Rockledge Apartments to Host Film Screenings with Dragon*Con

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 09, 2010 -
Rockledge Apartments is pleased to announce a collaboration with Dragon*Con to showcase independent films each month at the community’s new 80-seat movie theater. The movie theater, currently under construction, will be unveiled at the Grand Opening of the new 18,000 square foot clubhouse at Rockledge in early May.

The first of many film screenings with Dragon*Con in the Rockledge theater will take place at the clubhouse Grand Opening on May 4th with Dragon*Con presenting two short films during the festivities. Beginning in June, Dragon*Con will feature independent films from local filmmakers with a different genre highlighted each month.

“We are tremendously excited about our partnership with Dragon*Con,” says Billy Holcombe, Director of Marketing for Rockledge. “These monthly screenings are the exact type of event we had in mind when constructing the movie theater. At Rockledge, we strive to provide our residents with a one-of-a-kind experience and our collaboration with Dragon*Con helps us to achieve this goal.”

Dragon*Con is the largest science fiction and fantasy convention in the nation. Each year, the event takes place over Labor Day weekend in downtown Atlanta and draws over 30,000 visitors from all over the world. In past years, the event has attracted celebrities from movies and television series like Star Wars, X-Men, True Blood, Spider Man, Twilight, Star Trek, Heroes, The Watchmen and more.

The intimate movie theater at Rockledge (http://twitter.com/apartmentsinatl) is located on the third level of the community clubhouse and will be equipped with surround sound and real movie theater seating to offer residents an authentic movie going experience. Residents at Rockledge will also have an opportunity to meet some of Atlanta’s top filmmakers and enjoy complimentary popcorn and beverages provided by the community. Film screenings will be open to residents of Rockledge on a priority basis; remaining available tickets will be offered to the public.

In addition to the 80 seat movie theater, the clubhouse at Rockledge (http://www.rockledgeatl.com/clubhouse-opening/) will provide residents a living experience unlike any other complex in the Southeast. The 18,000 square foot clubhouse will also feature an indoor running track, state-of-the-art fitness center with personal trainers, yoga studio, indoor basketball court and a party room with fireplace, flat screen television and billiard tables.

For more information on these resort-style apartments in Marietta, visit http://www.RockledgeATL.com or contact a leasing consultant at 770-955-2513. Rockledge is located at 2075 Powers Ferry Rd, Marietta GA 30067.

About Dragon*Con: Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music and films in the US. The Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival is a combination of film oriented panels, celebrity guests, discussions, and independent feature and short film screenings.  

About Rockledge: Rockledge: A Residential Resort is a luxury, gated apartment community located in Marietta with direct access to the Chattahoochee River. This convenient location allows outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy rafting, kayaking, biking and hiking, just moments from the Perimeter. Located in Marietta near the I-285 perimeter and I-75, these Cobb County apartments offer a short commute to business parks and corporate centers in the area including Cumberland Mall, Vinings, Smyrna and Marietta.

These spacious apartments are newly renovated with interiors features that include river slate flooring, designer appliances, brushed nickel fixtures, built in microwaves and cherry cabinets in select homes. Rockledge offers resort-style living at its best with 7 swimming pools, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, outdoor fireplace areas with grills, and over 2 miles of running trails. A new 17,500 square ft. clubhouse is slated to open in May and include a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor running track, basketball court. 80 seat movie theater, yoga studio, party room w/ billiards and more. One-bedroom apartments start at $800 per month, two bedroom from $1,000 a month, and three-bedroom apartments from $1,350 a month. For more information on this Marietta, Ga. apartment community, visit www.RockledgeAtl.com.