Join us at the Gardena Cinema on Friday, May 29th for a special screening of Wolfgang Petersen's 1984 timeless classic, "The NeverEnding Story," based on Michael Ende's novel.

Presented by Temple of Geek, this screening features a rare, live Q&A with Noah Hathaway, the actor who brought the heroic Atreyu to life. Hosted by filmmaker and entertainment journalist Josh LaCount, Hathaway will share behind-the-scenes secrets, ranging from the technical marvels of the 1980s to the physical toll of bringing an epic quest to the big screen. 

PROGRAM
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM
FILM: 7:30 PM

The evening also includes additional fan events, like:
Meet Atreyu: All attendees will receive a pre-signed autographed 8×10 photo + meet & Greet + selfie with Noah Hathaway.
Authenticated Collectibles: Additional autographs will be available for purchase on-site, with SWAU Authentication present to provide professional services.
Cosplay Contest: Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters and take part in the cosplay contest. Winners will be selcted by Noah Hathayway and Temple of Geek's Maddie Morrow. Details + Sign up here!  

THE NEVERENDING STORY
Germany, 1983-84, 99 Minutes, digital projection. In English.
Director: Wolfgang Petersen, Screenplay: Wolfgang Petersen & Herman Weigel, based on the novel by Michael Ende, Cinematography: Jost Vacano, Editor: Jane Seitz, Music: Klaus Doldinger, Giorgio Moroder (US-version), Cast: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Deep Roy, Tilo Prückner, Moses Gunn, Sydney Bromley, Patricia Hayes, Tami Stronach, Silvia Seidel. Producers: Bernd Eichinger, Bernd Schaefers, Dieter Geissler. Production Co.: Neue Constantin Film Produktion GmbH. Lavish adaption of Michael Ende's bestselling novel, directed by multi-award-winning filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen. 10 year old Bastian is a typical loner. Continually bullied by his classmates, the sensitive boy seeks refuge in a second hand bookshop where he stumbles upon a very old storybook: "The Neverending Story". Bastian steals the book and immerses himself so deep into the story that he suddenly finds himself within the secret magical world of "Fantasia," whose peace is threatened by a force known as "The Nothing." Bastian quickly identifies with the hero of the story, Atreyu, who embarks on a journey to defeat "The Nothing," restore peace to Fantasia, and save the Child-like Empress, who reigns over Fantasia.