Bryant Park Movie Nights Line-up Announced
Bryant Park Movie Nights Announces 2019 Line-up in Partnership with Netflix
New York’s Longest-Running Free Outdoor Summer Movie Series Returns Monday Evenings June 10 through August 12
New 40-Foot High-Definition LED Screen and Fan Choice Nights Make Summer Movie Nights Better Than Ever
NEW YORK, NY (May 9, 2019) – Bryant Park Corporation announces the return of Bryant Park Movie Nights, the acclaimed summer movie series that has defined the outdoor movie-going experience in New York City for 27 years. The series returns this year in partnership with Netflix, kicking off Monday evenings from June 10 through August 12 with a FOMO-worthy line-up of laughs, tears, swoons, screams and everything in between!
Fans will rush the lawn this year for a 20th anniversary celebration of the Adam Sandler comedy Big Daddy, a special big-screen showing of Lana Condor and Noah Centineo’s rom-com hit To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, along with Michael Bay action-comedy blockbuster Bad Boys, the chilling 1976 adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie, iconic Eddie Murphy comedy Coming to America, Martin Scorsese's classic crime drama Goodfellas, and more.
Audiences can count on Netflix to bring them joy under the stars with giveaways, trivia, and other fun surprises in store. The iconic California sparkling wine, Chandon, will bring the sparkle of summer to these magical nights as an official Movie Nights partner. Bryant Park Movie Nights and Netflix will keep the crowd-pleasing going by introducing the all-new Fan Choice nights, where moviegoers will vote for their picks to play on June 24 and August 12 via @Vulture and @NetflixFilm on Twitter.
“Bryant Park Movie Nights is a beloved New York City event that attracts audiences from all over the metro area,” said Daniel Biederman, Executive Director of Bryant Park Corporation. “We are thrilled to have Netflix on board co-curating the movie line-up as we upgrade the viewing experience with a brand new 40-foot LED screen. Their support ensures this long-standing tradition continues to thrive and reach new generations of movie lovers.”
See below for the full line-up and schedule. For more information, please visit bryantpark.org.
ABOUT 2019 BRYANT PARK MOVIE NIGHTS
Bryant Park Movie Nights begins at sunset and the lawn opens at 5:00pm for picnicking with thousands of your closest friends. Curated food options are available for sale on the Fountain Terrace and a beer and wine area is located on the lawn. Bryant Park is located at 42nd Street and the Avenue of the Americas.
June 10: Big
Starring Tom Hanks and directed by Penny Marshall
June 17: Big Daddy
Starring Adam Sandler and directed by Dennis Dugan
June 24: Fan Choice: Vote on Twitter @Vulture starting on June 3
July 1: To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
Starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo, directed by Susan Johnson and written by Sofia Alvarez. Based on the novel by Jenny Han.
July 8: Carrie (1976)
Starring Sissy Spacek, directed by Brian De Palma and written by Lawrence D. Cohen. Based on the novel by Stephen King.
July 15: Bad Boys
Starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence and directed by Michael Bay
July 22: Coming To America
Starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall and directed by John Landis
July 29: Goodfellas
Starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci and directed by Martin Scorsese
August 5: Anchorman
Starring Will Ferrell and directed by Adam McKay
August 12: Fan Choice: Vote on Twitter @Vulture starting on July 22
About Bryant Park Corporation
Bryant Park Corporation (BPC), a private not-for-profit company, was founded in 1980 to renovate, finance, and operate Bryant Park in New York City. BPC is funded by income from concessions, corporate sponsors, and events, as well as an assessment on neighboring properties, and does not accept government or philanthropic monies. In addition to providing security, sanitation, and horticultural services, BPC offers restaurants, food kiosks, world-class restrooms, and a wide range of free events throughout the year. The Midtown Manhattan park is visited by more than 12 million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world. BPC's website, www.bryantpark.org, offers more detailed information and a schedule of upcoming events.
About Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading internet entertainment service with over 148 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
About Chandon
Chandon was sparked into life in 1973 by the visionary spirit of Robert-Jean de Vogüé and California pioneer John Wright. As one of the first French-owned sparkling wine ventures in the U.S., Chandon carefully selected its vineyards and are now considered to be amongst the best for producing quality sparkling wines in California. For over forty years now, Chandon continues to combine traditional French techniques and winemaking knowledge with the beautiful, sun-ripened fruit of California to craft sparkling wines of the highest quality. Chandon’s winery, Domaine Chandon is located in Yountville and today Head Winemaker Pauline Lhote and her skilled team continue to innovate and provide a unique expression of the terroir, delighting senses with California brightness, vibrancy and intensity of flavors and aromas. Chandon Brut scored 90 points from Decanter in 2018. For more information, please visit Chandon.com, like us on Facebook and follow us @ChandonUSA on Instagram and Twitter, #ChandonSquad.
Media Contacts
Bryant Park Corporation
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Netflix Media Relations
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Chandon
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