Fun Summer Series Runs June 8th– August 10th
Downers Grove, IL – Classic Cinemas has announced the movie lineup for the 2016 Wednesday Morning Movie Series! For the first time, the popular weekly series will run each Wednesday for 10 weeks from June 8th through August 10th and include two surprise movies.All of the films are rated G or PG, ensuring a family-friendly experience for every child. Doors will open at 9 AM, with the movies starting at 10 AM. General admission is $1 per person. Games and costumed characters will be on hand to entertain the children before show time.
Reservations will be taken in advance for groups of 15 or more at most Classic Cinemas locations, with a special group rate of only $6.00 per person. This includes admission, Kiddie Combo and reserved seats to allow groups to be seated together.
To book a group reservation for the Wednesday Morning Movie Series, please contact Jodi Akers at jakers@classiccinemas.com. For further information about the Wednesday Morning Movie Series, please visit http://www.classiccinemas.com.
The complete schedule features the following films:
June 8 – “Shaun the Sheep Movie” (PG/86 min)
Shaun the Sheep thinks and acts like a person in a barnyard, which usually gets him into trouble. When he decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. Voiced by John Sparkes and Justin Fletcher.
June 15 – “Norm of the North” (PG/90 min)
A polar bear of many words, Norm’s greatest gripe is simple: there is no room for tourists in the Arctic. But when a maniacal developer threatens to build luxury condos in his own backyard, Norm does what all normal polar bears would do…he heads to New York City to stop it. Voiced by Rob Schneider and Heather Graham.
June 22 – “Goosebumps” (PG/103 min)
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware. Starring Jack Black.
June 29 – “Minions” (PG/91 min)
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. Voiced by Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm and Michael Keaton.
July 6 – “Hotel Transylvania 2” (PG/89 min)
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel. Starring the voices of Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg and Selena Gomez.
July 13 – “The Peanuts Movie” (G/88 min)
Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home to win the love of his life. Featuring the voices of Trombone Shorty, Rebecca Bloom and Kristin Chenoweth.
July 20 – “Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Chip” (PG/92 min)
Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami…and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother. Voiced by Jesse McCartney, Anna Faris and Christina Applegate.
July 27 – “Space Jam” (PG/90 min)
Michael Jordan agrees to help the Looney Tunes play a basketball game vs. alien slavers to determine their freedom.
August 3 and August 10 – Surprise films!
To be announced in July, 2016
Classic Cinema Theatres Locations:
Charlestowne 18 Theatre, 3740 East Main Street, St. Charles
Cinema 12 Theatre, 100 LW Besinger Drive, Carpentersville
Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove
Fox Lake Theatre, 15 Towne Centre Lane, Fox Lake
Lake Theatre, 1022 Lake Street, Oak Park
Lindo Theatre, 115 South Chicago Avenue, Freeport
North Riverside Luxury 6, 7501 West Cermak Road, North Riverside
Ogden 6 Theatre, 1227 East Ogden Avenue, Naperville
Paramount Theatre, 213 North Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee
Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove
Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main Street, Woodstock
York Theatre, 150 North York St., Elmhurst
About Classic Cinemas
Classic Cinemas, based in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a family-owned company operated by Willis, Shirley and Chris Johnson. Established in 1978, Classic Cinemas operates 104 screens at 13 locations across northern Illinois. Every auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art 4K digital projection and sound technology to ensure the best presentation possible. Classic Cinemas has been delivering 2-hour vacations for nearly 40 years and was recently acknowledged as one of the Top 40 theatre chains in the country.