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“Vmax & V Australia – Trip to Hollywood” – GU/BCC + Village Promotion


  1. Information on how to enter forms part of these conditions of entry.
  2. Entry is open to Australian residents over the age of 21 of NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, NT, SA, TAS and WA who are current CINE BUZZ members or members of the Village Movie Club who purchase a ticket to Vmax online at www.greaterunion.com.au, www.birch.com.au, www.eventcinemas.com.au or www.villagecinemas.com.au during the competition dates to automatically go into the draw to win.

    The Promoters, other entities and agencies associated with this competition, their related bodies corporate and each of their officers, agents, employees and immediate family of any of them are ineligible to enter. “Immediate family” means spouse, parent, child or sibling, whether or not they live in the same household as the employee.

    By entering this promotion, Eligible Participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. The Promoters reserve the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process or who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry.
  3. The competition commences at 12.01am AEST on 23/07/2009 and closes at midnight AEST on 19/08/2009 (‘Promotion Period’).
  4. To be eligible to enter, CINE BUZZ Club Members must have included in their CINE BUZZ Club membership details, their name, address, email and phone details, and activate their membership card online at www.greaterunion.com.au/cinebuzz, www.birch.com.au/cinebuzz or www.eventcinemas.com.au/cinebuzz

    Village Movie Club (Village Movie Club memberships is free and is available by fully completing online registration at www.villagecinemas.com.au, (eligible entrants must have all mandatory fields completed including their name and email address details to be eligible for entry in the draw) (“Eligible Participants”).

    As a condition of entry entrants must be available to accept the prize as stated (including the dates outlined), in condition 6, in it’s entirety (“eligible participants”).

  5. No responsibility will be taken by the Promoters for any ineligible or lost entries or entries submitted or received by the Promoters after the closing date. Entries that do not comply with these terms and conditions are incomplete, or submitted or received by the Promoters after the closing date will be declared void.
  6. The competition prize draw of winners will take place at 12.00pm AEST on 20/08/2009, at the office of the Promoter, located at 49 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000. All winners will be contacted within two days of the prize draw by phone and mail relying on contact details provided by the entrant. The Major Prize winners will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 27/08/2009. If the winner is unable confirm his/her eligibility to take the prize in it’s entirety and on the dates outlined in condition 6, by 5pm on 28/8/2009, the winner will forfeit the prize and no compensation will be paid in lieu. The Promoters will conduct a redraw at the same time and place as the original draw on 10/12/2009 and any winner will be contacted by phone and mail, and will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 17/12/2009. The result of the prize draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The Village Cinemas draw will occur at Level 2 / 180 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182.
  7. The first five eligible entries (4 Greater Union/Birch Carroll & Coyle/EVENT Cinemas winners + 1 Village Cinemas winner) drawn will win the Major Prize.
      Major prize details:
    • 2 x return economy class airfares to Los Angeles, USA from Sydney International Airport on 05/09/2009 at 8pm and returning from LAX on 09/09/2009 at 11:45pm L.A time. ($6000 including taxes)
      * Domestic connecting flights for winners who are not from Sydney are included. Return flights will be from the winners nearest port to Sydney flying Virgin Blue only. Maximum value of flights is $1358 per person ex Perth. ($2716)
    • 4 x night’s accommodation in a 4 star property (Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa). Accommodation is twin share with rooms a mix of double and twin. Rooms will be allocated based on winner’s preference subject to availability. (1 room only) ($1010.60)
    • Airport-hotel transfers for two on a coach ($30)
    • 2 x tickets to Universal Studios (passes must be used by set dates provided) ($173)
    • Welcome party upon arrival at hotel ($40)
    • Maximum value of each Major prize is $9,969.60. Total maximum prizepool value is $49,848.
  8. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable or redeemable for cash or any other goods or services nor can they be re-sold. The Promoters accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value, performance, or availability of any prize. The Promoters reserve the right to substitute the advertised prize for a prize of equivalent or greater retail value if, for any reason beyond the Promoters control, the Promoters are not able to give the prize-winner the advertised prize, subject to State legislation. Any incidental costs relating to the prize are the responsibility of the winner.
  9. Any photography, filming or footage taken of the winner during the duration of the trip for future publicity and promotional purposes must remain the property of the Promoters.

    The winner/s agree to allow The Shooting Star Picture Company Pty Ltd (ABN 53 063 741 328 – “Shooting Star”) the following: to record them (videotape and/or voice) for the inclusion in the above named TV Production, edit the recording into the programme for use in media, the use of the winner/s name, voice, biographic or other information they may provide during the course of the recording, screen and broadcast the recording of the programme, use excerpts of the recording for publicity and advertising. (Reference to “the recording” in this release includes any and all edited versions made by the producer).
  10. Please note the prize will need to be taken on specified dates with a period of notice provided. If the winner fails to accept this condition, they will forfeit the prize.
  11. The prize does not include spending money, meals or taxes not included in the price of the tickets, ground transportation (other than those expressly stated), and any other costs of a personal nature not stated. Compliance with any health or other government requirements is the responsibility of the prize winner and his/her nominated travel companion.
  12. All elements of the prize must be taken together.
  13. Flights are non-redeemable for cash.
  14. No stopovers permitted.
  15. Changes to domestic flight details once booked will incur a $40 AUD per person per change fee.
  16. Tickets are non transferable.
  17. Prize flights include domestic flights from the winners nearest port to Sydney return flying Virgin Blue and from Sydney to Los Angeles return flying V Australia only.
  18. In the event of a flight disruption, we will only be able to offer to transfer you onto another V Australia flight.
  19. Flights are subject to the V Australia conditions of carriage.
  20. The winner is responsible for the payment of any applicable airline excess baggage fees or other fees, taxes and surcharges.
  21. The winner and his/her nominated travel companion must possess a valid passport with at least 6 month validity for international travel and who have no previous criminal convictions and no reason why they would not be permitted to travel and be granted entry into the United States of America.
  22. The winner will be required to submit a Visa Waiver Application and have that Visa Waiver application accepted prior to taking the prize. Winners must allow 72 hours for the Visa waiver to be accepted prior to departure.
  23. The name on your airfare bookings must appear exactly as written in your passport and that of your travelling companion. The Promoters are not responsible for denied boarding or any re-issue costs charged by the airline due to an incorrect name supplied to the Promoters.
  24. The Promoters are not responsible for any inconvenience or any costs or fees incurred by airline flight delays, lost luggage, cancellation or disruption of air service. Air transportation is subject to the terms and conditions of the airline’s terms and conditions. You agree to abide by such terms and conditions including, but not limited to, payment of all amounts when due. You understand that any violation of any such rules and restrictions may result in cancellation of your reservation(s) and/or in your being denied access to the applicable travel product or services.
  25. To the extent permitted by law, the Promoters and their associated agencies and companies will not be liable to any person for any loss (including, without limitation, indirect, special or consequential loss or loss of profits), expense, damage, personal injury or death which is suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any person’s negligence) in connection with this promotion or accepting or using any prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law (in which case that liability is limited to the minimum allowable by law).
  26. The Promoters reserve the right to redraw the prize in the event of an entrant failing to comply with these terms and conditions or forfeiting or not claiming the prize by 19/11/2009. If the prize remains unclaimed by that date, a second draw will be held at 12.00pm AEST on 10/12/2009 at the same location as the original draw. Any expired event or ‘experience’ of the prize will be forfeited, and no compensation will be paid in lieu. Disposal of any unclaimed prizes may be made subject to any written directions given by any government authority and pursuant to any relevant legislation. All unclaimed prize draw winners will be contacted by phone and mail immediately. Any winner/s will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 17/12/2009.
  27. The Promoters, other entities associated with this competition and their related bodies corporate, and each of their officers, employees and agents shall not be liable for and shall be held harmless in respect of any loss, damage, or injury whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or sustained, as a result of or arising from the winner’s acceptance and use of the prize, except to the extent that any such liability cannot be excluded by law.
  28. Entry details remain the property of the Promoters. Acceptance of the prize is deemed to be acceptance by the winner of these terms and conditions and approval to use the winner’s name and photograph for publicity purposes, unless specifically requested by the winner not to do so at the time of accepting the prize.
  29. If the competition does not run for its duration due to, but not limited to, computer viruses, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the Promoters control that corrupts or affects administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the competition, the Promoters reserve the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. The Promoters will not be responsible for:
    1. Malfunction, delay or traffic congestion on any telephone network or line, computer on-line system, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, or website;
    2. Failure of any entry to be received by the Promoter as a result of those matters; nor
    3. Any injury or damage to entrants or any other person related to or resulting from participation in the competition or downloading any materials relating to the competition.
  30. The Promoters are Amalgamated Holdings Limited (ABN 51 000 005 103), 49 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000, telephone number (02) 9373 6600 and Village Cinemas Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 36 006 735 002) of Level 12A, 440 Collins Street, Victoria 3000 (“Promoters”)
  31. Authorised under NSW LTPS/09/06428, Victorian Permit No. 09/2274, ACT TP09/02773 & SA Licence No. T09/1699.



“Bruno” – GU/BCC Promotion


  1. Information on how to enter forms part of these conditions of entry.
  2. Entry is open to Australian residents of NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, NT, SA and WA who are current CINE BUZZ members and forward their Member Get member offer email to a non-member OR non-members who join the CINE BUZZ club in response to the Member Get member promotion during the competition dates to automatically go into the draw to win.

    To enter, CINE BUZZ Club Members must have included in their CINE BUZZ Club membership details, their name, address, email and phone details, and activate their membership card online at www.greaterunion.com.au/cinebuzz or www.birch.com.au/cinebuzz

    The Promoter, other entities and agencies associated with this competition, their related bodies corporate and each of their officers, agents, employees and immediate family of any of them are ineligible to enter. “Immediate family” means spouse, parent, child or sibling, whether or not they live in the same household as the employee.

    By entering this promotion, Eligible Participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process or who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry.
  3. The competition commences at 12.01am AEST on 18/06/2009 and closes at midnight AEST on 25/06/2009 (‘Promotion Period’).
  4. No responsibility will be taken by the Promoter for any ineligible or lost entries or entries submitted or received by the Promoter after the closing date. Entries that do not comply with these terms and conditions are incomplete, or submitted or received by the Promoter after the closing date will be declared void.
  5. The competition prize draw will take place at 12.00pm AEST on 26/06/2009, at the office of the Promoter, located at 49 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The winner will be contacted immediately by phone and mail relying on contact details provided by the entrant. To be eligible to take the prize, the winner must confirm his/her ability to accept the prize in its entirety, including attending the premier on 29 June 2009. If the winner is unable to take the prize as stated, they will forfeit and another winner will be drawn – no compensation will be paid in lieu. The Major Prize winner will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 03/07/2009. The result of the prize draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  6. The first correct entry drawn will win the Major Prize. Major prize details:
  7. 2 x return economy class airfares from the winner’s nearest major airport to Sydney, if necessary ($2,000)
  8. 1 x night accommodation with breakfast included at Rydges World Square ($300)
  9. Transfers from airport to hotel ($100)
  10. Private styling session with Jonathon Pease ($2,500)
  11. Spending money ($1,000)
  12. 2 x tickets to Australian premiere of Bruno on 29 June 2009 ($1000)
  13. Total Major Prize valued at $6,900
  14. Total Maximum value of Major prize pool is $6,900
  15. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable or redeemable for cash or any other goods or services nor can they be re-sold. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value, performance, or availability of any prize. The Promoters reserve the right to substitute the advertised prize for a prize of equivalent or greater retail value if, for any reason beyond the Promoters control, the Promoter are not able to give the prize-winner the advertised prize, subject to State legislation. Any incidental costs relating to the prize are the responsibility of the winner. You must be able to travel to Sydney on the 29th June. Prize cannot be delayed.
  16. At least one person travelling must be over 18 years of age.
  17. All elements of the prize must be taken together.
  18. The winner is responsible for the payment of any applicable airline excess baggage fees or other fees, taxes and surcharges.
  19. The name on your airfare bookings must appear exactly as written in your passport and that of your travelling companion. The Promoter is not responsible for denied boarding or any re-issue costs charged by the airline due to an incorrect name supplied to the Promoter.
  20. The Promoter is not responsible for any inconvenience or any costs or fees incurred by airline flight delays, lost luggage, cancellation or disruption of air service. Air transportation is subject to the terms and conditions of the airline’s terms and conditions. You agree to abide by such terms and conditions including, but not limited to, payment of all amounts when due. You understand that any violation of any such rules and restrictions may result in cancellation of your reservation(s) and/or in your being denied access to the applicable travel product or services.
  21. To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter and its associated agencies and companies will not be liable to any person for any loss (including, without limitation, indirect, special or consequential loss or loss of profits), expense, damage, personal injury or death which is suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any person’s negligence) in connection with this promotion or accepting or using any prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law (in which case that liability is limited to the minimum allowable by law).
  22. The Promoter reserves the right to redraw the prize in the event of an entrant failing to comply with these terms and conditions or forfeiting or not claiming the prize by 25/09/2009. If the prize remains unclaimed by that date, a second draw will be held at 12.00pm AEST on 16/10/2009 at the same location as the original draw. Disposal of any unclaimed prizes may be made subject to any written directions given by any government authority and pursuant to any relevant legislation. In the case of an expired event the winner will forfeit that portion of the prize and no compensation will be paid in lieu. The unclaimed prize draw winner will be contacted by phone and mail immediately. Any winner will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 23/10/2009.
  23. The Promoter, other entities associated with this competition and their related bodies corporate, and each of their officers, employees and agents shall not be liable for and shall be held harmless in respect of any loss, damage, or injury whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or sustained, as a result of or arising from the winner’s acceptance and use of the prize, except to the extent that any such liability cannot be excluded by law.
  24. Entry details remain the property of the Promoter. Acceptance of the prize is deemed to be acceptance by the winner of these terms and conditions and approval to use the winner’s name and photograph for publicity purposes, unless specifically requested by the winner not to do so at the time of accepting the prize.
  25. If the competition does not run for its duration due to, but not limited to, computer viruses, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the Promoter control that corrupts or affects administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the competition, the Promoters reserve the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. The Promoter will not be responsible for:
    1. Malfunction, delay or traffic congestion on any telephone network or line, computer on-line system, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, or website;
    2. Failure of any entry to be received by the Promoter as a result of those matters; nor
    3. Any injury or damage to entrants or any other person related to or resulting from participation in the competition or downloading any materials relating to the competition.
  26. The Promoter is Amalgamated Holdings Limited (ABN 51 000 005 103), 49 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000, telephone number (02) 9373 6600.
  27. Authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/09/05159, Victorian Permit 09/1848, ACT TP09/02169 & SA Licence No. T09/1339.


“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” – GU/BCC/Event Cinemas + Village Promotion


  1. Information on how to enter forms part of these conditions of entry.
  2. Entry is open to Australian residents of NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, NT, SA, TAS and WA who are current CINE BUZZ members or members of the Village Movie Club who purchase a ticket to Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince online at www.greaterunion.com.au, www.birch.com.au, www.eventcinemas.com.au or www.villagecinemas.com.au during the competition dates to automatically go into the draw to win or customers who submit their personal details on a dedicated competition page once they purchase a ticket to Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince online at www.greaterunion.com.au, www.birch.com.au, www.eventcinemas.com.au or www.villagecinemas.com.au during the competition dates to go into the draw to win.

    The Promoters, other entities and agencies associated with this competition, their related bodies corporate and each of their officers, agents, employees and immediate family of any of them are ineligible to enter. “Immediate family” means spouse, parent, child or sibling, whether or not they live in the same household as the employee.

    By entering this promotion, Eligible Participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. The Promoters reserve the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process or who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry.
  3. The competition commences at 12.01am AEST on 18/06/2009 and closes at midnight AEST on 13/08/2009 (‘Promotion Period’).
  4. To enter, CINE BUZZ Club Members must have included in their CINE BUZZ Club membership details, their name, address, email and phone details, and activate their membership card online at www.greaterunion.com.au/cinebuzz or www.birch.com.au/cinebuzz .

    Village Movie Club (Village Movie Club membership is free and is available by fully completing online registration at www.villagecinemas.com.au, (entrants must have all mandatory fields completed including their name and email address details to be eligible for entry in the draw) (“Eligible Participants”).
  5. No responsibility will be taken by the Promoters for any ineligible or lost entries or entries submitted or received by the Promoters after the closing date. Entries that do not comply with these terms and conditions are incomplete, or submitted or received by the Promoters after the closing date will be declared void.
  6. The competition prize draw of winners will take place at 12.00pm AEST on 14/08/2009, at the office of the Promoter, located at 49 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000. All winners will be contacted within two days of the prize draw by phone and mail relying on contact details provided by the entrant. The Major Prize winners will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 21/08/2009. If the winner is unable confirm his/her eligibility to take the prize in it’s entirety and on the dates outlined in condition 6, by 31/8/2009, the winner will forfeit the prize and no compensation will be paid in lieu. The Promoters will conduct a redraw at the same time and place as the original draw on 04/09/2009 and any winner will be contacted by phone and mail, and will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 08/09/2009. The result of the prize draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  7. The first correct entry drawn will win the Major Prize.
      Major prize details:
    • 2 x return economy class airfares to London, UK from the winner’s nearest Australian capital city (Approx max AUD $11,550)
    • 6 x night’s twinshare accommodation in a 4 star property as chosen by the Promoters (1 room only) with breakfast included (Approx $1200)
    • Airport-hotel and studio transfers (Approx AUD $202)
    • Harry Potter set experience for two people* (Money can’t buy experience)
    • Travel insurance for two people (Approx AUD $71)
    • Total Maximum value of Major prize pool is $13,023
    Prize must be taken between October 2009 and March 2010
  8. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable or redeemable for cash or any other goods or services nor can they be re-sold. The Promoters accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value, performance, or availability of any prize. The Promoters reserve the right to substitute the advertised prize for a prize of equivalent or greater retail value if, for any reason beyond the Promoters control, the Promoters are not able to give the prize-winner the advertised prize, subject to State legislation. Any incidental costs relating to the prize are the responsibility of the winner.
  9. Harry Potter set experience includes an opportunity to visit the Harry Potter film studios in England for an unforgettable filming experience. The day begins with a tour of the Harry Potter sets to get a glimpse at the magic that goes into making the films including a visit to the art department, costume design and creature effects, as well as a visit with many of the real animals that have appeared in all of the films.

    Winners may even have a chance to meet members of the cast before they head off to make-up and wardrobe to be transformed into a witch or wizard. They will then step on to a set for a unique and exciting filming experience, where they will be given direction and filmed in the role of one of the magical framed ‘moving’ portrait characters that have adorned the walls in all of the Harry Potter films.

    The Promoters make no guarantee that any cast members will be present during the visit. Even if they are present, if security concerns or other pertinent concerns restrict their availability the winner will not necessarily meet them. While at the shooting location, the winner must abide by, and ensure his or her companion abide by all reasonable requests of the program co-ordinator. Failure to comply may result in immediate and unconditional removal of the winner from the premises. All entrants agree that if they win the prize, they will not, and must ensure that their companion does not, sell or otherwise provide his or her story and/or photographs to any media or other organisation, including the internet. Photographs will be allowed only at the discretion of the program coordinator.

    The lucky winner will have their magical portrait character footage reviewed by filmmakers for possible inclusion in one of the final Harry Potter films.

    Any photography, filming or footage taken of the winner must remain the property of Warner Bros Pictures.

    * Note the package entitles the winner to bring one companion to accompany them to the studio and to participate in the above activities, excluding the filming experience.
  10. At least one person travelling must be over 18 years of age.
  11. Please note the prize will need to be taken on specified dates with a period of notice provided. If the winner fails to accept this condition, they will forfeit the prize.
  12. The prize does not include spending money, meals or taxes not included in the price of the tickets, ground transportation (other than those expressly stated), and any other costs of a personal nature not stated. Compliance with any health or other government requirements is the responsibility of the prize winner and his/her nominated travel companion.
  13. All elements of the prize must be taken together.
  14. The winner is responsible for the payment of any applicable airline excess baggage fees or other fees, taxes and surcharges.
  15. The winner and his/her nominated travel companion must possess a valid passport for international travel.
  16. The name on your airfare bookings must appear exactly as written in your passport and that of your travelling companion. The Promoters are not responsible for denied boarding or any re-issue costs charged by the airline due to an incorrect name supplied to the Promoters.
  17. The Promoters are not responsible for any inconvenience or any costs or fees incurred by airline flight delays, lost luggage, cancellation or disruption of air service. Air transportation is subject to the terms and conditions of the airline’s terms and conditions. You agree to abide by such terms and conditions including, but not limited to, payment of all amounts when due. You understand that any violation of any such rules and restrictions may result in cancellation of your reservation(s) and/or in your being denied access to the applicable travel product or services.
  18. To the extent permitted by law, the Promoters and their associated agencies and companies will not be liable to any person for any loss (including, without limitation, indirect, special or consequential loss or loss of profits), expense, damage, personal injury or death which is suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any person’s negligence) in connection with this promotion or accepting or using any prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law (in which case that liability is limited to the minimum allowable by law).
  19. The Promoters reserve the right to redraw the prize in the event of an entrant failing to comply with these terms and conditions or forfeiting or not claiming the prize by 16/11/2009. If the prize remains unclaimed by that date, a second draw will be held at 12.00pm AEST on 04/12/2009 at the same location as the original draw. Any expired event or ‘experience’ of the prize will be forfeited, and no compensation will be paid in lieu. Disposal of any unclaimed prizes may be made subject to any written directions given by any government authority and pursuant to any relevant legislation. All unclaimed prize draw winners will be contacted by phone and mail immediately. Any winner/s will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 11/12/2009.
  20. The Promoters, other entities associated with this competition and their related bodies corporate, and each of their officers, employees and agents shall not be liable for and shall be held harmless in respect of any loss, damage, or injury whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or sustained, as a result of or arising from the winner’s acceptance and use of the prize, except to the extent that any such liability cannot be excluded by law.
  21. Entry details remain the property of the Promoters. Acceptance of the prize is deemed to be acceptance by the winner of these terms and conditions and approval to use the winner’s name and photograph for publicity purposes, unless specifically requested by the winner not to do so at the time of accepting the prize.
  22. If the competition does not run for its duration due to, but not limited to, computer viruses, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the Promoters control that corrupts or affects administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the competition, the Promoters reserve the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. The Promoters will not be responsible for:
    1. Malfunction, delay or traffic congestion on any telephone network or line, computer on-line system, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, or website;
    2. Failure of any entry to be received by the Promoter as a result of those matters; nor
    3. AAny injury or damage to entrants or any other person related to or resulting from participation in the competition or downloading any materials relating to the competition.
  23. The Promoters are Amalgamated Holdings Limited (ABN 51 000 005 103), 49 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000, telephone number (02) 9373 6600 and Village Cinemas Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 36 006 735 002) of Level 12A, 440 Collins Street, Victoria 3000 (“Promoters”)
  24. Authorised under NSW LTPS/09/05399, Victorian Permit No. 09/1922, ACT TP09/02282 & SA Licence No. T09/1404.


“Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen” – GU/BCC Promotion


  1. Information on how to enter forms part of these conditions of entry.
  2. Entry is open to Australian residents of NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, VIC and WA who purchase one or more Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen in Vmax movie tickets on-line at www.greaterunion.com.au or www.birch.com.au during the competition dates to automatically go into the draw to win. To purchase a movie ticket online at www.greaterunion.com.au or www.birch.com.au you must be a member of the CINE BUZZ Club (CINE BUZZ is free to join on-line at these websites and to enter, CINE BUZZ Club Members must have included in their CINE BUZZ Club membership details, their name, address, email and phone details, have their membership card scanned at the Ticket Box when they purchase a ticket or at the Candy Bar when they make a purchase, during the promotion period, to be eligible for entry in the draw.

    The Promoters, other entities and agencies associated with this competition, their related bodies corporate and each of their officers, agents, employees and immediate family of any of them are ineligible to enter. “Immediate family” means spouse, parent, child or sibling, whether or not they live in the same household as the employee.

    By entering this promotion, Eligible Participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. The Promoters reserve the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process or who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry.
  3. The competition commences at 12.01am AEST on 04/06/2009 and closes at midnight AEST on 01/07/2009 (‘Promotion Period’).
  4. To enter, CINE BUZZ Club Members must have included in their CINE BUZZ Club membership details, their name, address, email and phone details, and activate their membership card online at www.greaterunion.com.au/cinebuzz or www.birch.com.au/cinebuzz.
  5. No responsibility will be taken by the Promoter for any ineligible or lost entries or entries submitted or received by the Promoter after the closing date. Entries that do not comply with these terms and conditions are incomplete, or submitted or received by the Promoter after the closing date will be declared void.
  6. The competition prize draw of winners will take place at 12.00pm AEST on 03/07/2009, at the office of the Promoter, located at 49 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000. All winners will be contacted immediately by phone and mail relying on contact details provided by the entrant. The Major Prize winners will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 10/07/2009. The result of the prize draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  7. The first correct entry drawn will win the Major Prize.
      Major prize details:
    • 2 x return economy flights to Melbourne from winner’s nearest capital city ($2,316) – based on return flights to Perth
    • Return airport-hotel transfers ($270)
    • 3 nights accommodation at Rydges Melbourne ($600)
    • Helicopter trial instructional flight: the ultimate adrenalin rush! Experience the thrill of flying a helicopter yourself (with instructor) (Total for 2 people) Note: locations in Melbourne suburban area, transfer not included (train access)($600)
    • 2 hour spa treatment for 2 people including footbath, river salt scrub, yoghurt cocoon and calming scalp massage ($400)
    • Spending money ($500)
    • Signed & block mounted Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen poster (signed by Isabel Lucas) ($350)
    • * Please note: the winner will need to book their trip a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the date that they want to leave.
    • Total Major Prize valued at $5,036
      10 x Runners up prize details:
    • 1 x Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen soundtrack ($30)
    • 1 x Transforming Sound Bug – a portable alternative to loudspeakers for use with iPod, CD and MP3 players ($75)
    • 1 x Infra Red, wireless, noise reducing, collapsible head phones ($150)
    • 1 x Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen umbrella ($25)
    • 1 x Transforming USB port ($30)
    • Total Runners up prize valued at $310
    • Total Maximum value of Major prize pool is $8,136
  8. Helicopter Flight: No experience is required for the introductory helicopter flights as all training will be given and a qualified instructor is present at all times. Participants must weigh less than 150kg to take part in this experience. In the event of unsuitable weather conditions, the flight may need to be rescheduled at a later date.
  9. Flights will be booked as non-flexible, the winner must give 4 weeks notice before travel.
  10. The major prize is subject to booking and availability and is valid for 12 months. It cannot be taken during school holidays, public holidays and special event periods. Prize must be booked within two months of draw date.
  11. Unless otherwise stipulated, all meals, spending money, insurance, taxes, transfers to and from point of departure, transport to and from accommodation and all other ancillary cost (including but not limited to any unplanned travel or accommodation expenses) are not included and are the responsibility of the winner.
  12. Winners may be required to present their credit card at the time of accommodation check in.
  13. In addition to these Terms and Conditions, the relevant prize supplier’s terms and conditions apply, including without limitation to, any airline travel and ticketing terms and conditions.
  14. During the entire duration of the prize, a nominated parent/guardian must accompany any persons under 18 years of age.
  15. The winner (and any companion) must depart from the return to the same departure point and travel together.
  16. Itinerary to be determined by the Promoter in it absolute discretion but in the event that agreement cannot be reached, the Promoter reserves the right to determine the itinerary.
  17. If for any reason a winner does not take the prize or an element of the prize at the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize or that element of the prize will not be redeemable for cash.
  18. As a condition of accepting the Travel Package, the winner (and any companion/s) must sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoter/ Prize Supplier/ Organisers in their absolute discretion including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
  19. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable or redeemable for cash or any other goods or services nor can they be re-sold. The Promoters accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value, performance, or availability of any prize. The Promoters reserve the right to substitute the advertised prize for a prize of equivalent or greater retail value if, for any reason beyond the Promoter’s control, the Promoters are not able to give the prize-winner the advertised prize, subject to State legislation. Any incidental costs relating to the prize are the responsibility of the winner.
  20. The Promoter reserves the right to redraw the prize in the event of an entrant failing to comply with these terms and conditions or forfeiting or not claiming the prize by 02/10/2009. If the prize remains unclaimed by that date, a second draw will be held at 12.00pm AEST on 23/10/2009 at the same location as the original draw. Disposal of any unclaimed prizes may be made subject to any written directions given by any government authority and pursuant to any relevant legislation. All unclaimed prize draw winners will be contacted by phone and mail immediately. Any winner/s will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 30/10/2009.
  21. The Promoter, other entities associated with this competition and their related bodies corporate, and each of their officers, employees and agents shall not be liable for and shall be held harmless in respect of any loss, damage, or injury whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or sustained, as a result of or arising from the winner’s acceptance and use of the prize, except to the extent that any such liability cannot be excluded by law.
  22. Entry details remain the property of the Promoter. Acceptance of the prize is deemed to be acceptance by the winner of these terms and conditions and approval to use the winner’s name and photograph for publicity purposes, unless specifically requested by the winner not to do so at the time of accepting the prize.
  23. If the competition does not run for its duration due to, but not limited to, computer viruses, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the Promoter’s control that corrupts or affects administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. The Promoter will not be responsible for:
    1. Malfunction, delay or traffic congestion on any telephone network or line, computer on-line system, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, or website;
    2. Failure of any entry to be received by the Promoter as a result of those matters; nor
    3. Any injury or damage to entrants or any other person related to or resulting from participation in the competition or downloading any materials relating to the competition.
  24. The Promoter is Amalgamated Holdings Limited (ABN 51 000 005 103), 49 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000, telephone number (02) 9373 6600.
  25. Authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/09/04873, Victorian Permit No. 09/1732, ACT TP09/02038 & SA Licence No. T09/1248.



“Confessions Of A Shopaholic” – GU/BCC Promotion


  1. Information on how to enter forms part of these conditions of entry.
  2. Entry is open to Australian residents of NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA and WA who register or activate as a new CINE BUZZ member online at www.greaterunion.com.au or www.birch.com.au OR current CINE BUZZ members who purchase a ticket to Confessions Of A Shopaholic online during the competition dates to automatically go into the draw to win.

    The Promoters, other entities and agencies associated with this competition, their related bodies corporate and each of their officers, agents, employees and immediate family of any of them are ineligible to enter. “Immediate family” means spouse, parent, child or sibling, whether or not they live in the same household as the employee.

    By entering this promotion, Eligible Participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. The Promoters reserve the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process or who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry.
  3. The competition commences at 12.01am AEST on 27/02/2009 and closes at midnight AEST on 20/03/2009 (‘Promotion Period’).
  4. To enter, CINE BUZZ Club Members must have included in their CINE BUZZ Club membership details, their name, address, email and phone details, and activate their membership card online at www.greaterunion.com.au/cinebuzz or www.birch.com.au/cinebuzz.
  5. No responsibility will be taken by the Promoter for any ineligible or lost entries or entries submitted or received by the Promoter after the closing date. Entries that do not comply with these terms and conditions are incomplete, or submitted or received by the Promoter after the closing date will be declared void.
  6. The competition prize draw of winners will take place at 12.00pm AEST on 23/03/2009, at the office of the Promoter, located at 49 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000. All winners will be contacted immediately by phone and mail relying on contact details provided by the entrant. The Major Prize winners will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 30/03/2009. The result of the prize draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  7. The first correct entry drawn will win the Major Prize.
      Major Prize details:
    • 1 x Gucci Tote ($500)
    • 2 x Return economy flights from the nearest major airport to Gold Coast (value up to $2,000)
    • 2 x nights accommodation and breakfast package at the Gold Coast International Hotel ($748)
    • 2 x debit cards with $1,000 each ($2,000)
    • Escorted shopping tour to Surfers Paradise high fashion precinct ($100)
    • 2 days use of a BMW 3 series from Bruce Lynton BMW ($500)
    • 1 x Nokia Phone ($210)
    • 1 x Soundtrack ($30)
    • 1 x Cosmetic mirror ($11.95)
    • 1 x Sophie Kinsella book series ($160)
    • 1 x Keychain ($17.95)
    • 1 x T-Shirt ($39.95)
    • Total Major Prize valued at $6,317.85
    • Total Maximum value of Major prize pool is $6,317.85
    • Prize must be taken by 31st July, 2009.
  8. Unless expressly stated in these terms and conditions all other expenses are the responsibility of the winners (and their companions) including but not limited to current passports, visas, meals, spending money, transport to and from departure and arrival points, transfers, drinks, incidentals, mini-bar, laundry, room service, telephone calls, activities, airport taxes (including departure taxes), energy surcharges, gratuities, services charges, travel insurance, pre and post accommodation, optional activities or excursions and all other ancillary costs. A credit card imprint or cash deposit may be required from the winner at check-in to the hotel, for all incidental charges. Holidays are subject to flight and booking availabilities. Winners under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the trip. In the event a winner does not take the prize by the time stipulated, then the entire prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of prize.
  9. The vehicle is to be collected and returned to Bruce Lynton BMW, 82-84 Nerang Street, Southport Qld 4215 (supplier conditions apply). The prize winner will need to sign an unaccompanied test drive vehicle form on collection of the vehicle whilst presenting a valid drivers licence. The petrol level in the prize vehicle will be full, and the vehicle must be returned with an acceptable level of fuel. Fuel charges whilst in their possession are the responsibility of the driver. The vehicle is subject to a maximum of 400kms and an insurance excess of $1,000 may apply for any at fault accident or for damage that cannot be claimed by a third party. The prize winner must meet any age requirements. Provisional licences and learners permits will not be accepted. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for damage, mistreatment or ill manor to the vehicle caused by the prize winner. The Promoter will not be liable for any additional expenses incurred by the prize winner through mistreatment or illegal behaviours of the vehicle. Damage costs will be the responsibility of the prize winner. The prize winner will need to present a current credit card for security purposes upon collection of the vehicle.
  10. By entering the competition, and by collecting a prize, the winner acknowledges and accepts that driving, travel and any other activities comprising the prize, are inherently dangerous and may result in death, injury, incapacity, damage to property or other losses. The winner, for themselves and their executors, releases the Promoter, its agents, officers and employees, from any and all legal claims in connection with any death, injury, incapacity, damage to property or other losses arising from or connected with the collection or enjoyment of the prize. Where the prize involves driving or travel, all winners under 18 years old must be accompanied by their legal guardian at all times. Before being eligible to collect a prize, each winner must provide to the Promoter proof of age, and if the winner is under 18 years old, the full name, address and telephone number of the winner's legal guardian. Before a winner is eligible to collect a prize, the guardian will be required to sign a release, in terms of the release given by the winner above. The release will also require the winner's guardian to accept responsibility for the acts and forbearances of the winner. Failure to provide such proof, particulars or releases will immediately invalidate the winner's entitlement to the prize, subject to state legislation.
  11. The Promoter is not responsible for any acts of god, such as adverse weather conditions or industrial action or civil commotion that may occur whilst the winner is travelling. Accommodation is in an Executive Spa Suite. If the Major Prize winner resides in the Gold Coast, Brisbane or Sunshine Coast area they will forfeit the flight portion of the prize. Travel arrangements to and from the winner's nearest major airport do not form part of the prize and are the responsibility of the winner and their travelling companion. The winner must travel on the same flights and itinerary as their travelling companions. The travel prize cannot be used as part payment for another airfare package. Frequent flyer miles cannot be accrued on this prize. Flights and accommodation are subject to availability at the time of booking and cannot be exchanged for other destinations. Travel restrictions & blackout dates apply. Prizes cannot be taken during peak periods or school holidays, and the winners must provide all suppliers with a minimum of 21 days advance notice of intention to travel. Embargo restrictions apply during certain periods. Hotel Accommodation is not available from 10th to 14th April inclusive and excludes public holidays.
  12. Bookings are subject to all suppliers booking conditions & availability (including but not limited to capacity limitations and other restrictions. In the event that for any reason whatsoever a winner does not take an element of the prize at the time stipulated by the Promoter then that element of the prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of that element of the prize. The Promoter does not guarantee that the winner will enjoy the travel prize or be suited to the type of travel prize that is offered.
  13. he Promoter, Prize Sponsors and their associated agencies and companies will not be liable for any misadventure, accident, injury, loss (including but not limited to consequential loss) or claim that may occur during the promotion; whilst undertaking any travel won on or connected with their entry into the promotion; in the participation in any prize in this promotion.
  14. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable or redeemable for cash or any other goods or services nor can they be re-sold. The Promoters accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value, performance, or availability of any prize. The Promoters reserve the right to substitute the advertised prize for a prize of equivalent or greater retail value if, for any reason beyond the Promoter’s control, the Promoters are not able to give the prize-winner the advertised prize, subject to State legislation. Any incidental costs relating to the prize are the responsibility of the winner.
  15. The Promoter reserves the right to redraw the prize in the event of an entrant failing to comply with these terms and conditions or forfeiting or not claiming the prize by 21/06/2009. If the prize remains unclaimed by that date, a second draw will be held at 12.00pm AEST on 13/07/2009 at the same location as the original draw. Disposal of any unclaimed prizes may be made subject to any written directions given by any government authority and pursuant to any relevant legislation. All unclaimed prize draw winners will be contacted by phone and mail immediately. Any winner/s will also be announced in The Australian newspaper on 20/07/2009.
  16. The Promoter, other entities associated with this competition and their related bodies corporate, and each of their officers, employees and agents shall not be liable for and shall be held harmless in respect of any loss, damage, or injury whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or sustained, as a result of or arising from the winner’s acceptance and use of the prize, except to the extent that any such liability cannot be excluded by law.
  17. Entry details remain the property of the Promoter. Acceptance of the prize is deemed to be acceptance by the winner of these terms and conditions and approval to use the winner’s name and photograph for publicity purposes, unless specifically requested by the winner not to do so at the time of accepting the prize.
  18. If the competition does not run for its duration due to, but not limited to, computer viruses, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the Promoter’s control that corrupts or affects administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. The Promoter will not be responsible for:
    1. Malfunction, delay or traffic congestion on any telephone network or line, computer on-line system, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, or website;
    2. Failure of any entry to be received by the Promoter as a result of those matters; nor
    3. Any injury or damage to entrants or any other person related to or resulting from participation in the competition or downloading any materials relating to the competition.
  19. The Promoter is Amalgamated Holdings Limited (ABN 51 000 005 103), 49 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000, telephone number (02) 9373 6600.
  20. Authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/09/01394, ACT Permit No. TP09/00571, VIC Permit No. 09/591 & SA Licence No. T09/367




Gold Class Terms and Conditions

  • Guests must be at least 18 years of age when visiting Gold Class at Greater Union MEGAPLEXES Innaloo and Marion only. Proof of identification may be required. In NSW (GU Bondi Junction, GU Macquarie) and QLD (BCC Chermside, BCC Indooroopilly & BCC Garden City), minors can attend Gold Class when accompanied by a responsible adult. Please contact the cinema for more information.
  • Reservations are highly recommended as we have exclusive seating for 30 - 40 guests.
  • No refunds are given for Gold Class tickets or Gift Vouchers once the tickets have been booked or the gift vouchers redeemed.
  • Only food and beverages (including alcohol) purchased from Greater Union Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas can be consumed anywhere in Gold Class.
  • All food and beverages (including alcohol) purchased in Gold Class must be consumed on the premises.
  • Our House Policy is on display in Gold Class to assist in explaining our commitment to the responsible service and consumption of alcohol.
  • Any damage to Gold Class property will be repaired and charged to the guest.
  • Management reserve the right to refuse entry.





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