3D Version of “We Are the World 25 For Haiti” to Premiere in Theatres & During NCAA Final Four Games
Never Before Seen, 3D Version of “We Are The World 25 For Haiti” to Premiere in Theatres Nationwide This Weekend
Theatrical Broadcasts to Run During Live 3D NCAA Final Four and Championship Games
MORRISTOWN, NJ and LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire – April 1, 2010) – “We Are The World 25 For Haiti” will make its 3D theatrical debut during halftime of the in-theater broadcast of each of the 2010 NCAA Men’s Final Four semifinal games and national championship game,Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (
In an effort to raise additional funds for humanitarian efforts in Haiti as a result of the January 12 earthquake, viewers will be encouraged to purchase the song, with all proceeds directed to the We Are The World Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones.
“We Are The World 25 For Haiti” is a remake of the classic1985 “We Are The World” written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie,with heartfelt performances including Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Nettles,Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Miley Cyrus, Enrique Iglesias, Joe Jonas, Jamie Foxx, Wyclef Jean, Usher, Celine Dion, Fergie, Nick Jonas, and Carlos Santana, among others. Using the lyrical footage from the original “We Are The World”recording, the late Michael Jackson and his sister Janet sing a duet.
“We are thrilled to support Haiti by bringing this once-in-a-lifetime performance to theatres in 3D during the NCAA Final Four 3D broadcasts,” said Bud Mayo, CEO, Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.”Raising funds for Haiti through the ‘We Are The World 25 For Haiti’ video in 3D is a great example of utilizing digital cinema to expand how theatres are used.”
This special, 3D broadcast of “We Are The World 25 For Haiti”will be shown only at Cinedigm Certified™ Digital Cinemas nationwide broadcasting the Live 3D NCAA Men’s Final Four semifinal and national championship games. The games take place on Saturday, April 3(6:00-11:00 PM, ET) and Monday, April 5 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET). For theatre locations and ticket information please see www.cinedigm.com. After April 5th,3D-enabled theatres around the country will be including this unique charitable music video in front of 3D screenings of films from now through the end of this year.
Recorded on February 1, 2010, the “We Are The World 25 For Haiti” was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and Red One; co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin; and project producers John Rubey and Adam Fell. Academy Award-winning writer-director Paul Haggis filmed the private recording session and serves as Film Director and as an Executive Producer with Jones, Richie,Jean, Phillips and Tortorici. For a complete list of artists involved please see: www.wearetheworldfoundation.org.The 3D video of the recording was produced in part by Action 3D.
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