AMARILLO, Texas, Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAST), a leading multimedia entertainment superstore retailer, has announced its plans to host a midnight release party for Man of Steel on Monday night, November 11th.  Man of Steel is a superhero movie that is based on the DC Comics character Superman.

Festivities for the night will begin at 9:00 p.m. local time and will end with the release of the movie at midnight.  Only select stores will be participating in the midnight release party, so check with your local store to see if they are among those participating.

While awaiting the release of the movie, Hastings will also have a number of offers going on throughout the store. These offers will include: 30% off all used video game accessories, video games, books, vinyl, and CDs; 20% off select headphones, "buy 1 comic get 1 free", and "buy 1 get 2nd for $1" on all used DVD and Blu-rays.  In addition, all energy drinks during the midnight release party will be 2 for $4, fountain drinks will be 99¢, and candy will be "buy 1 get 1 free". 

To find out more about the Man of Steel midnight release party in your area, please visit or contact your local Hastings superstore or visit us online at www.goHastings.com.

About Hastings
Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, as well as trends and consumer electronics merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format.  We currently operate 126 superstores, averaging approximately 24,000 square feet, primarily in medium-sized markets throughout the United States.  We also operate three concept stores, Sun Adventure Sports, located in Amarillo, Texas and Lubbock, Texas, and TRADESMART, located in Littleton, Colorado.

We also operate www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet Web site that makes available to our customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys.  The site features exceptional product and pricing offers.  The Investor Relations section of our web site contains press releases, a link to request financial and other literature and access to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE Hastings Entertainment, Inc.

Dan Crow, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (806) 677-1422, www.goHastings.com

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