Cyber-Thriller WarGames Returns to the Big Screen in Celebration of Its 25th Anniversary

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Revisit a time when cell phones and MP3 players were “futuristic” and geeky underachiever David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) accidentally starts the countdown to World War III when WarGames returns to select movie theatres in a one night special presentation on July 24^th. The event will feature interviews with the cast and crew of WarGames, including Broderick and co-star Ally Sheedy, as they discuss the making of the 1983, $79 million box office hit WarGames and its relevance in today’s technology-driven world.

“NCM Fathom is excited to bring this classic back to theatres via our exclusive Digital Broadcast Network”

Tickets for this special one-time-only event are available at presenting theatre box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of presenting theatre locations and prices please visit the website (theatres are subject to change).

In this fast-paced cyber-thriller, computer hacker Lightman can bypass the most advanced security systems, break the most intricate secret codes and master even the most difficult computer games. But when he unwittingly taps into the Defense Department's war computer, he initiates a confrontation of global proportions: World War III! Together with his girlfriend (Sheedy) and a wizardly computer genius (Tony Award® winner John Wood), Lightman must race against time to outwit his opponent...and prevent a nuclear Armageddon.

WarGames is presented on the big screen by NCM’s Fathom and MGM and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment on Thursday, July 24^th at 7:30 p.m. local time at more than 300 select AMC, Cinemark USA Inc., Goodrich Quality Theaters, Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres, National Amusements and Regal Entertainment Group movie theatres through NCM’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network – North America’s largest cinema broadcast network.

“NCM Fathom is excited to bring this classic back to theatres via our exclusive Digital Broadcast Network,” said Dan Diamond, vice president of NCM Fathom. “It’s interesting to see where the world of technology was when WarGames was made in 1983 and how far we’ve advanced since.”

The event celebrates the DVD release of the 25^th Anniversary Edition of WarGames featuring all new bonus material including director and writer commentaries and all-new featurettes.

Extending the WarGames franchise, MGM recently completed production on a new adventure entitled WarGames: The Dead Code. This WarGames sequel is set to premiere on DVD July 29^th and features Matt Lanter (ABC’s “Commander in Chief”) in the title role as the feisty and troublesome computer hacker.

About National CineMedia

National CineMedia (NCM) LLC operates the largest digital in-theatre network in North America through long-term agreements with its founding members, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest theatre operators in the U.S., and through multi-year agreements with several other theatre operators. NCM LLC produces and distributes its FirstLook pre feature program; cinema and lobby advertising products; comprehensive meeting and event services and other entertainment programming content. NCM LLC's national network includes over 17,000 screens of which over 14,500 are part of the company's Digital Content Network (DCN). NCM LLC's network covers 170 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50). During 2007, approximately 685 million patrons attended movies shown in theatres currently included in our network. National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 42.3% interest in and is the managing member of NCM LLC. For additional information, visit www.ncm.com or www.FathomEvents.com.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.