SANDY (August 29, 2017) – Paul Newman, Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Taylor, Gary Cooper and many of the greatest Hollywood actors of all time will soon be performing on the big screen at select Megaplex Theatres locations as part of the 2017 Silver Screen Classics movie series.
The 2017 Megaplex Theatres Silver Screen Classics series features ten of the most critically acclaimed movies ever made. Each film has been digitally remastered for the state-of-the-art projector and audio systems available at Megaplex. Each week will feature a different classic film. The Megaplex Theatres Silver Screen Classics series starts the week of September 11, 2017 and continues until the week of November 13, 2017.
Patterned after the hugely successful Megaplex Kids Summer Movie Series, guests will have the opportunity to purchase a punch card good for ten Silver Screen Classic films over a ten week period. Each punch card costs only $10 per guest and are available for purchase online at http://bit.ly/2017SilverScreen or at participating Megaplex Theatres locations.
“We’ve added more Megaplex locations and more screenings per week to help accommodate the many guests who want to enjoy these spectacular Hollywood films,” said Blake Andersen, president of Megaplex Theatres. “We are delighted to offer generations of guests the opportunity to see some of the most iconic films ever made on the silver screens at Megaplex Theatres.”
Some of the greatest films ever made, including several Academy Award® Winners for Best Picture, will be shown at select Megaplex Theatres locations for the 2017 Megaplex Silver Screen Classics series. This year’s schedule includes the following movie titles (film schedule subject to change without notice).
Megaplex Theatres 2017 Silver Screen Classics
| Week | Movie Title* | Year | Starring | Dates |
| 1 | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | 1958 | Elizabeth Taylor
Paul Newman |
September 11 & 13, 2017 |
| 2 | Cool Hand Luke | 1967 | Paul Newman
George Kennedy |
September 18 & 20, 2017 |
| 3 | From Here to Eternity | 1953 | Burt Lancaster
Deborah Kerr |
September 25 & 27, 2017 |
| 4 | The Bridge on the River Kwai | 1957 | William Holden
Alec Guiness |
October 2 & 5, 2017 |
| 5 | All the President’s Men | 1976 | Dustin Hoffman
Robert Redford |
October 9 & 11, 2017 |
| 6 | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid | 1969 | Paul Newman
Robert Redford |
October 16 & 18, 2017 |
| 7 | Breakfast at Tiffany’s | 1961 | Audrey Hepburn
George Peppard |
October 23 & 25, 2017 |
| 8 | Citizen Kane | 1941 | Orson Welles
Dorothy Comingore |
October 30 & November 1, 2017 |
| 9 | High Noon | 1952 | Gary Cooper
Grace Kelly |
November 6 & 8, 2017
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| 10 | Forest Gump | 1994 | Tom Hanks
Robin Wright |
November 13 & 15, 2017
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| *Movie titles and schedules subject to change without notice. Megaplex Theatres reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time. | ||||
Presented in partnership with Coca Cola, the Silver Screen Classics will be shown twice daily on Mondays and Wednesdays at participating Megaplex Theatres from Logan to Mesquite, Nevada. Scheduled show times will be at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Each Silver Screen Classics movie pass costs only $10. That means adults and children pay the same low price of only $1.00 per movie! Individual movie tickets may be available at the Box Office or Guest Service Desk at participating Megaplex locations for $1.50 each. Guests save 33% by purchasing the ten week 2017 Megaplex Silver Screen Classics Movie Pass over purchasing individual tickets at the box office.
One pass entitles one guest to attend up to ten different classic Hollywood films. All of the features are rated “G,” “PG,” or “PG-13” and are suitable for guests ages 13 and older.
Please check http://bit.ly/2017SilverScreenInfo or your preferred Megaplex location for specific show dates.
Guests are encouraged to share their comments about the Megaplex Silver Screen Classics series and invite family and friends to participate via the company’s Social Media channels using the hashtag #MegaplexClassics.
*IMPORTANT: Megaplex Silver Screen Classics movie titles are subject to change without notice. Each guest (adult or child) requires a separate paid admission pass. Visit https://www.megaplextheatres.com/i/2017SilverScreen for details.
About Megaplex Theatres
Megaplex Theatres operates 17 locations across Utah and southern Nevada with a total of 185 screens, including five IMAX screens as well as a strategic partnership with the Mammoth Screen at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. Megaplex also operates the only laser projection enabled auditorium in Utah.
Founded by the late Larry H. Miller, Megaplex Theatres are frequently among the top grossing in the nation and recognized as Utah’s favorite movie theatres. In addition, Megaplex Theatres feature regular and large-format movie screens, dinner and a movie gift options, conference and auditorium rental, and an industry-leading guest services team. Megaplex Theatres show times and other group information may be found on the web at www.MegaplexTheatres.com or by calling (801) 304-4545. Guests are also invited to follow their favorite films on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MegaplexTheatres and on Twitter @MegaplexTheatre.