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Regal Entertainment Group Announces Grand Opening Details for Colonie Center Stadium 13
Business Wire, April 29, 2008
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced grand opening details for the new Regal Cinemas Colonie Center Stadium 13. The new theatre will host preview events for three full days to benefit local charities beginning Monday, May 12. The cinema's official grand opening will be Friday, May 16 with first run features including The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
"Colonie Center Stadium 13 will be a state-of-the art entertainment destination for the Hudson River Valley. Located just off I-87 in Colonie, the new theatre will draw moviegoers from Albany, Schenectady and all across the region," stated Dick Westerling, Regal Entertainment Group Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising. "This new Regal Cinemas will be a terrific anchor to the Colonie Center development with its exciting mix of entertainment, shopping and dining."
The modern movie theatre with 13 screens covers 64,000 square feet and includes approximately 2,800 seats. Moviegoers will enjoy stadium seating, with each row elevated for an unobstructed view, digital projection in every auditorium and plush high-back rocking chairs featuring cupholder armrests which move out of the way to form seats for two.
Everyone is invited to enjoy this new entertainment destination on Monday, May 12; Tuesday May 13 and Wednesday, May 14. These preview events will feature $2 movies, $2 popcorn and $2 soft drinks with proceeds benefiting local charities.
PREVIEW EVENTS
$2 Movies, $2 Popcorn, $2 Soft Drinks
Monday, May 12
"Reading, Writing & Regal"
Sponsored by Times Union
Proceeds to benefit Times Union Hope Fund
Tuesday, May 13
"Superheroes for a Cause"
Sponsored by NewsChannel 13
Proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
Wednesday, May 14
"Family Day at Regal"
Sponsored by 99.5 The River
Proceeds to benefit National Kidney Foundation
MOVIES AND SHOWTIMES
Monday 5/12, Tuesday 5/13 & Wednesday 5/14
10,000 B.C. PG13 < < 1:40 < < 4:50 8:00 10:40 27 Dresses PG13 < < 12:- < < 4:00 7:10 9:45 Atonement R < < 12:- < < 3:20 6:40 9:30 August Rush PG < < 12:- < < 3:30 6:35 9:25 Bucket List PG13 < < 1:20 < < 4:30 7:40 10:05 Enchanted PG < < 1:00 < < 4:10 7:20 10:00 I Am Legend PG13 < < 1:10 < < 4:20 7:30 10:30 National Treasure 2 PG13 < < 12:- < < 3:50 7:00 10:10 Sweeney Todd R < < 12:- < < 3:40 6:50 9:40 Veggie Tales: Pirates G < < 12:- < < 4:05 6:20 9:20
Monday 5/12 Only "Reading, Writing & Regal"
Harry Potter: Order of Phoenix < < PG13 < < 12:- < 3:10 6:30 9:35 Kite Runner < < PG13 < < 12:- < 3:25 6:45 9:50 Spiderwick Chronicles < < PG < < 1:30 < 4:40 7:50 10:15
Tuesday 5/13 Only "Superheroes for a Cause"
Fantastic 4: Silver Surfer < < PG13 < < 1:30 < 4:40 7:50 10:15 Spiderman 3 < < PG13 < < 12:- < 3:25 6:45 9:50 Transformers < < PG13 < < 12:- < 3:10 6:30 9:35
Wednesday 5/14 Only "Family Day at Regal"
Alvin and the Chipmunks < < PG < < 1:30 < 4:40 7:50 10:15 Surf's Up < < PG < < 12:- < 3:25 6:45 9:50 Water Horse < < PG < < 12:- < 3:10 6:30 9:35
Friday, May 16
GRAND OPENING
First-run films including: Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
The "Regal Treatment"
Enjoy free popcorn and free soft drink with each paid admission May 16 - 22.
Free Movie T-Shirts
Receive a T-shirt with the first 100 tickets sold at the box office each day May 16 - 18.
Grand Opening Sweepstakes
Sign-up or use your Regal Crown Club card from May 16 - June 15 to be automatically entered to win a $2,000 Colonie Center Shopping Spree!
Regal Colonie Center Stadium 13 will also offer the Regal Crown Club to reward frequent guests. More than 11-million moviegoers have joined the Regal Crown Club to make it the most popular loyalty program in the industry. Through the Regal Crown Club moviegoers accumulate credits at the box office and concession stand to earn free popcorn, soft drinks and movies. Membership is free and is available either at the theatre or online at www.REGmovies.com.
For added convenience, Regal offers a variety of ticketing options including internet ticketing, tickets by phone through 1-800-FANDANGO and Regal Express ticket kiosks for self-serve convenience, in addition to traditional walk-up service at the computerized box office.
About Regal Entertainment Group:
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world. The Company's theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres, operates 6,385 screens in 525 locations in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Regal operates theatres in all of the top 33 and 44 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 Web site at www.REGmovies.com.
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