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Frugal Family: Movies! Movies! Movies!
Check out new releases and classics by renting movies, heading to the theater or buying your favorites to own.
With summer just around the corner, school ending and new blockbuster hits scheduled to come out, Frugal Family checked out deals that will help you enjoy the new releases without canceling your summer vacation. Rent new releases on DVD, catch new movies in theatre and buy your favorites to own forever.
Patch encourages you to participate in this column by letting us know about the great deals you’ve heard about around town. Just add them to our comment box below and look for them to be featured on future Frugal Family articles.
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Deal: Stock up on kid-friendly favorites at Toys R Us with movies under $10. Low-price DVDs include Hannah Montana favorites, sing-a-longs and Old Dogs.
The Fine Print: Prices subject to change.
Extra, Extra: Shop Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com and get free shipping on your order of $100 or more.
Good through: Everyday Pricing.
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Deal: Catch a showing of Casablanca at the Bal Theatre on May 21, for $10 per ticket. There will be show times at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Fine Print: Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Extra, Extra: Tickets can be ordered and delivered straight to you.
Good through: May 21, only.
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Deal: Buy movies for the PSP at Gamestop for as low as $1.99 when you shop pre-owned titles like Spiderman and Family Guy.
The Fine Print: Inventory varies per location.
Extra, Extra: Check out other low-price, pre-owned movies like Harry Potter, Crash and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Good Through: Everyday Pricing.
4. FANDANGO
Deal: Use your Visa Signature card and every $25 you buy in Fandango bucks will save you $5 off of your order.
The Fine Print: Some restrictions may apply.
Extra, Extra: Go online and personalize a Fandango gift card.
Good Through: Ongoing.
1. REDBOX
Deal: Stop by 7-Eleven or Lucky’s in San Leandro and stock up on $1 movie rentals of new releases at the RedBox machines inside or outside.
The Fine Print: Movie rentals start at $1 per night.
Extra, Extra: Go onto the website to learn how you can stock up on rental credits and get free movie rentals online.
Good through: Everyday Pricing.
