CASABLANCA To Be Re-Released in Theaters

Yes you've read that right. Casablanca, one of, if not the best film of all time, will be re-released in theaters for one day to honor it's 70th Anniversary. This screening will take place Wednesday March 21st, hopefully in a local theater near you. I'll give you more details about the theaters presenting the film after the jump. But if it wasn't exciting enough for the film to be back on the big screen for a night, what's even more exciting is that Turner Classic Movies is the one behind the event. TCM is probably the best when it comes to these events, and this will be my first one so I'm beyond excited. 

On March 27th, a three disc Blu-Ray/DVD will be released as well to honor the anniversary. But if you're someone who truly loves this film, I don't see how you could miss something as big as this.

Here is the press release from TCM regarding the details of the event:

NCM Fathom, Turner Classic Movies, and Warner Bros are coming together again to present Turner Classic Movies Presents Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event in select movie theaters nationwide onWednesday, March 21st at 7:00PM (local time). The event will begin with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne taking audiences behind the scenes of this epic love story in a special original production showcasing stories from those who were on set and those who simply admire this timeless classic. Once again, audiences will see this beautiful and timeless classic on the silver screen.

Casablanca is a classic tale of unrequited love and is a project that defined the “golden age” of Hollywood and allowed audiences to fall in love with cinema all over again. Turner Classic Movies Presents Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event is the only opportunity to see this stunning digital presentation grace the silver screen onWednesday, March 21st at 7:00PM (local time) with additional matinee showings at select movie theater locations.

TICKETING*Tickets are on sale NOW but seats are limited – so buy your tickets early! Enter your zip code to find your nearest participating movie theater.

THEATERSClick here for a list of participating theaters.

*Check back often if ticketing is not yet available for your nearest theater location as updates are being made daily. Please note: Theater locations are subject to change.

For those of you in New York City wanting to see the event, two theaters in Manhattan will be hosting the event: AMC Empire 25 and AMC Kips Bay 15 with IMax. In Queens, the College Point Multiplex will be showing it. As for where I'm located at college in Westchester, I'll be attending at City Center 15 Cinema De Lux in White Plains. Just click here and see what location suits you best!