FrightFest

Six Flags Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Performance

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The season pass mix-driven decline in in-park spending per capita was partially offset by higher average pending per visit on food and beverage for full year 2023 versus the prior year and higher average spending per visit on attractions during Fright Fest in fourth quarter 2023 versus the prior year fourth quarter.

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  • The season pass mix-driven decline in in-park spending per capita was partially offset by higher average pending per visit on food and beverage for full year 2023 versus the prior year and higher average spending per visit on attractions during Fright Fest in fourth quarter 2023 versus the prior year fourth quarter.
  • Also, in fourth quarter 2023, the company incurred $15 million in merger-related transaction costs.
  • Deferred revenue was $128 million as of December 31, 2023, a decrease of $1 million, or 1%, from January 1, 2023.
  • At 7:00 a.m. Central Time today, February 29, 2024, the company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial performance.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Goes All Out with the Return of Scream Break Haunt and Flavors of the World Food Festival

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Six Flags Magic Mountain , the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, adds a dose of vitamin scream to Spring Break with the return of the guest-favorite haunt event, Scream Break, and culturally diverse food festival, Flavors of the World.

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  • Six Flags Magic Mountain , the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, adds a dose of vitamin scream to Spring Break with the return of the guest-favorite haunt event, Scream Break, and culturally diverse food festival, Flavors of the World.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215651768/en/
    Scream Break at Six Flags Magic Mountain adds a dose of vitamin SCREAM to Spring Break with haunted attractions, rides in the dark, festive foods and more!
  • For information on all events at Six Flags Magic Mountain, including Scream Break and Flavors of the World, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events .
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain is currently hiring all positions for Spring Break, plus Scream Break event-specific positions including monsters and scare actors.

Dark Planet Releasing Announces Cinematic Release of Highly Anticipated Horror Movie Starring Horror Film Legend Doug Bradley

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Monday, January 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dark Planet Releasing, Emagine Entertainment, B&B Theatres, Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, and MetaMedia have joined critically-acclaimed horror writer and director Doug Schulze (The Dark Below, Hellmaster and Mimesis) to release exclusively in cinemas Thorns, a highly-anticipated horror, featuring horror icon Doug Bradley, who is well-known for his role as the lead Cenobite "Pinhead" in Hellraiser franchise films. 

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  • Thorns has played to rave reviews and enthusiastic audiences at film festivals worldwide, including Sitges Brigadoon festival, Fright Fest in London, Monsters of Film, and most recently, the film was shown as the closing night film at the New York City Horror Film Festival.
  • After a packed North American premiere at the NYC Horror Film Festival, now even more audiences in the US can embrace Douglas Schulze's unique horror film in theaters across the country."
  • The premiere will feature live interviews with key cast members, including horror film icon Doug Bradley, who received the 2023 New York City Horror Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement Award .
  • "It is truly an honor for Emagine to host the red carpet premiere and Q&A session for the film 'Thorns', with esteemed guests Doug Schulze and Doug Bradley in attendance.

Six Flags Unleashes Horrifying New Haunted Houses Inspired by Two Truly Terrifying Movies - The Conjuring, and Saw X

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

“Six Flags Fright Fest is an important part of our passion to thrill guests and exceed their expectations,” said Six Flags Chief Marketing Officer Edithann Ramey.

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  • “Six Flags Fright Fest is an important part of our passion to thrill guests and exceed their expectations,” said Six Flags Chief Marketing Officer Edithann Ramey.
  • Select rides and attractions are open throughout the park and nothing is scarier than tackling a monster coaster in the dark.
  • Inspired by the upcoming release from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, SAW X is exclusively at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Over Georgia.
  • Sewer of Souls - Guests journey into an underground world of lost souls and terrifying tunnels where evil oozes everywhere.

The All-New Bobcat Coaster Pounces into Six Flags Great Escape in 2024

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Six Flags Great Escape , the thrill capital of upstate New York, proudly announces a brand-new roller coaster for 2024, The Bobcat.

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  • Six Flags Great Escape , the thrill capital of upstate New York, proudly announces a brand-new roller coaster for 2024, The Bobcat.
  • This exciting addition marks the first new wooden coaster introduced to New York state since 1999 and is the first new coaster to be constructed at Six Flags Great Escape since 2003.
  • Replacing the Alpine Bobsled which retires September 4, 2023, the family coaster features an adventurous mix of speed, airtime, twists and turns.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230830146448/en/
    The All-New Bobcat Coaster Pounces into Six Flags Great Escape in 2024.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Celebrates 30 Chilling Years of Fright Fest with 30 Nights of Frights

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Six Flags Magic Mountain , the Thrill Capital of the World, is set to make hearts race and pulses pound this Fall as the park celebrates 30 chilling years of Fright Fest.

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  • Six Flags Magic Mountain , the Thrill Capital of the World, is set to make hearts race and pulses pound this Fall as the park celebrates 30 chilling years of Fright Fest.
  • With 30 nights of frights running select nights September 8 through October 31, Six Flags Magic Mountain leaves no tombstone unturned this haunt season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230801812842/en/
    Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrates 30 chilling years with 30 nights of frights, select nights September 8 - October 31.
  • Fright Fest operates on 30 chilling nights including September 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 28-30, October 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, and 31.

Cinedigm Acquires All North American Rights to the Sundance Film Festival 2023 Midnight Section Favorite

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinedigm has acquired all North American rights to the buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2023 Midnight Section to rave reviews, recently played at Fright Fest at the Glasgow Film Festival and the Calgary Underground Film Festival and will continue its festival run at the Chattanooga Film Festival, the Dark Bridges Film Festival and Fantasia International. Cinedigm plans to release the film in theaters this fall followed by an exclusive launch on the Company's horror streaming service SCREAMBOX.

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  • The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2023 Midnight Section to rave reviews, recently played at Fright Fest at the Glasgow Film Festival and the Calgary Underground Film Festival and will continue its festival run at the Chattanooga Film Festival, the Dark Bridges Film Festival and Fantasia International.
  • Cinedigm plans to release the film in theaters this fall followed by an exclusive launch on the Company's horror streaming service SCREAMBOX.
  • Misunderstood by all who know him, Marcus J. Trillbury (Bowser), aka Onyx the Fortuitous, is struggling to find purpose in his soul-devouring side gig.
  • SCREAMBOX recently acquired the docuseries "RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop" and the documentary film "Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story".

Six Flags Unveils Thrilling New Rides and Refreshing Water Attractions for Summer Fun!

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

“These new attractions are an exciting opportunity to ramp up the joy of our parks to a whole new level.

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  • “These new attractions are an exciting opportunity to ramp up the joy of our parks to a whole new level.
  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor San Antonio at Six Flags Fiesta Texas unveil a thrilling water park expansion, including a collection of 11 individual water slides and raft rides for younger guests.
  • Six Flags White Water, the Southeast’s Largest Water Park, debuts Caribbean Cove, a new interactive water play complex with four water slides and more than 25 interactive water features.
  • Our brand-new Fun Walks will give our guests more time to enjoy delicious food and thrilling attractions after the parks close.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces New Spring Break After-Hours Haunt Event and All-New Food Festival

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

The theme park brings Spring Break to life with thrills and chills for guests all of ages, including the introduction of a unique after-hours haunt event, Scream Break, and an all-new Tacos & Beer Fest.

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  • The theme park brings Spring Break to life with thrills and chills for guests all of ages, including the introduction of a unique after-hours haunt event, Scream Break, and an all-new Tacos & Beer Fest.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230223005902/en/
    Six Flags Magic Mountain brings Spring Break to life, daily March 9 - April 16.
  • For information on all Spring Break festivities at Six Flags Magic Mountain, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events .
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain is currently hiring all positions for Spring Break, plus Scream Break event-specific positions including monsters and scare actors.

Luxury Lifestyle Web3 Company Jetset Token to Throw Star-Studded Halloween Bash Near LA

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jetset Token (JTS) and Wealth Garden Entertainment present Fright Fest: A Haunted Mansion Experience on a 25-acre estate near Los Angeles this Friday, October 28. The Halloween bash (whose confirmed guests include crypto mega-influencers Myla Tkachenko, Neechi Sosa, and Key 'n Wees) celebrates the launch of Jetset Swap, a decentralized exchange on which users can swap JTS tokens for other coins on the Binance blockchain. Jetset Swap is the newest addition to the Jetset ecosystem, which includes an NFT marketplace and Jetset Lux, a decentralized platform for renting high-end homes and exotic cars.

Key Points: 
  • Jetset Swap is the newest addition to the Jetset ecosystem, which includes an NFT marketplace and Jetset Lux, a decentralized platform for renting high-end homes and exotic cars.
  • Founded in 2021 by CEO Maverick Bailey, Jetset Token is a multi-pronged blockchain startup leveraging strategic partnerships to offer JTS token holders rewards on travel packages, beauty/wellness brands, and exclusive events around the world.
  • Jetset Token donates a portion of its proceeds to a different charity each month; past beneficiaries include global domestic violence nonprofit Unsilenced Voices and business development program The Menternship .
  • Jetset Token (JTS) is a utility token on the Binance blockchain used to access travel, wellness, beauty and luxury lifestyle.