The premiere of Fathers' Day took place on May 6, 1997 at the Mann's Chinese Theatre, the Tuesday before the film's release. It was a star studded affair, filmed by E! Entertainment TV with televized interviews and a posh reception. This was Bruce Greenwood's first personal Hollywood premiere and is reported fully in the Personal Appearances directory elsewhere on the site. Reports below cover the general premiere:

Warner Brothers' Press Release

ADVISORY/Stars, Hollywood luminaries to join celebration at premiere of Warner Bros.' "Fathers Day," starring Robin Williams and Billy Crystal

WHO:		Stars and filmmakers of "Fathers' Day," including Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nastassja Kinski, Charlie Hofheimer, Bob Greenwood, producer-director Ivan Reitman, producer Joel Silver and writers Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, will be joined by such entertainment celebrities as Ed Begley Jr., Bobcat Goldthwait, Marcia Gay Harden, Penny Marshall, Martin Mull, Rick Overton, David Paymer, Rob Reiner, Steven Seagal, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans.
WHAT:		The premiere of Warner Bros.' new comedy "Fathers' Day"
WHEN:		Tuesday, May 6 7:30 p.m. -- screening 6:30 p.m. -- arrivals
WHERE:		Mann's Chinese Theatre 6925 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, Calif.
IMPORTANT NOTE:		Media passes for credentialed media representatives must be picked up at the theater after 4:30 p.m. on the day of the premiere. There will be no exceptions.

Daily Variety
May 8, 1997

Early celebration for 'Fathers' Day'

It was family night at the movies Tuesday when Warner Bros. premiered it Billy Crystal-Robin Williams comedy, "Fathers' Day."

Preemgoers ranging from the two thesps and their co-star Nastassja Kinski to helmer Ivan Reitman and studio toppers Bob Daly and Terry Semel brought spouses, children, even parents. The evening began with a screening at the mann's Chinese. CAA's Richard Lovell managed to get a few words with Crystal before the house lights blinked on and off, urging schmoozers to take their seats.

Afterward, guests hustled to West Hollywood's Mondrian, where Coco Pazzo served up a delicious buffet of grilled veggies, pasta, salmon and more.

Making the rounds were producer Joel Silver, WB's Lorenzo Di Bonaventura and Tom Lassally, and writers Lowell Ganz and Babloo Mandel. Also spotted: MCA's Ron Meyer, Cindy Crawford, and David Paymer.

Hollywood Reporter
May 9, 1997

"Fathers' Day" co-stars Billy Crystal and Robin Williams attended premiere at Mann's Chinese Theatre; Warner Bros. Terry Semel with producer Joe Silver; Director-producer Ivan Reitman with wife Genevieve; Laurie Williams is the mother of Robin Williams' The film's Nastassaja Kinski; Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.

Bruce Greenwood at The Fathers' Day Premiere