December Sensory Friendly Movies

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SENSORY FRIENDLY FILM SCREENINGS

FILM SYNOPSIS: 

WONKA (Rated PG)

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

WHITE CHRISTMAS (Rated PG)

With comedy, romance, and of course, Bing Crosby singing White Christmas, this musical favorite is full of wonderful Irving Berlin songs (“Snow…snow…snow!”). Crosby and Danny Kaye star as World War II vets and Broadway performers who stage a show at a Vermont inn, with Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen as the singing Haynes Sisters. (“Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister…”)

WISH (Rated PG)

In “Wish,” Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico—to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Featuring the voices of Academy Award-winning actor Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film is helmed by Oscar®-winning director Chris Buck (“Frozen,” “Frozen 2”) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (“Raya and the Last Dragon”), produced by Peter Del Vecho (“Frozen,” “Frozen 2”) and co-produced by Juan Pablo Reyes (“Encanto”). Jennifer Lee (“Frozen,” “Frozen 2”) executive produces—Lee and Allison Moore (“Night Sky,” “Manhunt”) are writers on the project. With original songs by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer/songwriter/musician Benjamin Rice, plus score by composer Dave Metzger.

THE COLOR PURPLE (Rated PG-13)

Warner Bros. Pictures invites you to experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.” This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King,” “The Burial of Kojo”) and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones.

AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM

An action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, “Aquaman” reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime – one that will not only force him to face who is really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be …a king.

NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION (Rated PG-13)

Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) is determined to have a “good old-fashioned family Christmas,’’ but Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and a house full of wacky relatives don’t make it easy. Chase and Quaid are joined by fellow Saturday Night Live alumni Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brian Doyle-Murray. Beverly D’Angelo is Clark’s always supportive wife, Ellen. (“We checked every bulb, didn’t we?”)

In addition to Sensory Friendly Movies

JOIN EMAGINE ENTERTAINMENT FOR A VARIETY OF SPECIALTY SCREENINGS
Providing Open Caption, Sensory Friendly, Dementia Friendly, Breakfast & a Movie, and Lunch & a Movie Screenings

Join Emagine Entertainment this December as they host a variety of specialty screenings for their guests. Each month guests can watch some of the newest film releases with an enhanced experience. Open Caption screenings provide subtitles for those with hearing impairments. Sensory Friendly Screenings provide modifications to the theatre atmosphere without modifying the film for those who experience sensory issues. Dementia Friendly screenings provide exclusively selected classic movies and musicals and encourage audience participation while providing guests with special door-to-door service. The Breakfast and a Movie and Lunch and a Movie allow guests to enjoy a full meal and concessions while they enjoy their film.

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SCREENING

Dementia Friendly Screenings include exclusively selected classic movies and musicals presented in a unique setting with softer sound and ambient lighting. Guests are able to interact during the presentation and encouraged to talk back, clap, tap their feet, sway, sing along and get up and dance.

Emagine works with local organizations to provide guests with a special door-to-door experience guided by a team of dementia friendly “Purple Angels.” These staff and volunteers act as guides for the guests beginning the moment they arrive until the moment they leave.

More information can be found on Emagine’s website under Dementia Friendly Films.

Location: Emagine Saline & Emagine Canton

Films:

Showings are the second Wednesday of each month.

WHITE CHRISTMAS

Wednesday, December 13

Pre-Show Mingling: 1:15-2:00pm

Film Begins: 2:00pm

BREAKFAST AND A MOVIE SCREENING 

Each month, Emagine hosts a Breakfast and a Movie showing, at select theatres, of one of the newest family-film releases. Tickets are $24 each and include a full breakfast buffet, a 44oz. popcorn, and a 21oz fountain drink as well as a ticket to the showing.

Location: Emagine Royal Oak, Emagine Palladium, Emagine Canton

Film: 

On-Sale dates vary. Check the website or Emagine app for more information.

WONKA

Sunday, December 17

Breakfast Buffet: 10:00 A.M. / Film Begins: 11:00 A.M.

Location: Emagine Royal Oak, Emagine Palladium, Emagine Canton

SENIOR LUNCH AND A MOVIE

Each month, Emagine Royal Oak hosts a special Senior Citizen Lunch and a Movie. Tickets are $24 each and include a full lunch buffet, a 44oz. popcorn and a 21oz. fountain drink as well as a $6 ticket to the showing. This offer is valid for guests aged 55 and up.

Location: Emagine Royal Oak

Film: On-Sale dates vary. Check the website or Emagine app for more information.

WONKA

Tuesday, December 19

Breakfast Buffet: 11:00 A.M. / Film Begins: 12:30 P.M.

Location: Emagine Royal Oak

DINE N’ VIEW

Emagine Royal Oak offers a one-of-a-kind feature that takes movie going to a whole new level of luxury. During Dine n’ View movies, there is no need to wait in the concessions line for food and drink, you can head right over to your select theatre, sit back, relax, and be waited on by an Emagine employee. A full-service restaurant experience can be had from your theatre seat featuring the newest and biggest movie releases. Movies are marked with “Dine n’ View” before the film title to designate a special feature.

Dine n’ View films are scheduled weekly at Emagine Royal Oak.

*Guests are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to the film’s showtime to allow enough time to order.

Location: Emagine Royal Oak

Films:

On-Sale dates vary. Check the website or Emagine app for theatres and showtimes.

RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCE

Friday, December 1, 2023

WONKA

Friday, December 15, 2023

AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM

Friday, December 22, 2023

THE COLOR PURPLE

Friday, December 29, 2023

WHERE:

Tickets are available at the box office, online at Emagine-Entertainment.com or through the Emagine App.

To purchase tickets and for a full list of showtimes visit Emagine-Entertainment.com

On-Sale dates vary.

All films, locations, dates, and times are subject to change.