KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal Entertainment
Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and
operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announces the Regal
Crown Club Red Carpet Dreams official sweepstakes. Regal Crown Club
members are entered to win by using their card when purchasing
tickets February 5 through February
22 for a Best Picture nominated film. The grand prize
winners will enjoy a trip for two to the Red Carpet Arrivals at the
2016 Oscars in Los Angeles,
California.
"During the Academy Awards® presentation, all eyes are on
Hollywood as we celebrate the year
in motion pictures, and Regal is excited to be a part of the
action," said Kelly Hawkins, Vice
President of Loyalty Marketing at Regal Entertainment Group. "What
better way to experience the action than being able to attend the
actual ceremony. Each year, Regal is excited to offer this amazing
opportunity to the most loyal moviegoers in the country."
For contest eligibility, Regal Crown Club members need only to
see a film nominated for the Best Picture Oscar® February 5 through February 22 and to use their
loyalty card at Regal Cinemas, United Artists or Edwards Theatres.
Movie fans can tune into the Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, on ABC February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. EST. The films nominated for this
year's Best Picture Oscar are:
- American Sniper (R)
- Birdman (R)
- Boyhood (R)
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (R)
- The Imitation Game (PG-13)
- Selma (PG-13)
- The Theory of Everything (PG-13)
- Whiplash (R)
"The Oscars are a celebration of the greatest performances in
the past year, and Regal is proud to offer audiences all over the
country the opportunity to see the 8 films nominated for Best
Picture," said Ken Foreman, Vice
President of Film Marketing at Regal Entertainment Group. "We
invite Regal fans, whether for the first time or for an encore
performance, to join us as we celebrate the awards season with
these highly acclaimed movies and dynamic performances."
The "Red Carpet Dreams Sweepstakes" is an exclusive opportunity
for Regal Crown Club members to win a trip to L.A. to view the
red carpet arrivals at the 2016 Oscars. Through a promotional
partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences, Regal is able to offer a grand prize package for two sets
of winners' access to view the red carpet arrivals from fan
bleachers at the 88th Oscars in 2016.
Regal fans can access the Regal Crown Club by their card or
through a mobile device for easy access on-the go by downloading
the Regal Movies app. Users can program their favorite theatre,
gather movie information, select showtimes and purchase tickets
through the app. The Regal Crown Club is the number one theatre
loyalty program in the country, allowing patrons to accumulate
credits at the box office and concession stand to earn free
popcorn, soft drinks and movies. Free membership is available
at the theatre or online.
About Regal Entertainment Group:
Regal Entertainment
Group (NYSE: RGC) operates the largest and most geographically
diverse theatre circuit in the United
States, consisting of 7,367screens in 574 theatres in 42
states along with Guam, Saipan,
American Samoa and the
District of Columbia as of
January 1, 2015. The Company operates
theatres in 46 of the top 50 U.S. designated market areas. We
believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre
circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and
enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional
platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations.
Media Contact:
Russ
Nunley
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Regal Entertainment Group
russ.nunley@REGmovies.com
865-925-9539
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