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“PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE” HITS THE BIG SCREEN

JULY 18 – AUG. 20, 2014, AT EL CAPITAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

July 18, 2014

 

Experience to Include an All-New Stage Show with Mickey and Friends, Plus Classic Animated Short “Mickey’s Fire Brigade” and an Interactive Exhibit

 

Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney’s “Planes: Fire & Rescue” in realD® 3D and Dolby® Atmos™ July 18 – Aug. 20, 2014. Each screening will be accompanied by “Summer Beach Party” live on stage, plus the classic 1935 Disney animated short, “Mickey’s Fire Brigade.” 

 

“The El Capitan is the place to see Disney’s ‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’ this summer with live entertainment and interactive exhibits for the whole family,” said Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. “Not only will guests have the opportunity to see Mickey and Friends live on stage, but they’ll also enjoy  a timeless Disney short before every screening. After the film, guests will have the opportunity to try on firefighter gear from Discovery Science Center and make a plane propeller spin from the Planes of Fame Air Museum.”

 

Daily showtimes are 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and special 9:25 p.m. show times opening weekend (July 18-20) and Friday and Saturday nights following. Tickets are on sale now, and available at the El Capitan Theatre (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110. Show times subject to change.

 

On Saturdays and Sundays, El Capitan guests may also enjoy a character breakfast with Mickey before the 10 a.m. movie. Seating is limited and advance purchase is required with purchase of a movie ticket.

 

The El Capitan Theatre will also host a very special 2D “Tiny Tot Tuesday” every Tuesday during the run of “Planes: Fire & Rescue” at 10 a.m. During this special screening, parents and small children may enjoy the movie in a 2D tot-friendly way—complete with lights dimmed rather than out and reduced sound levels.

In conjunction with the El Capitan Theatre's engagement of Disney's "Planes: Fire and Rescue" opening this Friday, The El Capitan is rolling out a new program called “Dinner and a Movie” by partnering with another Hollywood classic, Miceli’s Italian Restaurant. El Capitan guests may book a special package including reserved seating at Miceli's at 5:15pm that includes choice of pasta entrees, side salad, mini cannoli, and fountain beverage, with tax and gratuity included. Dinner is followed by reserved seating for the 6:45pm 3D screening of Disney's "Planes: Fire and Rescue" at The El Capitan Theatre , plus live on stage, an all-new show with Mickey and Friends for $30 per person. (Dinner and movie tickets must be purchased 24 hours in advance of date attending, and seating is limited and subject to availability.)

 

ABOUT THE MOVIE

“Planes: Fire & Rescue” is a new adventure-comedy about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire-and-rescue helicopter Blade Ranger (voice of Ed Harris) and his courageous team, including spirited air tanker Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter (voice of Wes Studi), ex-military transport Cabbie (voice of Captain Dale Dye) and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero. Directed by Bobs Gannaway (“Secret of the Wings”) and produced by Ferrell Barron (“The Fox and the Hound 2”), “Planes: Fire & Rescue” hits theaters in 3D on July 18, 2014.

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