The AMC Oscar Showcase (popcorn included?)

On my way to Yonge and Dundas AMC to spend the day watching movies... This is what it's all about people! If I had a plug for a laptop, and a waitress to bring me iced tea and sandwiches all day, I would literally call this heaven. Even though I mostly watch movies and TV at home *cough*, this is a great opportunity to see the big movies all at once. I've only seen Benny Buttons, but Milk, Frost/Nixon, Reader, and Slumdoggy are all supposed to be great. Andrei and I will be tweeting all day, and I will likely follow this up with my picks for Best Picture in a post tonight.

Kansas City, Mo. (Jan. 30, 2009) - AMC Entertainment Inc. (AMC), one of the world's largest and most innovative theatrical exhibition companies, is proud to offer guests the rare opportunity to experience all five motion pictures nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for "Best Picture," on one special day.

On Saturday, Feb. 21, the AMC Best Picture ShowcaseSM will take place at approximately 97 AMC theatres in 42 North American markets* (check local listings for availability and show times). Guests can purchase an exclusive AMC Best Picture Showcase All-Day Pass for only $30, or just $25 for AMC MovieWatcher® members. Moviegoers will have the chance to see all five Oscar®-nominated "Best Picture" films and will also receive a large popcorn with unlimited refills for the entire day. This offer is valued at more than $50 and marks the third year of this exclusive event.

The Oscar® "Best Picture" nominees, "Milk," "The Reader," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Frost/Nixon," will play in one dedicated auditorium back-to-back throughout the day. Upon arrival to the theatre, guests will receive a souvenir lanyard, which will feature artwork from the five nominated films and give guests the freedom to come and go throughout the event as they please.

Guests can locate a theatre hosting AMC Best Picture Showcase in their area by visiting www.amctheatres.com. Advance ticket sales will be available by noon C.S.T. on Friday, Jan. 30, on a first-come, first-served basis online at www.amctheatres.com or by visiting the box office or Guest Services area at any theatre hosting the AMC Best Picture Showcase.

AMC Best Picture Showcase schedule (all times local; schedule is the same nationwide):

About AMC Entertainment Inc.

Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., AMC Entertainment Inc. is one of the world's leading theatrical exhibition and out-of-home entertainment companies. With a history of industry leadership and innovation dating back to 1920, the company today serves more than 235 million guests annually through interests in 353 theatres with 5,105 screens in six countries. www.amctheatres.com.

Oscar® is the registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.