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LEGENDARY ROCK BAND YES DOCUMENTARY AND LIVE SIMULCAST PERFORMANCE TO BE PRESENTED AT REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP THEATRES, JANUARY 26th Yesspeak and Live Acoustic Set Presented For One Night OnlyTM In 25 Markets Across the U.S. New York, NY (1/14/2004) -- YESSPEAK, the new YES documentary, will premiere on the big screen Monday, January 26th at 9:00 PM EST (6:00 PM PST) in exclusive screenings at select Regal Entertainment Group (REG, NYSE: RGC) theatres across the country. The One Night OnlyT big screen premiere presented in REG theaters will be followed by an exclusive, live acoustic performance from the band simulcast to participating theatres. The special in-theatre documentary presentation and concert event is being held on the eve of the January 27th release of the YESSPEAK DVD (Classic Pictures). The special documentary and live acoustic performance presented by Regal CineMedia (RCM)SM entertainment services, AEG LIVE, AEG TV, Classic Pictures, and Tenth Street Entertainment, will take place in REG theaters in 25 cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., among others. Advance tickets are now available at event location box offices and at www.RegalCM.com for $10.00. Event day tickets will be available at event location box offices and online for $12.50. All event attendees will receive a complimentary YES poster at theatre locations. Immediately following the YESSPEAK screening, YES will perform a 40-minute acoustic set live from Los Angeles, which will be distributed via satellite to participating theatres using Regal's Digital Content NetworkSM system. The exclusive acoustic set will feature some of the newly recorded material the band performed for the 35th Anniversary Ultimate YES Collection, as well as other classic YES songs. "We're very excited to be able to present this documentary to the fans this way, it's something we've wanted to do for some time. It's a great way for them to preview the DVD, and a great way for us to do something unique at the same time. It's something we're quite proud of, and are excited to get it out there," said YES bass guitarist Chris Squire. YESSPEAK features vocalist Jon Anderson, guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Rick Wakeman, bass guitarist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White on their Full Circle Tour of Europe. As it follows life on the road, YESSPEAK reveals an up-close and personal look at the members of the band and the music they perform. YES will also perform in April and May of 2004 in the US, including markets where the special screenings are taking place as part of the bands ongoing 35th anniversary celebration. Look for a full tour announcement from the band on January 28th. This monumental longevity is also being commemorated with the North American release of "The Ultimate Yes; 35th Anniversary Collection" (Rhino Records) on January 27, 2004, a 2-disc collection spanning the bands career, as well as a bonus disc containing newly recorded acoustic versions of some of their classic hits. YESSPEAK will be presented at the following locations on January 26th: Market Theatre Location /Address |
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RG HACIENDA CROSSINGS STADIUM 20 PLUS |
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RG LINCOLNSHIRE STADIUM 20 PLUS IMAX |
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RG BROOKLYN CENTER STADIUM 20 |
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UA UNION SQUARE STADIUM 14 |
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RG TRANSIT CENTER STADIUM 18 PLUS IMAX |
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RG SEVERANCE TOWN CENTER STADIUM 14 |
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RG CROSSROADS MALL STADIUM 16 |
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AC LLOYD CENTER 10 CINEMA |
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UA RIVERVIEW PLAZA STADIUM 17 |
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UA GALAXY THEATRE STADIUM 10 |
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About Regal CineMedia |
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Regal CineMedia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Regal Entertainment Group focusing on the expansion and development of advertising and new uses for Regal's theatre assets, while at the same time enhancing the movie-going experience. Regal CineMedia operates other divisions that focus on meetings and special productions in a theatre environment, including the presentation of entertainment, educational and sports events, as well as the sale of group tickets and gift certificates. |
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About AEG-TV/Spring Communications |
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AEG-TV/Spring Communications is an affiliate of AEG, devoted to creation and marketing of live events for television, DVD, pay-per-view, cinema and other electronic media. Visit www.aeg-tv.com for more information. |
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About REG |
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REG (NYSE:RGC) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world. REG's theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres, Edwards Theatres and select Hoyts Cinemas, operates 6,061 screens in 555 locations in 39 states. REG operates approximately 17% of all screens in the United States including theatres in 46 of the top 50 U.S. markets and growing suburban areas. The size, reach and quality of REG's theatre circuit not only provides patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations and, through Regal CineMedia, develop new sources of revenue and cash flow by utilizing Regal's existing asset base. Additional information is available at www.REGmovies.com or www.regalcinemedia.com. |
