AMC Theatres® Brings Record-Setting Blockbuster from China to U.S. Audiences
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- Published on 10 February 2013
AMC Theatres® Brings Record-Setting Blockbuster from China to U.S. Audiences
Select AMC Theatres to feature LOST IN THAILAND starting Friday, Feb. 8 in celebration of the Chinese New Year
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(Business Wire)--Since 2010, AMC Theatres has featured Mandarin-language films in select theatres. Starting Friday, Feb. 8, AMC will offer its guests the opportunity to see LOST IN THAILAND, the blockbuster setting theatrical attendance records in China.
“LOST IN THAILAND is an action-packed comedy about two Chinese colleagues racing to find their boss at a remote monastery in Thailand. Since its theatrical release on Dec. 12, 2012, the movie has entertained more movie-goers in China than the global blockbuster AVATAR”
“We are committed to tailoring content to serve AMC’s local communities, ranging from blockbuster action franchises and animated family movies to sophisticated art films and Mandarin-language love stories,” said Nikkole Denson-Randolph, vice president of alternative and special content at AMC. “We are thrilled to present LOST IN THAILAND now, in time for Chinese New Year celebrations, as many of our guests have requested.”
“LOST IN THAILAND is an action-packed comedy about two Chinese colleagues racing to find their boss at a remote monastery in Thailand. Since its theatrical release on Dec. 12, 2012, the movie has entertained more movie-goers in China than the global blockbuster AVATAR,” said Yamin Zhang, international general manager at Enlight Pictures. “We are excited to partner with AMC and its affiliate, Wanda Media, to bring this movie to American audiences.”
AMC will play LOST IN THAILAND, subtitled in English, at 29 locations.
Participating Theatres:
Atlanta - AMC North DeKalb 16
Boston - AMC Loews Boston Common 19
Chicago - AMC South Barrington 30
Chicago - AMC River East 21
Chicago - AMC Showplace Village Crossing 18
Chicago - AMC Northbrook 14
Dallas - AMC Stonebriar 24
Houston - AMC Studio 30
Los Angeles - AMC Atlantic Times Square 14
Los Angeles - AMC Burbank Town Center 8
Los Angeles - AMC Orange 30
Los Angeles - AMC Puente Hills 20
Los Angeles - AMC Santa Anita 16
Los Angeles - AMC Tustin 14
Miami - AMC Aventura 24
New Jersey - AMC Deptford 8
New York - AMC Empire 25
New York - AMC Loews Jersey Gardens 20
New York - AMC Loews Newport Centre 11
New York - AMC Loews Village 7
San Diego - AMC Fashion Valley 18
San Diego - AMC La Jolla 12
San Francisco - AMC Bay Street 16
San Francisco - AMC Cupertino Square 16
San Francisco - AMC Mercado 20
San Francisco - AMC Metreon 16
Seattle - AMC Pacific Place 11
Washington, D.C. - AMC Hoffman Center 22
Washington, D.C. - AMC Rio Cinemas 18
About AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres delivers distinctive and affordable movie-going experiences in 332 theatres with 4,804 screens primarily in the United States. The company operates 22 of the 50 highest grossing theatres in the country, including four of the top five. AMC has propelled industry innovation and continues today by delivering premium sight and sound, enhanced food and beverage and diverse content. AMCTheatres.com.
About Enlight Pictures
Enlight Pictures is one of China’s biggest film investors and distributors. Built on the widely covered media resources of Enlight TV and China’s largest distribution system, Enlight Pictures delivers to its beloved audience 10 to 14 films each year. In the near future, Enlight’s vision is to produce more enjoyable and diversified cinematic content to China and the world.
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