KRS Film Distributors together with cinema exhibitors announced the 17th edition of the annual National Cinema Day, set to be celebrated on Saturday 7 July.

The eagerly awaited day will give local cinemagoers the opportunity to watch some of the best film releases this year, at discounted prices of admission of €3.50 for normal films and €5 for those exhibited in 3D format.

Film shows at all cinemas in Malta on the day will start at 9am and run until late night, while film screenings at the two-screen Citadel Cinema in Gozo will be at 6pm and 8.30/9 pm.

To ensure that this year’s National Cinema Day will be another cinema celebration, KRS and local exhibitors have planned a programme of films which includes no fewer than 12 blockbusters and a range of films of all genres to satisfy the taste of the thousands who flock to the cinema on the day.

The following are some of the films scheduled to be screened.

The Amazing Spider-Man (3D)

Action Adventure Thriller

What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Comedy Drama Romance

In a Better World

Drama Thriller

Rock of Ages

Comedy Drama Musical

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (3D)

Fantasy Horror Thriller

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

Action Drama

Prometheus (3D)

Action Horror Sci-Fi

Safe

Crime

The Dictator

Comedy

Men In Black 3

Action Comedy Sci-Fi

Dark Shadows

Drama Horror Mystery

American Pie Reunion

Comedy

Marvel Avengers Assemble

Action Adventure Sci-Fi

The Hunger Games

Action Drama Sci-Fi

The Lucky One

Drama

Battleship

Action Sci-Fi

Early booking at the following cinemas is recommended.

Eden Cinema, St Julian’s – 2371-0400

Empire Cinema, Buġibba – 2158-1787

Embassy Cinema, Valletta –2122-2225

Tal-Lira Cinema, Fgura – 2180-8000

Citadel Cinema, Gozo – 2155-9955