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Spy Next Door Premieres at The Grove Los Angeles

Friday, 08 January 2010 20:14 administrator

As the awards season gets under way so does film premieres. Coming this Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 10am, Lionsgate Entertainment and Relativity Media will host the world premiere of "The Spy Next Door" starring Jackie Chan, Billy Ray Cyrus and George Lopez. The stars of the film will be out in full force at The Grove Shopping Center in Los Angeles starting at 10am.

Celebrities expected to attend include Noah Cyrus, Mitchell Musso (“Hannah Montana”), Taraji P. Henson, Ryan Newman, Madison Pettis, Rico Rodriguez (“Modern Family”), Raini Rodriguez (“I’m In The Band”), and Booboo Stewart (“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”).

Children of all ages are encouraged to come and join the in the fun by experiencing the special Junior Spy Training Academy that will be set up in the middle of shopping center's park. The first 500 participants will receive their own special Junior Spy Night Vision Binoculars. With these special binoculars, the kids will be able to take part in a small karate class, play interactive games, win prizes and be certified as a Junior Spy. All the fun and premiere starts at 10am.

The film opens nationwide on January 15, 2010.

"The Spy Next Door" trailer.

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