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Mother’s Day ORD • 04/29/2016 • 13 • Scope • Wide Cast: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Jason Sudeikis Director: Garry Marshall Screenplay: Anya Kochoff-Romano, Lily Hollander Website: www.SeeMothersDay.com Mother’s Day is the latest star-studded ensemble comedy from director Garry Marshall (Pretty Woman, Valentine’s Day). Bringing together Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Julia Roberts along with Jason Sudeikis, it’s a celebration of mothers everywhere. This big-hearted comedy invites us all to enjoy the laughter, tears and love as three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother’s Day. Marketing/Promotion: Capitalize on the Mother’s Day holiday and tie the movie into it. Host an early Mother’s Day event at the theatre opening weekend. Encourage all attendees to see the film with his/her mother. Set up photo booths or photo op areas. Have patrons post the photos to social media and make sure they tag the theatre and use hashtags associated with the film. Have users on social media post dedications and memories about their mothers with appropriate hashtags. Team up with restaurants for a Brunch & a Movie package that can be utilized on the film’s opening weekend. Play up the great cast. Compatible films for trailer programming: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Miracles From Heaven, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, The Boss Facebook: facebook.com/SeeMothersDay Twitter: twitter.com/SeeMothersDay Instagram: Instagram.com/SeeMothersDay 48 • ShowTime Preview Guide – Spring 2016