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Josh Blue Brings Stand-Up Comedy to the Big Screen with "JOSH BLUE, 7 MORE DAYS IN THE TANK".


National CineMedia's First-Ever Big Screen Comedy Event to Feature the Winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing Last Comic Standing is an American reality television talent show that premiered in 2003. The objective of the program is to select a comedian from a group, who will receive a development contract with the NBC television network and a special first to air on the cable-TV  in the Premiere of His Triumphant Performance from Denver's Gothic Theatre, Plus "BLUE AT THE ZOO"

Thursday, November 9 (th) at 7:30 p.m. in Select Movie Theatres Nationwide

DENVER -- Josh Blue, winner of NBC's "Last Comic Standing," will kick off National CineMedia's new Big Screen Comedy series with the premiere of "JOSH BLUE, 7 MORE DAYS IN THE TANK" on Thursday, November 9th at 7:30 p.m. in select movie theatres nationwide.

"JOSH BLUE, 7 MORE DAYS IN THE TANK" was filmed at the comedian's triumphant performance at the Gothic Theater in Denver before a sold-out, home-town crowd. This special Big Screen Box Office event will also include the brand new, never-before-seen feature " BLUE AT THE ZOO" - a hilarious visit to the Denver Zoo with Josh and his favorite animal friends.

As for what the rising comedy star thinks about coming to a movie theatre near you, Josh Blue quipped, "I think people should come and see it because it's me being me and the fact that it is on the big screen, well that is just ridiculously awesome!"

"JOSH BLUE, 7 MORE DAYS IN THE TANK" and " BLUE AT THE ZOO" will be presented by National CineMedia and How About Now Video Productions in High-Definition and cinema surround sound at 7:30 p.m. local time in 220 select Regal, United Artists, Edwards, Cinemark, AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) See AdvancedTCA.  and Georgia Theatre Company movie theatres located across the US. Tickets are available now at www.BigScreenBoxOffice.com or at presenting theatre box offices for $10.00. (For a complete list of theatres, please visit the website.)

This special one-night event marks the first time ever that National CineMedia has presented stand-up comedy on the big screen over its Digital Content Network (DCN DCN Document Control Number
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), one of the world's largest in-theatre digital distribution networks. For more information on other exciting in-theatre events, including concerts, opera, film, DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc.
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, and sports premiere events, please visit www.BigScreenBoxOffice.com and www.BigScreenConcerts.com.

About Josh Blue

Josh Blue has been a fast-rising star since first appearing on Comedy Central's "Mind Of Mencia" before gaining the attention and endearment of the country as a favorite on NBC's "Last Comic Standing."

Josh is a diverse and triumphant individual - hilarious stand-up comedian, stand-out guest star on television, talented artist, and stellar U.S. PARALYMPIC SOCCER player - refusing to bow to any of the challenges that come from living with Cerebral Palsy. Blue jokes, "I realize that people are going to stare so I want to give them something to stare at." Josh uses his incredible sense of humor Noun 1. sense of humor - the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor"
sense of humour, humor, humour
 and versatile persona to defy stereotypes and encourage others to overcome their preconceived notions about people who are considered "disabled." His unique brand of "reverse teasing" affords him the great joy of "humbling condescending people."

In addition to being a recognized guest star on Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia," Josh's stand-out performances at the 2004 Las Vegas Comedy Festival earned him $10,000 as Grand Prize Winner of the Royal Flush Comedy Competition. He has appeared on NBC NBC
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, MSNBC MSNBC Microsoft/National Broadcasting Company , FOX News, FC Fox (Fox Soccer Channel Fox Soccer Channel is a United States digital cable network, owned by News Corporation, that specializes in soccer. The channel took its current name on February 7, 2005; before then, the network was known as Fox Sports World, Launched Nov. 1, 1997. ) and ESPN's "Coldpizza." In 2005, Josh emerged as a major force on the college circuit, garnering rave reviews for his main-stage showcases that helped earn him a nomination for BEST DIVERSITY EVENT OF 2006 by APCA APCA Assemblée Permanente des Chambres d'Agriculture (permanent assembly of the Chamber of Agriculture, France)
APCA Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte (Portugese)
APCA Australian Payments Clearing Association
. Josh has also been honored recently with a Relly Award for Favorite Winning Guest on "LIVE with Regis and Kelly' and by Ellen DeGeneres as one of her "HOT stars you need to know" on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show." Since his NBC win, Josh has been traveling around the country on a sold-out national tour. For more information, visit www.JoshBlue.com.

About National CineMedia

National CineMedia, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

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 is a venture of AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE NYSE

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), three of the world's leading theatrical exhibition companies. The company develops pre feature entertainment; cinema and lobby advertising products; comprehensive meeting and event services; and alternative forms of entertainment content for distribution across the approximately 13,000 screens operated by its owner theatre circuits and other theatre affiliates. Over 11,000 of these screens are part of NCM's Digital Content Network (DCN), one of the world's largest in-theatre digital distribution networks. The network provides content and advertising to 150 U.S. markets, including 49 of the top 50, reaching an estimated 525 million movie patrons annually. For additional information, please go to www.ncm.com.
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