ENCORE HONORS THE BRILLIANT AND BELOVED ICON - ROBIN WILLIAMS - WITH FILM TRIBUTE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 17TH

ENCORE's Film Tribute to Robin Williams Features His Memorable Roles in 'Good Will Hunting,' 'One Hour Photo,' 'Cadillac Man,' 'RV' and 'Awakenings'

Beverly Hills, Calif., August 13, 2014 - ENCORE will commemorate the life and work of the multifaceted, multi-award-winning entertainment icon, Robin Williams (Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb - December 18, 2014 release date), with a film tribute on Sunday, August 17th beginning at 3pm ET/PT on ENCORE. The tribute will feature the Oscar(R) winning film Good Will Hunting, for which he won an Oscar(R) for Best Supporting Actor, One Hour Photo, Cadillac Man, RV and the Oscar(R) nominated film Awakenings. An Oscar(R), Golden Globe(R), Emmy(R) and Grammy(R) award winner, Williams was an immensely talented and accomplished actor, comedian, voice actor, film producer and screenwriter.

ENCORE's TRIBUTE TO ROBIN WILLIAMS* - Sunday, August 17th beginning at 3pm ET/PT on ENCORE

3:00 pm One Hour Photo (20202

4:40 pm Cadillac Man (1990)

6:20 pm RV (2006)

8:00 pm Good Will Hunting (1997)

10:10 pm Awakenings (1990)

*This film tribute will air on ENCORE, ENCORE HD and on ENCORE ESPAÑOL.

Film Synopses:

One Hour Photo (2002) - dramatic thriller about an employee of a one-hour photo lab becomes obsessed with a young suburban family. Starring Robin Williams, Connie Nielsen and Michael Vartan. Watch Preview: http://www.starz.com/titles/onehourphoto/18525

Cadillac Man (1990) - A high-roller car salesman hits a slump and can't meet his quota - and his problem is compounded by girlfriends, an ex-wife and finally, an enraged gun-toting husband! Starring Robin Williams, Tim Robbins, Pamela Reed and Fran Drescher. Watch Preview: http://www.starz.com/titles/cadillacman/8953

RV (2006) - What can go wrong when dad rents an ugly green RV for his dysfunctional family's mountain vacation? How about no brakes, unruly septic tanks, and being stuck with yodeling traveling companions! Starring Robin Williams, Jeff Daniels, Cheryl Hines and Kristen Chenoweth. Watch Preview: http://www.starz.com/titles/rv/18685

Good Will Hunting (1997) - A math genius denies his gift to hang with his old friends and work as a janitor, finally coming to terms with his past when he meets a quirky psychologist. Oscars for Robin Williams and Best Original Screenplay. Starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Stellan Skarsgård and Minnie Driver. Watch Preview: http://www.starz.com/titles/goodwillhunting/7378

Awakenings (1990) - Experimenting with a new drug, a shy research physician is able to revive patients who have been catatonic for years - but what are the side effects? Riveting and heartwarming, based on a true story. Starring Robin Williams and Robert de Niro. Watch Preview: http://www.starz.com/titles/awakenings/107

About Starz

Starz Networks is a leading provider of premium subscription video programming through the flagship STARZ(R) and ENCORE(R) pay TV networks which showcase premium original programming and movies to U.S. multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. As of June 30, 2014, STARZ and ENCORE serve a combined 55.9 million subscribers, including 22.0 million at STARZ, and 33.9 million at ENCORE, making them the largest pair of premium flagship channels in the U.S. STARZ(R) and ENCORE(R), along with Starz Networks' third network MOVIEPLEX(R), air more than 1,000 movies monthly across 17 linear networks, complemented by On Demand and authenticated online offerings through STARZ PLAY, ENCORE PLAY, and MOVIEPLEX PLAY. Starz Distribution develops, produces and acquires entertainment content, distributing it to consumers globally on DVD, digital formats and traditional television. Starz Distribution's home video, digital media and worldwide distribution business units distribute original programming content produced by Starz, as well as entertainment content for itself and third parties. Starz Animation produces animated TV and movie content for studios, networks, distributors and audiences worldwide.