Star of Cult Classic film, VISION QUEST Appearing at Emagine Saline

Photo Courtesy of Courtesy of Emagine Entertainment

EMAGINE SALINE HOSTS SCREENING

WITH Q&A AND MEET & GREET EVENT FEATURING

“VISION QUEST” ACTOR FRANK JASPER

Friday, September 13, 2024

Tickets On Sale Now

WHAT:

Emagine Entertainment will be hosting a special one-night only screening, Q&A and Meet & Greet event at Emagine Saline on Friday, September 13, 2024, where guests will have the chance to participate in a Q&A and meet Frank Jasper, star of the 1985 cult classic film VISION QUEST. Jasper played Shute, the state wrestling champion who was the opposing wrestler to the main character, Louden Swain, played by actor Matthew Modine. Jasper will be participating in a special Q&A prior to the showing of the film and will be participating in a meet and greet with fans right after the film where guests can purchase an autograph and picture with the star.

Jasper was a high school wrestler and athletic trainer at Eastern Washington University when he was approached about the role by a friend. The friend told him that the movie was looking for someone who was six feet tall and knew how to wrestle. Jasper thought he might be a good fit, and he ended up cutting weight for the role. In VISION QUEST, a high school wrestler (played by Matthew Modine) in Spokane, Washington has trouble focusing on his training regimen when a beautiful young drifter (played by Linda Fiorentino) takes up temporary residence at his home.

Anthony LaVerde, CEO of Emagine Entertainment, shared, “At Emagine, our tagline is ‘The Magic of Movies and More.’ We’re thrilled to offer our guests unique opportunities to watch films and engage with stars in an intimate setting. We believe the ‘and more’ aspect of our tagline has never been more important.”

WHEN:

Friday, September 13, 2024

7:00 PM – Q&A Session Begins

7:30 PM – VISION QUEST Begins

9:15 PM – Meet & Greet with Frank Jasper Begins

WHERE:

Emagine Saline

1335 E Michigan Ave.

Saline, MI 48176

COST:

Screening with Q&A – $20 each

The price of the ticket includes access into the movie with a special Q&A with Frank Jasper

Screening with Q&A PLUS Meet & Greet (with Autograph & Picture) – $45

Tickets can be purchased online at Emagine-Entertainment.com, through the Emagine App, or at Emagine Saline’s Guest Services Desk.

Meet & Greet only (excludes movie) includes Autograph & Picture – $30 each

Guests will be able to meet Frank Jasper and receive his autograph and a picture with him. Meet & Greet will take place at 9:15 p.m. Tickets for the Meet & Greet only session, excluding the movie, are only available for purchase at Emagine Saline’s Guest Services Desk.

VISION QUEST Synopsis (1985)

High school wrestler Louden Swain (Matthew Modine) feels he must do something significant in his life shortly after turning 18. Despite vehement advice against it from his father (Ronny Cox) and coach (Charles Hallahan), Swain decides to try to lose over 20 pounds in a very short time to take on the defending state champion of a lower weight class (Frank Jasper). Meanwhile, he falls for the edgy, older Carla (Linda Fiorentino), who provides further distraction for the young wrestler. The film is rated R. Watch the Trailer Here

About FRANK JASPER

Producer, Writer, Actor

Frank Jasper brings his diverse and impressive background to producing. His career began with acting in the role of Brian Shute in the 1985 cult classic film VISION QUEST. Along with film and TV his early career also included modeling, commercials, and a live action show at Universal Studios.

A man of many passions, at an early age Frank was also drawn to the healing arts. He has a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine and is a nationally licensed Acupuncturist. He is also a certified Qi Gong instructor, Reiki Master and holds a Black Belt in Aikido.

Frank brings the diversity of his knowledge, as well as his experience of successfully working with others, to every project he takes on. Currently he has several projects in development, is co-writing a book with his wife, Sanda, and is also collaborating on a Vision Quest series with writer, producer, and director Michael W. Gray.

ABOUT EMAGINE ENTERTAINMENT:

Emagine Entertainment’s affiliates own and operate luxury theaters in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Emagine operates theaters with a combined 30,068 seats and 342 screens. Emagine led the way in bringing luxury theaters to the metropolitan Detroit market. Emagine enjoys the honor and distinction of being named “Best Movie Theater” for several years running by the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit News, and WDIV television. Emagine has been named “Best Theater to See a First-Run Movie” by Hour Detroit Magazine consecutively for the past 9 years.

Emagine is a recognized innovator in the theatrical exhibition industry having been the first theater chain in the world to convert to 100% digital projection. In 1997, Cinema Hollywood (now Emagine Birch Run) was the first theater in Michigan to open with all stadium seating. Emagine was the first to introduce 4K projection to the Detroit market, and it boasted 3 of the first 100 Dolby Atmos^®immersive sound systems deployed worldwide. On December 15, 2017, Emagine began operating the largest movie screen in the State of Michigan with the opening of its Super EMX auditorium (featuring laser projection technology) at its megaplex in Novi, Michigan; and on December 19, 2019, Emagine opened the largest CinemaScope screen in the Midwest at its Emagine Canton/Westland location. Paul Glantz, Chairman of Emagine Entertainment, has been interviewed on CNN concerning his views and opinions on the operation of luxury theaters. For more information, please visit www.emagine-entertainment.com