Aviation-world premiere
of ‘Flyboys’ at AirVenture
The major motion picture Flyboys,
set for theatrical release across the nation on September 29, 2006, will
debut right here at EAA AirVenture on Wednesday night. The film’s
producers are calling it the movie’s "aviation-world
premiere."
Approximately 500 EAA
volunteers and members, winners of contests at EAA Member Village on the
event grounds, will enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend
a major motion picture premiere. Visit EAA Member Village for more
information.
"Hollywood
recognizes that Oshkosh is the place to be for celebrating
aviation," said EAA President Tom Poberezny. "This film’s
premiere reflects on the importance of AirVenture to the aviation
community and to people everywhere who are passionate about
flight."
Additionally, Flyboys
director and longtime EAA member Tony Bill will join members of the cast
in attending the premiere. Bill’s movie credits include producing
and/or directing films including The Sting, My Bodyguard, and
several others.
"Most major motion
picture premieres take place in New York or L.A., but we chose to bring
the film to the gathered aviation community in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,"
Bill said. "It may be in America’s heartland, but for one week
every July, Oshkosh is the world’s heart and soul of aviation. There
is no better place to debut a film with such a pervasive aviation
theme."
Inspired by the true
story of the legendary Lafayette Escadrille, the movie tells the story
of a handful of young Americans who volunteered to join the French
forces in World War I before the U.S. entered that war. They trained to
become pilots and formed a unique squadron flying combat missions
against the Germans.
"The lucky EAA members who get to
attend this premiere will have a rare opportunity to experience some of
the history from aviation’s early days before viewing an on-screen
portrayal evoking that era," Poberezny said. "Biplanes and
other aircraft from aviation’s dawn will be on display at our EAA
AirVenture Museum and in the Vintage Aircraft area on the AirVenture
grounds."
