Regal Entertainment Group Hosts Grand Opening Celebration for Barkley Village Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX

Regal Entertainment Group Hosts Grand Opening Celebration for Barkley Village Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX

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, is celebrating the grand opening of Regal Cinemas in Bellingham, WA. The new theatre includes both IMAX® and RPX - the Regal Premium Experience. Activities include preview events with $2 movies for three full days to benefit local charities. The official grand opening will be December 14^th with first-run features including The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey.Moviegoers will also enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks with each paid admission Friday, December 14 through Thursday, December 20.

"Barkley Village is a tremendous location for Regal Cinemas to call home in Bellingham. Right in the center of the action is the new state-of-the-art Regal which includes the impressive IMAX and RPX Experiences," stated Russ Nunley, Regal Entertainment Group Vice President of Marketing and Communications. "With both the IMAX and RPX premium formats in one location, Regal will definitely deliver the maximum movie experience to our loyal patrons in the Pacific Northwest."

Another cutting-edge technology available exclusively at Regal Entertainment Group theatres is the Sony Entertainment Access System to assist moviegoers who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or low vision. The system includes specially designed lightweight eyewear for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing to privately view closed captioned text directly in their line of sight for both 2D and 3D movies. This assistive technology also includes a wireless receiver that provides access to descriptive audio tracks via a pair of headsets for guests who are blind or have low vision. The access glasses and audio headsets allow moviegoers to individually enjoy the cinema experience in a relaxed, natural way without the inconvenience of separate screening times or special seating.

Guests desiring such accommodations need only request the Sony Entertainment Access System at the Guest Services counter or from any manager. Captions and descriptive audio can only be accessed by use of this equipment and it is not available to other moviegoers. To select films offering this service, online showtimes will note: "Accessibility devices available."

Everyone is invited to enjoy this new entertainment destination on Monday, December 10; Tuesday, December 11; and Wednesday, December 12 while helping local charities. These Preview Events will feature $2 movies, $2 popcorn and $2 soft drinks with proceeds benefiting Extend a Hand, Bellingham Food Bank, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County.

GRAND OPENING: Friday, December 14
First-run films including:The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Regal Treatment: Enjoy a free popcorn & soft drink with paid admission Dec. 14- Dec. 20

Barkley Village Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX also offers the Regal Crown Club to reward frequent guests. Regal Crown Club is the number one theatre loyalty program in the country. Through the Regal Crown Club patrons accumulate credits at the box office and concession stand to earn free popcorn, soft drinks and movies. Free membership is available at the theatre or online.

The 16-screen theatre can accommodate more than 3,300 moviegoers. Patrons will enjoy digital projection in every auditorium, stadium seating, with each row elevated for an unobstructed view, and high-back rocking chairs featuring cupholder armrests which move out of the way to form seats for two.

For added convenience, Regal offers a variety of ticketing options at the box office and through the Regal Mobile App available for iPhone and Android users. Barkley Village patrons can also receive the theatre's weekly showtime information through a free e-mail service at: www.REGmovies.com/REGflix/sub.aspx

About Regal Entertainment Group:
Regal Entertainment Group (NYS: RGC) operates the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuit in the United States, consisting of 6,899 screens in 544 locations in 38 states and the District of Columbia as of November 30, 2012. The Company operates theatres in 43 of the top 50 U.S. designated market areas. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations.

Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.REGmovies.com.

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Media Contact:
Russ Nunley
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Regal Entertainment Group
russ.nunley@REGmovies.com
865-925-9539

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