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Getty ImagesATEEZ will light up movie theaters worldwide this May with the release of a new concert film.
The live juggernaut K-pop group stars in the ATEEZ World Tour [Towards the Light : Will to Power]
in Cinemas that will transport audiences to January 2024 for the tour’s kickoff performance at Jamsil Arena in Seoul. Presented by CJ 4DPLEX and Trafalgar Releasing, the massive stadium-sized show gets packaged for fans across Asia, North America, Europe, and more territories for a series of showings throughout May.
A 126-minute spectacle, the upcoming concert film brings high-voltage performances of singles like “Guerrilla,” “Crazy Form” and “Say My Name,” and special renditions of songs like the “Symphony No.9 ‘From the Wonderland’” version of “WONDERLAND.” Fans will also see solo and unit performances that spotlight the unique live artistry of members Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho.
Leveraging CJ 4DPLEX’s immersive technologies, audiences will be treated to a range of experiences with ATEEZ World Tour [Towards the Light : Will to Power] in Cinemas via ScreenX (the 270-degree panoramic showcase that surrounds viewers with visuals extending across multiple screens), 4DX (motion-synchronized seating and environmental effects like wind, water and scents), Ultra 4DX (a hybrid of ScreenX and 4DX at select premium locations) and traditional 2D (for the purists who prefer a classic, concert film viewing).
“Presenting ATEEZ’s concert in cinemas continues our efforts to expand what theatrical storytelling can be,” Jun Bang, Chief Executive Officer at CJ 4DPLEX, said. “At CJ 4DPLEX, we’ve long explored how music and film converge, and through our immersive formats — ScreenX, 4DX, and Ultra 4DX — we’re proud to offer a powerful, cinematic experience that brings audiences closer to the energy of live performance.”
Marc Allenby, the Chief Executive Officer of Trafalgar Releasing, emphasized the massiveness of the Towards the Light : Will to Power world tour — which included the band’s first U.S. stadium shows at New York’s Citi Field and BMO Stadium in Los Angeles — emphasized how it “deserves” to be on the big screen.
“Building on our history of successful collaborations, we’re excited to partner with CJ 4DPLEX once again to bring ATEEZ’s incredible live show to cinemas,” Allenby added. “The scale and artistry of this tour deserve to be experienced on the big screen and we’re committed to providing fans with the highest quality cinematic event.”
As ATEEZ pushed their artistic and on-stage boundaries on their last international trek, ATEEZ World Tour [Towards the Light : Will to Power] in Cinemas acts as the latest example of K-pop’s evolving relationship with global event cinema following recent concert-documentary films from girl group IVE and solo superstar IU earlier this year.
ATEEZ World Tour [Towards the Light : Will to Power]
in Cinemas Screening Schedule
- South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand screenings begin May 7
- Taiwan screenings begin May 9
- Indonesia and Singapore screenings begin May 14
- USA and Europe: Screenings on May 14 and 17
- Canada: Screenings on May 18 and 19
- Additional regions: TBA
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET via ATEEZinCinemas.com.
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