CINERAMA to Screen Harry Potter At 12:01 A.M. Friday, November 16!; Thousands of ''Muggles'' Expected at CINERAMA for Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone.Entertainment Editors SEATTLE--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2001 The Seattle CINERAMA Theatre is thrilled to announce that Harry Potter fans can see the movie event of the year one minute after its official release. CINERAMA has been selected as one of several General Cinema Theaters in Seattle to screen Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at 12:01 A.M. Friday morning, November 16th. The anxiously awaited a·wait v. a·wait·ed, a·wait·ing, a·waits v.tr. 1. a. To wait for. See Synonyms at expect. b. film opens nationwide on that day and is expected to be one of the most successful films of the year. General Cinema added the "Midnight + 1" showtimes due to overwhelming moviegoer mov·ie·go·er n. One who goes to see movies. mov  ie·go ing adj. enthusiasm and demand. Advance sale tickets are now on sale in person at the CINERAMA box office located at 2100 4th Avenue (at Lenora St), via remote ticketing services at 206/441-3080, and on-line via Fandango fandango (făndăng`gō), ancient Spanish dance, probably of Moorish origin, that came into Europe in the 17th cent. It is in triple time and is danced by a single couple to the accompaniment of castanets, guitar, and songs sung by the .com. A maximum of ten tickets per person will be allowed. General Cinema expects the 12:01 A.M. shows to sell-out, as well as all opening weekend showtimes. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is the first cinematic adaptation from J.K. Rowling's record-breaking and award-winning novels about a young wizard. For fans of the books, the film will feature all of their favorite characters and some of the most spectacular special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. ever filmed. Fans are encouraged to attend the screenings in costume representing their favorite Harry Potter character. Limited edition Harry Potter Coca-Cola collectors cups and kids movie snack packs with Harry Potter collector cards will also be available to add to the magic of this larger than life larg·er than life adj. Very impressive or imposing: "This is a person of surpassing integrity; a man of the utmost sincerity; somewhat larger than life" Joyce Carol Oates. movie experience. For showtimes and advance tickets at CINERAMA, please call 206/441-3080 or visit www.fandango.com. About CINERAMA Seattle investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen purchased the original Cinerama in March 1998 after hearing it was going to be torn down by developers. His investment and project management company, Vulcan Inc., then embarked on an aggressive multi-million dollar renovation project to restore the landmark 800-seat theatre to its original splendor Splendor Aladdin’s palace built of marble, gold, silver, and jewels. [Arab. Lit.: Arabian Nights] Alhambra the palatial 13th-century Moorish citadel in Granada, noted for its lofty situation, beautiful courts, and fountains. . Red mohair mohair, hair of the Angora goat or a large group of fabrics made from it, either wholly or in combination with wool, silk, or cotton. The Angora goat, native of Asia Minor for 2,000 years, is bred in other lands, e.g., the SW United States and South Africa. seats, a state-of-the-art sound and projection system, funky funky - Said of something that functions, but in a slightly strange, klugey way. It does the job and would be difficult to change, so its obvious non-optimality is left alone. Often used to describe interfaces. '60s-inspired design, and the ability to show films on both a traditional screen and the deeply curved, 90 x 30 feet Cinerama-format screen (with some films using three separate projectors), make the theatre truly one-of-a-kind in the world. The Seattle Cinerama Theatre reopened in April 1999, and remains the Northwest's top theatre attraction. General Cinema Theatres operates the Seattle Cinerama on behalf of Vulcan Inc. Visit the theatre online at www.cinerama.com. |
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