Movie Loyalty Program Continues to Pay Off!

In previous posts to this blog, Retail Secrets for the Savvy Consumer has recommended joining movie theater loyalty programs. In my last post, I talked about I received a free small soda after my AMC moviewatcher card was swiped. The purpose of the card is to accumulate points for free stuff and concession stand discounts. After the card is swiped you receive discounts or freebies on the spot!

Today, I was going through my purse and found some Moviewatcher Reward stubs. I didn't realize that the last time I went to the movies I got a stub offering a FREE large drink and popcorn OR ticket. I could not believe my eyes. I have a reward for a free ticket!

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Luckily, the rewards stub has not expired. But I do need to use it this weekend. I am very diligent about the ticket attendent swiping my rewards card each time I purchase tickets. And it has paid off.

If you haven't done so already, sign up for a movie theater loyalty program. You can find a list of the programs in earlier Retail Secrets post here.


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2008 Movie Blockbusters Coming to a Theater Near You!

I love the movies! Here is a great list of anticipated films coming out this year.

1. Iron Man
Release Date 5/2
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Release Date 5/16
3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Release Date 5/22
4. Get Smart
Release Date 6/20
5. Wall-E
Release Date 6/27
6. The Dark Knight
Release Date 7/18
7. James Bond: Quantum of Solace
Release Date 11/7
8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Release Date 11/21
9. Star Trek
Release Date 12/25
10. Sex and the City: The Movie
Release Date 5/30

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the final Sex and the City: Season 6 Part 1 and 2 DVD Set. Or maybe you can splurge and purchase the Sex and the City: The Complete Series DVD Gift Set If you don't want to add to your dvd collection consider signing up for Netflix.com.Netflix lets you rent, watch and return DVDs from home - Try free for 2 weeks! Free is a great way to watch movies and if you like the service you can signup for as little as $4.99 a month. That is a great deal! Give it a try for free.

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Free Movies:AMC Theaters Movie Watcher Card Update!

In a recent post, I talked about joining movie theater loyalty programs. Since then, I have gone to the movies and gotten a few freebies with my AMC Entertainment Movie Watchers card. As with most programs, you receive email updates about the Movie Watcher program. I was thrilled to see the following email update:

"What other program rewards you for doing something you already love? Just like seeing a great movie over and over again, your MovieWatcher® membership gets better every time you come back.

It doesn’t take long to earn your first reward. You’ll get a free small popcorn at the 10-point level. And with each visit, the rewards get bigger. Reach 100 points and score a free night at the movies. We’re talking a free ticket, popcorn, and soft drink — all for being a MovieWatcher. And the great news? When you redeem your points, you don’t start back at zero."


Ok - so just by joining this program, going to the movies and having your card swiped each time, you earn points for a completely free movie night. This is a tremendous deal! Sign up and start earning your points. Remember, each time they swipe the card when you buy tickets, you get something either a coupon for the concession or even something free from the concession.

If you are true savvy consumer, this is a very smart way to save while spending.


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Get Discounts with Movie Theater Loyalty Programs

I don't know about you, but I still like to see big budget films at the theater. But if you haven't notices it can be quite costly for movie tickets and refreshments. A few years back, I signed up for the AMC theater Movie Watchers card.- which is their exclusive loyalty program. You can signup free online and you receive a swipeable plastic card in the mail.

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There are certain days of the week that you get small free popcorn with the purchase of each ticket. Recently, I went on a Saturday and when my card was swiped, it generated two coupons for $1 Reeses cups with another concession purchase (Reeses are normally $3-4.00 each at the theater). There is no limit on how many coupons can be used at a time. It is actually a great way to save a few bucks at the concession stand. The discounts are generated when you purchase tickets and they discount is printed on separate ticket stubs. FYI - no offers will come in the mail. Although if you sign-up for the Movie Watcher e-newsletter, coupons are included sometimes. The discounts have been decent this year - money off combos or free upgrades on combos.

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My advice - take the time to sign-up for theater rewards cards. And keep the card in your wallet, so you can use it each time you go to theater.

AAA members can save lots of money buy pre-purchasing movie tickets at a AAA travel store. Years ago, you would have to mail-in orders for movie tickets, now many AAA travel stores sell them on the spot. Most of the tickets are under $7.00 - which is good. The tickets at my local movie theater are now $10 for adults. Most discounted tickets can't be used in the first 10 days a movie is showing. So if you like to see movies during the premiere week ,this tip is not for you. Although some movie theater chains offer special ticket pricing in advance that CAN be used during the first week a movie is out. See below for links to some of the major national movie chains that have loyalty programs.




Movie Theaters with Loyalty Programs:
AMC Theaters - Movie Watcher Club
Landmark Theaters - Film Club
National Amusements - Star Pass
Regal Cinemas - Crown Club

Movie Theater Gift Ideas:




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AMC Theatres Gift Card


Loews Cineplex Gift Card


Magic Johnson Theatres Gift Card


Regal Cinemas Gift Card


National Amusements Gift Card



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