Carmike Cinemas Announces its Response to Press Reports and Unusual Market Activity

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

Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (the "Company") CKEC reported that in view of certain press reports and unusual market activity in the Company's stock, the NASDAQ stock exchange contacted the Company today in accordance with its usual practice. The Company has stated that its policy is not to comment on unusual market activity or rumors.

About Carmike Cinemas

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 272 theatres with 2,894 screens in 41 states. The circuit includes 46 premium large format (PLF) auditoriums featuring state-of-the-art technology and luxurious seating, including 28 "BigDs," 16 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.