Active Military And Veterans Invited To Celebrate July 4th With Free Admission To "White House Down"

Active Military And Veterans Invited To Celebrate July 4th With Free Admission To "White House Down"

Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, Carmike Cinemas, and Other Exhibitors To Participate in Special Tribute to Troops

CULVER CITY, Calif., July 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Independence Day, to thank America's troops for their sacrifice and service, active military personnel and veterans will be admitted with one guest to see Columbia Pictures' White House Down for free at any Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, Carmike Cinemas, or other participating exhibitor by showing proper military identification. The special invitation to America's military personnel and veterans is valid only on the 4(th) of July and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis at each participating location.

Commenting on the announcement, Rory Bruer, president of Worldwide Distribution for Sony Pictures, said, "We think White House Down is the summer's best action movie, so on July 4(th), we're inviting all active duty and veteran military personnel to bring a guest and see it for free. It's a great way to celebrate the holiday and to honor and thank the troops for their service to our country."

In White House Down, Capitol Policeman John Cale (Channing Tatum) has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer (Jamie Foxx). Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country. The film is directed by Roland Emmerich, written by James Vanderbilt, and produced by Bradley J. Fischer, Harald Kloser, James Vanderbilt, Larry Franco, and Laeta Kalogridis.

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