Alamo Drafthouse Announces Staff Training Days Ahead of May 3rd Grand Opening

ASHBURN, Va., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is excited to announce Staff Training Days at its new movie theater and restaurant in Loudoun County, Virginia, ahead of its grand opening on Friday, May 3^rd, 2013. From April 29^th through May 1^st, moviegoers can preview the new theater and catch a lineup of exciting films and events at discounted prices. Additionally, fans can catch the first screenings of "Iron Man 3" Thursday, May 2^nd at 9 p.m.

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Staff Training Days are an honored Alamo tradition, offering eager fans an early chance to see the new theater in action at a discounted price. While Alamo is showing its One Loudoun staff the finer points of delivering a great movie watching experience, movie lovers can enjoy $2 screenings and 1/2 price off Alamo's full dine-in menu (excluding alcohol). The lineup offers something for every cinefile, from Oscar films to classic comedies:

• Classic crowd pleaser "Animal House"
• Edge-of-your-seat Oscar gold "Argo"
• Showstopper "Flight"
• Universally adored goofball comedy "Ghostbusters"
• Visual spectacle "Life of Pi"
• 'Best Bond ever' "Skyfall"
• Cartoon with a kick "Wreck-It Ralph"
• Intense masterpiece "Zero Dark Thirty"

"After over a year of preparation, we are beyond thrilled to announce the first films that will show on our screens," said Anthony Coco, President of Alamo Drafthouse One Loudoun. "Come enjoy one of our 50 beers and our house made chef inspired menu, all while catching a great movie – whether it's a classic or first-run!"

Tickets to Alamo's first screenings are available online now at Drafthouse.com.

About Alamo Drafthouse
The Alamo Drafthouse is a lifestyle entertainment brand with an acclaimed cinema-eatery, the largest genre film festival in the United Sates and an online collectible art store. Named "the best theater in America" by Entertainment Weekly, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has built a reputation as a movie lover's oasis not only by combining food and drink service with the movie-going experience, but also introducing unique programming and high-profile, star studded special events. Alamo Drafthouse Founder & CEO, Tim League, created Fantastic Fest, a world renowned film festival dubbed "The Geek Telluride" by Variety. Fantastic Fest showcases eight days of offbeat cinema from independents, international filmmakers and major Hollywood Studios. The Alamo Drafthouse's collectible art boutique, Mondo, offers breathtaking, original products featuring designs from world-famous artists based on licenses for popular TV and Movie properties including Star Wars, Star Trek & Universal Monsters. The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is expanding its brand in new and exciting ways, including the launch of Drafthouse Films, a new film distribution label and plans to extend its theaters and unique programming philosophy to additional markets across the United States. More information about Alamo Drafthouse franchise opportunities are available on the official website.

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