LOS ANGELES, CA – March 3, 2010 – To celebrate the upcoming MGM release of Hot Tub Time Machine (in theaters March 26), the studio’s high-definition (HD) channel MGM HD will transport its viewers back to the ’80s with a special “HD Time Machine” marathon. Beginning Friday, March 19, movie fans can take in a three-night primetime lineup of movies that truly define the fun and fads of the decade.
The lineup’s centerpiece is the world HD premiere of Class, the 1983 hit that marked the on-screen debut of Hot Tub Time Machine star John Cusack. Shown in crystal-clear HD and the original 16:9 aspect ratio, Class features Cusack alongside ’80s “Brat Pack” icons Rob Lowe and Andrew McCarthy in a hilarious story about friendship between two roommates at an upper-class prep school.
The marathon’s retro lineup also includes such neon-infused, preppie-filled classics as Modern Girls, Secret Admirer, Ski Patrol, Blame it on Rio, Valet Girls and Night of the Comet. Additionally, MGM HD has created special “’80s Throwback” interstitials with even more movie clips featuring the decade’s unmistakable fashion, hair and attitude.
To watch sneak-peek clips, visit: http://www.mgmhd.com/timemachine/.
Schedule includes:
- Class (1983) — A shy, upper-class prep school student begins a torrid affair with a lonely, married woman only to discover that she’s his roommate’s mother. Starring Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy and John Cusack. [10:00pm ET, 3/19 / 12:00am 3/20 / 8:00pm ET, 3/21]
- Modern Girls (1986, pictured
- Secret Admirer (1985) — Comedic mishaps ensue when a high school heartthrob receives an unsigned love letter, assumes it’s from the wrong girl and then misplaces the letter altogether. C. Thomas Howell, Kelly Preston and Corey Haim star. [12:00am ET, 3/20]
- Ski Patrol (1989)— George Lopez and Martin Mull star in this story about the fun-loving guys of the ski patrol, who must outsmart an obnoxious group of ski instructors hired by a developer to sabotage and create havoc in a wacky ski resort. [8:00pm ET, 3/20]
- Blame it on Rio (1984) — While vacationing with his best friend in Rio, a befuddled older fellow finds himself involved in a romantic affair with the teenage daughter of his best friend. Starring Michael Caine, Valerie Harper and Demi Moore. [10:00pm ET, 3/20].
- Valet Girls (1987) — In the fabled city of LA, two young women who hope to make it big land work for a valet service where they hope to catch men’s eyes along with their keys. Unfortunately, they’re driving their manager crazy with their attitudes, so he gives them an assignment they won’t forget. [10:00pm ET, 3/21]
- Night of the Comet (1984, pictured) — A huge comet passes near Earth, vaporizing nearly the whole planet. With the help of a friendly truck driver, two Valley girls save the earth from villainous scientists, take on flesh-eating zombies, and, of course, find time to go to the mall. [12:00am ET, 3/22]