DALLAS – Service members, military families and retirees can enjoy a complimentary screening of “The Little Mermaid” at select Army & Air Force Exchange Service Reel Time Theaters on May 27. The screening brings one of the most anticipated films of the year to some of the Exchange’s more remote locations in the U.S. in addition to installations in Germany and Japan.
Each screening will include fun activities including giveaways, food trucks and pop-up shops with “The Little Mermaid” merchandise. Activities will vary by location and details can be found on each Exchange’s Facebook page. The complimentary screenings will take place just one day after the national theatrical release date.
“The Exchange is honored to once again team with Disney to bring new releases to our military communities,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “Bringing this piece of home to service members and their children is another way the Exchange shows its commitment to servicemembers’ Quality of Life.”
“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
The following installations are offering the special showings:
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“The Little Mermaid” is the 385th distributor appreciation complimentary screening of a major motion picture by the Exchange and sixth in 2023.
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Written by: David Magee, Rob Marshall, John DeLuca
Produced by: Marc Platt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rob Marshall, John DeLuca
Cast: Halle Bailey, Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Jonah Hauer-King, Art Malik, Noma Dumezweni, Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy
Rating: PG for some scary images, action/peril
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