer Free Flicks 2005 events take place at 235 Queens Quay West in Toronto. For further information the public can call 416-973-4000 or visit us online at www.harbourfrontcentre.com
Free Flicks Schedule:
Wednesday, June 29--Babe (Rated: Family). Starts at 9 p.m. at the CIBC Stage
Wednesday, July 6—The Princess Bride (Rated: PG). Starts at 9 p.m. at the CIBC Stage
Wednesday, July 14—The Wizard of Oz (Rated: Family). Starts at 9 p.m. at the CIBC Stage
Wednesday, July 20—Big Fish (Rated: PG). Starts at 9 p.m. at the CIBC Stage
Wednesday, July 27—Jaws (Rated: AA). Starts at 9 p.m. at the CIBC Stage
*Sunday, July 30—TIFF presents Bend It Like Beckham (Rated: PG). Starts at 9 p.m. at the CIBC Stage
Wednesday, August 3—Bride and Prejudice (Rated: G). Starts at 9 p.m. at the CIBC Stage
Wednesday, August 10—The Bourne Identity (Rated: AA). Starts at 9 p.m. at the CIBC Stage
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Hi-Res Jpeg stills from all Free Flicks movies are available. Media Contacts:
Rebecca Webster, 416-973-4518,rwebster@harbourfrontcentre.com
Shane Gerard, 416-973-4655, sgerard@harbourfrontcentre.com
Bill Bobek, 416-973-4428, wbobek@harbourfrontcentre.com
MEDIA SITE: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summerfestivals/media.php