The agreement marks the first time in the Exchange\u2019s 118-year history that movies will be shown at continental United States Exchange theaters on the same day of general market release. First-run movies have previously only been available at Exchange theaters outside the continental United States.<\/p>\n
First-run shows start Aug. 9 with the animated feature, \u201cDisney\u2019s Planes,\u201d at the following Exchange theaters:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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- Ft Campbell, Clarksville, TN<\/li>\n
- Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX<\/li>\n
- Ft Irwin, Barstow, CA<\/li>\n
- West Point, Newburgh, NY<\/li>\n
- McGuire AFB\/Ft Dix, Wrightstown, NJ<\/li>\n
- Ft Drum, Watertown, NY<\/li>\n
- Ft Sill, Lawton, OK<\/li>\n
- Ft Polk, Leesville, LA<\/li>\n
- Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA<\/li>\n
- Ft Hood, Killeen, TX<\/li>\n
- Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA<\/li>\n
- Ft Knox, Ft Knox, KY<\/li>\n
- Ft Belvoir, Alexandria, VA<\/li>\n
- Dover AFB, Dover, DE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cNow families can enjoy the same great new Disney films they can see at any first-run theater, with the digital experience now offered at Exchange theaters,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to work with Exchange theaters to offer quality family entertainment to our dedicated and hardworking military families,\u201d said Dave Hollis, Executive Vice President, Theatrical Distribution at The Walt Disney Studios. \u201cWe are excited to begin this journey as \u2018Disney\u2019s Planes\u2019 flies into theaters on Friday.\u201d<\/p>\n
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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2132
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