{"id":10499,"date":"2024-07-22T14:41:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T14:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=10499"},"modified":"2024-07-22T14:41:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T14:41:52","slug":"disney-downrange-exchange-and-the-walt-disney-company-to-bring-complimentary-screenings-of-marvel-studios-deadpool-wolverine-to-troops-at-the-tip-of-the-spear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2024\/07\/22\/disney-downrange-exchange-and-the-walt-disney-company-to-bring-complimentary-screenings-of-marvel-studios-deadpool-wolverine-to-troops-at-the-tip-of-the-spear\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney Downrange: Exchange and The Walt Disney Company to Bring Complimentary Screenings of Marvel Studios\u2019 \u2018Deadpool & Wolverine\u2019 to Troops at the Tip of the Spear"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 U.S. troops in Romania and Lithuania will enjoy complimentary screenings of one of the year\u2019s most hotly anticipated films, thanks to the collaboration between the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and The Walt Disney Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More than 3,000 service members at Mihail Kog\u0103lniceanu Air Base in Romania and Pabrad\u0117 Training Area in Lithuania will be treated to showings of \u201cDeadpool & Wolverine,\u201d the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.<\/p>\n

The showings will begin on July 25\u2014a day before the movie\u2019s U.S. release\u2014and will continue through July 27.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing deployed brings many challenges and stressors with it,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull. \u201cHaving the chance to unwind with a fantastic movie is an important morale boost for our heroes, and it connects them with family and friends who are seeing the movie in theaters back home. A huge thank-you to The Walt Disney Company for teaming up with the Exchange yet again to make this happen for our troops.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Disney<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s collaboration with The Walt Disney Company goes back more than a decade, with Disney being the first studio to bring first-run movies to Exchange theaters in the continental U.S. in 2013. Free screenings of blockbuster movies for deployed troops have also become a tradition for the two organizations.<\/p>\n

Matt Kalavsky, Disney Senior Vice President and General Sales Manager, Domestic Theatrical Distribution, will personally deliver the film to the locations in Romania and Lithuania and present each service member who attends the screenings with a specially designed coin from Disney.<\/p>\n

“It is an immense honor to have the opportunity to contribute something special for these courageous men and women,” said Kalavsky. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the troops for their noble and selfless service.\u201d<\/p>\n

The troops are part of Operation Atlantic Resolve and Operation European Assure, Deter, and Reinforce in Romania and Lithuania, where the Exchange also supports them with retail stores, barber services, Wi-Fi\/telecom services and food vendors to provide a taste of home.<\/p>\n

In \u201cDeadpool & Wolverine,\u201d directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool\u2019s peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse.<\/p>\n

The movie will also play at select Exchange Reel Time Theaters in CONUS and OCONUS beginning July 26.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>@shopmyexchange and @WaltDisneyStudios are bringing \u201cDeadpool & Wolverine\u201d to troops in Romania and Lithuania. More than 3,000 service members will enjoy free screenings of the MCU blockbuster prior to its U.S. release date. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2Jl<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 52nd<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.7 billion in earnings that support the military community, including through contributions to critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on X at https:\/\/x.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@aafes.com.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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