Monday 30 September 2019

Shanghai Film Week comes to Liverpool, celebrating twin status between the cities, 14th–17th October 2019


To coincide with the Liverpool-Shanghai 20th Sister Cities Anniversary Celebration, recognising the twin status between Liverpool and Shanghai, Shanghai Film Week is proud to announce its first film festival event.

Shanghai in partnership with Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Hope University and the UK-China Film Collaboration Project funded by the AHRC, is hosting a unique film week in Liverpool between 14 - 17 October. Specially curated by the Shanghai Art Film Federation, part of the Shanghai Film Distribution and Exhibition Association, audiences in Liverpool will experience four critically acclaimed Chinese-language films which represent different aspects of life in contemporary Chinese society.

Jin Hui, Secretary-General, Shanghai Film Distribution and Exhibition Association said, “I very much look forward to presenting four Shanghai produced films to the audience in Liverpool this fall. Shanghai is the birthplace of Chinese cinema, apart from our historical film and cinema culture, we have also produced many high-quality films (both commercial and arthouse) in recent years. The development of Shanghai’s film industry is exciting and film enthusiasts from around the world will certainly want to pay attention.”

Deputy Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Gary Millar, who was instrumental in bringing this event to Liverpool, said: “Liverpool is honoured to host the first Shanghai Film Week, celebrating the rich history, talent and culture steeped in Chinese film and cinema. We are a city that has always championed the arts and creativity. With the much appreciated support of the Liverpool China Partnership, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool Screen School and LJMU, we’re looking forward to a busy week of showcasing the very best in contemporary Chinese film culture."

The four film screenings will take place at two different venues in the city, Liverpool Hope University and Everyman Cinema.

A formal reception will launch the festival on 14th October and there will be a series of campus activities organised at Liverpool Hope University on 15th October.

Screenings:

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2016) | Dir: Kevin Macdonald
15th October, 11.00
Venue: The Capstone Theatre, Creative Campus, Liverpool Hope University (free screening)

From OSCAR and BAFTA winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald (Whitney, The Last King of Scotland), this acclaimed documentary traces the rise of contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang from his childhood in Mao’s China to global art world superstar, and a lifelong obsession creating his greatest work of art to date.

Trailer:


Campus Talk by Fang Xu, producer of Sky Ladder
15th October, 13.15
Venue: The Capstone Theatre, Creative Campus, Liverpool Hope University

Unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the process making the critically acclaimed documentary, which traces the rise of contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang.

Shakuhachi: One Sound One Life (2019) | Dir. Helen Yu
15th October, 14.30
Venue: The Capstone Theatre, Creative Campus, Liverpool Hope University (free screening)

This beautiful and stunning documentary tells the story of the shakuhachi, a famous Japanese lbamboo-flute. It was originally introduced from China into Japan in the 7th century and underwent a resurgence in the early Edo period. The film showcases the lives of the shakuhachi performers, controllers and students in China, Japan and the United States.

Trailer:



Film Q&A with Dr. Noel Brown, Senior Lecturer in Media and Communications
15th October, 16.00
Venue: The Capstone Theatre, Creative Campus, Liverpool Hope University

Pegasus (2019) | Dir. Han Han
15th October, 19.30
Venue: Everyman Cinema, Victoria Street (tickets required)

This action-comedy smash hit stars one of China’s newest comedy greats, Shen Teng (Goodbye Mr. Loser). Zhang Chi daydreams about his fast-paced former life in the racing world while tending to his fried rice stall, following a suspension for illegal racing. As he plots his long-awaited return to the track, he must overcome obstacles, take on a new generation of younger drivers and prove once and for all that he has what it takes to succeed.

Trailer:



Old Beast (2017) | Dir. Ziyang Zhou
16th October, 19.30
Venue: Everyman Cinema, Victoria Street (tickets required)

Winner of “Best Actor” and “Best Director” at the prestigious China Film Director's Guild Awards, Old Beast is a powerful and gritty family tragedy. Lao Yang is a broken old man who spends his days gambling and drinking. When he misappropriates his childrens’ money saved for his wife’s surgery, his children retaliate by holding him in custody, which he reacts to by taking them to court. In this moving, misguided struggle, will this family finally find peace?

Trailer:

Shanghai Film Week in Liverpool runs from 14th - 17th October 2019

Book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shanghai-film-week-2019-in-liverpool-tickets-72832926243
For more info visit: www.ukchinafilm.com/shanghai-film-week-liverpool/

WIN A COPY OF THE STAND RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY™ on 7TH OCTOBER


Based on the groundbreaking novel written by New York Times best-selling author Stephen King, THE STAND arrives for the first time on Blu-ray™ from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. Brilliantly restored in high definition with enhanced visual effects, this Blu-ray™ features all four parts of the six-hour Emmy® Award-winning 1994 miniseries.

To celebrate the release of THE STAND, we’re giving you the chance to win a Blu-Ray™, packed with special features, including audio commentary from Stephen King and director Mick Garris and a full-length behind-the-scenes featurette showcasing the making of the miniseries.

Led by an all-star cast, including Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump), Molly Ringwald (The Breakfast Club), Jamey Sheridan (Spotlight), Corin Nemec  (“Parker Lewis Can't Lose”), Rob Lowe (“The West Wing”), Miguel Ferrer (“NCIS: Los Angeles”) and Laura San Giacomo (“Just Shoot Me!”), THE STAND follows a group of survivors after a deadly plague wipes out the entire population. Those remaining must align themselves with either the forces of good, led by the frail 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Ruby Dee, A Raisin in the Sun), or evil, a group steered by a man with a lethal smile, Randall Flagg (Sheridan). The two sides face off in a climactic battle that will determine the final fate of mankind.

THE STAND is out on Blu-ray™ from 7th October

For your chance to win a Blu-ray™ copy of THE STAND, simply answer the following question:

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This competition is for participants in the UK only!

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4DX Announces Yash Raj Films’ “WAR” as the Next Indian Film to be Released in Multi-Sensory 4DX Cinema Experience


London (September XX, 2019) - CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading cinema technology company, with Yash Raj Films, the leading film production company of India, today announced “WAR” will be coming to theatres in the innovative multi-sensory cinema experience, 4DX. The film will release on October 2nd on Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India.

Yash Raj Films "War" boasts of A-list Indian talent headlined by actors Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor along with director Siddharth Anand and producer Aditya Chopra. The film includes an array of gripping action sequences such as car-chases, helicopter-chases, explosions, fist fights and motorcycle chase scenes, making 4DX the perfect place for audiences to experience the film. A powerful combination of motion and environmental effects will have movie fans experiencing the spectacular and thrilling action sequences, the adrenaline rush of helicopters and cars in flight. 4DX motion and vibration will capture the turbulence of helicopters perilously swaying across the sky in the climactic helicopter chase sequence that everyone’s buzzing about.

4DX is a cinematic experience that is growing in popularity for moviegoers seeking to be totally immersed in the film they are watching. This is proven by 4DX’s performance, with an all-time record-breaking month in July at the global box office. 4DX's advanced theatre technology enhances the on-screen visuals of action-packed blockbusters, transcending the traditional cinema experience through special effects including motion-synchronized seats, wind, fog, rain, lightning, snow, vibration and scents. The result is one of the most innovative cinema formats in the industry, drawing fans into the action on the screen, providing a more exciting movie-watching experience.

"We were very clear from the start that we want to give Indian audiences action that they have never seen before. Our film has a huge car sequence that sees Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff perform an adrenaline-pumping action stunt that has been entirely shot on ice. We shot this in Finland, which is in the Arctic Circle and we were informed by our production team that we were the first ever film in the world to shoot an action sequence of this scale in the Arctic. We look forward to reveal this movie in 4DX, and we strongly believe 4DX will be the best way to enjoy our film." said director Siddharth Anand.

4DX provides moviegoers with an innovative, multi-sensory experience, allowing the audience to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled 4DX producers, maximizing the excitement within the movie, beyond the limits of audio and video. To date, more than 78,000 4DX seats operate in 678 auditoriums, spanning 65 countries.

Competition: Win Airplane Mode on DVD



Airplane Mode is out on DVD from 14th October.

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis
En route to the world’s largest social media convention in Australia, internet megastar Logan Paul is scared to death; today is his first time flying! All of his worst nightmares come true when the passengers refuse to switch their phones to airplane mode, causing the plane's controls to go haywire and electrocuting the pilots.

Amidst the chaos, Juanpa Zurita (Logan’s foreign exchange brother) has one goal: to lose his virginity or die trying. It’s up to Logan to overcome his fears, defeat a psychopath on the loose, and save the day.

Get ready for hilarious comedy at high altitude with the breakout movie of the social media generation, starring 23 of the biggest social media stars on the planet!

Dazzler Media presents Airplane Mode on DVD & Digital from 14th October

Buy from Amazon by clicking here (Opens in a new window)

For your chance to win just answer the question below.

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Friday 27 September 2019

Terminator: Dark Fate is coming to UK 23rd October - All Trailers, Posters and Images


Synopsis
Linda Hamilton (“Sarah Connor”) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (“T-800”) return in their iconic roles in Terminator: Dark Fate, directed by Tim Miller (Deadpool) and produced by visionary filmmaker James Cameron and David Ellison. Following the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator: Dark Fate also stars Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna, and Diego Boneta.



Terminator: Dark Fate is coming to UK 23rd October

Trailers and Featurette



TERMINATOR DARK FATE | OFFICIAL HD REDBAND FEATURETTE

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Spies in Disguise - New Trailer - Starring Will Smith and Tom Holland


Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way. And if this odd couple can’t learn to work as a team, the whole world is in peril. SPIES IN DISGUISE is an animated comedy set in the high-octane globe-trotting world of international espionage.

SPIES IN DISGUISE, starring Will Smith and Tom Holland alongside co-stars Karen Gillan, Rashida Jones and DJ Khaled, will release in UK cinemas in December.


Epic adventure THE CLIMBERS brings Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi and Jackie Chan to UK & ROI cinemas and IMAX, 30th September


Synopsis:
Based on a true story, The Climbers is an all-new adventure featuring China’s biggest stars Wu Jing (The Wandering Earth, Wolf Warrior II), Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Grandmaster) and a special guest appearance from action icon, Jackie Chan (The Foreigner, Rush Hour, Police Story).

Set in 1960, it’s a cinematic retelling of the first Chinese climbers to summit Mount Everest - the first ever to do so from the North Ridge. Well-known as the most challenging side of the mountain, the perilous journey takes its toll on the mountaineers, physically and mentally, forcing them to make life or death decisions at every turn.

From award-winning director Daniel Lee (Three Kingdoms, 14 Blades) and produced by action cinema legend Tsui Hark (Detective Dee, Once Upon a Time in China) The Climbers is a thrilling epic you won’t want to miss.

Cine Asia presents The Climbers in UK & ROI cinemas from 4th October, with previews and IMAX from 30th September

New Chinese epic THE CAPTAIN in UK & ROI cinemas 4th October


Synopsis:
From critically acclaimed director Andrew Lau (Infernal Affairs trilogy) comes The Captain, a thrilling new epic based on an incredible true story.

In May 2018, during a normal flight aboard Sichuan Airlines, the cockpit windshield shattered while flying 30,000 feet above the Tibetan Plateau. With a co-pilot fighting for his life and passengers in panic and losing consciousness, the plane’s heroic captain (Zhang Hanyu, Operation Red Sea, Operation Mekong) defied all odds and successfully landed the plane in one of the most miraculous emergency landings in Chinese aviation history. What he achieved under pressure is revered to this day.

Charged with suspense and stunning action, and visual effects from the team behind Monster Hunt and Hero, The Captain is a true epic and a tribute to real human courage.

Cine Asia presents The Captain in UK & ROI cinemas from 4th October, with previews from 30th September

Thursday 26 September 2019

Echoes of Fear - Set for North American Theatrical Release beginning October 16


Brian and Laurence Avenet-Bradley’s acclaimed excursion into gear, Echoes of Fear embarks on a national theatrical release beginning this October.

Kicking off its big screen run in Los Angeles on October 16, the award-winning spookfest stars Trista Robinson, Hannah Race, Paul Chirico and Marshal Hilton.

Echoes of Fear received its World Premiere at the 18th annual Shriekfest Horror Festival, the longest running horror festival in Los Angeles, where it won Best Supernatural Horror Feature. 14 festivals have since followed and the film has won six Best Feature Awards.

Synopsis
Alysa inherits her grandfather’s house following his sudden death from an apparent heart attack. She cannot keep the house so travels there to prepare it for sale. While she is packing away her grandfather’s belongings some strange and unexplained events inside the house start to spook her and she soon comes to the conclusion that she is not alone there.

Even her pet mouse senses a presence. Something supernatural lurks in the house and she begins to believe that her grandfather was trying to find something before he died. When her friend Steph arrives they attempt to solve the mystery and what they uncover together forces them to confront the diabolical truth and the evil that hides inside.



PARTICIPATING CITIES
Los Angeles, CA Oct. 16
Torrance, CA Oct. 24th
Chattanooga, TN Oct 24th
Johnson City, TN Oct. 24th
Knoxville, TN Oct. 23rd
New York, NY October (Date TBD)
San Francisco, CA October (Date TBD)
Greenville, SC November (Date TBD)
Pasadena, CA November 6th
Atlanta, GA November (Date TBD)
Palm Springs, CA November (Date TBD)
Boston, MASS.  November 6th
Santa Monica, CA Nov 20th
Orlando, FL Nov. (Date TBD)

Wednesday 25 September 2019

A Good Woman is Hard to Find - Trailer


After a successfully closing FrightFest 2019 with great notices, the tense Northern Irish “kitchen-sink thriller” A Good Woman is Hard to Find is in Cinemas and on Digital from 25th October…

Synopsis:
This crowd-pleasing and violent kitchen-sink revenge thriller is a dark and daring journey through Northern Ireland’s criminal underbelly. Recently widowed mother of two Sarah (a tour-de-force Sarah Bolger, Mayans M.C.) is desperate to know who murdered her husband in front of their young son, rendering him mute. Coerced into helping a low-life drug-dealer, she’s forced to go beyond her humanity to protect her children and learn the truth.

Directed by Abner Pastoll. Starring Sarah Bolger, Edward Hogg, Andrew Simpson and Jane Brennan. Written by Academy Award® nominee and BAFTA winner Ronan Blaney.

Signature Entertainment presents A Good Woman is Hard to Find in Cinemas and Digital HD 25th October

Tuesday 24 September 2019

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie | Official Trailer | Netflix


The Netflix Event EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE reunites fans with Jesse Pinkman (Emmy-winner Aaron Paul). In the wake of his dramatic escape from captivity, Jesse must come to terms with his past in order to forge some kind of future.

Aaron Paul is back as Jesse Pinkman in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, directed by Vince Gilligan, on Netflix October 11.

Monday 23 September 2019

Dark Waters - Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway star in the First Trailer

Dark Waters

Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo (Avengers, Spotlight) and Oscar winner Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables) team up for riveting thriller, Dark Waters, which hits UK cinemas January 2020.

The film is inspired by the shocking true story of a tenacious attorney (Ruffalo) who uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths, due to one of the world's largest corporations.  In the process, he risks everything – his future, his family, and his own life - to expose the truth.

Dark Waters is directed by Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Todd Haynes (Far from Heaven, Carol) and stars a strong supporting cast including Tim Robbins, Bill Camp, Victor Garber, Mare Winningham, William Jackson Harper, and Bill Pullman. Ruffalo also steps into the producer's role alongside Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon.

Dark Waters will be in UK cinemas nationwide in January 2020 and we are excited to bring you the first trailer for this truly astounding, timely and essential film.


Saturday 21 September 2019

Countdown - Trailer - starring Elizabeth Lail


Synopsis:
IF YOU COULD FIND OUT EXACTLY WHEN YOU'RE GOING TO DIE... WOULD YOU WANT TO KNOW?

In COUNTDOWN, when a young nurse downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die, it tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

Following her star role in Netflix's hugely successful YOU, Elizabeth Lail will be starring in this exciting new race-against-the-clock tech-horror.

COUNTDOWN will be out in UK Cinemas on Saturday, October 25th.

Friday 20 September 2019

The Aeronauts - Eddie Redmayne & Felicity Jones star in the New UK Trailer


“You don’t change the world by simply looking at it…” Prepare to head out on an epic adventure with Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones in the NEW UK trailer and poster for The Aeronauts.

Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne reunite in this thrilling drama directed by Tom Harper (Wild Rose) and written by Jack Thorne (Wonder). Set in 1862 and inspired by true events, The Aeronauts follows wealthy young widow Amelia Wren (Jones) and headstrong scientist James Glaisher (Redmayne), as they mount a balloon expedition to fly higher than anyone in history. This is a journey to the very edge of existence, where the air is thin and the chances of survival are slim. As their perilous ascent reveals their true selves, this unlikely pair discover things about each other - and themselves - that helps each of them find their place in the world they have left behind.

The Aeronauts will enjoy its European premiere as the Mayor of London’s Gala at the London Film Festival on October 7th and will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland, and in IMAX venues, on Wednesday, November 6th.

Thursday 19 September 2019

Dark Waters | Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway star in the First Trailer


Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo (Avengers, Spotlight) and Oscar winner Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables) team up for riveting thriller, Dark Waters, which hits UK cinemas January 2020.

The film is inspired by the shocking true story of a tenacious attorney (Ruffalo) who uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths, due to one of the world's largest corporations.  In the process, he risks everything – his future, his family, and his own life - to expose the truth.


Dark Waters is directed by Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Todd Haynes (Far from Heaven, Carol) and stars a strong supporting cast including Tim Robbins, Bill Camp, Victor Garber, Mare Winningham, William Jackson Harper, and Bill Pullman. Ruffalo also steps into the producer's role alongside Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon.

Dark Waters will be in UK cinemas nationwide in January 2020 and we are excited to bring you the first trailer for this truly astounding, timely and essential film.

François Ozon's BY THE GRACE OF GOD - Poster and Trailer


François Ozon’s critically acclaimed & award winning BY THE GRACE OF GOD is an engrossing and topical examination of the Catholic Church abuse scandal, telling the story of three friends who pursue justice for the abuse they suffered as children.

Alexandre lives in Lyon with his wife and children. One day he learns that the priest who abused him when he was in the scouts is still working with children. He decides to take action and is soon joined by two other victims of the priest, François and Emmanuel. They band together to lift the burden of silence′′ surrounding their ordeal, but the repercussions and consequences will leave no one unscathed.

In Cinemas and On Curzon Home Cinema 25th October
Certificate TBC / Running time 137 Minutes

KNIVES OUT | Official Trailer & Final Poster


We already published some of the excellent Knives Out character posters on our twitter, check them out at
https://twitter.com/beentothemovies/status/1173950499336404993
and give us a follow too.

STARRING:
Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, Jaeden Martell, and Christopher Plummer

DIRECTOR:
Rian Johnson

SYNOPSIS:
Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, The Last Jedi) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in KNIVES OUT, a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect.  When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death. With an all-star ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell, KNIVES OUT is a witty and stylish whodunit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the very end.

Wednesday 18 September 2019

IMAX has revealed their exclusive artwork for Joker, releasing in UK IMAX cinemas for one week only starting October 4.


Warner Bros. Pictures’ Joker stars Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, alongside Oscar winner Robert De Niro, and is directed, produced and co-written by Oscar nominee Todd Phillips.

Joker centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale.

The film also stars Zazie Beetz (“Deadpool 2”), Frances Conroy (TV’s “American Horror Story,” Hulu’s “Castle Rock”), Marc Maron (TV’s “Maron,” “GLOW”), Bill Camp (“Red Sparrow,” “Molly’s Game”), Glenn Fleshler (TV’s “Billions,” “Barry”), Shea Whigham (“First Man,” “Kong: Skull Island”), Brett Cullen (“42,” Netflix’s “Narcos”), Douglas Hodge (“Red Sparrow,” TV’s “Penny Dreadful”) and Josh Pais (upcoming “Motherless Brooklyn,” “Going in Style”).

Phillips (“The Hangover” trilogy) directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with writer Scott Silver (“The Fighter”), based on characters from DC. The film is produced by Phillips and Bradley Cooper under their Joint Effort banner, and Emma Tillinger Koskoff. It is executive produced by Walter Hamada, Michael E. Uslan, Aaron L. Gilbert, Joseph Garner, Richard Baratta, and Bruce Berman.

Behind the scenes, Phillips is joined by director of photography Lawrence Sher (upcoming “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” “The Hangover” trilogy), production designer Mark Friedberg (“Selma,” “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”), editor Jeff Groth (“War Dogs,” “The Hangover Part III”), and Oscar-winning costume designer Mark Bridges (“Phantom Thread,” “The Artist”).

A Warner Bros. Pictures presentation, in Association with Village Roadshow Pictures, in Association with BRON Creative, a Joint Effort Production, a Todd Phillips Movie, “Joker” is set for release October 4, 2019, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Tuesday 17 September 2019

WIN GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS ON BLU-RAY™



Some thought it would never happen but the King is back, and with a vengeance!

From Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, comes ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’, the epic monstrous action tale of ancient super species. To celebrate the release, which arrives on Digital Download September 21 and DVD, Blu-ray™, 3D Blu-ray™, 4K Ultra HD, and 4K Steelbook editions October 14, we are giving you the chance to win a copy of Godzilla: King of the Monsters on Blu- ray™.

Following the global success of ‘Godzilla’ comes the next chapter in the Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse. The film is directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus,” “Trick 'r Treat,” “Superman Returns) and stars Kyle Chandler (“Catch-22,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Argo,” TV’s “Friday Night Lights”), Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air,” “The Conjuring” films, TV’s “Bates Motel”), Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (“The Shape of Water,” “Blue Jasmine”), Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai,” “Inception,” “Godzilla”) and Millie Bobby Brown (TV’s “Stranger Things”) in her feature film debut.

This new story focuses on ancient god sized monsters as they rise again, all the while, crypto-zoological agency “Monarch” faces not only Godzilla, but Mothra, Rodan and arch enemy Ghidorah as they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s existence hanging in the balance.         
                                      
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is packed full of stunning visual effects, cinematography and breath taking heroic action.


For your chance to win a copy of Godzilla: King of the Monsters on Blu-ray™ simply answer the following question:

COMPETITION CLOSED

Godzilla: King of the Monsters arrives on Digital Download September 21 and DVD, Blu-ray™, 3D Blu-ray™, 4K Ultra HD, and 4K Steelbook editions October 14

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1. Closing date 14-10-19
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3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.

Monday 16 September 2019

Making Waves: The Art Of Cinematic Sound - Official UK Trailer


In Cinemas & On Demand 1st November

An insighful and fascinating examination of sound design in film, featuring legendary sound designers Walter Murch (Apocalypse Now), Ben Burtt (Star Wars) and Gary Rydstrom (Saving Private Ryan). Directors including George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Barbra Streisand, and Ryan Coogler talking about how essential sound is to the landscape of filmmaking.


COMPETITION: Win Kaleidoscope on DVD


Kaleidoscope is out on DVD from 23rd September.

And to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away.

Synopsis
GARNERING CRITICAL acclaim on its theatrical release, one of Britain’s greatest actors of today Toby Jones ‘glows’ (The Guardian) as the lead in Kaleidoscope, a bleak, nightmarish psychological thriller written and directed by brother Rupert Jones in his feature film debut.

A sparse, drab flat, on a housing estate in London, loud frantic knocking and a dog barking.  We meet Carl Woods (Toby Jones – Don’t Forget the Driver, Detectorists, Tinker Tailor, Soldier Spy), an ex-prisoner with dreams of starting a gardening business, as he’s abruptly awoken from his sleep on the sofa.  He goes to the door…no-one is there. Exploring the house, he notices lipstick traces on a glass, an ashtray full of cigarette butts,  he goes upstairs and finds a shocking discovery, a dead body in the bathroom. But is everything as it seems?

As the narrative twists and turns we follow Carl’s footsteps as he chats with his neighbour Monique (Noble), prepares for his first date in 15 years with someone he met online, Abby (Matthews) and gets a message announcing an impending, unwanted visit from his overbearing mother (Reid)…

With time running out, Carl’s relationship with his mother and the ramifications of his night with Abby now collide in dramatic, surprising, unforgettable ways.

Buy from Amazon by clicking here (Opens in a new window)

For your chance to win just answer the question below.

Competition Closed

Terms and conditions
1. Closing date 30-09-19
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.

Saturday 14 September 2019

FULL MOVIE - The Terminator (1984) - USA Only


A cyborg is sent from the future on a deadly mission. He has to kill Sarah Connor, a young woman whose life will have a great significance in years to come. Sarah has only one protector - Kyle Reese - also sent from the future. The Terminator uses his exceptional intelligence and strength to find Sarah, but is there any way to stop the seemingly indestructible cyborg ?

Running time 1:47:13

Actors
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Michael Biehn
Linda Hamilton
Paul Winfield
Director
James Cameron

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil IMAX Exclusive Art


Today, IMAX has revealed their exclusive artwork for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, releasing globally in IMAX cinemas on October 18, 2019, for a limited time only.

Only IMAX cinemas will transport audiences into the mystical, scenic world of the Moors with IMAX immersive cinema design, custom audio system and proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology, to fully experience the action as Maleficent’s powers intensify in the battle between good and evil.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after Maleficent, in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s most notorious villain (Angelina Jolie) and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning). The film continues to explore the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen as they form new alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within.

The film is directed by Joachim Rønning from a story by Linda Woolverton and a screenplay by Linda Woolverton and Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster, and produced by Joe Roth, Angelina Jolie and Duncan Henderson with Matt Smith, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Michael Vieira serving as executive producers.

Friday 13 September 2019

COUNTDOWN | First Official Trailer


IN UK CINEMAS OCTOBER 25

Starring Elizabeth Lail, Anne Winters, and Peter Facinelli
Directed by Justin Dec

IF YOU COULD FIND OUT EXACTLY WHEN YOU'RE GOING TO DIE... WOULD YOU WANT TO KNOW?

In COUNTDOWN, when a young nurse downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die, it tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

Following her star role in Netflix's hugely successful YOU, Elizabeth Lail will be starring in this exciting new race-against-the-clock tech-horror.
COUNTDOWN will be out in UK Cinemas on Saturday, October 25th.

HUSTLERS "Jennifer Lopez Pole Dance Scene" Trailer (2019) Cardi B, J-Lo


Inspired by a New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler that went viral, former strip club employees band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.

Release date: 13 September 2019

A Good Woman is Hard to Find (Cinemas 25th Oct) Starring Sarah Bolger



Synopsis:
This crowd-pleasing and violent kitchen-sink revenge thriller is a dark and daring journey through Northern Ireland's criminal underbelly. Recently widowed mother of two Sarah (a tour-de-force Sarah Bolger, Mayans M.C.) is desperate to know who murdered her husband in front of their young son, rendering him mute. Coerced into helping a low-life drug-dealer, she's forced to go beyond her humanity to protect her children and learn the truth.

Directed by Abner Pastoll. Starring Sarah Bolger, Edward Hogg, Andrew Simpson and Jane Brennan. Written by Academy Award® nominee and BAFTA winner Ronan Blaney.

Signature Entertainment presents A Good Woman is Hard to Find in Cinemas and Digital HD from 25th October 2019

Trailer:

Thursday 12 September 2019

Experience the King Like Never Before ‘Elvis Unleashed’


Elvis Presley returns to big screens across the globe this Autumn with the new music special, “Elvis Unleashed,” featuring unseen footage of Elvis as he filmed the iconic “68 Comeback Special.

CinEvents will present “Elvis Unleashed” in over 200 UK and Irish cinemas on Monday 7th October in partnership with Fathom Events. This special event includes outtakes and performances that reveal a new side of the King.  For a complete list of UK cinema locations visit www.mycineplace.com

Each screening will include a new 30-minute segment with Los Angeles Times lead music writer Randy Lewis in conversation with actor Dennis Quaid, rising pop/country artist Jade Jackson and the esteemed director and producer of the “68 Elvis Comeback Special,” Steve Binder, to discuss Elvis’s life and legacy. Quaid and Jackson are set to perform some Elvis classics, while Randy Lewis discusses the behind-the-scenes interactions that Binder had with Elvis and his manager Colonel Parker, as well as celebrating the King.

This brand-new content is produced by Spencer Proffer, CEO of Meteor 17, and Dave Harding, in association with Authentic Brands Group.

Tickets for UK and Irish screening can be purchased from www.fathomrocks.com and participating cinemas.

 “This cinema event showcases Elvis as both a legendary performer and a charming, charismatic presence behind the scenes,” said Meteor 17 CEO Spencer Proffer. “We are excited to bring together his many fans in cinemas across the world to celebrate his lasting impact with never-before-seen moments and performances.”

The “Elvis ’68 Comeback Special” was a major milestone in Elvis Presley’s storied career, marking his first live television performance in seven years and pioneering the “unplugged” performance style with an acoustic set. “Elvis Unleashed” captures the spontaneous moments and stories behind the legendary special, and sheds new light on Elvis as a cultural icon.

After the success of the ’68 Comeback special last August we are thrilled to bring Elvis back to the big screen this year for a new perspective on this iconic stage in his career. Joe Evea, CEO, CinEvents.


The Prey - First Look At Trailer and Poster for Asian Survival-Thriller


Described as Cambodia’s first $1M-budgeted action movie, the film will be available On Demand and download across all major digital platforms from October 7th, including iTunes, Amazon, Sky Store, Virgin Media and Google Play.

Directed by Jimmy Henderson (Jailbreak), newcomer Gu Shangwei and Vithaya Pansringarm (Only God Forgives, The Last Executioner) lead an International cast, with fight choreography handled by Jean-Paul Ly (Nightshooters, Doctor Strange).

Xin (Shangwei) is an undercover Chinese detective. When the criminals that he is investigating are arrested, he is mistakenly sent with them to a remote Cambodian prison. He quickly discovers that the warden (Pansringarm) has no intention of rehabilitating the prisoners, instead offering wealthy businessmen the ultimate hunting experience; human prey. Xin has no choice but to fight for his freedom in a brutal and sadistic game of hunter verses prey.

Wednesday 11 September 2019

Don't Let Go - Movie Review


Chris Stuckmann reviews Don't Let Go, starring David Oyelowo, Storm Reid, Mykelti Williamson, Brian Tyree Henry, Alfred Molina. Directed by Jacob Estes.

Detective Jack Radcliff gets a shocking phone call from his recently murdered niece Ashley. Working together across time, they race to solve the crime before it can happen.

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Tuesday 10 September 2019

Theo James & Emily Ratajkowski star in thrilling new heist drama 'Lying and Stealing'


'Lying and Stealing', starring Theo James (Divergent Series, The Dark Crystal) and Emily Ratajkowski (Gone Girl, We Are Your Friends), will be available on Digital Download from 11th November.

The thrilling heist drama also stars Fred Melamed (The Spy Who Dumped Me) & Frank Gallegos (Veronica Mars), and celebrated a successful US release with Variety calling it a "pleasing throwback to glamorous 1960s heist movies."

Lying and Stealing follows Ivan (Theo James), a successful art thief, who inherited his father's life of crime, but unlike most thieves, Ivan loves the art as much as the art of the steal. He longs to break free from the criminal world, but he is in so deep that he may never get out.

It isn't until he meets Elyse (Emily Ratajkowski) an actress and a con-woman with her own chaotic past she wants to escape from, that they team up to pull off the ultimate heist which won't make them rich, but will set them free.

Sunday 8 September 2019

The Aeronauts | First trailer starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones



Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne reunite in this thrilling drama directed by Tom Harper (Wild Rose) and written by Jack Thorne (Wonder). Set in 1862 and inspired by true events, The Aeronauts follows wealthy young widow Amelia Wren (Jones) and headstrong scientist James Glaisher (Redmayne), as they mount a balloon expedition to fly higher than anyone in history. This is a journey to the very edge of existence, where the air is thin and the chances of survival are slim. As their perilous ascent reveals their true selves, this unlikely pair discover things about each other - and themselves - that helps each of them find their place in the world they have left behind.

The Aeronauts is produced by Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman and Tom Harper and also stars a wealth of British talent including Himesh Patel (Yesterday), Anne Reid (Song for Marion), Tom Courtenay(45 Years), Tim McInnerny (Peterloo) and Phoebe Fox (Eye in the Sky).

Announced today as the Mayor of London’s Gala, The Aeronauts will enjoy its European premiere at the London Film Festival On October 7th and will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland, and in IMAX venues, on Wednesday, November 6th.


Friday 6 September 2019

INTERVIEW : ERIN O’BRIEN - WHAT DEATH LEAVES BEHIND


Clinton Road’s Erin O’Brien is back to get our hearts racing in the exhilarating new psychological thriller What Death Leaves Behind. We caught up with her on the cusp of the film’s L.A Premiere.


What a movie. Very grounded and impactful. This is unlike anything you’ve done before – is that fair to say?
Thank you. I would agree that this movie is definitely unlike anything I’ve done before, or seen.. I have to say, I really love the way this film turned out, it was beautifully shot, the actors All did an amazing job and it was a unique and powerful story.

How could you relate to the story? Did something about in particular appeal to you?
I’m not sure if I related to the story as much as it just really intrigued me.. the story gave me chills and really made me think, it stayed with me long after I read the script and after we finished filming. It made me think that there are for sure a lot of unexplainable things in the world beyond our understanding.

And was the director encouraging of any ideas you had for the story or your character?
Absolutely! And I really appreciated that. I mostly worked with the wonderful Johnny Alonso. We were given so much freedom with our characters. There was a very specific way we were supposed to look and I think that really helped us develop our characters even more. We got some great direction, then we just ran with it!

The city is as much a star of the movie as the cast, wouldn’t you agree?
I absolutely would! Philadelphia is a beautiful city and I’m happy I got to work there. Especially being from New Jersey, I really appreciate my surrounding cities. I think our cinematographer captured the beauty of Philadelphia perfectly. It really added to the story.

Had you worked with anyone from the film before?
I had worked with our fabulous makeup artist Joan Joan’s on a film called One Penny a year earlier.
But I hadn’t worked with anyone from the cast before. Since we wrapped I have been lucky enough to work with both Johnny Alonso & Vincent Young. They are amazing actors and I’m very grateful to have them as close friends as well.

How much time did you get to get the chemistry downpat with your co-stars before filming? Or was it straight into it?
I met Johnny pretty much as soon as I landed in Philadelphia. We met with the director and hit it off right away. We just knew we would work well together and the following day at our first rehearsal it was magic. We had the best chemistry. Our scenes together were truly some of my favorite I’ve ever filmed. I also got to meet Khalil McMillan the first day of filing and he was the sweetest. He was so easy to work with, super focused and a fantastic actor!

The film is hitting the big screen in several markets. Do you believe it’s a film that needs to be seen in a theatre?
I truly think it’s a film that can be enjoyed anywhere. I personally love seeing movies in the theater for the whole movie going experience but this film will be just as great to watch curled up on your couch at home.

HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE MOVIE https://www.whatdeathleavesbehind.com/in-theaters/ 


Wednesday 4 September 2019

Bad Boys For Life - Official Trailer


The Bad Boys Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are back together for one last ride in the highly anticipated Bad Boys for Life.

Directed by Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Will Smith, with an all star cast including Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, Paola Nunez, Kate Del Castillo, Nicky Jam, and Joe Pantoliano. BAD BOYS FOR LIFE will open at cinemas across UK and Ireland 17 January 2020.

SCOOTER - Trailer and new details on where you can see it.


Nail-biting thriller “Scooter”, starring Mitch Lemos (“Burn Notice”) and Yoshi Zimmerman , will receive a North American theatrical release via Artist Rights Distribution this fall.

 “Joyride” meets “The Blair Witch Project” in a sweat-inducing account of three YouTubers that set out on an 866 mile adventure on scooters. However, they find out that it's not the destination that will kill you, it's the journey.

“Scooter”, from writer-director-producer Matt Wohl , will screen :

October 16 
7:30pm–8:57pm
Brooklyn, NY at UA Court Street 12 & RPX

September 26 
7:00pm–8:27pm
Burlington, VT at Merrill's Roxy Cinemas

September 12 
8:30pm–9:52pm
Miami Beach, FL at Regal South Beach Stadium 18

September 19 
7:30pm–8:57pm
Winter Park, FL at Regal Winter Park Village Stadium 20 


The Three Amigoes are life-long best friends and partners in crime. They became internet famous after their YouTube channel went viral. Each episode of their antics has them undertaking some ridiculous challenge. From racing cars to tricycles and from the waters of the South Atlantic to the bottom of a swimming pool, there’s no challenge too stupid. Like a pack of cats, they always land on their feet.

The Amigoes latest challenge is to ride scooters from Miami to New Orleans. Each person has $1000 to get a scooter, pay for gas, food, and lodging. After they select their vehicles and pack their bags, it’s time to hit the road. They soon find that their 50CC scooters are no match of I-95, and they retreat to the side roads to continue their epic 900 mile journey. While the road is smoother, the trip gets a lot bumpier. One of the scooters break down, the friends start to fight amongst each other, and their troubles reach a climax when they witness and video a murder.

Stuck in rural Florida with two working scooters, they have little hope of escape, and the killer is hot on their trail. What was once a leisurely trip becomes a fight for survival. They end up captured, tortured, and it’s clear they won’t all survive. When those who are sworn to protect you are the problem, where do you turn? Will they all die in a small backwater town, or can they once again defy the odds and come out alive?

IT CHAPTER TWO - IT Ends Featurette


Evil resurfaces in Derry as director Andy Muschietti reunites the Losers Club—young and adult—in a return to where it all began with “It Chapter Two.”

The film is Muschietti’s follow-up to 2017’s critically acclaimed and massive worldwide box office hit “IT,” which grossed over $700 million globally.  Both redefining and transcending the genre, “IT” became part of the cultural zeitgeist as well as the highest-grossing horror film of all time.

Because every 27 years evil revisits the town of Derry, Maine, “It Chapter Two” brings the characters—who’ve long since gone their separate ways—back together as adults, nearly three decades after the events of the first film.