Film News Roundup: Julie Taymor’s ‘Across the Universe’ Set for Three-Day Re-Release

Re-release SetFathom Events has set Julie Taymor’s “Across the Universe” has been set for a re-release on July 29, July 31 and Aug.

1 at more than 450 theaters.Fathom, which is jointly owned by the AMC, Cinemark and Regal chains, made the announcement Monday and said the 2007 movie is being shown to commemorate the 50th anniversary of 1968 — which served as the setting for the film and its 33 songs by The Beatles including “Hey Jude” and “All You Need Is Love.”Evan Rachel Wood and Jim Sturgess star as Lucy and Jude, a couple whose love inspires them to become involved with the protests and counter-culture movement that dominated the cultural landscape in 1968.“‘Across the Universe’ has developed an extraordinary following since its release in 2007,” Fathom Events VP of Studio Relations Tom Lucas said.

“This theatrical re-release presents an amazing opportunity for those fans to see, hear and feel this revolutionary film

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