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RGC News Josh Blue Brings Stand-Up Comedy to the Big Screen with ``JOSH BLUE, 7 MORE DAYS IN THE TANK''
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Josh Blue, winner of NBC’s “Last
Comic Standing,” will kick off National
CineMedia’s new Big Screen Comedy series with
the premiere of "JOSH BLUE, 7 MORE DAYS IN THE TANK" on
Thursday, November 9th at 7:30 p.m. in select
movie theatres nationwide.
"JOSH BLUE, 7 MORE DAYS IN THE TANK" was filmed at the
comedian’s triumphant performance at the
Gothic Theater in Denver before a sold-out, home-town crowd. This
special Big Screen Box Office event will also include the brand new,
never-before-seen feature “BLUE AT
THE ZOO”– a
hilarious visit to the Denver Zoo with Josh and his favorite animal
friends.
As for what the rising comedy star thinks about coming to a movie
theatre near you, Josh Blue quipped, “I think
people should come and see it because it’s me
being me and the fact that it is on the big screen, well that is just
ridiculously awesome!”
"JOSH BLUE, 7 MORE DAYS IN THE TANK" and “BLUE
AT THE ZOO”will be presented by National
CineMedia and How About Now Video Productions in High-Definition and
cinema surround sound at 7:30 p.m. local time in 220 select Regal,
United Artists, Edwards, Cinemark, AMC and Georgia Theatre Company movie
theatres located across the US. Tickets are available now at www.BigScreenBoxOffice.com
or at presenting theatre box offices for $10.00. (For a complete list
of theatres, please visit the website.)
This special one-night event marks the first time ever that National
CineMedia has presented stand-up comedy on the big screen over its
Digital Content Network (DCN), one of the world’s
largest in-theatre digital distribution networks. For more information
on other exciting in-theatre events, including concerts, opera, film,
DVD, and sports premiere events, please visit www.BigScreenBoxOffice.com
and www.BigScreenConcerts.com.
About Josh Blue
Josh Blue has been a fast-rising star since first appearing on Comedy
Central’s “Mind Of
Mencia” before gaining the attention and
endearment of the country as a favorite on NBC’s
“Last Comic Standing.”
Josh is a diverse and triumphant individual –
hilarious stand-up comedian, stand-out guest star on television,
talented artist, and stellar U.S. PARALYMPIC SOCCER player –
refusing to bow to any of the challenges that come from living with
Cerebral Palsy. Blue jokes, “I realize that
people are going to stare so I want to give them something to stare at.”
Josh uses his incredible sense of humor and versatile persona to defy
stereotypes and encourage others to overcome their preconceived notions
about people who are considered “disabled.”
His unique brand of “reverse teasing”
affords him the great joy of “humbling
condescending people.”
In addition to being a recognized guest star on Comedy Central’s
“Mind of Mencia,”
Josh’s stand-out performances at the 2004 Las
Vegas Comedy Festival earned him $10,000 as Grand Prize Winner of the
Royal Flush Comedy Competition. He has appeared on NBC, MSNBC, FOX News,
FC Fox (Fox Soccer Channel) and ESPN’s “Coldpizza.”
In 2005, Josh emerged as a major force on the college circuit, garnering
rave reviews for his main-stage showcases that helped earn him a
nomination for BEST DIVERSITY EVENT OF 2006 by APCA. Josh has also been
honored recently with a Relly Award for Favorite Winning Guest on “LIVE
with Regis and Kelly’ and by Ellen DeGeneres
as one of her “HOT stars you need to know”
on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
Since his NBC win, Josh has been traveling around the country on a
sold-out national tour. For more information, visit www.JoshBlue.com.
About National CineMedia
National CineMedia, LLC is a venture of AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark
USA, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), three of the
world's leading theatrical exhibition companies. The company develops
pre feature entertainment; cinema and lobby advertising products;
comprehensive meeting and event services; and alternative forms of
entertainment content for distribution across the approximately 13,000
screens operated by its owner theatre circuits and other theatre
affiliates. Over 11,000 of these screens are part of NCM’s
Digital Content Network (DCN), one of the world's largest in-theatre
digital distribution networks. The network provides content and
advertising to 150 U.S. markets, including 49 of the top 50, reaching an
estimated 525 million movie patrons annually. For additional
information, please go to www.ncm.com.
