By Mondo Times editors
Boulder, Colorado USA
Posted on November 5, 2009 at 6:28pm

Turner Classic Movies to Present First-Ever TCM Classic Film Festival

-- November 4, 2009: Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will stage the network's first film festival April 22-25, 2010, in Hollywood. The TCM Classic Film Festival will be a celebration of the history of Hollywood and its movies, with major events, celebrity appearances and screenings of classic movies.

All screenings - more than 50 in all - will include special introductions to provide context about each film.

Robert Osborne, TCM's primetime host, will be the official host of the festival. "Classic movies are something that link the past to the present and form a vital part of our culture," Osborne said. "This new festival will give those who love movies a way to connect with each other. It is a first-of-its-kind chance for TCM fans to experience the network in-person, meet others with the same interests and immerse themselves in a wide array of classic films."

Hollywood and its history will be celebrated throughout the TCM Classic Film Festival. In addition to screening classic films, from newly restored masterpieces to silent classics and undiscovered gems, the festival will tell the story of Hollywood through films, guests and special events throughout the weekend.

The TCM Classic Film Festival will be held Thursday, April 22, through Sunday, April 25, 2010, in Hollywood. Festival passes will go on sale Wednesday, November 18, at the TCM website. Prices will range from $500 to $1,200 for four-day passes.

The festival will involve several venues in a central area of Hollywood, including screenings at Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Egyptian Theatre. The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which has a longstanding role in movie history and was the site of the first Oscar ceremony, will be the official hotel for the festival as well as a key venue for festival passholders.

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