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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announces the "15 Seconds for 27 Hours" contest to win tickets to The Ultimate Marvel Marathon. In anticipation of the release of Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron, fans of Regal have 15 seconds to post on Instagram by April 15 why they deserve to attend the marathon. The two lucky winners will enjoy a trip for two to The Ultimate Marvel Marathon of their choice at one of the participating Regal theatres in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Los Angeles or Houston. Additionally, one moviegoer attending the marathon at one of the Regal locations will be the lucky recipient of a pair of tickets to the world premiere of Marvel's Ant-Man in July.

"What better way to prepare for the Avengers: Age of Ultron than experiencing the 10 preceding Marvel films back-to-back with a packed theatre of super fans," said Chris Sylvia, director of digital marketing for Regal Entertainment Group. "Even if there is no participating location nearby, through the 15 Seconds for 27 Hours contest, we will fly you and a guest to a participating Regal theatre to experience all the action of The Ultimate Marvel Marathon."

The Ultimate Marvel Marathon features 11 movies during one epic day.  Starting on Wednesday, April 29, watch all of the Marvel Studios' feature films released chronologically to date plus be the first to see Avengers: Age of Ultron.  Marathon ticket holders receive an exclusive collectible medallion while supplies last. Tickets are on sale now for $65. Regal will also offer a 44-ounce collectible cup for $7.75 with unlimited refills during the marathon. This collectible cup will only be available at the four participating marathon locations.

"If the excitement of all your favorite superheroes back on the big screen was not enough, we have another great reason for you to attend the marathon," stated Ken Thewes, chief marketing officer for Regal Entertainment Group. "Through our partnership with Walt Disney Studios, we are excited to announce one lucky moviegoer at the Ultimate Marvel Marathon will receive a pair of tickets to the upcoming World Premiere of Marvel Studios' Ant-Man."

To enter The Ultimate Marvel Marathon contest, post a 15 second video on why you deserve to attend the marathon to your Instagram account using #UltimateRegalFan before midnight on Wednesday, April 15. There will be two prize packages awarded consisting of an all expense paid (airfare, hotel accommodations, and movie ticket) trip for two to attend the 27 hour marathon at one of the four participating Regal locations. Additionally, one marathon moviegoer will win an all expense paid (airfare, hotel accommodations, and premiere movie ticket) trip for two to the World Premiere of Marvel Studios' Ant-Man. For contest details and to purchase tickets to the marathon, please visit: http://regmovi.es/1OdktJN

About Regal Entertainment Group:

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) operates the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuit in the United States, consisting of 7,348 screens in 571 theatres in 42 states along with the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam and Saipan as of February 28, 2015. The Company operates theatres in 46 of the top 50 U.S. designated market areas. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable moviegoing experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations.

About Avengers: Age of Ultron:

Marvel Studios presents "Avengers: Age of Ultron," the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk and Chris Evans as Captain America. Together with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional support of Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine, Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, Stellan Skarsgard as Erik Selvig and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision.

Written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a., Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series "The Avengers," first published in 1963. Get set for an action-packed thrill ride when The Avengers return in Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" on May 1, 2015.

Media Contact:
Richard M. Grover
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Regal Entertainment Group
Richard.Grover@REGmovies.com
865-925-9539

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