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Classic Cinemas Announces Wednesday Morning Movie Series Line-up

Classic Cinemas has announced the movie line-up for the 2014 Wednesday Morning Movie Series!  As in previous years, the Series will run each Wednesday from June 11th through August 6th.  

The films are rated G or PG,ensuring a family-friendly experience for every child. Doors will open at 9 AM, with the movies starting at 10 AM.  General admission is $1 per person.  Games and costumed characters will be on hand to entertain the children before show time.

Reservations will be taken in advance for groups of 15 or more, with a special group rate of only $5.50 per person. This includes admission, Kiddie Combo and reserved seats to allow groups to be seated together.

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The complete film schedule features the following films:

June 11 – “Despicable Me 2” (2010) PG

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Evil genius Gru wants to steal the moon right out of the sky!  He enlists three orphan girls to help him carry out his scheme, but their love transforms him into a heroic good-guy! Featuring the vocal talents of Steve Carell, Jason Segel and Russell Brand.

June 18 – “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” (2013) PG

Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he's forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational and is churning out menacing food-animal hybrids. Voiced by Bill HaderAnna FarisWill Forte. 

June 25 – “Turbo” (2013) PG

A freak accident might just help an everyday garden snail achieve his biggest dream: to win the Indy 500. Starring the voices ofRyan ReynoldsPaul GiamattiMaya Rudolph

July 2 – “The Muppets Take Manhattan” (1984) G

In this digitally re-mastered classic, Kermit and his friends go to New York hoping to get their musical on the Broadway stage, only to find it's more difficult than they anticipated. Starring Jim HensonFrank OzDave Goelz

July 9 – “The Nut Job” (2014) PG

An exiled squirrel helps his former critter friends raid a nut store that fronts for a human gang's bank robbery enterprise.Starring Will ArnettBrendan FraserLiam Neeson

July 16 – “The Smurfs 2” (2013) PG

The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette who has been kidnapped by the evil sorcerer, Gargamel. Featuring the voices of Neil Patrick HarrisJayma MaysKaty Perry.

July 23 – “Free Birds” (2013) PG

Two turkeys, from opposite sides of the farm fence, travel back in time to change the course of history for their descendants by getting turkey off the holiday menu for good. Voices provided by Woody HarrelsonOwen WilsonDan Fogler.

July 30 – Surprise PG-rated movie!

August 6 – Surprise G-rated film!

To arrange purchase of group tickets for the Wednesday Morning Movie Series, please contact Jodi Akers atjakers@classiccinemas.com. For further information about the Wednesday Morning Movie Series, please visithttp://www.classiccinemas.com.

About Classic Cinemas

Classic Cinemas, based in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a family-owned company operated by Willis, Shirley and Chris Johnson. Established in 1978, Classic Cinemas operates 13 theatres,  comprising 104 screens in the northern Illinois area. Each auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art digital projection and sound technology.  Classic Cinemas recently celebrated its 35th anniversary as Chicagoland’s hometown theatre.  For more information on Classic Cinemas, please visitwww.classiccinemas.com.

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