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.
For inquiries and ideas, please refer to 20th Century Fox in the Exhibitor Relations Guide. Films attracting similar target audience: The Shack, 13 Minutes, Life Facebook: / GiftedMovie Twitter: @ GiftedtheMovie Instagram: @ GiftedMovie
24 • ShowTime Preview Guide – Spring 2017