The Borrowers, written by Mary Norton, is the first in a series of children’s fantasy novels.  Her book won the Carnegie Medal and was selected as one of the ten most important children’s novels of the past 70 years.  The magic of Studio Ghibli & Disney has now brought this book to life on-screen.  We’re excited to be giving away family four-packs of tickets to 5 members in each of the cities below to attend an advance screening of the movie before it releases nationwide on February 17, 2012. 

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 Here’s the story…..Residing quietly beneath the floorboards are little people who live undetected in a secret world to be discovered, where the smallest may stand tallest of all.  From the legendary Studio Ghibli (“Spirited Away,” “Ponyo”) comes “The Secret World of Arrietty,” an animated adventure based on Mary Norton’s acclaimed children’s book series “The Borrowers.”

Arrietty (voice of Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (voices of Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (voice of Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty (AIR-ee-ett-ee) remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to “borrow” scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shawn (voice of David Henrie), a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty’s family from the home and straight into danger. The English language version of “The Secret World of Arrietty” was executive produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, and directed by Gary Rydstrom. The film hits theaters Feb. 17, 2012.

Check the list below to find out if you live in one of the designated cities and can attend on the specified date and time. If one of these cities is near you, click the link near the bottom to enter the drawing.

Saturday, February 11, 10:00am

Burbank, CA  91502

New York, NY  10028

Philadelphia, PA  19106

Denver, CO  80202

Bloomington, MN  55425

Fenton, MO  63126

Saturday, February 11, 10:30am

Silver Spring, MD  20910

Seattle, WA  98125

Phoenix, AZ  85050

Sacramento, CA  95834

Saturday, February 11, 11:00am

Houston, TX  77027

Alpharetta, GA  30022

San Antonio, TX  78216

Monday, February 13, 7:00pm

Chicago, IL  60611

Harahan, LA  70123

If you do, lucky you!  Just click the link below, complete the questions and you’ll be entered in a random drawing to receive a family four-pack of tickets.  Winners will be contacted via email and then emailed or mailed their prize tickets, depending on location.

Click here to enter the drawing.

Fine print: No purchase necessary. Entries must be received by 2/1/2012. 5 lucky members in each participating city will be randomly selected and contacted via email to receive a family four-pack of tickets. Full screening details and admission information will be on the pass. Date, time and theatre subject to change.