LPWire: Moviegoers Invited to Live, Virtual Q&A with Acclaimed Filmmaker Shymalan on July 20th

Regal CineMedia and Touchstone Pictures Invite Moviegoers to a Live, Virtual 'Q & A' With Acclaimed Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan
'In The Director's Chair(TM) With M. Night Shyamalan,' to Be Presented at Select Regal Entertainment Group Theatres Nationwide on July 20th at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT

Moviegoers across the country will have a rare opportunity to spend an evening with the cinema's modern master of suspense -- M. Night Shyamalan -- as Regal CineMedia(SM) (RCM) and Touchstone Pictures present "In the Director's Chair(TM) with M. Night Shyamalan," a special retrospective and live "Q & A" session scheduled for Tuesday, July 20th, it was announced today (7/6/04) by Dennis Rice, Senior Vice President, The Walt Disney Studios. ABC's film critic Joel Siegel ("Good Morning America") will lead the Academy Award(R) nominated director ("The Sixth Sense," "Signs") in a discussion of his career and showcase exclusive footage from his upcoming Touchstone Pictures' film, "The Village." The retrospective and live interactive discussion, which starts at 9:00 pm (ET) and 6:00 pm (PT), will transmit from the "Good Morning America" Studio in New York, and be beamed via satellite to 41 Regal Entertainment Group ("REG") (NYSE: RGC) movie theatres across the country. Thousands of people across four time zones are expected to attend and participate in the live forum, and pre-selected audience members will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to Shyamalan. Tickets for this exclusive in-theatre event go on sale today at select Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres* nationwide and are also available online at www.regalcm.com. Admission price will be $10.

Commenting on the announcement, Rice said, "M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most original and inventive filmmakers of our generation and this special satellite session will give moviegoers a chance to ask him questions about his craft and gain insights into his creative process. Night's films have set a new standard for modern day suspense and his latest film, 'The Village,' is no exception. This exclusive 'In the Director's Chair' session is sure to be interesting, informative and lots of fun."

"This new 'In the Director's Chair' event is the latest example of how we are using Regal's Digital Content Network(SM) to deliver unique in-theatre experiences to people in local markets while helping content providers like Touchstone Pictures reach their promotional goals," added Ray Nutt, executive vice president, business development, Regal CineMedia. "It is exciting that our audiences can now not only see great movies in our theatres, but they also have the chance to interact with one of today's leading filmmakers."

Shyamalan's latest film, "The Village," is set to open in theatres nation wide on July 30th. Academy Award(R)-nominees Joaquin Phoenix and Sigourney Weaver and Academy Award(R) winners Adrien Brody and William Hurt and newcomer Bryce Dallas Howard star in this thrilling tale of an isolated village confronting the astonishing truth that lies just outside its borders. At first glance, this village seems picture perfect, but this close-knit community lives with the frightening knowledge that creatures reside in the surrounding woods. The evil and foreboding force is so unnerving that none dare venture beyond the borders of the village and into the woods. But when curious, headstrong Lucius Hunt plans to step beyond the boundaries of the town and into the unknown, his bold move threatens to forever change the future of the village.

Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, "The Village" was produced by Shyamalan, Scott Rudin, and Samuel M. Mercer.

About Regal CineMedia

Regal CineMedia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Regal Entertainment Group focusing on the expansion and development of advertising and new uses for Regal's theatre assets, while at the same time enhancing the movie-going experience. Regal CineMedia operates other divisions that focus on meetings and special productions in a theatre environment, including the presentation of entertainment, educational and sports events, as well as the sale of group tickets and gift certificates.

About Regal Entertainment Group Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the United States. The Company's theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres, operates 6,020 screens in 545 locations in 39 states. Regal operates approximately 17% of all screens in the United States including theatres in 46 of the top 50 U.S. markets and growing suburban areas. The size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit not only provides patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations and, through Regal CineMedia, develop new sources of revenue and cash flow by utilizing Regal's existing asset base.

Additional information is available on the Company's web site at www.REGmovies.com or www.regalcinemedia.com.

--Posted July 7, 2004
Source: Regal CineMedia