Voting lines open for Midsummer Magic

There will be big screen movies galore and fun-packed entertainment at the beach this July when Sure’s Midsummer Magic makes a welcome return to the island.
A total of 13 blockbusters will be shown over the five day free film extravaganza that promises fun for all the family. And the public will be able to pick the movies they most want to see, by simply voting for their favourite and the most popular choices will be included in the schedule.
It is the fourth year that Sure has bought the big screen to Guernsey, and this year the event will begin with an extra special feature in Town on Friday 19 July. Midsummer Magic will then move to Cobo for four days, where there will be three films a day. A children’s matinee film will start at 2:30pm each day, followed by family blockbusters at 5pm and 7:30pm.
In the last three years, it is estimated there have been more than 10,000 filmgoers who have taken the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon and evening’s entertainment, and the event has also raised more than £2,500 for charity.
Sure’s Marketing Director, Mark Briers said Midsummer Magic 2008 promised to be just as popular.
“Midsummer Magic is one of the hottest events of the summer. This year we hope to make it even more spectacular, and will shortly be announcing a brand new feature to be held on June 19th which is a first for Guernsey!” he said.
“Last year the public got to choose all the films for the first time, and that was a huge success with over 2,000 votes being cast. So we are doing the same this year, and planning to make the event even more fun, even more exciting, and even more entertaining. The films we show are the choice of the Guernsey public so if you are mad about movies make sure you vote!”
Islanders can vote for the film they would most like to see either by texting the name of the film to 8888, online at www.surecw.com/magic via e-mail to midsummer@cwgsy.net or by filling in a form in our Sure store.
Only films with a U, PG, or 12A certificate are eligible.
The voting closes on 16 June, and the results will be announced on www.surecw.com/magic on 19 June.