Turner Classic Movies Cruises Towards 25th Anniversary

By Jon Lafayette
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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As its 25th anniversary approaches, Turner Classic Movies is returning to the high seas.

The movie network, which last ran one of its cruises in 2016 said it want fans on board for another boat ride.

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The five-night TCM Classic Cruise will shove off Oct. 22 from New York to Bermuda on the Disney Magic.

Ben Mankiewicz will reprise his role as host for the voyage, which will feature appearances by classic film stars, screenings of films, interviews, Q-and-A sessions and trivia games.

“TCM has a passionate and devoted audience that is the driving force behind our success, and we wanted to do something special for our upcoming 25th anniversary to celebrate with our fans,” said Jennifer Dorian, general manager of TCM and executive VP of 360 Brand Strategy for Turner. “The TCM Classic Cruise has always been such a beloved fan experience that we felt this landmark anniversary was the perfect time to re-launch this immersive, curated and engaging fan experience.”

Jon Lafayette
Jon Lafayette

Jon has been business editor of Broadcasting+Cable since 2010. He focuses on revenue-generating activities, including advertising and distribution, as well as executive intrigue and merger and acquisition activity. Just about any story is fair game, if a dollar sign can make its way into the article. Before B+C, Jon covered the industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago.