The Dark Knight Rises in Branson on the Largest IMAX Screen in the Midwest

Branson, MO – Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex will debut it’s first Hollywood IMAX DMR film presentation to a sold-out crowd at 11:59 pm on Thursday, July 19th, filling the largest IMAX screen in the Midwest, a whopping six stories tall and 83 feet wide.

The first Hollywood IMAX DMR film presented will be the highly-anticipated “The Dark Knight Rises” – an epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. In helming the film, Christopher Nolan employed IMAX cameras even more extensively than he did on “The Dark Knight,” which had marked the first time ever that a major feature film was partially shot with IMAX cameras.

“Having shot almost half the picture with large-format IMAX film cameras, it is very important to me that we show ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ in the IMAX film format wherever possible,” stated Christopher Nolan.

The Ozarks Discovery IMAX Theater inside Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex underwent an extensive upgrade process for days in preparation.

“It was a perfect time to offer IMAX DMR – The IMAX Experience – to our audiences,” said Randy Brashers, President of Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex. “The Dark Knight Rises will represent the best of what IMAX DMR can be, with nearly an hour of the movie filmed in IMAX’s native, superior 70mm format.”

IMAX’s proprietary DMR (Digital Media Remastering) process, allows conventional films to be upconverted into IMAX format. This special digital technology allows films shot on 35mm for conventional theaters to be shown in IMAX venues. In 2002, “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” and an IMAX-format re-release of the 1995 film “Apollo 13,” were the first official applications of the DMR process.

The Ozarks Discovery IMAX Theater is one of only a handful of IMAX Theaters in the country still opting to use actual 70mm film for Hollywood IMAX DMRs, instead of a smaller digital projection.

“What does this all mean” asked Brashers. “It means that our images for Hollywood IMAX DMR films have the potential to fill the entire screen, all six stories tall and 83 feet wide. It means that it’s the largest Hollywood IMAX DMR presentation in the Midwest. And it comes with all the trademarks of “The IMAX Experience” – exceptional quality, sound and clarity – it’s truly immersive.”

“The Dark Knight Rises,” after it’s midnight debut, will show daily at Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex at 1:50 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 800-419-4832 or visit www.bransonimax.com. Stay up to date on events, special promotions or announcements – Like Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex on Facebook!

Starting today Kids 12 and under can come see American Idols in The Finalist Live for FREE! Live in concert til July 21st is Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo, Scott Savol, Siobhan Magnus and Alexis Grace! Don’t forget to come back for Group 3 Starting July 23rd and Staying til August 18th! Ruben Studdard, Bo Bice, Vonzell Solomon, Katie Stevens, RJ Helton!
All are hosted by Americas Got Talent Pete Peterkin. Don’t forget kids eat for $1 at the Moon River Grill. Proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Branson Country USA with Special Guest Show Red Hot & Blue! of the Clay Cooper Theatre – July 13, 2012

Recorded LIVE on Friday night at 10:30 PM
This show is broadcast on radio stations around the country.
Airing Saturday nights at 7:00 PM on KRZK – 106.3 in Branson, MO.
And Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. on KHOZ – 102.9 in Harrison, AR.

You can also listen via the internet. www.bransoncountryusa.net
Show airs at 7:00 PM (cst.) – Every Saturday Night

Grand Country Music Hall
1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-335-2484 – Reservations
417-336-5829 – Fax

American Idols® Now Arriving at Branson Airport

BRANSON, MISSOURI – American Idol® Finalists will soon be arriving at the Branson Airport. Andy Williams Moon River Theatre will host a total of fifteen entertainers this summer from the popular television show, American Idol®, to perform in “The Finalists Live”. On July 19th, the third and final group of five former Idols will step off the plane around 2pm at Branson Airport to complete the fifteen week tour in Branson, Missouri. The final group includes: Ruben Studdard, Winner of Season 2, Bo Bice, Runner Up of Season 4, Vonzell Solomon, Season 4, Katie Stevens, Season 9, and RJ Helton, Season 1. For additional show information, visit www.andywilliams.com.

Branson Airport will also host a “Finalists Live Watch Party” where guests are invited to come out to the airport and meet and greet with their favorite Idols. The Watch Party will begin at 1:30pm. Guests are invited to create posters welcoming each of the artists. All local media is encouraged to attend.

Additionally, Branson Airport is holding a Meet the Idols Contest, where customers can enter to win 2 premium VIP seats and full backstage access passes with the Idols. Participants can register on Facebook by visiting the Branson Airport Fan Page “FlyBranson” and clicking the contest tab.

Guests have the ability to purchase Finalists Live tickets at FlyBranson Travel located inside the Airport or by visiting www.flybransontravel.com. For questions on how to purchase tickets, please call 1.888.FLY.BKG1 or locally at (417) 334-8857.

The Branson Airport currently has 8 non-stop destinations and one stop connecting service to over 100 major cities in the United States. Nonstop destinations include: Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Houston and Orlando on AirTran Airways; Denver on Frontier Airlines; and Austin and Nashville on Branson AirExpress. For a complete list of destinations available at the Branson Airport, visit www.FlyBranson.com.

About Branson Airport:
Known for the unique airport experience and unparallel customer service, Branson Airport LLC is the first privately developed and operated commercial service airport in the United States. Branson Airport is currently serviced by AirTran Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Branson AirExpress allowing passengers the ability to access over 100 destinations all on low cost carriers. Located in the heart of the Ozarks and centrally located in the Midwest, the airport also boasts a state of the art FBO, Branson JetCenter and a full service travel agency, FlyBranson Travel. For more information visit www.FlyBranson.com or call toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541).

Visit www.bransonimax.com
417-335-4832
Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616

JULY 11 – 9:30 AM – PUSS IN BOOTS

A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends. With voices of Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek.

JULY 18 – 9:30 AM – THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock’s ancestor. Voices of Jamie Bell & Daniel Craig. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

JULY 25 – 9:30 AM – HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

A young Viking who hunts dragons becomes the friend of a young dragon himself and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.

AUGUST 1 – 9:30 AM – ZOOKEEPER

A group of zoo animals decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zoo keeper find love. Stars Kevin James & Rosario Dawson.

AUGUST 8 – 9:30 AM – KUNG FU PANDA 2

Po fights to stop a villain from conquering China with a deadly weapon, but the Warrior must come to terms with his past. Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie & Jackie Chan.

Visit www.bransonimax.com
417-335-4832
Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, MO 65616

“Lumberjack Competition Comes to Branson’s Most Fun Place to Eat”

Branson, MO – Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede has opened its 18th season, taking the rivalry up a notch, high into the treetops, with the new “Rumble In The Treetops” lumberjack competition! The new feature showcases the strength and agility of skilled lumberjack teams as they climb, chop, saw and log roll their way through a four-event relay.

Logging is a part of Branson’s history. Over a century ago, logs were cut and floated down the White River to Branson, where they were taken off and processed into ties for the Transcontinental Railroad as well as for wagon spokes and pencils.

“The new Rumble In The Treetops lumberjack competition at my Dixie Stampede is a really fun way to showcase a bit of history,” added Dolly. “And to see those log-rolling lumberjacks toss one another in the water is the best part of all!”

The first leg, the tree climb, is a race to the top of a tall pine. Next is the two-man crosscut, with teams battling to saw through a giant log. In the third leg, the lumberjacks rely on accuracy and sheer muscle as they split a log in the underhand chopping competition, the first to sever the log wins. In the final leg, the burly lumberjacks square off in an old-fashioned log roll. The first to lose his balance and land in the water loses.

The winning lumberjack team collects medals for each leg of the relay. Rumble In The Treetops is part of the friendly rivalry between the North and South, around which the dinner attraction is based, and includes trick riding, barrel race, Roman riding and more.

About Dixie Stampede
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is a unique dinner and show experience set in a giant 35,000-square-foot arena featuring 32 magnificent horses, a stampede of buffalo, thrilling horsemanship, music, romance, and audience participation, all showcased in a friendly rivalry between North and South and complemented by a fabulous four-course feast.

Dixie Stampede Dinner Attractions operate in two popular vacation destinations: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri. They also operate Pirates Voyage; Fun, Feast & Adventure in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For more information regarding show times and ticket prices, call 1-800-520-5544 or visit online at www.dixiestampede.com or www.piratesvoyage.com.

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The Finalists Live – July 3rd – Kids are Free!

The Finalists Live is at 7:30 tonight Tuesday 3rd.
To Celebrate our Independence Day KIDS ARE FREE!
And everyone will receive a FREE POSTER TOO!!!
Just a reminder that we are dark on the 4th.

Something has gone haywire at the Silly Song Warehouse – and one of the beloved VeggieTales silly songs is missing!! Join Bob, Larry, Junior and the whole gang as they attempt to solve the mystery of the Silly Song Swindler while singing and dancing to a truckload of silly songs! Featuring top Veggie fan favorites including “Oh Where Is My Hairbrush”, “God Is Bigger Than the Boogie Man”, “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything”, and many more, this high energy show will delight children and remind them that God made them special and loves them very much – no matter what!

Ticket Price: $25.00
Show Dates & Times:

• Saturday, June 30th at 3 pm
• Saturday, June 30th at 8 pm
• Wednesday, July 4th at 3 pm
• Thursday, July 5th at 8 pm
• Friday, July 6th at 8 pm
• Saturday, July 7th at 3 pm
• Saturday, July 7th at 8 pm

AREA APPRECIATION for Stone & Taney County Residents
Ticket Price: $15.00 plus tax & a baby item donation.

The Mansion Theatre is thrilled to be accepting donations of “New” Baby Items that will be distributed to a local Non-Profit Organization. Examples: Bottles, Bibs, Pacifiers, Baby Care Items, Baby Wipes, Books, Diapers, etc.

Call Our Box Office today for Reservations!
(417) 239-1333 or (866) 707-4100

Red, Hot…& Blue!

Seventeen Years and Still Going Strong at the

Clay Cooper Theatre!

Red, Hot…& Blue! may have been around Branson for 17 years, but this show was actually born in a small college town, Norman, Oklahoma! The producer was and still is Christopher Tucker, and back then the show was known as Christopher & Co., featuring the 1920’s all the way up through the 1990’s! Chris had an eye for perfection and always had a plan for the show to get better than the year before. He met his friend, Tina Cooper, as she was auditioning for musicals at the University of Oklahoma, and soon the two collaborated, making Christopher & Co. one of a kind, with high energy singing, dancing, and even a little comedy!

Scott Sartain came aboard after working a summer job with Chris in Shangri-La. The show was a hit in Oklahoma as the cast of six performed for several special events including Miss Norman and Miss OU Pageants, OU School of Music Recruitment Banquets, as well as Family reunions, specialty entertainment at country clubs across Oklahoma, and special performances at Tinker AFB. When graduation took place, the cast separated with hopes of meeting back up to do special “reunion performances”. But little did they know, something much bigger was in store for them!

Tina received a job in Nashville while Chris and Scott took jobs on a cruise ship. The next audition took Chris and Scott to the heart of Branson with Radio City and the Rockettes! After much discussion, the two decided to bring back the show as co-producers, and changed the name of Christopher & Co. to Red, Hot…& Blue! Tina came to visit them, and before you know it, the three of them were performing the show that brought them together in the beginning!

Red, Hot…& Blue! has been the guest entertainment on several Holland America Cruises as well as toured the USA and has been featured performers with two live symphony orchestras . This incredible show has also won several awards including Best Costumes, Best Breakfast Show, and Best Dancers. If you get a chance, take a morning or afternoon and enjoy this high energy show at The Clay Cooper Theatre! They will have you laughing, crying, singing along, and maybe even dancin’ in your seat as you hear some of the great songs from yesterday!