Springing Into September With Some Timeless Movie Classics

Ster-Kinekor is springing straight into September with some of your favourite movie titles from back in the day. And, with tickets priced at R50, Throwback Cinema should be marked down as a weekly event in your diary!

Throwback Cinema titles each screen for a week, from Friday to Thursday, and are proving to be a popular cinema experience for movie lovers. Audiences are invited to relive some of the most iconic movies of the past few decades on the big screen – the way they were made to be seen – with an affordable ticket price.

This month’s line-up offers something for everyone, from thrilling espionage to laugh-out-loud comedy.

The forever suave and cool Bond returns to the big screen from 19 September when the 2008 classic, James Bond: Quantum of Solace returns to the big screen with Daniel Craig as 007 in this high-octane spy thriller. Fuelled by betrayal and revenge, Bond uncovers a sinister global conspiracy while delivering all the action, intrigue, and glamour fans have come to expect from the world’s most famous secret agent.

Watch the trailer here

The final title for the month, releasing from 26 September, is sure to put a smile on your face. The 40-Year-Old Virgin, first released in 2005, is a comedy favourite. Directed by Judd Apatow, it stars Steve Carell as a shy electronics store clerk whose friends set out to help him end his accidental celibacy. Packed with outrageous humour and unexpected heart, this is the perfect watch to bring September to a close.

Watch the trailer here

“Throwback Cinema is our way of giving audiences the chance to experience – or re-experience – some of the world’s most memorable films on the big screen,” says Lynne Wylie, Ster-Kinekor’s chief marketing officer. “It’s a mix of romance, action, drama and comedy – truly something for everyone – and at only R50 a ticket, it’s an affordable night out at the movies.

“Whether you’re revisiting an old favourite or watching a classic for the first time, Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema promises nostalgia, big-screen magic, and great entertainment value.”

Throwback Cinema titles are screened at the following Ster-Kinekor sites: Sandton, Mall of Africa, Eastgate, Cresta and Rosebank Nouveau in Johannesburg; Irene and The Grove in Tshwane; Vaal in Vanderbijlpark; Mooirivier in Potchefstroom; Shelly Beach in KZN; Baywest in Gqeberha; Somerset Mall in Somerset West; and Blue Route, V&A Waterfront, Capegate and Tygervalley in Cape Town, giving audiences a wide choice of cinemas to enjoy the great line-up of classic films.

All tickets for Throwback Cinema titles are only R50. Book at www.sterkinekor.com or download the SK App on your smartphone.  For news and updates, go to Facebook: Ster-Kinekor Theatres | follow Ster-Kinekor on Twitter: @Ster-Kinekor. For all queries, call Ticketline on 0861-Movies (668 437).

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About Ster-Kinekor Theatres

Ster-Kinekor Theatres is the largest movie exhibitor on the African continent. To most South Africans, the word ‘movies’ is synonymous with the name ‘Ster-Kinekor’. The company operates 33 commercial cinema complexes in South Africa that house 255 large-scale screens, with 33 951 seats and the largest 3D footprint featuring over 100 state-of-the-art 3D screens in South Africa (Commercial, 3D, IMAX, Kids Cinema, Cine Prestige, and DBox). It also operates four cinema complexes in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia, with 23 screens and 3 014 seats.

As the industry leader, Ster-Kinekor has pioneered cinema concepts such as Cinema Nouveau, a dedicated art-house multiplex cinema, and the luxurious Cine Prestige theatres, the first ‘business class’ cinema experience in South Africa; and has headed the return of the IMAX® Experience, with eight IMAX® Theatres across the country. Ster-Kinekor has expanded its cinema innovation to launch the first Kids’ Cinema complete with slides and bean bag seating (currently six screens) as well as D-BOX which brings movie experiences to life with motion seats. Most recently, Ster-Kinekor introduced SKX-PERIENCE Powered by Jozi X at The Zone in Rosebank, an indoor adventure hub offering axe throwing, gel blaster, splatter room and escape rooms, adding a new dimension to the Ster-Kinekor entertainment experience.

As one of South Africa’s most loved brands, it is Ster-Kinekor’s ongoing mission to become synonymous with the unrivalled magic of the cinema experience, by providing ‘Great Moments at Their Greatest’. During 2013, the company embarked on a massive roll-out project to convert and equip every cinema with the very latest in digital projection and sound technology. The result of this upgrade is that every cinema now boasts state-of-the-art cinema technology that encompasses 2K and 4K digital projection and 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound systems.

The SK Club loyalty programme rewards members with redeemable points when they swipe their card when buying movie tickets or catering, as well as half-price tickets on Tuesdays. Combined with industry-leading loyalty programmes from Edgars Club and Discovery Vitality, these give Ster-Kinekor a strong consumer value proposition and competitive advantage. Ster-Kinekor has extended its loyalty offering to include the first subscription model in South Africa: SK Subscription Club, which offers members a limited or unlimited number of movies per month at a set cost whilst also enjoying the benefits of SK Club.

As the market leader, Ster-Kinekor aims to spearhead the advancement of cinema across both South Africa and the rest of Africa, to ensure that consumers continue to experience movies as they were made to be seen – on the big screen.

See more at: www.sterkinekor.com