TCM launches partnership with Silverbird Cinemas…Begins free screening of The Bourne Identity

TCM is proud to announce their partnership with Silverbird Cinemas which saw their unique offering, “TCM Presents” launched in Nigeria on 9 July. This is the first ever “TCM Presents” title to be brought back to the big screen in Nigeria by TCM, channel 137 on DStv.

A press statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng said the initiative will give audiences the opportunity to watch The Bourne Identity at selected cinemas for free!

“All that fans need to do is visit www.tcmafrica.com/presents and reserve their tickets online – it works on a first come, first served basis. “We hope that Nigerian movie enthusiasts will take advantage of this unique opportunity to watch great titles on the silver screen again – it is an initiative we’re very proud of,” says Pierre Branco, Vice President Southern Europe and Africa for Turner Broadcasting System.

The Bourne Identity is the 2002 Hollywood action thriller film adaptation of Robert Ludlum’s novel. This action packed movie stars Academy Award winner Matt Damon as Jason Bourne who suffers from amnesia, and is attempting to regain his memory, discover who he really is and the reasons why he is being hunted by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

This is one of the great new movie titles that TCM will be bringing to your TV screen this year. So, if you can’t make it to the cinema, be sure to tune in at home and watch it on Thursday July 10 at 21h00, channel 137 on DStv.

TCM channel 137 on Dstv is the home of great movies, whether it’s a timeless piece or a contemporary masterpiece. TCM creates a cinematic experience that appeals to a wide range of tastes and entertainment needs, featuring benchmarks of comedy, action, romance, noir, thriller and horror.

TCM is operated by Turner Broadcasting System Europe, a Time Warner Company.

To reach new movie enthusiasts, “TCM Presents” features in South Africa and Nigeria, and is an initiative that promotes the brand by bringing the best of Hollywood back to the silver screen, offering viewers regular, free screenings at Nu Metro (South Africa) and Silverbird (Nigeria) cinemas.