Climb aboard the Summer Movie Express at over 340 locations
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.
My son and his friend took advantage of this a few times last year. It’s a great way to spend a rainy summer day! Or a really HOT summer day!
Regal Entertainment Group announces $1 movies for 2015 Summer Movie Express
“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.
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