See “Abduction” Along With a Live Stream of the Hollywood Premiere Caleb Hamilton, September 12, 2011 Lionsgate has teamed up with theater chains across 20 states to offer you a VIP fan experience: see a live stream of the red carpet premiere of Abduction in Hollywood followed by an advance screening of the movie! Plus you’ll receive some cool swag. Check out the details after the jump. This event will take place this Thursday, September 15th at 6 PM PST/9 PM EST. 19 of the 20 cities were announced followed by a voting phase to choose the final city on the film’s Facebook page. Last Monday the final city, Tampa, FL was chosen and will host a screening along with:Atlanta, GABoston, MAChicago, ILDallas, TXDenver, CODetroit, MIHouston, TXLas Vegas, NVMiami, FLNew York, NYOrlando, FLPhiladelphia, PAPhoenix, AZPittsburg, PASacramento, CASan Diego, CASan Francisco, CASeattle, WAFredericksburg, VATickets for the VIP Fan Premieres go on sale today at 10am PST / 1 pm EST through the VIP Fan Premiere Facebook page. The cost for the event is $30, and includes a ticket to the streaming of the premiere followed by the screening of Abduction, plus a VIP Fan Pack including a Limited Edition VIP Locker Poster, Limited Edition VIP Lanyard, an Abduction t-shirt and an Abduction iPhone skin.Abduction is in theaters September 23rd! Social Networks Viral Marketing AbductionAdvance ScreeningFacebookLionsgate
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