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Rockin' Reels Presents Cheap Trick: "Live At Budokan" featuring Special Guests, CHEAP TRICK!

A SPECIAL MGK Rockin' Reels event on Thursday 7/15/10

MGK & the Philadelphia Film Society present a classic rock themed movie series at Philadelphia's hip, open-air plaza, Piazza at Schmidt's.

Address: N. 2nd St & Germantown Ave,Phila, PA 19123 (Northern Liberties).

The series will take place monthly, on Thursday evenings.


Thursday 7/15 it's a SPECIAL Rockin' Reels event with Rick Nielsen & Tom Petersson of CHEAP TRICK

Cheap Trick & Squeeze play the Mann Center on 7/16, tix still available.

Meet Rick & Tom and then enjoy "Live At Budokan".

7:30p - Rick & Tom of Cheap Trick autograph signing

8:05p - Rick and Tom introduce the movie

8:10p- "Live at Budokan" begins

Special note: Absolutely no memorabilia, instruments or any other items, please. We will provide an item that the band will sign for those in attendance. There are bars at the Piazza where you can drink alcohol, please do not bring alcohol onto the premises.

From 7:30 to 8pm, Rick and Tom of Cheap Trick will be at the Piazza for an autograph signing and to introduce the band's legendary concert movie "Live at Budokan".

Cheap Trick are currently on tour to promote their newest release "The Latest" - available on CD, vinyl and 8-track (the #1 selling 8-track in the world).

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PHILADELPHIA FILM SOCIETY PARTNERS WITH THE CLAY STUDIO AND ELFRETH’S ALLEY TO PRESENT FREE OLD CITY SUMMER SERIES

(Philadelphia, PA) – July 22, 2010 – The Philadelphia Film Society (PFS), Clay Studio, The Elfreth’s Alley Association and The Old City Civic Association have teamed up to present a series of Free outdoor screenings of major motion pictures.

Grab some popcorn and your lawn chair and gather in Flagpole Park this Thursday evening for a peek into the mind of comic genius and cinematic artist of the bizarre: Mel Brooks. Old City’s monthly film series titled: IN THE MIND OF THE ARTIST kicks off with classic horror comedy flick: Young Frankenstein.

Beginning at dusk:
July 29: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (including a screening of short films by local artist, Ryan Kelly and David Cushway).
August 26th: WALLACE & GROMIT (with a screening of claymation & puppetry shorts made by kids participating in The Clay Studio’s 2010 Clay Camp program).
September 23rd: THE ART OF THE STEAL (including a screening of short films by local artists).

For further information, please visit http://filmadelphia.org/ or http://www.theclaystudio.org/.

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE AND THE LEVI’S® BRAND ANNOUNCE “WE ARE ALL WORKERS”- THE 2010 ROLLING ROADSHOW TOUR

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE AND THE LEVI’S® BRAND ANNOUNCE “WE ARE ALL WORKERS”- THE 2010 ROLLING ROADSHOW TOUR

Nine Nationwide Events Provide Moviegoers the Most Unique
Cinema Experience in the World

SAN FRANCISCO, CA & AUSTIN, TX, July 14, 2010 – The Alamo Drafthouse and the Levi’s® brand present the 2010 Rolling Roadshow, a nationwide tour of free outdoor 35mm screening experiences pairing everyone’s favorite films with the famous locations where they were shot or set. This year, the Alamo Drafthouse and the Levi’s® brand have partnered to champion some of cinema’s most celebrated workers. “We Are All Workers” is the underlying theme of this year’s Rolling Roadshow, which will be brought live to movie lovers throughout the hazy summer nights of August.

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CELEBRATE THE LUNAR ECLIPSE WITH JACKSON RATHBONE STAR OF THE NEW FILM THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE

THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 26 BEGINNING AT 6:00PM THE PIAZZA AT SCHMIDT'S

WHO/WHAT:
Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale) star of Summit Entertainment’s upcoming release THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, will introduce a FREE outdoor screening of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (second film of the series) at The Piazza at Schmidts on Saturday, June 26 at 7:30PM. Fans are expected to line up early and will be treated to TWILIGHT themed entertainment prior to the screening. Entertainment to begin at 6:00PM, and a special Q&A with Jackson will begin at 7:30PM.

WHEN:
THIS SATURDAY
June 26, 2010
TWILIGHT themed entertainment to begin at 6:00PM
Q & A with Jackson Rathbone at 7:30PM
Screening of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON at 8:00PM

WHERE:
The Piazza at Schmidts
2nd Street and Germantown Avenue
Northern Liberties

ABOUT THE FILM:
In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

POST-EVENT COVERAGE