Movie Theaters to Host Centennial Celebration for Entertainment Icon Dick Van Dyke
Nationwide cinemas will mark a milestone in entertainment historyโ with a special film event honoring Dick Vanโ Dyke asโ he approaches his 100th birthday. “Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration” will premiere in early December, offering fans a tribute filled โคwith laughter, music, and heartfelt moments, according to โFathom Entertainment.
The film, โฃcreated by Boettcher Entertainment, features interviews with those who shared the screen with Van Dyke, including the late Betty White, Tim โขConway, and Chita Rivera. Filmmakers initially didn’t anticipate โtiming โฃthe release to his centennial, but the approaching birthday felt like a natural โฃand โฃfitting occasion. The premiere will be held at Danville’s Fischer Theater, the very location where aโฃ young Van Dyke discovered his passion for performing whileโ watching Laurel and Hardy.
Boettcher described the film asโข embodying Van Dyke’sโ signature style:โ “It’s got laughter and โขmusic and touching moments. It’s pure entertainment, much like Mr.Van Dyke.”
Tickets for “Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration” go on sale Octoberโฃ 31 through Fathom โคEntertainment.