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The Brothers Grimsby SON • 03/11/2016 • R • Scope • Wide Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Penelope Cruz, Rebel Wilson, Isla Fisher, Annabelle Wallis, Gabourey Sidibe Director: Louis Leterrier Screenplay: Sacha Baron Cohen, Phil Johnston, Peter Baynham Website: sonypictures.com/movies/thebrothersgrimsby Nobby (Sacha Baron Cohen) has everything a man from the poor English fishing town of Grimsby could want – 9 children and the most attractive girlfriend in northern England (Rebel Wilson). There’s only one thing missing in his life: his little brother, Sebastian (Mark Strong). After they were adopted by different families as children, Nobby spent 28 years searching for him. Upon hearing of his location, Nobby sets off to reunite with his brother, unaware that not only is his brother an MI6 agent, but he’s just uncovered a plot that puts the world in danger. On the run and wrongfully accused, Sebastian realizes that if he is going to save the world, he will need the help of its biggest idiot. Marketing/Promotion: Set up promotions and events that entice adult siblings, especially brothers, to attend the film together. In fact, throw a Brothers/Siblings Night at the theatre opening weekend. Create incentives and special deals for groups of siblings that attend the film together. Set up a photo booth or selfie corner where these groups can take pictures in front of the film’s one-sheet. Post the pictures to social media with a hashtag for the film. Promote on-line viewing of the very funny trailer. Compatible films for trailer programming: Ride Along 2, Hail, Caesar!, Zoolander 2 Tag Line: Behind every hero is an embarrassing sibling.” Facebook: facebook.com/BrothersGrimsby Twitter: twitter.com/BrothersGrimsby Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War 3D DIS • 05/06/2016 • Scope 3D • Wide Cast: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Frank Grillo, with William Hurt and Daniel Brühl Director: Anthony & Joe Russo Screenplay: Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely Website: http://marvel.com/captainamerica Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability. Marketing/Promotion: Host a Marvel Universe Party for the film’s opening weekend. Encourage fans to come dressed as his/her favorite Marvel Super Hero. Hand out prizes in different categories for the costumes. Have attendees compete in trivia contests about the previous films that take place in the Marvel universe. Team with comic book stores for bounce back deals and promotional events. Display one-sheets and showcase trailers for the film at these stores, as well as comic book conventions. Work with businesses and franchises that are national licensees of products from the film, including fast food restaurants, toys, clothing and more. Compatible films for trailer programming: Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Rings, Hardcore Henry Facebook: facebook.com/CaptainAmerica Twitter: twitter.com/CaptainAmerica 18 • ShowTime Preview Guide – Spring 2016