MovieTickets.com Launches Original Weekly Comedic Video Series Featuring Internet Sensation Taryn Southern

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MovieTickets.com, a leading destination for the purchase of advance movie tickets, has recently launched an exclusive weekly online video series starring YouTube sensation Taryn Southern. Each week, Movie Therapy will comically guide indecisive moviegoers to the film that's right for them, connecting live and directly with fans via social media.

"With more than 500 million views for her videos, Taryn Southern is truly one of the stars of the Internet video revolution," said Walt Borchers, Executive Vice President of MovieTickets.com. "Taryn's charisma and dynamic presence will provide one more entertaining reason for film fans to visit MovieTickets.com."

"As a movie lover and self-proclaimed therapist to my friends, I'm so thrilled to be working with MovieTickets.com on this fun new series," said Southern. "These days, we have a lot of options when it comes to new film releases, and depending on your mood or interests, there's always at least one movie that will hit the spot for you.  My new series "Movie Therapy" is a fun new take on the typical movie preview show that breaks down all the possible weekend choices for indecisive moviegoers." 

Emerging as one of the most popular online stars, Southern has amassed more than 160,000 followers across Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms, and more than 300,000 users subscribe to her various channels. In 2007, she produced and starred in the first internet video series to integrate live social media connections with fans, the DirecTV-branded Project MyWorld. Southern has since expanded into a multiplatform entertainment career, launching widely popular YouTube series, including Internet Therapy, starring in linear television programs such as Rules of Engagement, New Girl and the X-Factor, and appearing in motion pictures including Battle: Los Angeles.

Movie Therapy has launched in time to help moviegoers decide which of the upcoming holiday films, including Anchorman 2: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, they want to purchase advance tickets for from MovieTickets.com. To check out this week's episode of Movie Therapy, visit therapy.movietickets.com.

About MovieTickets.com

MovieTickets.com is a leader in advance movie ticketing with over 260 theater chains in its group, representing over 22,000 screens, offering moviegoers a quick and convenient way to purchase tickets online, via mobile devices and at 877-789-MOVIE. The company currently enables remote ticketing for consumers across 22 countries/territories including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Argentina, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. Fans can stay connected with MovieTickets.com through Facebook (Facebook.com/MovieTicketscom), Twitter (twitter.com/movietickets) and YouTube (youtube.com/MovieTicketsTrailers).

SOURCE MovieTickets.com