Leading Moviegoer Destination Signs Exclusive Domestic Agreement with Major Theater Chain, As 'The Dark Knight' Ticket Sales Surge
LOS ANGELES, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, has reached an exclusive agreement with Reading International, one of the nation's major commercial and arthouse theater exhibitors. By visiting http://www.fandango.com or one of Reading's theater websites (http://www.readingcinemasus.com, http://www.consolidatedtheatres.com, http://www.angelikafilmcenter.com, http://www.villageeastcinema.com or http://www.thetowertheatre.com) or calling 1-800-Fandango, guests of Reading's various cinemas will be able to check showtimes and purchase tickets in advance.
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Fandango provides online ticketing for more than 15,000 wired screens throughout the nation. By extending its reach to Reading International, Fandango increases its national footprint with even greater presence in New York, New Jersey, Texas, California and Hawai'i.
Reading International's new relationship with Fandango is just in time for the highly-anticipated Batman movie, "The Dark Knight" which opens tonight, starting at 12.01a.m., and currently accounts for more than 90% of all ticket sales at http://www.fandango.com/thedarkknight. The movie is playing at the following cinemas in Reading's family: Ward Cinemas (Honolulu), Mililani (Honolulu), Pearlridge (Honolulu), Kapolei (Honolulu), Kahala (Honolulu), Koko (Honolulu), Koolau (Honolulu), Kaahumanu (Maui), Kikui (Maui), Grossmont (San Diego), Townsquare (San Diego), Carmel Mountain (San Diego), Valley Plaza (Bakersfield), Rohnert Park (Rohnert Park), Manville (Manville, NJ), Cinemas 123 (New York City) and Angelika Film Center (Houston, TX).
"Our new relationship with Reading is a significant expansion for Fandango," states Rick Butler, chief operating officer of Fandango. "We are excited to bring Fandango's expertise and the strength of our brand to this important new exhibitor in our network. We look forward to many years of shared success, making the moviegoing experience as convenient as possible."
"Reading is proud to be working with Fandango and looks forward to providing our customers with Fandango's extraordinary online experience," said Ellen Cotter, chief operating officer of Reading International's domestic cinemas. "By working with Fandango, the moviegoer's experience at each of Reading's US cinemas will be enhanced by making advance ticket purchases almost effortless."
About Fandango
One of the Web's top movie and entertainment destinations, Fandango sells tickets to more than 15,000 screens. Fandango entertains and informs consumers with reviews, commentary and trailers, and offers the ability to quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and conveniently buy tickets in advance. Fandango is available at http://www.fandango.com, 1-800-FANDANGO and via your wireless mobile device at mobile.fandango.com. Fandango is a unit of Comcast Interactive Media and its theater partners include the nation's leading exhibitors.
About Reading International, Inc.
Reading Cinemas and Consolidated Entertainment, Inc., are subsidiaries of Reading International, Inc. Reading International owns and operates cinemas and develops, owns and operates real estate assets in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. More information about Reading International is available at http://www.ReadingRDI.com. For the latest movie schedules and ticket purchases, please visit http://www.readingcinemasus.com, http://www.consolidatedtheatres.com, http://www.angelikafilmcenter.com, http://www.villageeastcinema.com or http://www.thetowertheatre.com.
Media Contacts:
Harry Medved/Fandango
harry.medved@fandango.com
310-954-0461
Jo Ellen Brantferger/Reading International
job@readingrdi.com
(214) 828-1337
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