“SINBAD: Make Me Wanna Holla” Brings The Laughs Straight From Detroit To U.S. Cinemas This Summer

NCM Fathom Events and New Wave Entertainment Present First Event in Series Featuring Veteran Comic’s Hilarious Stand-Up Routine in Select Movie Theaters on Aug. 22

Centennial, Colo. - July 22, 2013 – Turning movie theaters into comedy clubs across the U.S. this summer, NCM Fathom Events and New Wave Entertainment present the first in a series of comedy specials with “SINBAD: Make Me Wanna Holla,” an exclusive cinema event in select theaters on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8:00 p.m. local time. The one-night event features a riotous performance by the one and only Sinbad featuring his stand- up routine that covers hilarious observations —from the life advice his parents gave him, to why he is tired of people with no talent having clothing lines, as well as explaining who he “really” is.

Pre-recorded live before an uproarious crowd at The Fillmore Detroit on August 2 in the comic’s home state of Michigan, “SINBAD: Make Me Wanna Holla” will feature some exclusive footage – never to be shown again after the Aug. 22 event.

Presented in nearly 500 select movie theaters around the country through NCM’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network, tickets for “SINBAD: Make Me Wanna Holla” are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the NCM Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

“I’m excited to be doing my first stand-up special for movie theaters,” said Sinbad. “This will be my funkiest stand-up ever. It’s time to know the dark side - the Memphis red side of Sinbad.”

Sinbad, one of the world’s most beloved comedians, originally shot to fame in the ‘80s with club shows and a star-making turn on the hit sitcom “.” In addition to creating his successful series of stand-up specials for HBO and , the veteran funnyman has starred in “The Sinbad Show,” which earned him a 1995 Kids' Choice Awards nomination for "Favorite Television Actor,” as well as family comedies like “First Kid,” “Necessary Roughness,” “Houseguest” and “.” Sinbad was also included on "Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time."

“If you love to laugh like I do then you won’t want to miss Sinbad’s hilarious comedy event from the comfort of your local movie theater this summer,” said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president of NCM Fathom Events. “He is one of my favorite comics and this special Fathom event promises to be a side splitting, night of fun.”

Fathom Events and New Wave Entertainment, the premiere producer of stand-up comedy specials, announced the series in May. The comedy series will feature some of the biggest names in stand-up beginning with Sinbad this summer.

"New Wave could not be more excited about being in business with Sinbad and taking his awesome comedy to the big screen for the first time!" said Brian Volk-Weiss, president of production for New Wave Entertainment.

About National CineMedia (NCM) National CineMedia (NCM) operates NCM Media Networks, a leading integrated media company reaching U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology. The NCM Cinema Network and NCM Fathom Events present cinema advertising and events across the nation’s largest digital in-theater network, comprised of theaters owned by AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) and other leading regional theater circuits. NCM’s theater advertising network covers 183 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50) and includes approximately 19,300 screens (over 18,400 digital). During 2012, approximately 710 million patrons attended movies shown in theaters in which NCM currently has exclusive, cinema advertising agreements in place. The NCM Fathom Events live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is comprised of over 740 locations in 172 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). The NCM Interactive Network offers 360-degree integrated marketing opportunities in combination with cinema, encompassing 41 entertainment-related websites, online widgets and mobile applications. National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) owns a 44.9% interest in and is the managing member of National CineMedia LLC. For more information, visit www.ncm.com or www.FathomEvents.com. (NCMI-E)

About New Wave Entertainment New Wave Entertainment is a Production, Creative Marketing and Talent Management company, currently producing season two of the sketch comedy series “Stevie TV” for VH1 and

pilots for MTV, Adult Swim, History Chanel and LOGO. They recently produced “True Grime: Crime Scene Clean Up” for Investigation Discovery, 3D specials for 3net including the upcoming “Wingsuit Warrior: Jeb Corliss vs. The World,” and the popular E! series “Pretty Wild.” New Wave is the largest producer of stand-up comedy specials, working with such talent as Craig Ferguson, Whitney Cummings, Jim Gaffigan, and Jim Jeffries.

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Media Contacts:

Michelle Portillo Erik Stein NCM Fathom Events Scoop Marketing for NCM Fathom Events (303) 792-8651 (818) 761-6100 [email protected] [email protected]

Simone Smalls Simone Smalls PR for Sinbad (917) 388-3890 [email protected]