Regal Cinemas Brings Girl Rising to Theatres Following Strong Moviegoer Interest

From Academy Award-Nominee Richard E. Robbins with Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Regal Entertainment Group (NYS: RGC) , a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, announced a week-long engagement of Girl Rising starting Friday, April 19. From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Girl Rising spotlights the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world. Tickets are on sale now at: REGmovi.es/16VClEn.

Girl Rising first gained attention among moviegoers through a crowd-sourcing approach in which fans commit to buying enough movie tickets to secure a screening. Based on that interest, Regal Entertainment Group is now making the acclaimed film available to audiences in more than 150 theatres across the country.

“Regal recognizes the intense interest by American moviegoers demanding that this film be seen in their local communities,” stated Amy Miles, CEO of Regal Entertainment Group. “This movie is making an emotional impact on many of our patrons, me included. The stories from these extraordinary girls in nine different countries are accompanied by narration from an A-list of entertainers.”

Narrated by Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Frieda Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington, the film has already proven a success. It is the centerpiece of 10×10 – a global campaign to educate and empower girls.

“With Girl Rising, we took a risk on a new model of on-demand theatrical distribution, and the leap of faith paid dividends,” said The Documentary Group’s Tom Yellin, executive producer of Girl Rising. “We’ve established a new model for impact filmmaking, to build a movement – and an audience – around a film. Regal joining this effort means an opportunity for people everywhere to see this beautiful and important film.”

A portion of all ticket sales at Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will go to the 10×10 Fund for Girls Education, which is distributed among 10×10’s high-impact network of non-profit partners: A New Day Cambodia, CARE, Girl Up/United …read more

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