KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 25, 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 the next Regal
Ultimate Ticket for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the first
of the Star Wars standalone films. This exclusive offer is
only available at Regal, so get the Ultimate Ticket and see
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story every day while the movie is in
theatres. Only 1,000 of these Ultimate Tickets are available
and will be on sale Monday, November
28. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, directed by
Gareth Edwards, and distributed by
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, will be released in theatres
on December 16.
"The Star Wars franchise has never been hotter, and we
want to fan the flames by offering our guests an opportunity to see
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story every day at Regal," said
Ken Thewes, Chief Marketing Officer
at Regal Entertainment Group. "Second only to the Death Star
plans, this will be the most sought after item in this
galaxy."
Guests can purchase the limited edition laser etched black metal
card for $100 on Monday, November 28, while supplies last.
Regal's most recent Ultimate Ticket sold out in just over 24
hours. Each card will be personalized with the guest's name,
will be laser cut with the movie title, and feature gold etching
with a distinct black gloss Rebellion insignia. The Regal
Ultimate Ticket will only be available for sale online at
REGmovies.com. Additionally, Crown Club members can cash in
their credits to enter for a chance to win a Rogue One: A Star
Wars Story Ultimate Ticket by visiting MyRegal.com. To purchase
this limited edition ticket or to learn more, please visit
www.regmovies.com/StarWarsRogueOneUltimateTicket.
Additionally, Crown Club members can cash in their credits to enter
for a chance to win a Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Ultimate
Ticket by visiting MyRegal.com.
Regal fans are encouraged to like Regal Cinemas' Facebook page
and download the Regal Movies app. Moviegoers can program their
favorite theatre and purchase tickets all from their mobile device.
The Regal app also gives patrons the ability to upload their Regal
Crown Club card straight to their phone for easy access while
on-the-go. Through the industry-leading Regal Crown Club,
13-million patrons each year accumulate credits at the box office
and concession stand to earn rewards including free popcorn, soft
drinks and movies. Free membership is available at the box office
or online at http://www.regmovies.com/Crown-Club.
About Rogue One: A Star Wars Story:
From
Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films,
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, an all-new epic adventure. In
a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a
mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate
weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars
timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do
extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something
greater than themselves.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Felicity Jones, Diego
Luna, Ben Mendelsohn,
Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan
Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, with
Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker. Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel are
producing, with John Knoll and Jason
McGatlin serving as executive producers. The story is by
John Knoll and Gary Whitta, and the screenplay is by
Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy. Rogue One: A Star Wars
Story opens in U.S. theaters on December 16,
2016.
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 7,310 screens
in 565 theatres in 42 states along with Guam, Saipan, American Samoa and the District of Columbia as of September 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 of Marketing & Communications
Regal Entertainment Group
richard.grover@REGmovies.com
865-925-9539
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