Celebrate the Oscars(R) by Creating an Award-Winning Family Movie Night

Celebrate the Oscars(R) by Creating an Award-Winning Family Movie Night

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Oscars could mark the start of a new tradition -- At-Home Family Movie Night. Movies are intended to entertain, but they can also be a great way to spend quality time together as a family. With a little creativity and planning, a family movie night can be cost-effective, entertaining and educational.

"Statistics show a negative three-year trend in movie attendance, so it's no surprise that in-home movie watching is increasing," said Garry Smith, fourth-generation owner of family-owned JOLLY TIME(R) Pop Corn. "You can have the convenience of renting a movie, popping up some popcorn and snacking in the comfort of your own home for less than $10."

Here are a few tips to start your own At-Home Family Movie Night:

-- Begin with the Oscars. Start with the 2006 Academy Awards(R) on
Sunday, March 5. Keep a list of "winners" or movies of interest as
the Oscars are awarded. You can also visit http://www.oscars.org/ for
information about the history and structure of the Academy, an
explanation of the voting procedures, approved artwork of the Oscar
statuette and other general information.

-- Make it official. Set a night and time for "family movie night" each
week. Friday nights work well because watching a movie is a great way
to de-stress after a long week of work and school.

-- Prioritize a list of viewings. Work together as a family to choose
upcoming movie selections. Consider enjoying a "double feature" --
for those times you may want to start earlier.

-- Set the scene. Fluff the pillows, dim the lights and turn up the
volume. If couch space is limited, bean bag chairs and large pillows
on the floor make great movie-watching seats.

-- Mix up some snack-a-licious popcorn treats. Pop up a bag of JOLLY
TIME(R) Blast O Butter(R) Ultimate Theatre Style Butter(R) Microwave
Pop Corn, tastes just like traditional movie munching. You can also
set out individual bowls of popcorn and offer a variety of items to
toss in, such as nuts, raisins, chocolate-covered candies, flavored
crackers, cinnamon, sugar, taco seasoning, etc. Go to
http://www.jollytime.com/ for more snack mix suggestions and recipes.

-- Consider a theme. For example, if you're watching "Finding Nemo,"
toss gummy sharks, goldfish crackers and pretzels into popcorn. "The
Jungle Book" lends itself to animal crackers and peanuts. Enlist your
kids to come up with creative snacks based on the movie.

-- Schedule an intermission. Give family members a chance to take a
break to stretch and hit the "concession stand" (a.k.a. the fridge or
pantry) to refill on popcorn and beverages.

-- Debrief. Spend a few minutes discussing the film -- suggested
questions can lead to further learning about special effects, an
actor's life story, a book the movie was based on and/or a period of
history noted in the film.

If you're looking for movie and snack suggestions or additional ideas for spending quality time with the family, subscribe to JOLLY TIME Pop Corn's monthly e-newsletter, Kernels Of Fun. Sign up on-line at http://www.jollytime.com/ and get your family together for a poppin' good time!

The American Pop Corn Company processes and markets JOLLY TIME Pop Corn products that are sold in all 50 states and around the world. JOLLY TIME Pop Corn is America's original branded popcorn. The 91-year-old, family-owned company is headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa and employs 185 people.

The American Pop Corn Company offers a variety of traditional and microwave popcorn products, including JOLLY TIME Blast O Butter(R), Butter- Licious(R), White & Buttery(R), Healthy Pop(R), Crispy 'n White(R), The Big Cheez(R), Kettle Mania(R), Mallow Magic(TM), Sassy Salsa(TM) and American's Best(R) Microwave Pop Corn. JOLLY TIME Pop Corn in both white and yellow varieties also is available in convenient, resealable poly bags for use with electric and stove-top popcorn makers.

Source: American Pop Corn Company

CONTACT: Tracy Straub of American Pop Corn Company, +1-312-201-9101, or
tracys@mpfood.com

Web site: http://www.jollytime.com/
http://www.oscars.org/

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