Simply SUPER Prizes
WIN IMAX tickets to see
WIN tickets to see blockbuster movie Transformers the way it should be seen.
On a screen as huge as the giant robots themselves!
Michael Bay’s action adventure is playing at Birmingham’s IMAX cinema.
And that means it’s larger than life in more ways than one.
It’s your chance to see the Autobots battle the Decepticons lifesize.
The screen is as tall as a fivestorey building and as wide as four buses nose to tail.
And 42 speakers of digital surround sound place you in the heart of the action.
What’s more, Transformers:
An IMAX Experience is a specially extended 147-minute edition of the movie.
You get even more adventure for your admission ticket.
It’s running on the big screen at the city’s Thinktank for a limited period only.
And we have FIVE PAIRS of tickets to be won.
Here’s how YOU could be a winner!
Simply tell us the name of the Autobot leader, who transforms into a freight rig.
Is it (a) Optimus Prime, (b) Optimus Maximus or (c) Optimus Optimist?
BY POST: Write your answer on a postcard or on the back of a sealed envelope. Add your name, address and daytime phone number and send it to Transformers Promotion, Sunday Mercury, PO Box 39, Birmingham,
BY PHONE: Call the competition Hotline on 0901 229 2392 and leave your name, address, daytime phone number and your answer.Calls cost 25p each from a BT landline. Other landline operators/mobiles may vary
BY TEXT: Text your answer to 84080. Write SM1 at the beginning of your text, followed by a space, your answer and your name, house number and postcode. Texts cost 25p each plus standard message rate.
BY E-MAIL: You can e-mail the answer to the question, along with your name and address, to entry@mrn.co.uk stating ‘Mercury Transformers’ in the subject box.
The competition runs from 8am today until midday on Thursday October 4, 2007. Usual Sunday Mercury rules apply.
There is no cash alternative. Winners list available on request.
Birmingham Post & Mail and Trinity Mirror group companies may contact you by phone, letter, SMS or e-mail with details of goods and services you may be interested in, dependant on your route of entry.
If you don’t want to receive texts or e-mail, add ‘no alerts’ at the end of your message.
Tickets for Transformers: An IMAX Experience (12A) are priced pounds 8.75 (adult), pounds 6.75 (child or concession) and pounds 28 (family ticket for two adults and two children).
Book now at website www.imax.ac or call 0121 202 2222.
IMAX CINEMA MILLENNIUM POINT BRIMINGHAM www.imax.ac
WIN Heroes DVD box sets WHAT if there are ordinary people with extraordinary abilities living amongst us?
It’s the question gripping the nation as sci-fi series Heroes becomes the No 1 must-see.
It’s already overtaken Lost in the ratings, and is building to an explosive climax.
Tomorrow DVD boxset Heroes: Season One Part One hits the stores, and is expected to sell out.
But the super Sunday Mercury has FIVE sets to give away in an exclusive competition.
It’s your chance to follow the fortunes of cheerleader Claire, nasty Niki and lovable Hiro.
What does the future hold for ruthless politician Nathan and brother Peter?
Can artist Isaac, mind-reading cop Matt and scientist Mohinder really save the world?
The boxset of Tim Kring’s super series features Episodes 1 to 11 – but that’s just for starters.
There’s an exclusive unseen 73-minute premiere containing a never- seenbefore character!
Then there are more than 30 deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage and bonus features.
The set, to be followed by a Part Two set on December 10, will top the charts.
But up, up and away! Here’s how YOU could win the Heroes: Season One Part One boxset!
Simply tell us the name of the aptlynamed Japanese hero who can move through space and time.
Is it (a) Hiro, (b) Niko or (c) Sylar?
BY POST: Write your answer on a postcard or on the back of a sealed envelope. Add your name, address and daytime phone number and send it to Heroes Promotion, Sunday Mercury, PO Box 39, Birmingham, B4 6AH.
BY PHONE: Call the competition Hotline on 0901 229 2393 and leave your name, address, daytime phone number and your answer.Calls cost 25p each from a BT landline. Other landline operators/mobiles may vary
BY TEXT: Text your answer to 84080. Write SM2 at the beginning of your text, followed by a space, your answer and your name, house number and postcode. Texts cost 25p each plus standard message rate.
BY E-MAIL: You can e-mail the answer to the question, along with your name and address, to entry@mrn.co.uk stating ‘Mercury Heroes’ in the subject box.
The competition runs from 8am today until midday on Thursday October 4, 2007. Usual Sunday Mercury rules apply. There is no cash alternative. Winners list available on request.
Birmingham Post & Mail and Trinity Mirror group companies may contact you by phone, letter, SMS or e-mail with details of goods and services you may be interested in, dependant on your route of entry.
If you don’t want to receive texts or e-mail, add ‘no alerts’ at the end of your message.
WIN adult superhero books
WIN a superhero novel that’s strictly NOT for kids!
Publishers Michael Joseph are getting in on the superpowered bandwagon with a great new book.
Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman (pounds 16.99) is a valiant volume with adult themes.
And we have TEN copies up for grabs.
Doctor Impossible, an evil genius, diabolical scientist and wannabe world dominator is languishing in jail.
He’s lost his freedom, his girlfriend, and his hidden island fortress.
But no matter! Because he has a fiendish plan to gain his freedom while imprisoning the planet.
Meanwhile, Fatale is a rookie superhero on her first day with the Champions, the world’s most famous superteam.
This patchwork woman of skin and chrome is joining a team struggling with a damaged past.
Will they be able to save the planet once again?
Here’s how YOU could win a copy of the book.
Simply tell us the name of the group of superheroes which includes Wolverine, Storm and Cyclops.
Is it (a) The X Men, (b) The A Team or (c) The B Sides?
BY POST: Write your answer on a postcard or on the back of a sealed envelope. Add your name, address and daytime phone number and send it to Invincible Promotion, Sunday Mercury, PO Box 39, Birmingham, B4 6AH.
BY PHONE: Call the competition Hotline on 0901 229 2395 and leave your name, address, daytime phone number and your answer. Calls cost 25p each from a BT landline. Other landline operators/mobiles may vary
BY TEXT: Text your answer to 84080. Write SM4 at the beginning of your text, followed by a space, your answer and your name, house number and postcode. Texts cost 25p each plus standard message rate.
BY E-MAIL: You can email the answer to the question, along with your name and address, to entry@mrn.co.uk stating ‘Mercury Invinncible’ in the subject box.
The competition runs from 8am today until midday on Thursday October 4, 2007. Please note that you must be aged 18 or over to enter this competition.
Usual Sunday Mercury rules apply. There is no cash alternative. Winners list available on request.
Birmingham Post & Mail and Trinity Mirror group companies may contact you by phone, letter, SMS or e-mail with details of goods and services you may be interested in, dependant on your route of entry.
If you don’t want to receive texts or e-mail, add ‘no alerts’ at the end of your message.
WIN night out with The Incredibles
WIN a night out with Disney superheroes The Incredibles.
We’ve lined up a prize money can’t buy – the chance to go behind the scenes and meet Mr and Mrs Incredible!
We’ve teamed up with our pals at Disney On Ice to offer one family the VIP treatment.
Our winning family will watch the Disneyland Adventure spectacular at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena.
And they’ll go behind the scenes to meet the superhero stars of the show.
This year’s Disney On Ice show boasts professional iceskaters, fabulous costumes and fairytale scenery.
In an original story that picks up where Disney/Pixar movie The Incredibles left off, audiences are invited to join the superhero family on a fun-filled Disneyland adventure.
Bob, Helen, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack attempt to be a ‘normal’ family as they enjoy Disney’s most popular theme park, meeting famous Disney friends while trying to maintain their secret identities.
Their super powers keep popping up, resulting in a series of comical mishaps.
But it’s no laughing matter when a robot-copy of the maniacal Syndrome shows up to spoil the fun. Will the Incredibles and their superhero friend Frozone save the day?
Our prize package allows you and up to three friends or family members to see the show on opening night October 31 at the NIA, and enjoy a VIP reception where you can meet Mr and Mrs Incredible.
Here’s how YOU could be a winner!
Simply tell us what Mrs Incredible’s stretchy superhero name is: (a) Elastigirl, (b) Wonder Woman or (c) Catwoman?
BY POST: Write your answer on a postcard or on the back of a sealed envelope. Add your name, address and daytime phone number and send it to Incredibles Promotion, Sunday Mercury, PO Box 39, Birmingham,
BY PHONE: Call the competition Hotline on 0901 229 2394 and leave your name, address, daytime phone number and your answer.Calls cost 25p each from a BT landline. Other landline operators/mobiles may vary
BY TEXT: Text your answer to 84080. Write SM3 at the beginning of your text, followed by a space, your answer and your name, house number and postcode. Texts cost 25p each plus standard message rate.
BY E-MAIL: You can e-mail the answer to the question, along with your name and address, to entry@mrn.co.uk stating ‘Mercury Incredibles’ in the subject box.
The competition runs from 8am today until midday on Thursday October 4, 2007. Usual Sunday Mercury rules apply. There is no cash alternative. Winners list available on request.
Birmingham Post & Mail and Trinity Mirror group companies may contact you by phone, letter, SMS or e-mail with details of goods and services you may be interested in, dependant on your route of entry.
If you don’t want to receive texts or e-mail, add ‘no alerts’ at the end of your message.
Disney On Ice presents Disneyland Adventure featuring Disney/ Pixar’s The Incredibles runs at the NIA from October 31 to November 11. Tickets cost from pounds 10.50 to pounds 32.50, from the NIA Box Office on 0870 909 4144 or www.necgroup.co.uk
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