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Family Film Festival at Regal Cinema

June 4, 2010 by Joe Talentino

During the summer you can take your whole gang to the cinema for selected screenings at Regal Cinema for $1.00 at selected theatres.

Participated theatres show G and PG rated movies for $1 on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 am.

Check local theatre listing for film selection on the website.

 

Arts & Film Celebration in Myrtle Beach during Mayfest 2010

April 26, 2010 by Susanne Talentino

Now you can get a little bit of Hollywood feel in Myrtle Beach.
On Saturday May 1, 2010, there is a free, family-friendly event for those of us who love the silver screen and the glamor that comes with it. So who’s scheduled to be there?

Catherine BellCatherine Bell, who plays Denise Sherwood of Lifetime Movie Network’s “Army Wives” – and she used to be in “Jags” a long time ago.

Alex Meraz. He plays Paul of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”

The little ones have not been forgotten either, Barbie will make an appearance as well as Spiderman. Take a look at the complete schedule below.

Trust me, the stars will be there – but we might be lacking a little bit in the red carpet treatment, so this is what you need to do.

Bring your own chairs for the movies and live entertainment since the event takes place on parking lot asphalt. Hats and sunscreen might come in handy to, but coolers are not allowed.

Here is the schedule:

10 a.m.: Official kickoff – Food and arts/crafts vendors open

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Outdoor children’s movie on digital LED screen

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Celebrity meet-and greet with Catherine Bell (Denise Sherwood of Lifetime Movie Network’s “Army Wives”)

12-3 p.m.: Celebrity meet-and-greet with Alex Meraz (Paul of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”)

Character meet-and-greet with Barbie

Character meet-and-greet with Spiderman

1:30-3 p.m.: Live entertainment by Shrimp City Slim – Based out of Charleston, Gary Erwin and his band will perform their specialty of Lowcountry blues and original songs

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina3:30-5:40 p.m.: Outdoor PG-13 movie on digital LED screen, introduced by Meraz

6-7:30 p.m.: Live entertainment by Tinsley Ellis – Named one of today’s premier blues/rock players by Billboard magazine

8:30-9:45 p.m.: Live entertainment by Buddy Guy – Winner of five Grammy Awards and 23 W.C. Handy Blues Awards, Guy will perform from his musical repertoire of electric blues

Around 9:45 p.m.: Fireworks will follow after Guy’s performance

The event takes place from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. at the former Myrtle Square Mall site, between 23rd Avenue North and 27th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach.

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Movies in the Park at Treaty Oak in Jacksonville, Fl

March 28, 2010 by Susanne Talentino

Movies in the Park at Treaty Oak on the Southbank in downtown Jacksonville returns for the spring. Come to downtown and bring the whole family to watch movies under the stars. Bring your own chairs, or blankets – and pack a picnic. Vendors will also sell concessions on site. Well-behaved pets are welcome. Admission to the screening is free. The movies begin at dusk, around 8 p.m.

  • Friday, April 16: Shrek
  • Friday, April 23: Sixteen Candles
  • Friday, April 30: Back To The Future
  • Friday, May 7: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

PARKING:
Free parking available in the Suddath garage on Flagler Street across from the Hampton Inn. Garage.  Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and stay open until 12:00 a.m.

For more information visit downtownjacksonville.org or
call (904) 630-4100.

Treaty Oak Park, 1123 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Fl

Gypsy Cab Indie Film Series in St. Augustine, Florida

March 28, 2010 by Susanne Talentino

In St Augustine you can always catch a dinner and a movie on the last Wednesday of the month. Get a group of friends together and head to the Gypsy Cab where you can order a drink, relax and enjoy a film chosen especially for the Gypsy Cab audience by The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.

Doors open and dinner starts at 6p.m. Movie starts at 7p.m. Reservations are suggested. Call 904-824-8244 for reservations.
Wednesday, March 31: Macho Macho
Episode I: Fortunato spent years transporting stolen Ferraris to the Arabs. His next trip is going to be his last and pass the baton to Marcello.  An encounter forces a surprising detour.
Episode II: Giulio’s divorce plunged him into depression.  He is supposed to attend a convention in St. Petersburg, but doesn’t want to go. However, Fausto, a colleague is in no doubt: Russia is the land of easy sex.  He puts Giulio in contact with Vito, an on-line organizer of sexual tourism jaunts. Things get out of hand in this comic romp.
April 28: Life is a Banquet
May 31: Don McKay
June 30: Vince & the Fever

IMAX Space Adventure Hubble – St. Augustine, Fl

March 16, 2010 by Susanne Talentino

Latest IMAX Space Adventure Hubble Blasts Off From World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater

Blast off with the Atlantis STS-125 crew to experience Hubble’s awe-inspiring imagery and also to witness some of the most challenging spacewalks ever performed. Through the power of IMAX, Hubble will enable viewers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history.

Look into the Hubble Space Telescope
Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, the film will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves. Hubble is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The film is recommended for general audiences and has a running time of 43 minutes.

Glow-in-the-dark Golf, Dinner and the movie
The adventure begins on Friday March 19, 2010, with an “Out-of-this-World VIP Dinner and Movie Package” featuring a dinner buffet at Fairways Café from 6 to 7:15 p.m. The package includes glow-in-the-dark golf at the Hall of Fame’s 18-hole putting course from 7:15 to 8 p.m., authentic meteorite fragments for each guest and chances to win prizes including lunch with an astronaut at Kennedy Space Center and a star registry kit. The feature presentation, Hubble, will be shown at 8:15 p.m. VIP tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children ages four through 12 and may be purchased by calling (904) 940-4118. General admission tickets for the 8:15 p.m. show are also available for purchase.

NASA flight suit Photo Op and More
The following day, Saturday, March 20, families can enjoy a variety of activities around the new film from noon to 3 p.m. including photo opportunities with a NASA flight suit, NASA items on display, courtesy of Kennedy Space Center, a bounce house, Cold Stone Creamery samples and an assortment of giveaways. Guests also can enjoy the theater’s “Cosmic Combo” which offers $2 off a large popcorn and drink. Hubble will run at noon, 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday.

For tickets and show times, call (904) 940-IMAX or visit www.WorldGolfIMAX.com.
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