Carmike Cinemas Issues Statement on "The Interview" Release

COLUMBUS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Carmike Cinemas, Inc. CKEC, a leading entertainment, digital cinema and 3-D motion picture exhibitor, today issued the below statement:

The top priority for Carmike Cinemas is to ensure that our valued guests may enjoy the entertainment of their choosing in a safe and comfortable environment. Carmike must take threats against movie theatres very seriously and the recent unprecedented cyber-attacks against Sony Pictures are no exception. Therefore, in an abundance of caution, Carmike will delay the exhibition of “The Interview.” There are many additional excellent movie titles to choose from this holiday season, and we look forward to welcoming our patrons.

About Carmike Cinemas (www.carmike.com)

Carmike Cinemas, Inc. is a U.S. leader in digital cinema, 3-D cinema deployments and one of the nation's largest motion picture exhibitors. Carmike has 278 theatres with 2,917 screens in 41 states. The circuit includes 42 premium large format (PLF) auditoriums featuring state-of-the-art technology and luxurious seating, including 25 "BigDs," 15 IMAX auditoriums and two MuviXL screens. As "America's Hometown Theatre Chain" Carmike's primary focus is mid-sized communities. Visit www.carmike.com for exact show times and to purchase tickets.