MATTHEW
LILLARD’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT AND SXSW WINNER, FAT KID RULES THE WORLD, PREMIERS
AT BOW TIE MAJESTIC 6, STAMFORD CT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 @ 7:30 PM
The
film, which was produced by Whitewater Films, won the Narrative Feature
Spotlight Audience Award at the 2012 SXSW Film Festival. The Kickstarter
campaign to support the domestic release of "FAT KID RULES THE WORLD"
has already surpassed its goal of 150K and continues through Friday, June 15th
midnight PST.
“FAT
KID RULES THE WORLD” stars Jacob Wysocki (TERRI), Matt O'Leary (NATURAL
SELECTION) and Billy Campbell (THE KILLING) and is based on the novel by K. L.
Going.
“FAT
KID RULES THE WORLD” follows Troy Billings who is seventeen, overweight, and
suicidal. Just as he's about to jump in front of a bus, he's saved by Marcus, a
charming high school dropout/street musician. The two begin an uneasy
friendship when Marcus enlists the musically challenged Troy to become the
drummer in a new punk rock band. As Troy’s relationship with Marcus grows,
Troy's father becomes increasingly concerned about his son's new friendship.
The
film’s release represents a unique convergence of traditional distribution,
social media and the internet, bringing together ARC ENTERTAINMENT, The Vans
Warped Tour, Kickstarter and TUGG.
“We
chose ARC, Vans Warped Tour and Tugg,” said Matthew Lillard, “because this is a
film about the kids on the fringe – the outsiders. We wanted to find a way to
cut through the Hollywood machine and connect directly with those kids and let
them shape the destiny of our movie. So, Tugg the Fat Kid – we made this film
for you. I hope you dig it.”
The
film features original songs and score created by Pearl Jam Lead
Guitarist Mike McCready.
Anyone (and
that means you!) can bring “FAT KID RULES THE WORLD” to their local
theater by visiting Tuggthefatkid.com and requesting a screening.
ABOUT ARC ENTERTAINMENT
ARC Entertainment (www.arc-ent.com) is a fully
integrated distribution company providing both physical and digital
distribution and sales services entertainment-based products. ARC
Entertainment monetizes Content in multiple revenue streams including:
Theatrical Distribution, DVD, Blu-ray, Digital, Electronic Sell-through,
Streaming, VOD, PPV, Pay and Free TV. ARC Entertainment’s unparalleled
relationships with national retailers, coupled with strong sales and marketing
expertise, enables the Company to explore unique programs and business models
for its content partners.
ABOUT WHITEWATER FILMS
Whitewater Films is an independent production
company dedicated to helping emerging directors find their voices and assisting
established filmmakers in getting their passion projects off the ground. Founded by veteran director/producer Rick
Rosenthal and joined by a team of young, accomplished producers, the company’s
films include the recently wrapped Fat
Kid Rules the World, On The Ice,
which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Mean Creak, Nearing Grace, Kabluey, and According To Greta
Tugg, Inc. (“Tugg”) is a
collective action web-platform that enables individuals to choose the films
that play in their local theaters. Through Tugg, individuals are empowered to
select a film, screening time, and nearby theater, and then spread the word to
their immediate and online community. Once a necessary amount of people commit
to attending, the event will be confirmed and Tugg will reserve the
theater, manage ticketing, and ensure delivery of the film – allowing the
audience to sit back and enjoy the show. Tugg is working with exhibitors Alamo
Drafthouse Cinema, AMC Theatres, Bow Tie Cinemas, Cinemark Theatres, Goodrich
Quality Cinemas, Rave Cinemas, Regal Cinemas, and a number of independent
theaters nationwide. These exhibitors provide theatrical venues for
individually curated events showcasing Tugg’s growing library of hundreds of studio
and independent films.
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