KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 14, 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 that the
Summer Movie Express is back for its 24th year. The
launch of this summer's program brings family movies for only a
dollar to more than 340 Regal Entertainment Group theatres across
the country.
"The Summer Movie Express is back in a big way for 2015 with
some of the best family oriented films of the past three years,"
said Ken Thewes, chief marketing
officer at Regal Entertainment Group. "With the wide variety of
choices from animated to live-action films, it's great to see all
the kids and parents enjoy this summertime tradition at their local
Regal theatre."
The nine-week film festival takes place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday
and Wednesday mornings. The start dates for Summer Movie
Express vary based on local school schedules. A portion of each
$1 admission goes to assist the Will
Rogers Institute.
"This annual program provides an excellent opportunity for
families to enjoy our theatres while also raising money for a great
cause, the Will Rogers Institute," said Ken
Foreman, vice president of film marketing for Regal
Entertainment Group. "With admission only a buck, our theatres are
filled with families on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings boarding the
Summer Movie Express."
Each week, there will be two featured films at the early morning
matinee show time of 10:00. The titles for this year's Summer Movie
Express are:
|
Week
|
Title
|
Rating
|
|
1
|
Nut Job
|
PG
|
|
|
Annie
|
PG
|
|
|
2
|
Earth to
Echo
|
PG
|
|
|
The
Boxtrolls
|
PG
|
|
|
3
|
Paddington
|
PG
|
|
|
Turbo
|
PG
|
|
|
4
|
Rio 2
|
G
|
|
|
How To Train Your
Dragon 2
|
PG
|
|
|
5
|
Mr. Peabody and
Sherman
|
PG
|
|
|
The Book of
Life
|
PG
|
|
|
6
|
Night at the Museum:
Secret of the Tomb
|
PG
|
|
|
Penguins of
Madagascar
|
PG
|
|
|
7
|
Madagascar
3
|
PG
|
|
|
Dolphin Tale
2
|
PG
|
|
|
8
|
Muppets Most
Wanted
|
PG
|
|
|
Alexander and
the...Very Bad Day
|
PG
|
|
|
9
|
The Lego
Movie
|
PG
|
|
|
The SpongeBob Movie:
Sponge Out of Water
|
PG
|
|
|
Regal Entertainment Group also offers local businesses the
opportunity to lend their support and sponsor this tremendous
family event. By sponsoring the Regal Summer Movie Express,
local businesses are helping families to enjoy this affordable
summer activity that fosters both a love of the arts and a sense of
community. Families attending the Summer Movie Express associate
business sponsors with wholesome entertainment and appreciate
efforts taken to provide them with a summer full of movie fun.
Local businesses interested in Summer Movie Express sponsorship
opportunities should contact their local theatre general manager
for more information.
For a full list of participating locations, local festival dates
and for more information, please visit
www.REGmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express.
About Regal Entertainment Group:
Regal Entertainment
Group (NYSE: RGC) operates the largest and most geographically
diverse theatre circuit in the United States, consisting of 7,324 screens in
569 theatres in 42 states along with Guam,
Saipan, American Samoa and the District of
Columbia as of April 30, 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:
Richard
Grover
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Regal Entertainment Group
richard.grover@REGmovies.com
865-925-9764
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