KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal
Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor
owning and operating one of the largest theatre circuits in
the United States, today announces
that Tom Cruise is scheduled to
attend an exclusive benefit screening for Paramount Pictures and
Skydance's upcoming film "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back." Regal
Cinemas Pinnacle 18 IMAX & RPX in Knoxville, TN, will host the event on
Monday, October 17, with proceeds
benefiting Variety – The Children's Charity of Eastern Tennessee.
"As one of the biggest movie stars of all time, Regal is truly
honored to roll out the red carpet for Tom
Cruise and welcome him to East
Tennessee. From his illustrious film career to his
philanthropic efforts, Tom is the epitome of a true Hollywood star," stated Greg Dunn President and Chief Operating Officer
of Regal Entertainment Group. "We also extend our sincerest
gratitude to our friends at Paramount Pictures and Skydance for
making this screening possible and helping raise funds for
Variety's special needs children."
Variety - The Children's Charity is a multi-million dollar
philanthropic organization that spans the globe with 43 chapters in
13 countries, improving the lives of children through creative
fundraising efforts, well-placed donations with exceptional
children's charities, and through its own charitable programs.
With the help of volunteers and sponsors, Variety - The Children's
Charity continues its mission to provide lifesaving and
life-enriching assistance to children in need on the local and
international level. The local chapter of Variety was founded in
Knoxville by Regal Cinemas in 2001
and since then has generated more than $9
million to assist children in East
Tennessee.
"With over 20 books in the Jack Reacher series and over
100 million copies sold, there is an enormous fan base that are
truly excited to see Tom's return to the big screen in this
iconic role," said Ken Thewes,
Chief Marketing Officer at Regal Entertainment Group. "Regal
is thrilled to bring this film and star to Knoxville for the benefit screening while
raising money for a great cause."
Beginning Friday, September 16, a
limited number of tickets will be available for sale to the public
at Regal Cinemas Pinnacle, West Town Mall and Riviera theatres in
Knoxville. Each ticket will cost
$50 with proceeds benefiting
Variety. Guests of the event will enjoy a catered
reception in the Pinnacle lobby before Cruise walks the red carpet.
After the red carpet reception, attendees will have the honor of
being some of the first moviegoers to view the film.
Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) returns
with his particular brand of justice in the highly anticipated
sequel JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK. When Army Major
Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders), who
heads Reacher's old investigative unit, is arrested for Treason,
Reacher will stop at nothing to prove her innocence and to uncover
the truth behind a major government conspiracy involving soldiers
who are being killed. Based upon JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK,
author Lee Child's 18th novel in the
best-selling Jack Reacher series, that has seen 100 million books
sold worldwide. The film stars Tom
Cruise, Cobie Smulders,
Aldis Hodge, Danika Yarosh, Patrick
Heusinger, Holt McCallany and Robert
Knepper.
Produced by Tom Cruise,
Don Granger and Christopher McQuarrie. Based on the book "Never
Go Back" by Lee Child, with a
screenplay by Richard Wenk and
Edward Zwick & Marshall Hershkovitz. Executive Produced by
Paula Wagner, Herb Gains, David
Ellison, and Dana Goldberg.
Directed by Edward Zwick.
"Jack Reacher: Never Goes Back" opens in theaters on
October 21, 2016.
About Regal Entertainment Group:
Regal Entertainment
Group (NYSE: RGC) operates one of the leading and most
geographically diverse theatre circuits in the United States, consisting of 7,307 screens
in 564 theatres in 42 states along with Guam, Saipan, American Samoa and the District of Columbia as of June 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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