Published: February 26, 2010
This Weekend: AMC Theatres Presents First Five 'Best Picture' Films
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WHO:
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AMC Theatres (AMC) to offer
guests the rare opportunity to experience the 10 films nominated
by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for
"Best Picture."
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WHAT:
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AMC Best Picture Showcase offers moviegoers the chance to
see all 10 Oscar- nominated "Best Picture" films
back-to-back throughout the day during consecutive weekends. AMC
is also offering a new 24-hour marathon of all 10 films
nominated for "Best Picture" in five select markets beginning at
12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 6: Chicago (AMC River East 21), Los
Angeles (AMC 30 at the Block), New York (AMC Empire 25), Toronto
(AMC Whitby 24) and Washington, D.C. (AMC Georgetown 14).
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WHEN:
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Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 & Saturday, March 6, 2010
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Media are invited to interview guests during breaks before and
after each film. Media are pre-approved to be at our theatres for
this promotion, but please ask for the manager on duty upon your
arrival. No interviews or taping
will be permitted inside the auditoriums.
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WHERE:
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90 AMC theatres in 46 markets; please visit AMCEntertainment.com/BPS
for show schedules and theatre locations.
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(BUSINESS WIRE) - Guests can choose from the following
purchase options:
Two-Day Pass (includes all 10 films on Feb. 27 and March 6)
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$60: Online price available at AMCEntertainment.com/BPS (Discount
available at participating box offices only)
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$50: Box office bundled discount price available only at participating
AMC Best Picture Showcase theatres
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$40: MovieWatcher member price available only at
participating AMC Best Picture Showcase theatre box offices
One-Day Pass (includes five films on Feb. 27 OR March 6)
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$30: Online and box office price available either at
AMCEntertainment.com/BPS or at participating theatres
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$25: MovieWatcher member price available only at participating AMC
Best Picture Showcase theatre box offices
24-Hour Marathon Pass (includes all 10 films beginning March 6 at 12:01
a.m. in select markets)
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$45: Online and box office price available either at
AMCEntertainment.com/BPS or at participating theatres
As in previous years, with the purchase of a pass, attendees receive a
large popcorn with unlimited refills and a souvenir lanyard,
featuring artwork from the films and giving guests the freedom to come
and go throughout the event.
About AMC Entertainment Inc.
Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., AMC Entertainment Inc. is a leading
theatrical exhibition and entertainment company. With a history of
industry leadership and innovation dating back to 1920, the company
today serves hundreds of millions of guests annually through interests
in 299 theatres with 4,528 screens in five countries. www.AMCEntertainment.com.
Oscar is the registered trademark and service mark of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
AMC Entertainment
Andy DiOrio, 816-480-5827
ADiOrio@amctheatres.com
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