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The Lost City of Z BST • 4 / 14 / 2017 • R • Platform • Scope

Cast : Charlie Hunnam , Robert Pattinson , Sienna Miller , Tom Holland
Director : James Gray
Screenplay : James Gray
Website : LostCityOfZ . com
Synopsis : Based on author David Grann ’ s nonfiction bestseller , The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett ( Charlie Hunnam ), who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown , advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region . Despite being ridiculed by the scientific establishment who regard indigenous populations as “ savages ,” the determined Fawcett — supported by his devoted wife ( Sienna Miller ), son ( Tom Holland ) and aide-de-camp ( Robert Pattinson ) — returns time and again to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case , culminating in his mysterious disappearance in 1925 . An epically scaled tale of courage and passion , told in writer / director James Gray ’ s classic filmmaking style , The Lost City of Z is a stirring tribute to the exploratory spirit and a conflicted adventurer driven to the verge of obsession .
Marketing / Promotion : Use social media to reengage fans with David Grann ’ s bestseller and give them a glimpse into the world of the Amazonian explorers . Leverage fan support for Charlie Hunnam , Robert Pattinson and Sienna Miller . One sheets available upon requests .
Films attracting similar target audience : Collide , Logan , Kong : Skull Island , Facebook : / TheLostCityofZ Twitter : @ TheLostCityofZ Instagram : @ TheLostCityofZ

Megan Leavey

BST • 6 / 9 / 2017 • PG-13 • Wide
Cast : Kate Mara , Edie Falco , Ramón Rodríguez , Bradley Whitford , Common
Director : Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Screenplay : Pamela Gray , Annie Mumolo , Tim Lovestedt
Website : MeganLeaveyTheMovie . com
Synopsis : Megan Leavey is based on the true-life story of a young marine corporal ( Kate Mara ) whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq . When she is assigned to clean up the K9 unit after a disciplinary hearing , Leavey identifies with a particularly aggressive dog , Rex , and is given the chance to train him . Over the course of their service , Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them , putting their fate in jeopardy . Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite ( Blackfish ) from a screenplay by Pamela Gray and Annie Mumolo & Tim Lovestedt , the film also stars Edie Falco , Ramón Rodríguez , Bradley Whitford , and Common .
Marketing / Promotion : Host a Military Appreciation Day at the theatre for the movie ’ s opening weekend . Encourage members from all branches of the military to attend , in addition to veterans . Have a meet and greet session where the general public has the chance to thank the members for their service . This event can coincide with Memorial Day , leading up to the film ’ s release . Since the story features a dog , be sure to reach out to and team up with animal shelters , pet adoption agencies , and other type organizations for promotional events and bounce back opportunities .
Films attracting similar target audience : The Zookeeper ’ s Wife , Gifted , The Wall Facebook : / MeganLeaveyMovie Twitter : @ MeganLeavey Instagram : @ MeganLeaveyMovie
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