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Gurnee, IL

GURNEE BLOCKBUSTER RELEASE PARTY FOR “STAR TREK” DVD

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Toni Antonetti, PR Chicago 847-949--0097 Monday, Nov. 16 Event to Feature DVD Screening, Prizes, Trivia Contests and Appearances by Members of Chicago Area Star Trek Club WHAT: Trekkies are invited to boldly go where no fan has gone before – to a first-ever “Star Trek” celebration at the BLOCKBUSTER store at 6409 W. Grand Ave. in Gurnee. The store is hosting a midnight DVD release party on Monday, Nov. 16 for the box office hit “Star Trek” starring Chris Pine, giving Trekkies of all ages the chance to be among the first to rent or purchase the movie on DVD or Blu-ray. Activities at the event include: + A 10 p.m. screening of “Star Trek” + The chance to win official copies of the latest “Star Trek” movie as well as “Star Trek” memorabilia, including theatrical posters, collectible comic books, Delta pins and more + Star Trek trivia contest, special appearances by LOOP Rock Girl Leah and the LOOP 97.9 radio street team and costumed members of USS Chicago NCC-75011 Star Trek Flagship. WHEN: Monday, Nov. 16 + 10 pm: Event begins with pre-release screening of “Star Trek” + Midnight: “Star Trek” DVD and Blu-ray available for rent or purchase while supplies last. WHERE: BLOCKBUSTER, 6409 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee HOW: Admission is free and open to the public. OFFERING: “Star Trek” will be available for rent or purchase while supplies last at participating BLOCKBUSTER stores and online at www.blockbuster.co m on the movie’s nationwide release date of Tuesday, Nov. 17. In addition to the single-disc DVD ($19.99), BLOCKBUSTER will be offering two special editions: a two-disc DVD version ($24.99) and a three-disc Blu-ray version ($29.99), both of which include digital copies of the movie, added special features and free trial games. Through Nov. 16, customers can pre-purchase “Star Trek” at any participating BLOCKBUSTER store and will receive two free movie rentals. (Via my client Blockbuster)  (Monday Nov 9 | post #1)

Waukegan, IL

BLOCKBUSTER MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY FOR “CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2”

Monday, Nov. 9 Event to Feature Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive Benefiting U.S. Troops WHAT: Gamers on a mission to play the much-anticipated game “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” can head to a special midnight release party at BLOCKBUSTER on Monday, Nov. 9. The BLOCKBUSTER store at 724 Green Bay Road in Waukegan will host the event featuring a pre-release game demo, plus the chance to be among the first to rent, purchase or possibly win the game when it is released at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Enter to win a PS3 or XBOX360 system, wireless headsets, wireless controllers and copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2! Call of Duty game prizes will be available for pickup at the store a 12:01 pm on Nov. 10. The event will also feature the opportunity to help real-life heroes – U.S. troops. Event-goers are invited to donate old cell phones, which will be recycled by Cell Phones for Soldiers to buy calling cards for troops far from home. Other activities at the event include an exhibit of collectible military vehicles by the Chicagoland Military Vehicle Collectors, THE DRIVE 97.1 radio crew, with games and prizes and free pizza from Mike's Pizza House. WHEN: Monday, Nov. 9, 10 pm - midnight 10 pm: Pre-release demo of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” Midnight: “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” available for rent or purchase WHERE: BLOCKBUSTER, 724 Green Bay Road, Waukegan HOW: Admission is free and open to the public. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” game software will be available for rent or purchase on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. WHY: “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,” a first-person shooter game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, is the sequel to the multiple Game of the Year winner “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare” and is the sixth in the popular “Call of Duty” series. OFFERING In addition to offering “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” game software for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, participating BLOCKBUSTER stores will have the following items, also being released Nov. 10, available for sale while supplies last: · “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Hardened Collector’s Edition” for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, featuring a premium Steelbook case, hardbound art book and game software. · “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized” game software for Nintendo DS · “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex” game software for Wii (the original “Modern Warfare” game ported to the Wii platform)  (Oct 30, 2009 | post #1)

Entertainment

Play at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair 11/21-11/22

Plan to play at America's largest and only public toy and game event, the Chicago Toy & Game Fair. ChiTAG offers parents, children, teachers, toy and game enthusiasts and curious minds the opportunity to preview the hottest new toys and games, meet toy and game inventors and shop for the holidays. In addition to toy and game showcases by the most innovative companies in the industry, ChiTAG also features a Star Wars event and all-day 'Droid Hunts' for prizes, an Educator Forum, tournaments in the Renaissance Knights Chess Pavilion, The Young Inventor Challenge, Radio Disney on stage and much more. Open to all ages. For details, visit www.chitag.com. Print a free $2 off discount coupon here: http://prchicago.t ypepad.com/chitag_ coupon/ The event: The Chicago Toy & Game Fair Date & time: Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, Nov. 22, 10 am - 5 pm Location: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children; email info@chitag.com for discounts on groups of 10+  (Sep 24, 2009 | post #1)

Bolingbrook, IL

7-Eleven Grand Opening In Bolingbrook

The Bolingbrook 7-Eleven (1091 S. Weber Road, Bolingbrook, IL) is celebrating their official grand opening this weekend. 9/25: 7a-2p; 9/26: 10a-2p. Stop by for a cheap lunch with 25-cent hot dogs straight off an outdoor grill, and ice cold Slurpees and Big Gulps with your friendly neighborhood staff. You'll be surprised at all the goodies we have to offer. Old favorites and new snacks you'll just have to sample. Try out our made fresh daily deli sandwiches and doughnut holes. The first 10 people to say "Oh thank heaven for 7-Eleven" will get a free prize. Don't miss out on the biggest party in your neighborhood this weekend. 7-Eleven is about to start your Autumn with a bang. Friday: US99's Morning Show host Lisa Kosty will be joining the party from 12-2pm. Stop by an chat it up. The Illinois Lottery prize wheel is sure to help you win big from 12-2 pm. We'll keep you buzzing with free Monster Energy drinks from 1:30-2:30 pm. Saturday: Catalyst DJs from 10 am - 2 pm with some rocking tunes for the whole family.  (Sep 22, 2009 | post #1)

Miami, FL

Celebrate Midnight Release of The Beatles: Rock Band at Miami Blockbuster

The Blockbuster store at 1501 Alton Road in Miami Beach, celebrates the midnight release of The Beatles: Rock Band on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 8 pm – midnight with a party featuring a live performance by a Beatles cover band, WFLC and WHDR radio stations on site and giveaways of Rock Band software, game bundles and guitars. The event is free and open to the public. The newest game in the best-selling Rock Band interactive series, The Beatles: Rock Band, will be released on 9/9/09 and will be available for rent or purchase at participating Miami area Blockbuster stores. A live Beatles cover band, The Beatles Remembered will play from 9 pm to 11 pm. Radio stations WFLC 97.3 The Coast and WHDR 93Rock will be on site from 8 pm – midnight with games and prizes. At 10 pm, a pre-release game demo will give customers a chance to try the game before its official midnight release.  (Aug 31, 2009 | post #1)

Orlando, FL

Celebrate Midnight Release of The Beatles: Rock Band at Orlando Blockbuster

The Blockbuster store at 494 W. State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs, celebrates the midnight release of The Beatles: Rock Band on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 8 pm – midnight with a party featuring a live performance by a Beatles cover band, WOCL and WOMX radio stations on site and giveaways of Rock Band software, game bundles and guitars. The event is free and open to the public. The newest game in the best-selling Rock Band interactive series, The Beatles: Rock Band, will be released on 9/9/09 and will be available for rent or purchase at participating Orlando area Blockbuster stores. A live Beatles tribute band, BeatleBeat will play from 9 pm to 11 pm. Radio stations WOCL Sunny 105.9 and WOMX Mix 105.5 will be on site from 8 pm – midnight with games and prizes. At 10 pm, a pre-release game demo will give customers a chance to try the game before its official midnight release.  (Aug 31, 2009 | post #1)