Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ:CKEC), a leading entertainment, digital cinema and 3-D motion picture exhibitor, today announced the death of Company board member Alan J. Hirschfield, 79, who passed away on Thursday, January 15.

Carmike President and CEO David Passman stated, “We are deeply saddened by the news of Alan’s sudden passing and our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Berte and their entire extended family. As a member of Carmike’s Board Alan was an invaluable and frequent contributor, demonstrating and offering his wealth of knowledge, experience and relationships across the film and entertainment industries. He will truly be missed by all who had the good fortune to have known him.”

Alan J. Hirschfield had served as an independent Carmike Cinemas director since April 2002 and was a member of its Audit and Executive Committees. From 1992 to 2000, he was Co-Chief Executive Officer of Data Broadcasting Corporation, a global provider of financial and business information, which merged with Financial Times/Pearsons, Inc. From 1986 to 1990, Mr. Hirschfield served as a consultant/investor in the entertainment/media industry. Prior to that he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Mr. Hirschfield was also President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Pictures, Inc. from 1973 to 1978.

About Carmike Cinemas

Carmike Cinemas, Inc. is a U.S. leader in digital cinema, 3-D cinema deployments and one of the nation's largest motion picture exhibitors. Carmike has 273 theatres with 2,892 screens in 41 states. The circuit includes 45 premium large format (PLF) auditoriums featuring state-of-the-art technology and luxurious seating, including 28 "BigDs," 15 IMAX auditoriums and two MuviXL screens. As "America's Hometown Theatre Chain" Carmike's primary focus is mid-sized communities. Visit www.carmike.com for exact show times and to purchase tickets.