Great Park Movie on the Lawn to Feature Hop on June 23

IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hop on over to the Great Park for a family-friendly free Movie on the Lawn under the stars this Saturday, June 23 at sunset. See the state-of-the-art animation with live action feature film Hop, which tells the comic tale of Fred, an out-of-work slacker who accidentally injures the Easter Bunny and must take him in as he recovers. As Fred struggles with the world's worst houseguest, both will learn what it takes to finally grow up. 

Hop is rated PG and features the voices of Russell Brand, James Marsden and Elizabeth Perkins.  Admission and parking are free, and visitors are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets. You may bring snacks or purchase tasty treats from the onsite gourmet food trucks at this family-friendly outdoor movie experience under the stars. Warm clothing is recommended. 

The outdoor movie experience continues with Kung Fu Panda 2 on June 30.  All movies begin after sunset, weather permitting, on the Terraced Lawn. 

The Orange County Great Park is located at Sand Canyon and Marine Way, and can easily be reached by the 5 or 405 freeways. For more information, please visit www.ocgp.org or call 866-829-3829.

About the Orange County Great Park
Hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over Southern California enjoy the Orange County Great Park's current array of recreational and educational opportunities, including views from the iconic Great Park Balloon that rises 400 feet in the air and provides a panoramic view of Orange County.  Other Great Park features include the Carousel, Farm + Food Lab, Kids Rock Playground, Walkable Historical Timeline, Palm Court Arts Complex, North Lawn recreation area and historic Hangar 244.  The Great Park also hosts a variety of special events that provide unique experiences for the entire family, including the Growing the Park Anniversary Celebration, annual Pumpkin Harvest, Great Night! Family New Year's Eve, Flights & Sounds Summer Festival and the weekly Great Park Farmers Market. The Great Park, with its approximately 1,300-acre master plan, is the centerpiece of the redevelopment of the publicly-owned portion of the 4,700-acre former Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro. For more information, please visit www.ocgp.org.

SOURCE Orange County Great Park