Double Dose of Tim Burton Coming to AMC Theatres®

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS in 3D To Play Before Midnight Premiere of FRANKENWEENIE at 31 AMC locations nationwide

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tim Burton fans anxiously awaiting the midnight premiere of FRANKENWEENIE 3D have another reason to be excited. AMC Theatres is partnering with Walt Disney Studios to present NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 3D on Thursday, Oct. 4, as the prelude to the midnight premiere of Burton’s newest film. The double-feature begins at 10:30 p.m., and tickets for the event are just $15.

“Tim Burton fans love him for his iconic style and storytelling, and before fans return to theatres to enjoy his newest creation – FRANKENWEENIE 3D – it was a perfect fit to bring back and show NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, one of his most loved films of all time”

Burton directed FRANKENWEENIE 3D, and was the writer for NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 3D.

“Tim Burton fans love him for his iconic style and storytelling, and before fans return to theatres to enjoy his newest creation – FRANKENWEENIE 3D – it was a perfect fit to bring back and show NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, one of his most loved films of all time,” said Sun Dee Larson, vice president of film marketing and communications at AMC. “We’re pleased to offer this program in 3D, as that experience will definitely enhance these movies for our guests.”

Every guest will receive an event lanyard and a set of Frankenweenie Trading Cards. To purchase tickets and see the list of the 31 participating theatres, please visit www.amctheatres.com/timburton.

About AMC Theatres

AMC Theatres^® delivers distinctive and affordable movie-going experiences throughout the United States. We maintain a significant presence in the top 50 DMAs, including the number one or two market share in each of the top 15 DMAs, which includes New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Atlanta and Dallas. The company operates 22 of the 50 highest grossing theatres in the United States, including four of the top five. AMC has propelled industry innovation and continues today by delivering premium sight and sound, enhanced food and beverage and diverse content to an engaged audience in state-of-the-art buildings.www.AMCTheatres.com.