I am on the Dianey blogger list now, wich means I get some fun information to share with you about their upcoming and current movies. I want to share a couple of the funt hisngs I have heard about over the past couple weeks.

First, if you have not heard about John Carter yet, it is a Disney movie that opens the Friday everywhere. Here is a little snipit about the movie:

JOHN CARTER is directed by 2-time Academy Award winner Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo” & “Wall-E”) and is based on the novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs which were the inspiration for such classic sci-fi adventure movies like “Star Wars” and “Avatar.”

Here is a preview:



You can "Like" JOHN CARTER on Facebook or visit the official site to learn more! (Remember it opens this Friday 3/9/12)

Also, My family saw a movie in the theatre on Saturday and there was a preview for the upcoming Frankenweenie movie. It looks interesting. My boys (the 2 old enough to talk) both yelled "I want to see that!" in the theatre at the end of the preview! And I was sent a preview to share with you!


It opens on October 5, 2012 in theatres and looks like a good one to see as a family!

I always love the free mivies in the Summer at different movie theaters, but I have wondered over and over why there aren't more programs like this during the winter time. It is a place I can go with my kids without spending a TON og money that is INSIDE when it is snowy and cold!

Well, a couple weeks ago we were at the Marcus theater at Village Pointe and the guy there told me they are starting a favorite family flicks program on Saturday and Sunday mornings this winter! It is NOT free, but it is only $2 per person. I got some info on that (From their website):

Warm up with Marcus Theatres® and American Family Insurance® this winter!

Join us February 4th - March 18th, 2012 on Saturday mornings at 10am and Sunday* mornings at 11am to view your favorite family flicks for just $2! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatre® location! All titles will be shown in standard 2D only.

Their Movie Schedule is as follows:

Feb. 4/5 - The Smurfs
Feb. 11/12 - Zookeeper
Feb. 18/19 - Spy Kids 4
Feb. 25/26 - Winnie the Pooh
March 3/4 - TBA
March 10/11 - TBA
March 17/18 - TBA

I was EVEN MORE excited when a friend of mine emailed me the other day to tell me about the FREE Family Flicks at Aksarben Cinema this winter! All they ask is for a canned food item per person for admission (or $1 which they donate to Together, Inc.

Here is the Movie Schedule (shows start @ 10 a.m., doors open approximately 30 minutes in advance):

Jan. 28/29 - The Smurfs
Feb. 4/5 - Zookeeper
Feb. 11/12 - Spy Kids 4
Feb. 18/19 - Mr. Popper's Penguins
Feb. 25/26 - Kung Fu Panda 2
March 3/4 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Thanks Nancy for the info!

I have to thank my good friend Merrilyn for reminding me about the free and cheap summer movies around town! (And speaking of Merrilyn, can I take a minute to congratulate her and her family for getting through residency-nicely done!!!)
Anyway-Here are some fun free/cheap Movies around town this summer:

1-Rave theatres have Free Movies every Wednesday at 10 am:

For locals, there is a Rave Theater at Westroads Mall (about Dodge and I-680). In other states, check to see if there is a theater nearby on this list.

2-Great Escape Theaters has free movies Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, beginning at 9:30 am. (I have found this place to be the easiest to get into for free movies and they have been really nice in the past...just an FYI for locals)

The flyer for the local Omaha theater (located at 7440 Crown Point Ave. or near 72nd St. and Sorensen Parkway) can be viewed online here. If you are not in Omaha, you can check for a participating location near you here.

3-Marcus Theatres has $2 family friendly films each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10am from June 21st through August 11th. You can see the schedule here.

For local readers there are 2 Marcus theaters in Omaha. They are located at: 14304 West Maple Road, 3201 Farnam Street, & 304 North 174th Street, as well as one in Bellevue at 3909 Raynor Parkway. If you are not a local reader, check here to check for a local theater that is having this same kids movie special. (They are located in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

And as an FYI, in the past I LOVED going to the AMC movies, but they have discontinued doing the Summer family movies. You can still get a much discounted price on movies before noon though. Please go here to read their statement about the less expensive movies and about why they have discontinued their summer free movies.

This is incredibly cool! I hope some of you Utahns take advantage of this/ What a perfect FREE date night!

The Capitol Preservation Board is excited to be teaming up with the Utah Film Commission to present the Utah State Capitol 3rd annual summer film series, "Movies Under the Stars", featuring four "Made in Utah" movies:

July 1 - The Sandlot (1993) MADE IN UTAH
July 8 - Legally Blonde 2: Red..., White & Blonde (2003) MADE IN UTAH
July 15 - Planet 51 (2009)
July 22 - Forever Strong (2008) MADE IN UTAH
July 29 -The Goonies (1985)
August 5 -The World Fastest Indian (2005) MADE IN UTAH
August 12 -The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
August 19 - Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
August 26 - The Blindside (2009)

Films will be shown at dusk on the southeast corner lawn of the Utah State Capitol and are FREE to the public. So bring your picnics, blankets, and friends, and enjoy this years Movie Under the Stars!

LOVE this!! Check out & join their Facebook page here.

• Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs - June 22,23
• Planet 51 - June 29,30
• Paul Blart: Mall Cop - July 6,7
• Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs - July 13,14
• Hotel For Dogs - July 20,21

• Astro Boy: 6/22 - 6/23
• Planet 51: 6/29 - 6/30
• Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: 7/6 - 7/7
• Monsters vs. Ailens: 7/13 - 7/14
• Hotel for Dogs: 7/20 - 7/21
• Shorts: 7/27 - 7/28

The FREE Starlight Movie series is held outdoors at the Sumtur Ampitheater at Walnut Creek in Papillion. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with pre-show entertainment starting at 7:00 p.m. Movies begin at 9:30 p.m. The remaining shows this summer are:

• Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Friday June 25
• Hotel for Dogs Friday July 23
• The Blind Side Friday August 13

Here is a new code for your Disney Movie Rewards: 9EKSMN38SH

Thanks Who Said Nothing in Life is Free?

Momaha.com, just posted the following on Facebook:

Want to see The Karate Kid? Thursday, June 10, at Rave Westroads 14, at 7:30 but you MUST arrive at least an hour early. Post in our forum to get a pass. First come first served. Check it out, click the link.

Looks like fun! Wish I was in town!!

I heard that Fandango was going to be selling $0.10 movie tickets through the summer for their 10th anniversary, but was not sure how that would work. Well, Fandango posted the following on their Facebook wall today:

Our first 10 Cent Flash Ticket Giveaway was a wild ride! We call them "Flash Giveaways" because they can happen at any time -- so keep your eyes peeled for the next one and make sure to tell your friends. In the meantime, check our site for other Anniversary specials, including 10% off Fandango Bucks!

So, it looks like there will be flash sales that we will have to watch for and try to get in on while they last!

Thanks Mojo Savings.

My mom told me about this yesterday, but I could not find the info online about it. So, thanks Who Said Nothing in Life is Free for posting about it with the link to the info!!

Cinemark theatres are having their Summer Movie Clubhouse once again this summer. That means if you buy your pass in advance, you can see 10 movies this summer for only $5!!! But, the $5 Series punch cards are limited and are now available only at the theatre box office while supplies last!! Admission with a series punch card is limited to one person per card per movie, and valid only at the theatre where purchased. SO, go get it right away at the theatre you want to go to!!

If you do not get a punch card, you can still see the movies for $1 each when you purchase tickets at the box office on the day of the show.

This is available in 33 states-but sadly not Nebraska! :(

To see more info and to find locations near you, please click here.

This is incredibly cool! I hope some of you Utahns take advantage of this/ What a perfect FREE date night!

The Capitol Preservation Board is excited to be teaming up with the Utah Film Commission to present the Utah State Capitol 3rd annual summer film series, "Movies Under the Stars", featuring four "Made in Utah" movies:

July 1 - The Sandlot (1993) MADE IN UTAH
July 8 - Legally Blonde 2: Red..., White & Blonde (2003) MADE IN UTAH
July 15 - Planet 51 (2009)
July 22 - Forever Strong (2008) MADE IN UTAH
July 29 -The Goonies (1985)
August 5 -The World Fastest Indian (2005) MADE IN UTAH
August 12 -The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
August 19 - Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
August 26 - The Blindside (2009)

Films will be shown at dusk on the southeast corner lawn of the Utah State Capitol and are FREE to the public. So bring your picnics, blankets, and friends, and enjoy this years Movie Under the Stars!

LOVE this!! Check out & join their Facebook page here.

FYI-

If you do not live in Omaha, or if you missed the 1,000 Avatar DVD's at Nebraska Furniture Mart today, you can still get a pretty good deal on the DVD! Toys R Us has Avatar DVD's in stores for only $14.99 today through Saturday. Or you can get the Blu-Ray for only $19.99. Please click here to find a store near you!

Every summer since 1991 Regal Movie Theatres has offered FREE kids movie festivals. This summer will be no exception!

During the festival selected G or PG movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity. Click here for all the details and to find a theatre near you.

Sadly there are no theatres in Nebraska, but when we lived in Washington this was a favorite family activity!!

Thanks The Freebie Blogger.

One more quick post before I head out. If you are planning on buying Avatar when it come out tomorrow, you might want to plan an early trip to Nebraska Furniture Mart tomorrow morning. THey are selling th Avatar DVD for only $9.99 for the first 1000. It doesn't not say what the price is after that.

They also have free green reusable shopping bags with any purchase for the first 3000, so you might be able to score that as well.

I do not know if Walmart or Target will pricematch that since it does say for the first 1000, but it might be worth calling them or stopping by to ask if they will price match it. If you stop by though, make sure you bring the Nebraska Furniture Mart ad to show them!

Please let me know if you are able to pricematch this