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MORBIUS

» Director: Daniel Espinosa (Life) » Genre: Fantasy » Actors: Jared Leto, Michael Keaton, Adria Arjona

Suffering from a rare blood disease, biochemist, Dr. Michael Morbius, invents a substance that he hopes will cure his condition. However, the solution inadvertently infects him with a form of vampirism that he struggles against. He tries to correct his error but soon realises that his affliction will probably be with him for the rest of his life.

THE NORTHMAN

» Director: Robert Eggers (The Lighthouse) » Genre: Historical Film » Actors: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke

Visionary Director, Robert Eggers, is turning to real legends for his latest film. Based on The History of the Danes (contained in the patriotic Danish work, Gesta Danorum), The Northman is the story of Viking prince, Amleth (Alexander Skarsgård), who is determined to avenge the assassination of his kingly father by his uncle. This story is said to have inspired William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.) Of course, Eggers’ film won’t stick to the original tale. Instead, it will forge a new kind of story for one of Denmark’s greatest heroes.

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE

» Director: David Yates (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) » Genre: Fantasy » Actors: Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Ezra Miller, Mads Mikkelsen

Set in the 1930s, the exciting plot of this film leads up to the Wizarding World’s involvement in World War II and explores the magical communities in numerous countries – including Bhutan, Germany, and China. Albus Dumbledore, concerned about Gellert Grindelwald’s growing ambitions, entrusts Newt Scamander and his friends to battle against his enemy’s army. Finally, the time has come for Dumbledore to decide if he, too, will be taking part in the approaching war.

THE LOST CITY

» Director: Aaron and Adam Nee (You Can Never Really Know Someone) » Genre: Adventure » Actors: Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum

Sandra Bullock plays Loretta Sage – a best-selling author who writes about adventures in exotic lands. Her book covers always feature a handsome cover model called Alan (Channing Tatum). While on tour promoting her latest work, she gets kidnapped by a billionaire who forces her to lead him to a lost city and its treasure. Alan resolves to rescue her and prove that he is more than a pretty face.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2

» Director: Jeff Fowler (Sonic the Hedgehog) » Genre: Animation » Voices: Idris Elba, Ben Schwartz, Colleen O’Shaughnessey

After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is ready for more freedom, and Tom and Maddie agree to let him enjoy a staycation while they take off on a holiday . No sooner do they leave, however, than Dr. Robotnik makes a return with his new partner, Knuckles. The duo are in search of an emerald that has the power to both build and destroy civilisations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, so they can find the precious gem and keep it safe from the villains. e