Movie Theaters that Screened Michael Jackson's Memorial

Here is a list of the movie theaters that showed the Michael Jackson memorial free of charge. Is your favorite theater on this list? I am disappointed to find out that none of the 50+ movie theaters in Pennsylvania and many surrounding states were showing the memorial. If I did not have television or internet access, I would have had to travel to New York to watch the Michael Jackson Memorial in a movie theater.

Carmike Wynnsong 16
Mobile, Alabama

Rave Colonel Glenn 18
Little Rock, Arkansas

Krikorian Monrovia Cinema 12
Monrovia, California

Galaxy 10 Tulare
Tulare, California

Krikorian Premiere Theatres, LLC
Buena Park, CA

Krikorian Premiere Theatres, LLC
Redlands, CA

Carmike Chapel Hills 15
Colorado Springs, CO

Carmike 15
Columbus, GA

Carmike Conyers Crossroads 16
Conyers, GA

Carmike Wynnsong 16
Savannah, GA

Carmike Beverly Center 18
Champaign, IL

Carmike Market Square 10
Deklab, IL

Showplace East 18
Evansville, INDIANA

Carmike Wynnsong 16
Johnston, IOWA

Carmike Seth Childs 12
Manhattan, KANSAS

NCG Eastwood Cinemas
Lansing, MICHIGAN

Carmike 10
Missoula, MONTANA

Carmike University 8
Warrensburg, MISSOURI

Rave Town Square 18
Las Vegas, NV

Allen Telshor 12
Las Cruces, NM

Park Slope Pavilion 9
Brooklyn, NY

Marquee Cinemas Orchard 14
New Hartford, NY

Clearview Chelsea Cinemas
New York, NY

Carmike 10
Asheville, NC

Carmike Market Fair 15
Fayetteville, NC

Carmike 16
Jacksonville, NC

Marquee Wakefield 12
Raleigh, NC

Carmike Thoroughbred 20
Franklin, TN

Carmike Johnson City 14
Johnson City, TN

Carmike 9 Dyersburg
Dyersburg, TN

Carmike Wynnsong 16-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Galaxy Highland 10
Austin, TX

Carmike 20
Edinburg, TX

Rave North East Mall 18
Hurst, TX

Marquee Southpoint 9
Fredericksburg,VA

Carmike 10
Roanoke, VA

Marquee Southridge 12
Charleston, WV

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The Carmike brand of movie theaters appear to be the majority of venues that showed the Michael Jackson memorial at their location. Much thanks to the Carmike movie theaters and Cinedigm for making those events possible. I'm pretty sure that Michael Jackson fans will appreciate it for years to come.

Where did YOU watch the Michael Jackson Memorial? Leave your comments below!

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24 Collectible Figures of Jack Bauer and David Palmer

Two new and exclusive 2009 24 Collectible Action Figures were released this year and most units are already being restocked due to high demand. As a 24 fan, I was glad to notice how detailed and fresh these two new 24 Collectible figures are compared to the previously release Jack Bauer action figures. Still the older Jack Bauer action figures sold by Fox and other vendors do have lots of style and make great decorations for any 24 action figure collector. You don't even have to like 24...you could be a die-hard TV fan and enjoy these collectible figures. Here are some observations from my findings with these new 24 Collectible Figures:


(Compare this photo of the Real Jack Bauer/Kiefer Sutherland to the action figures)

Let's start with Jack Bauer. I thought the previously released 12 inch Jack Bauer action figures were badass but this 2009 collectible item takes the cake. Fresh out of 24 Season 7, the 1/6 scale Jack Bauer collectible figure comes packin' with a black bullet-proof vest, long sleeve blue shirt, black pants and black shoes. He is not playing games and the clothes are tailor made to fit this collectible figure. What I like most is the detailed design that gives off a realistic display of Jack Bauer features with hair, facial expressions and even a scruffy face.

I am a bit concerned about those eyes because this particular 24 Jack Bauer Collectible Figure looks like it's on drugs. Jack Bauer doesn't look like he's on drugs in most seasons of 24. Even when he is under some sort of substance or condition, his appearance seems more like the result of exhaustion than substance abuse. Maybe it's just the product photos or maybe it's the way this 24 action figure was designed but I would be hesitant to allow this new 2009 Jack Bauer figure to date any of my Barbie Dolls, lol. The 1/6 scale Jack Bauer Collectible Figure comes with Collectible Figure comes with a few accessories including watches, a compact hand gun, silencer, holster, flashlight, and messenger bag.

I like that messenger bag because it looks like something a computer nerd or college student would wear in real life. It also appears that the hand gun and all of those other Jack Bauer necessities can be placed in the messenger bag when they are not in use. The action figure looks like it can be posed to actually hold the gun and wear other accessories, which is really cool. The price tag on this 24 collectible item would make previous Jack Bauer dolls want to renegotiate their contract with manufacturers who produced them. Coming in at $199.99, the new 1/6 scale Jack Bauer action figure is nothing to sneeze at and let your kid siblings borrow for their daily G.I. Joe or Transformers imaginary battles either. Things from Another World has these 24 Jack Bauer Collectible Figures on sale for a lot cheaper than the average retail price.

The 1/6 scale President David Palmer Action Figure is one of the sexiest African-American themed dolls I have found. Maybe it's me being used to fashion dolls, but I have to stop calling it a "doll" now, since these 24 collectibles are not for kids. You guys may not view the David Palmer 24 Collectible Figure as sexy but it's something about the detailed design that just makes this action figure a must-buy item. Maybe it's that manly voice Dennis Haysbert sports while fighting bad guys in The Unit and in those Allstate Insurance commercials. He's so clean-cut and nice and chocolate. Hmmm....should we make him King Dong for the next month? We shall find out.

Let's move onto other 24 fan and action figure collector related observations,

Much like that 24 Jack Bauer item, the President David Palmer Action Figure looks very realistic. This collectible figure is more laid back than the Jack Bauer action figure with a tailored suit, striped blue shirt and red, white and blue tie to match. The President David Palmer Action Figure also wears a small U.S. Flag pin on the upper left side of his suit. He has a stern appearance, which does not differ much from that of other 24 staff members because they are always in the middle of some matter of breaches or threats to national security on 24. This President David Palmer Action Figure carries the same price tag at the Jack Bauer one.

Both of these 24 Collectibles make great gifts for yourself or other 24 Fans!

What type of Action Figure do YOU own? Leave your Comments Below!

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Is Movie Theater Popcorn better than Microwave Popcorn?

Popcorn is known as one of the healthiest snacks at the grocery store. The level of healthiness still depends on what kind of popcorn that you eat while checking out Movie Theater releases or watching movies at home. Natural popcorn will not be considered here due to the fact that many movie fans eat what is served at theaters and buy microwave popcorn.

Health Factor
Movie theater popcorn usually contains salt and butter. Some theater locations allow movie goers to add their own butter, if preferred. Butter is not a healthy ingredient when consumed in high quantity. This makes Movie Theater popcorn less healthy among the two. A lot of Microwave popcorn products contain the same ingredients, causing it to be an unhealthy snack as well.

The variety of flavors available at the grocery store is one aspect that provides and advantage for Microwave popcorn. These varieties mean it does not have to be purchased with unhealthy ingredients like butter and salt. Movie fans have an option for natural popcorn without salt or butter when buying the microwave version. Microwave popcorn with butter can still be eaten without worrying about health and weight too much. Buy the "light butter" flavored popcorn and keep it in the microwave for an extra 30 seconds. This may cause some of the popcorn to burn a little, but you will be able to sift through it and find popcorn that is not covered in butter. Microwave popcorn is the healthier choice overall in this section.

Points so far: Microwave = 1 Movie Theater = 0

Taste Value
Popcorn obtained at the movie theater tastes much better than microwave popcorn. Unfortunately, this is not always true at movie theaters that sell popcorn that has already been popped and sits at the counter. In these circumstances, microwave popcorn is the better choice. Many of the contemporary movie multiplexes sell pre-popped popcorn that may taste old or like Styrofoam material. This popcorn is purchased in bulk and placed in a machine that warms the popcorn.

Men and women who are die hard popcorn fans will appreciate the good movie theaters that still use fresh kernels. There are movie theaters that make the popcorn right before a movie's Showtime. Their popcorn snack is still fresh, even if they made it a bit earlier in the day. This is the kind of popcorn that exceeds all flavors of microwave popcorn. There is not one bag of microwave popcorn on the market that tastes better than fresh movie theater popcorn.

Microwave popcorn gets stale in about two hours and does not taste the same when it is no longer warm, making it a less desirable choice. Movie theater popcorn can be eaten at any time, even after leaving the venue. Popcorn snacks at Movie Theaters provide the same satisfaction that lasts for hours from the time of your initial purchase.

Microwave popcorn must also be popped right for the best results or you will end of burning it and wasting your money. There is no way to tell what the perfect time frame is for making this snack because microwave appliances vary. Therefore, movie theaters provide the best results in taste value.

Points so far: Microwave = 1 Movie Theater = 1

Price Points
Price is never really important when movie fans have a craving for popcorn. Microwave popcorn will still beat out snacks from the movie theater when you are worried about cost. The smallest bag of popcorn from a local multiplex will cost around $3.00 each. This would not be that expensive if the snack could last for a long time. Unfortunately, that is not the case when it comes to movie theater concessions. Movie theaters do not provide the option to “doggy bag” your popcorn or store it for later use for say, one week after purchase.

You can spend $2.99 on a box of microwave popcorn that contains at least 3 individual pouches. That is nearly the same amount of money for a snack that can last longer than one day. A single purchased movie theater item will likely be thrown in the trash can as soon as the blockbuster hit starts displaying production credits. Sometimes, there is still a significant amount of popcorn left in the bag. It then becomes a waste of money to purchase popcorn at the movie theater. Where price is concerned, microwave popcorn is better than one bag of the same item from a movie theater.

The verdict has been made on the subject of popcorn.
Points so far: Microwave = 2 Movie Theater = 1
WINNER: Microwave Popcorn

All forms of popcorn distribution are not the same. Therefore, make snack choices based on what it most important. If you want to be healthy, stay away from movie theater popcorn. The same goes for those who are on a tight financial budget. When none of the two factors apply, indulge in a tasty treat while watching your favorite Hollywood movie at the local multiplex.

Which Popcorn type do YOU like better? Leave your Comments below!

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This article was previously published as part of my AC reviews series. Popcorn snacks can be purchased as parties, movie screenings and for watching movies at home but make sure that you know what the options are based on your individual preference.

Bowl of Popcorn Photo: lu_lu
Movie Theater Popcorn Photo: massdistraction
Holding Popcorn Photo:amanky

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