Grand Rapids Public Museum Hosts Movie Premier in October

The Grand Rapids Public Museum announced that on Thursday, October 16, 2014, the Museum will be the host venue for the world premiere of the new film “Pirate’s Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson.” The film, produced by 10West Studios and EMC Productions and filmed in Manistee and Muskegon, will be distributed domestically by Pure Flix Entertainment and internationally by The Highland Film Group of Los Angeles. The movie premiere will be a fundraiser for the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and will kick off the institutions month-long celebration of their 160th Anniversary and 20th year at the Van Andel Museum Center.

In “Pirate’s Code,” heroes, Mickey and his best friend Sully, are forced to take on a mission to save our country from the evil plans of Admiral Ironsides. The Admiral and his motley crew of modern day pirates have taken control of a large merchant ship with plans of deploying a new type of weapon that could destroy every electronic device on earth. If Ironsides succeeds, it could be the end of the world as we know it. The film is perfect for families, and is recommended for ages 6-14. The film stars Christopher Lloyd, Frank Collison, Disney star Kenton Duty, Nickelodeon star Savannah Jade, Francesca DeRosa, and West Michigan’s own Derek Brandon as Mickey.

The premiere will begin starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 16. The first showing of the film will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by a red carpet event where the actors from the film will join the festivities at the GRPM. The second showing will begin at 8:30 p.m. Following both showings, all ticket holders will be invited to take part in a reception with the actors/actresses, producers and sponsors.

The premiere is a fundraiser for the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Tickets are $100 each; tickets for children for the first showing at $50. Tickets include return passes for “Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship” exhibition, opening Saturday, October 18 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Premiere tickets are limited, and can be purchased online at grpm.org or by calling 616.456.3977.