KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theater circuit in the United States, is proud to partner with Universal Pictures to offer guests the chance to see The Big Lebowski for one night only Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm. The film has been digitally restored and will be shown at 98 Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theaters in 30 states as well as the District of Columbia.

“The Coen Brothers have become known for their off-beat style, impeccable wit and a flair for the dramatic. THE BIG LEBOWSKI embodies all of those qualities with an A-List cast that keeps the laughs rolling. Regal is proud to partner with Universal to bring ‘The Dude’ back for fans to once again see it on the big screen,” stated Greg Dunn, President and COO of Regal Entertainment Group.

“Audiences who get to experience this film one more time in a theater are in for a real treat and we appreciate Regal partnering with us to bring folks the experience that is THE BIG LEBOWSKI,” said President of Distribution for Universal Pictures Nikki Rocco. “It’s a one of a kind film that is beloved by many and we’re proud to bring it to theaters this August.”

"More than a decade after its initial release, THE BIG LEBOWSKI remains one of the most worshipped films in pop culture," said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. "With its iconic characters, outrageous storyline and instantly recognizable dialogue, this cult classic continues to enjoy an unquenchable appeal and we are thrilled to offer new audiences and loyal fans alike the opportunity to experience it on the big screen with this very special showing."

Tickets are on sale now at participating box offices and online at REGmovies.com. A collectible, limited-edition poster will be available for attendees while supplies last.

From the Academy Award®-winning Coen brothers, The Big Lebowski is a hilariously quirky comedy about bowling, a severed toe, White Russians and a guy named…The Dude. Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski doesn’t want any drama in his life…heck, he can’t even be bothered with a job. But, he must embark on a quest with his bowling buddies after his rug is destroyed in a twisted case of mistaken identity. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro, experience the cultural phenomenon of The Dude in the “#1 cult film of all time!” (The Boston Globe) When released theatrically in 1998, the film was rated “R” for pervasive language, drug content, sexuality and brief violence.

Participating Regal Entertainment Group Theatres Listed by DMA Markets:

DMA Brand Theatre Name Albany, NY Regal Crossgates Stadium 18 & IMAX Albuquerque, NM Regal Santa Fe Stadium 14 Albuquerque, NM UA Cottonwood Stadium 16 Anchorage, AK Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX Atlanta, GA Regal Town Center Stadium 16 & RPX - Kennesaw Atlanta, GA UA Atlantic Stadium 16 & IMAX Bakersfield, CA Edwards Bakersfield Stadium 14 Baltimore, MD UA Snowden Stadium 14 Boise, ID Edwards Boise Stadium 22 & IMAX Boston, MA Regal Fenway Stadium 13 & RPX Boston, MA Regal Fox Run Stadium 15 & RPX Charlotte, NC Regal Stonecrest Stadium 22 & IMAX Charlottesville, VA Regal Seminole Sq. 4 Chicago, IL Regal Cantera Stadium 17 & RPX Chicago, IL Regal Lincolnshire Stadium 21 & IMAX Chicago, IL Regal Webster Place 11 Cincinnati, OH Regal Deerfield Stadium 16 Cleveland, OH Regal Crocker Park Stadium 16 & IMAX Cleveland, OH Regal Interstate Park Stadium 18 Columbia, SC Regal Columbiana Grande Stadium 14 Columbia, SC Regal Sandhill Stadium 16 Dallas, TX UA Galaxy Stadium 10 Denver, CO UA Colorado Mills Stadium 16 Denver, CO UA Greenwood Plaza Stadium 12 Denver, CO UA Commerce Stadium 14 Fresno, CA Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX Fresno, CA UA Regency Theatre 7 Ft. Myers, FL Regal Belltower Stadium 20 Ft. Myers, FL Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 - Naples Gainesville, FL Regal Gainesville Cinema 14 Grand Junction, CO Regal Canyon View Stadium 14 Greenville, SC Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 Greenville, SC Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 & RPX Harrisburg, PA Regal Harrisburg Stadium 14 Honolulu, HI Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 & IMAX Houston, TX Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 & RPX Huntsville, AL Regal Hollywood Stadium 18 Indianapolis, IN UA Galaxy Stadium 14 Jacksonville, FL Regal The Avenues Stadium 20 Knoxville, TN Regal Riviera Stadium 8 Las Vegas, NV Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX Little Rock, AR UA Breckenridge Stadium 12 Los Angeles, CA Edwards Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14 & IMAX Los Angeles, CA Edwards Corona Crossings Stadium 18 Los Angeles, CA Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 & IMAX Los Angeles, CA Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX Los Angeles, CA Edwards Ontario Palace Stadium 22 & Imax Los Angeles, CA Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX Los Angeles, CA Edwards Valencia Stadium 12 & IMAX Los Angeles, CA Regal LA Live Stadium 14 Los Angeles, CA UA Long Beach 6 Los Angeles, CA UA Marina Del Rey 6 Miami, FL Regal South Beach Stadium 18 Minneapolis, MN Regal Eagan Stadium 16 Nashville, TN Regal Green Hills Stadium 16 New York, NY Regal Deer Park Stadium 16 & IMAX New York, NY Regal E-Walk Stadium 13 & RPX New York, NY Regal Galleria Mall Stadium 16 New York, NY UA Union Sq Stadium 14 New York, NY UA Westbury Stadium 12 & IMAX Norfolk, VA Regal Kiln Creek Stadium 20 Orlando, FL Regal Hollywood Stadium 16 - Ocala Orlando, FL Regal Winter Park Stadium 20 Philadelphia, PA UA King Of Prussia Stadium 16 & IMAX Philadelphia, PA UA Movies @ Market Fair Stadium 10 Philadelphia, PA UA Riverview Plaza 17 Portland, OR Regal Bridgeport Village Stadium 18 & IMAX Portland, OR Regal Lloyd Center 10 Richmond, VA Regal Westchester Commons Stadium 16 Rochester, NY Regal Henrietta Stadium 18 Sacramento, CA Regal City Centre Stadium 16 & IMAX Sacramento, CA Regal Davis Holiday 6 Sacramento, CA Regal Natomas Marketplace Stadium 16 San Diego, CA Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 & IMAX San Diego, CA UA Horton Plaza 14 San Francisco, CA Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 & IMAX San Francisco, CA UA Berkeley 7 San Francisco, CA UA Emery Bay Stadium 10 Savannah, GA Regal Savannah Stadium 10 Seattle, WA Regal Alderwood Stadium 7 & RPX Seattle, WA Regal Bella Bottega Stadium 11 Seattle, WA Regal Martin Village Stadium 16 & IMAX Seattle, WA Regal Meridian 16 Seattle, WA Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 & IMAX Shreveport, LA Regal Louisiana Boardwalk Stadium 14 & IMAX Syracuse, NY Regal Carousel Mall Stadium 17 Syracuse, NY Regal Ithaca Mall Stadium 14 Tampa, FL Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 - Sarasota Washington, DC Regal Ballston Common Stadium 12 Washington, DC Regal Countryside Stadium 20 Washington, DC Regal Fredericksburg Movies 14 Washington, DC Regal Kingstowne Stadium 16 Washington, DC Regal Regal Gallery Stadium 14 Washington, DC Regal Rockville Stadium 13 Washington, DC UA Bethesda 10 Washington, DC UA Fairfax Towne Ctr 10 West Palm Beach, FL Regal Delray Beach 18 West Palm Beach, FL Regal Shadowood 16

Newly remastered in high definition, The Big Lebowski Limited Edition Blu-ray™ will also be available nationwide on August 16, 2011.

About Universal:

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal , one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.

About Regal Entertainment Group:

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the United States. The Company's theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres, operates 6,635 screens in 532 locations in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Regal operates theatres in 43 of the top 50 U.S. designated market areas. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.REGmovies.com.