The Best Picture nominees have been announced and for the eighth
straight year, AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) is proud to announce its AMC
Best Picture ShowcaseSM, an event much anticipated
by movie lovers nationwide. Since 2007, AMC has offered guests the rare
opportunity to experience every movie nominated for Best Picture by the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for one great price.
The nine Best Picture nominees will be shown on Saturday, Feb. 22 and
Saturday, March 1 at more than 125 theatres in nearly every AMC market
in the United States. Plus, seven select theatres will host a Best
Picture movie marathon where guests can watch all nine movies in a row.
The nominees are:
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AMC Best Picture Showcase – 2 Day Event: Feb. 22 & March 1, 2014
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Day 1
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Start Time
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PHILOMENA
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12:00 p.m.
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DALLAS BUYERS CLUB
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2:00 p.m.
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THE WOLF OF WALL STREET
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4:15 p.m.
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12 YEARS A SLAVE
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8:15 p.m.
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Day 2
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Start Time
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NEBRASKA
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12:00 p.m.
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CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
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2:15 p.m.
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HER
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4:45 p.m.
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AMERICAN HUSTLE
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7:55 p.m.
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GRAVITY
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10:30 p.m.
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AMC Best Picture Showcase – 24-Hour Marathon: March 1, 2014
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Marathon
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Start Time
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PHILOMENA
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10:00 a.m.
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HER
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11:50 a.m.
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12 YEARS A SLAVE
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2:10 p.m.
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THE WOLF OF WALL STREET
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4:50 p.m.
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AMERICAN HUSTLE
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8:50 p.m.
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GRAVITY
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11:25 p.m.
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DALLAS BUYERS CLUB
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1:10 a.m.
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NEBRASKA
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3:20 a.m.
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CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
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5:25 a.m.
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AMC Best Picture Showcase Pricing:
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Two-Day Pass: $60 (includes all nine movies on Feb.
22 and March 1; available only at the box office)
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Marathon Pass: $60 (includes all nine movies at select
theatres on March 1)
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One-Day Pass (2/22): $30 (includes four movies on Feb.
22)
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One-Day Pass (3/1): $40 (includes five movies on March 1)
AMC Stubs members will receive an additional $5 AMC Stubs Bonus Bucks
added to their membership card for each one-day pass purchased, up to
four tickets. Members who purchase a two-day pass or purchase a ticket
to the marathon event will receive $10 AMC Stubs Bonus Bucks to their
membership card. AMC Stubs Bonus Bucks can be used for concessions
throughout that day.
Tickets are on sale online and at the box offices of participating AMC
locations. For a list of participating theatres, showtimes, and to
purchase one-day and marathon passes for the AMC Best Picture Showcase,
please visit amctheatres.com/bps.
The two-day pass is available only at the box office of participating
theatres. Follow the Best Picture Oscar buzz on Twitter by using the
hashtag #amcbps or on Facebook at facebook.com/amctheatres.
Followers here will be the first to hear about any exciting news.
The Academy Awards® will be presented on Sunday, March 2 at
the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center® and
televised live on ABC.
Oscar® is the registered trademark and
service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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