CONTACT: Emma Fried-Cassorla Communications Manager Delaware River Waterfront Corp. (O) 215-629-3281 (C) 215.313.5582
[email protected] FACT SHEET: Screenings Under the Stars Every Thursday in July and August, the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing gets turned into a movie theater under the stars. Enjoy blockbuster movies in the cool night air next to the beautiful Delaware River. Screenings Under the Stars is FREE, family friendly, general admission and open to the public. The movies occur at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, located at 101 S. Columbus Blvd. at Market Street. Penn’s Landing has convenient adjacent parking lots, and can be easily accessed by public transit. Screenings Under the Stars Thursdays, July and August (except for July 4), film begins at dusk or approximately 8PM in July and 8:30PM in August July 11: The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) July 18: Silver Linings Playbook (R) July 25: Wreck-it Ralph (PG) August 1: The Avengers (PG-13) August 8: The Hunger Games (PG-13) August 15: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) August 22: Pitch Perfect (PG-13) August 29: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG) Screenings Under the Stars sponsored by Mix 106.1 and CBS 3 and The CW Philly Summer Programming sponsored by PECO, Verizon, Pennsylvania Lottery, Coca Cola RefreshmentsPhiladelphia, Adventure Aquarium, Ride the Ducks, and Live Nation. For more information on the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, please visit www.delawareriverwaterfront.com, follow on Twitter @delriverwfront, on Facebook at Delaware River Waterfront, or call (215) 922-2FUN. BACKGROUND: DRWC is a 501(c)(3) created in January 2009, exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. The fundamental purpose of DRWC is to design, develop and manage the central Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia. DRWC is transforming the waterfront into a vibrant destination for recreational, cultural, and commercial activities for the residents and visitors of Philadelphia. ###