Step Up: High Water Premier Event

Relive the Magic of the Original Step Up Movie and Catch the First Episode of the All-New YouTube Red Original Series Step Up: High Water at Exclusive One-Day Theatrical Event January 30

Fathom Events & YouTube Red to Debut First Episode of New Series from Executive Producers Channing and Jenna Dewan Tatum, Adam Shankman and Holly Sorensen, Including Special Behind-The-Scenes Footage

·       WHAT: On Tuesday, January 30, moviegoers everywhere are invited to experience the magic of the original Step Up film as it returns to the big screen for one night, paired with the premiere of the highly anticipated new YouTube Red Original series Step Up: High Water. Kicking off a new generation of passions and rivalries, the “Step Up: High Water Premiere Event” will feature the first episode of the new Lionsgate TV series, executive produced by Channing and Jenna Dewan Tatum, Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Holly Sorensen.

The event will also feature a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the edgy new 10-episode series, based on the Step Up film franchise that grossed $650 million at the global box office. Step Up: High Water is a heart-pounding, sexy, music-filled drama focused on several ambitious young dancers in a contemporary performing arts school in Atlanta, touching on real issues around diversity and complex relationships – accompanied, of course, with some serious dance moves.

·       WHO: Fathom Events and YouTube Red

·       WHEN: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. local time.

Following the cinema event, Step Up: High Water launches on YouTube Red Wednesday, January 31.

·       WHERE: Tickets for “Step Up: High Water Premiere Event” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 750 select movie theaters. A complete list of theater locations is available at the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Jessica Nelson / jnelson@fathomevents.com / 720-262-2753

Katherine Schwappach / kschwappach@fathomevents.com / 720-262-2713

Cassandra Poulis / cassandra.poulis@civic-us.com / 201-527-8872

Katherine Stein / katherine.stein@civic-us.com / 646-784-5438

ASSETS:

Watch the trailer here. Stills from the original film can be found here. For artwork/photos related to “Step Up: High Water Premiere Event,” visit the Fathom Events press site.