Carmike Cinemas Theatres Presents U2 Concert Movie in 3-D Opening on Friday, February 15, 2008.COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CKEC) announced today that starting on Friday, February 15, 2008 a special movie concert performance by the inspirational rock group U2 will be presented on the big screen in 3D format at their local Carmike theatres. This spectacular event directed by U2's visual content director, Catharine Owens and director of the groups "ONE" video, Mark Pellington was recorded during U2's Vertigo World Tour. The big screen 3D movie will feature popular songs from U2's earlier albums, along with songs from their current generation of hits. "Beautiful Day", "New Year's Day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. ," "With or Without You," "One," "Love and Pease pease n. pl. pease or peas·en Archaic A pea. [Middle English; see pea. or Else", along with many more of U2's most popular songs will provide an innovative concert experience for all to enjoy. "To watch this exciting musical performance by one of the world's most famous rock bands in digital 3D format is quite an excitement," said Michael W. Patrick, Carmike's Chairman, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The Vertigo Tour was one of the second longest tours in U2 history and all 131 sold out concerts have been captured into one amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. 3D film, which we are proud to present in our theaters." Tickets for U2's Vertigo World Concert Tour on the big screen in 3D are on sale now at participating Carmike theatre box offices, or online at www.carmike.com. The event will be featured in 191 digital Carmike movie theatres starting on Friday, February 15, 2008 through Thursday February 21, 2008. The Hannah Montana About Carmike Cinemas Carmike Cinemas, Inc. is one of the largest motion picture exhibitors in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and owns, operates or has an interest in 270 theatres with 2,369 screens located in 37 states. Carmike targets small to mid-size markets for its theatre locations, and estimates more than 80% of its theatres are located in communities with populations of fewer than 100,000 people. |
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