Ghost In the Shell
3D
PAR • 3 / 31 / 2017 • Wide • Flat
Cast : Scarlett Johansson , Pilou Asbaek , Takeshi Kitano , Juliette Binoche , Michael Pitt
Director : Rupert Sanders
Screenplay : Jamie Moss and Ehren Kruger
Synopsis : Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property , Ghost in the Shell follows Major , a special ops , one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid , who leads the elite task force Section 9 . Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists , Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic ’ s advancements in cyber technology .
Marketing / Promotion : The Trailer has created an enormous amount of online buzz . Continue marketing this film with incremental trailer programming and placement of upcoming lobby materials in key high traffic areas . Partner with comic book & anime stores to promote the movie and create bounce back opportunities . Run trivia questions about the Ghost in the Shell features on social media by offering promotional items as incentives . Don ’ t forget to include # GhostInTheShell along with your theatre ’ s hashtag .
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Gifted FSL • 4 / 7 / 2017 • PG-13 • Ltd . • Scope
Cast : Chris Evans , Mckenna Grace , Lindsay Duncan , Jenny Slate and Octavia Spencer
Director : Marc Webb
Screenplay : Tom Flynn
Website : GiftedMovie . com
Synopsis : Frank Adler ( Chris Evans ) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary ( Mckenna Grace ) - in a coastal town in Florida . Frank ’ s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old ’ s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank ’ s formidable mother Evelyn ( Lindsay Duncan ) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary . Octavia Spencer plays Roberta , Frank and Mary ’ s landlady and best friend . Jenny Slate is Mary ’ s teacher , Bonnie , a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well .
Marketing / Promotion : Highlight reviews as this is a great film ( Screened at ShowEast ). Good candidate for comment cards and using those local quotes in your advertising . Raise awareness and generate curiosity via tie-ins and promotion of local programs for , and recognition of , gifted students . Good movie choice for couples .
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