Amc Theatres Brings The Famous Opera 'Carmen' To The Silver Screen In 3d

Kansas City, MO (Top40 Charts / AMC Theatres) AMC Theatres (AMC), a leading theatrical exhibition and entertainment company, today announces that the world's most popular opera, "Carmen," will be available for the first time ever in spectacular RealD 3D with the release of the feature film event CARMEN IN 3D at 167 AMC theatres in 47 markets beginning March 4.

"We are pleased to showcase this ground-breaking production of CARMEN IN 3D to guests across our circuit of theatres," said Robert J. Lenihan, president of programming at AMC. "AMC guests crave unique entertainment experiences and the opera is one genre they love. CARMEN IN 3D is the perfect event for both life-long opera fans and first-timers!"

A co-production of RealD and London's internationally renowned Royal Opera House, CARMEN IN 3D is the first ever opera shot live and released in theatres in 3D. CARMEN IN 3D gives viewers the best seat in the house, taking them on a magic carpet ride into the heart of the performance immersing them as never before into this exciting story of love, jealousy and betrayal.

Georges Bizet's "Carmen" has been captivating audiences since its debut in 1875. This modern production, filmed in 3D during live performances at the Royal Opera House, is a feature film depicting acclaimed director Francesca Zambello's updated interpretation of the opera classic. CARMEN IN 3D was directed for cinema by Julian Napier and produced by Phil Streather, with memorable performances by Christine Rice (Carmen), Bryan Hymel (Don Jose), Aris Argiris (Escamillo) and conducted by Constantinos Carydis. The film is available with subtitles in English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian and Japanese where applicable.

For more information about CARMEN IN 3D, to see a list of participating theatres and to buy tickets, please visit: www.amctheatres.com/carmenin3d.