The producers of "9-Ball" are having a special showing at 7 p.m., Jan. 19 at the Sovereign Majestic Theater and tickets are on sale now.
The drama is about the competitive world of women's professional billiards, it was filmed partially in Pottsville and premiered Nov. 20 in Baltimore, Md.
According to Amy S. Burkhart, executive director of Pottsville Area Development Corp., the film will be shown at the 209 N. Centre St. theater at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $9 and seats can be pre-ordered by calling 570-628-4647.
Anthony Palma, the film's writer, director and executive producer, said Thursday that stars Jennifer Barretta, Mark Kochanowicz, Jennifer Butler and Rachel Tisera will be at the showing, arriving at the Sovereign Majestic at 6 p.m. to meet with friends and fans in Pottsville as well as autograph posters, DVDs, give interviews and have photographs taken.
"I think it's going to be a lot of fun and I know the stars are really looking forward to coming up there," Palma said. "Trust me when I tell you, we will be keeping Pottsville in mind when we are filming in the future."
Palma said that they decided to hold the showing in the city since it was "a terrific place to produce part of the movie and the people were outstanding."
The producers also plan to bring 9-Ball DVDs and Blu-rays to the showing and will have the special holiday price of $14.99 for the DVD and $24.99 for the Blu-ray, currently available at the film's website.
"It will be a perfect opportunity for anyone who comes to watch 9-Ball to take advantage of this special holiday sale," Palma said.
The sale officially ends Jan. 22 and for those who can't make it to the show, they can still get the discount as long as online orders are placed before 12 a.m. that day.
The normal price of the DVD and Blu-ray discs are $19.99 and $29.99 respectively.
Limited edition 9-Ball posters autographed by Barretta, which normally sell for $19.99 are on sale for $14.99 and will be available at the Sovereign Majestic.
At the showing, 9-Ball also will have their own videographer and photographer present to document the event, which will be shown at www.mainstreetproductions.com and www.facebook.com/9ballthemovie.
"We plan to make the special Pottsville showing of 9-Ball an event to remember," Palma said.