KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal Entertainment
Group, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating one
of the largest theatre circuits in the United States, today announces two special
showings of Willy Wonka & the
Chocolate Factory starring the late, great Gene Wilder. The screenings will take
place this Saturday, September 3, at
2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at select Regal Cinemas across the
country.
"Gene Wilder took one of
Roald Dahl's most beloved characters
and put his own spin on the role leaving a
lasting impression on a generation of moviegoers,"
said Steve Bunnell, Chief Content and Programming
Officer at Regal Entertainment Group. "We want to give
Wilder's fans, as well as a whole new generation and their
families an opportunity to see his most famous role once again
on the big screen."
Willy Wonka & the
Chocolate Factory will play at select Regal Cinemas this
Saturday, September 3, at
2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. For a
full list of participating theatres, please visit
http://regmovi.es/2c0VQpL.
Directed by Mel Stuart,
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate
Factory earned Gene Wilder a
Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy
or Musical. The movie was also nominated for Best Original Song
Score or Adaptation Score at the 44th Academy
Awards.
About Regal Entertainment Group:
Regal Entertainment
Group (NYSE: RGC) operates one of the largest and most
geographically diverse theatre circuits in the United States, consisting of 7,307 screens in
564 theatres in 42 states along with Guam, Saipan, American Samoa and
the District of Columbia as of June 30, 2016. 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.
Additional information is available on the Company's website
at www.REGmovies.com.
Media Contact:
Richard M.
Grover
Vice President - Marketing & Communications
Regal Entertainment Group
richard.grover@REGmovies.com
865-925-9539
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