Cinemark Stated You Resolve What’s a Popcorn Bucket, Ya Freaks

The previous couple of years have seen a number of massive blockbusters get tie-in popcorn buckets to attract audiences to theaters. Some have looked good, others have been more sexual than you (or the theater chains) would assume, however they’re apparently doing their job, as a result of Cinemark’s going to let theatergoers use no matter they’ve acquired as a bucket.

Sunday, January 19 will probably be Nationwide Popcorn Day, and the theater chain is marking the event with its first-ever “Bring Your Own Bucket” day. So long as the container is clear and never over 400 ounces, you may get an XL-size popcorn for $5 in any respect Cinemark places. That very same day, it’s providing a ten% low cost for all on-line reward playing cards, and anybody who follows the chain’s Instagram can enter a contest to win a free massive popcorn by tagging three pals within the feedback.

“Nationwide Popcorn Day is likely one of the greatest days of the 12 months at Cinemark, and for popcorn lovers in all places,” stated Cinemark’s meals SVP David Haywood. “It’s at all times been the star of movie show concessions, although popcorn vessels have turn out to be an award-worthy supporting actor. We’re excited for everybody to get artistic with this marketing campaign and showcase their alternative of container whereas having fun with the long-lasting snack alongside a fantastic movie.”

Cinemark would very very like this to be a factor it may well do yearly, because it’s additionally encouraging individuals to share their buckets on BYOB day, and highlighted a number of releases that’ll be enjoying in theaters that weekend, together with Universal’s Wolf Man. If you end up and not using a appropriate popcorn bucket on January 19, the chain’s additionally “helpfully” identified the buckets it’s promoting over on its store.

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