Cinemark Offers Vets Free Tickets To See 'First Man' Monday

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA — In observance of Veterans Day, free tickets will be offered Monday to all U.S. veterans, active-duty service members and their spouses to see the film "First Man" at more than 60 Cinemark theaters nationwide.

Veterans and service members with a valid, government-issued VA or military ID will receive up to two tickets to see the movie at any Cinemark location showing the film, which stars Ryan Gosling as astronaut Neil Armstrong, according to Universal Pictures and Cinemark Holdings Inc.

"Neil Armstrong represents the best and bravest of humanity, and the courage and commitment of all our veterans," said Jim Orr, president, Distribution, at Universal Pictures.

The free tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last, at participating Cinemark theaters, including Century Theatres, CineArts, Tinseltown and Rave Cinemas. The tickets will be issued only at the box office and are not available online.

"Our dad flew 78 combat missions in the Korean War during his career as a Naval aviator, and he deeply valued the enduring friendships he forged during those years for the rest of his life," Mark and Rick Armstrong said in a statement. "The sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform and their families form the bedrock of our freedom. Much like landing on the moon, it is an accomplishment that it both hard-fought and hard-won. We join Universal and Cinemark in giving thanks to all our current and former service members for their brave, bold and boundless service to this country."

For a list of participating Cinemark theaters, visit www.firstmanveteransdayoffer.com.

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