Everything you need to know about the theatrical release of “The Man In The White Van”
As a shareholder of Legion M you are probably aware that The Man In The White Van – our biggest film yet – is coming to theaters next week (check out the current list of theaters, which we will be updating frequently, here). We wanted to take a moment to provide an update and answer any questions you may have about the release.
LEGION M TICKET DEALS!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Relativity (the distributor who acquired North American distribution rights) and Atom Tickets to offer discounted ticket deals that allow you to buy up to $60 in tickets for just $40. We also have limited edition collectible pins available. You can learn more at LEGION M TICKET DEALS.
WHERE IS THE MOVIE PLAYING?
Relativity is expecting a nationwide release of 250-400 theaters, which should cover all major and mid-level markets, as well as some small markets. You can see the latest announced theaters here, or by going to Atom Tickets (note that it often takes theaters a couple days to get tickets on sale after they’ve been announced). We don’t expect the full theater map to be known until just before release, so please keep checking back.
HOW CAN I GET MY THEATER BOOKED?
The best way to get your local theater to book the film is to show them there are people who want to see it! Call the theater and tell them you want to see the movie. Even better, round up some friends and ask them to do the same. If you’ve bought pre-sale tickets from Legion M, be sure to let the theater know. The more interest they see in the film, the more interested they will be in booking it!
“The single most important thing you can do to help Legion M succeed is watch the movie OPENING WEEKEND… and then encourage all your movie loving friends, family, and colleagues to do the same!”
WHY IS OPENING WEEKEND SO IMPORTANT?
While opening weekend only generates a small % of the total revenue a film makes over its lifetime, it can have a lasting impact on a movie's overall trajectory. That’s because opening weekend at the box office typically dictates how many theaters will book the film in subsequent weeks, which affects the total amount of money the film earns theatrically. In turn, the amount of money the film makes theatrically can have a significant influence on the offers the film receives for future sales, including streaming, airline sales, international, etc.
If you are going to see the movie in a theater (and we hope you will!) the absolute best time to go is opening weekend.
HOW CAN I GET TICKETS?
Once theaters are announced, you can buy tickets just as you would for any other film. You can also take advantage of the Legion M ticket deals we’ve created.
ARE THEIR ANY SPECIAL SCREENINGS OR PREMIERES?
Legion M and co-writer/director Warren Skeels have put together a series of Red Carpet premieres and special screenings. Please see the links below for details:
Jacksonville, FL (Dec 4th) - Red Carpet Premiere - COMPLETED
New Orleans, LA (Dec 6th) - Advance Screening - COMPLETED
Shreveport, LA (Dec 7th) - Advance Screening - COMPLETED
Dallas, TX (Dec 9th) - Red Carpet Premiere - Tickets Available
Phoenix, AZ (Dec 11th) - Advance Screening - Tickets Available
Tampa, FL (Dec 12th) - Invite Only - Email team@legionm.com if you are interested in attending.
WILL THERE BE MEETUPS?
Given the fact that theaters won’t be known until the last minute, we elected not to try and arrange meetups for this release. That said, the discounted ticket deals we’ve put together make it as easy as ever to round up a movie crew and go see it together.
HOW DOES THIS FILM IMPACT LEGION M?
This film has potential to benefit Legion M both financially and strategically. From a financial perspective, Legion M has a small (low 6 figure) investment in the P&A, which gets paid out of the early revenues of the film. We also own a significant % of the “backend,” which gets paid out once the film’s investors have earned their return, and continues in perpetuity. This is all in addition to the fees Legion M earned (low 6 figures) from the production budget as producers of the movie.
From a strategic standpoint, this film – like all of our projects – allows us to continue “leveling up” in the industry by building the company’s reputation and capabilities.
HOW DOES THIS FILM IMPACT THE VALUE OF MY STOCK?
As a shareholder of Legion M, you own a piece of the company – right alongside the founders, high profile advisors like William Shatner and Dean Devlin, and over 50,000 other investors who have taken a chance and made a bet on Legion M.
When you invested we made it clear this was a high-risk, high-reward proposition. I.e. Most startups fail…but those that succeed can go on to change the world.
We’re now 8 years into our journey, and we’ve achieved things many thought impossible. We’ve built one of the largest communities in equity crowdfunding history, and grown Legion M from a “novel idea” into an award-winning studio producing critically acclaimed films – including The Man In The White Van and My Dead Friend Zoe (coming next Feb) which are both currently 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
That said, Legion M hasn't "made it" yet, which means the fate of all our bets is uncertain*. And now is one of those moments where YOU HAVE THE POWER TO INFLUENCE THE RESULTS & HELP LEGION M WIN. All you have to do is go see a movie!
*If you haven't already, we encourage you to read the blog post "What is the ROI of my Legion M Investment".
WHAT CAN I DO TO SUPPORT LEGION M & GROW THE VALUE OF MY STOCK?
The single most important thing you can do right now is see the movie OPENING WEEKEND…and encourage all your movie loving friends, family, and colleagues to do the same! That's it.
We’re working to make this as easy as possible, starting by offering Legion M Ticket Deals. We’ll also be sharing a “social media sharing kit” that allows you to easily share the trailer and other important information (including the ticket deals!) with your friends. Stay tuned... that should be coming your way sometime in the next week.
QUESTIONS!
Got any other questions? Please send a message to team@legionm.com, and we’ll respond as quickly as we can!
Onward & Upward