MARCUS THEATRES® ANNOUNCES RETRO SERIES TO ENJOY THIS AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
“Lord of the Rings,” Musicals, “Jaws” and “Goonies” Coming to the Big Screen
ABOUT THE PROGRAMS:
As summer comes to a close, Marcus Theatres® and Marcus Wehrenberg Theatres invite audiences to relax and rewind with old favorites back on the big screen. From “Lord of the Rings” to Hollywood classics, these new retro offerings will delight audiences of all ages.
“LORD OF THE RINGS” RETRO SERIES:
Return to Middle-earth with the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. For just $5, moviegoers can see the extended editions of all three films on Sundays at noon and Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit: http://www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/marcus-film-series/the-lord-of-the-rings-retro-series.
August 12, 13 and 15: “The Fellowship of the Ring” — Rated PG 13
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.
August 19, 20 and 22: “The Two Towers” — Rated PG 13
While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron’s new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
August 26, 27 and 29: “The Return of the King” — Rated PG 13
Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.
Participating Locations:
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State |
Location |
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Illinois |
Addison Cinema, Bloomington Cinema, Gurnee Cinema, Orland Park Cinema |
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Iowa |
Cedar Rapids Cinema |
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Minnesota |
Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema (Waite Park), Rochester Cinema, Southbridge Crossing Cinema (Shakopee) |
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Missouri |
Cape West Cinema (Cape Girardeau), Chesterfield Cinema, Ronnie’s Cinema (St. Louis), St. Charles Cinema |
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Nebraska |
Lincoln Grand Cinema, Twin Creek Cinema (Bellevue), Village Pointe Cinema (Omaha) |
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North Dakota |
West Acres Cinema (Fargo) |
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Ohio |
Crosswoods Cinema (Columbus), Pickerington Cinema |
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Wisconsin |
BistroPlex Southridge (Greendale), Majestic Cinema of Brookfield, Menomonee Falls Cinema, Palace Cinema (Sun Prairie), Point Cinema (Madison), Ridge Cinema (New Berlin), South Shore Cinema (Oak Creek), Valley Grand Cinema (Appleton) |
“CLASSIC MATINEES” RETRO SERIES:
Turn back the clock with these classic musicals. For just $5, moviegoers can re-live all their favorites on Sundays at 4 p.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information about additional titles in the series (runs through December), visit: http://www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/marcus-film-series/classic-matinees-retro-series.
August 5, 6 and 8: “Blue Hawaii” — Rated PG
After arriving back in Hawaii from the Army, Chad Gates defies his parents’ wishes to work at the family pineapple business and instead decides to work as a tour guide at his girlfriend’s agency.
September 2, 3 and 5: “Hello, Dolly!” — Rated G
Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for “half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder, convincing Horace’s family and his employees to travel to New York City along the way.
Participating Locations:
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State |
Location |
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Illinois |
Orland Park Cinema |
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Minnesota |
Oakdale Cinema |
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Missouri |
Des Peres Cinema, Ronnie’s Cinema (St. Louis) |
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Nebraska |
Majestic Cinema of Omaha |
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Ohio |
Crosswoods Cinema (Columbus) |
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Wisconsin |
North Shore Cinema (Mequon), Palace Cinema (Sun Prairie), Ridge Cinema (New Berlin), Valley Grand Cinema (Appleton) |
LABOR DAY RETRO REWIND:
Revel in two cult classics this Labor Day weekend. For showtimes, tickets and more information, visit www.MarcusTheatres.com.
August 31 – September 3: “Jaws” — Rated PG
A local sheriff, a marine biologist and an old seafarer team up to hunt down a great white shark wreaking havoc at a beach resort.
August 31 – September 3: “The Goonies” — Rated PG
In order to save their home from foreclosure, a group of young misfits set out to find a pirate’s ancient and valuable treasure.
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State |
Location |
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Illinois |
Addison Cinema, Bloomington Cinema, Chicago Heights Cinema, Country Club Hills Cinema, Elgin Cinema, Gurnee Cinema, O’Fallon Cinema, Orland Park Cinema |
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Iowa |
Cedar Rapids Cinema, College Square Cinema (Cedar Falls), Sycamore Cinema (Iowa City) |
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Minnesota |
Duluth Cinema, Elk River Cinema, Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema (Waite Park), Rochester Cinema, Rosemount Cinema, Southbridge Crossing (Shakopee) |
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Missouri |
Cape West Cinema (Cape Girardeau), Chesterfield Cinema, Des Peres Cinema, Ronnie’s Cinema (St. Louis), St. Charles Cinema |
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Nebraska |
Lincoln Grand Cinema, Majestic Cinema of Omaha, Twin Creek Cinema (Bellevue), Village Pointe Cinema (Omaha) |
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North Dakota |
West Acres Cinema (Fargo) |
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Ohio |
Crosswoods Cinema (Columbus), Pickerington Cinema |
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Wisconsin |
Bay Park Cinema (Ashwaubenon), BistroPlex Southridge (Greendale), Cedar Creek Cinema (Rothschild) Hillside Cinema (Delafield), La Crosse Cinema, Majestic Cinema of Brookfield, Menomonee Falls Cinema, North Shore Cinema, Oshkosh Cinema, Palace Cinema (Sun Prairie), Point Cinema (Madison), Renaissance Cinema (Sturtevant), Ridge Cinema (New Berlin), Sheboygan Cinema, South Shore Cinema (Oak Creek), Valley Grand Cinema (Appleton) |
About Marcus Theatres
Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the United States and currently owns or operates 890 screens at 68 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio. For more information, please visit www.MarcusTheatres.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@Marcus_Theatres).
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