SCREENTALK MOVIE PLANNER
JULY - SEPTEMBER
Suicide Squad
The most anticipated Bollywood Blocbuster of the year featuring Salman Khan
Join DC Universe’s Supervillians on their heroic mission for a shot at redemption
SULTAN
Classic 80’s
The Lord of the Apes, King of the jungle returns
GHOSTBUSTERS revamped
Legend of Tarzan
MEGA BLOCKBUSTERS
SULTAN (HINDI)
ACTION/DRAMA/SPORT
JULY
Bollywood’s superstar Salman Khan returns to the silver screen as a Haryana champion wrestler – Sultan Ali Khan, and actress Anushka Sharma plays his love interest – a wrestler herself. Sultan Ali Khan goes on to win the gold medal for India in wrestling, but due to some reason, he leaves wrestling and returns to the sport after some time - when age and an unfit body are hurdles ahead of him. He is then coached by Randeep Hooda’s character in MMA and reaches the big stage once again. The film – produced by Yash Raj Films and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar is set to be a complete entertainer with much romance, drama and action scenes, and a pinch of patriotism.
SUICIDE SQUAD
ACTION/ADVENTURE
AUGUST 3D/IMAX
Following ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice’, we have a firmer grasp on what to expect from the DC Extended Universe. And next on the DCEU’s docket is this summer’s ‘Suicide Squad’ – a film which sees a cagey government agent, Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) assemble a task force comprising of “the worst of the worst” for a mission that’s downright suicidal. ‘Suicide Squad’ marks the first big screen appearance for many of these ne’er do-wells, including Deadshot (Will Smith), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), further establishing the villainous side of the DCEU. The film also introduces their version of The Joker (Jared Leto), and as seen in set videos and the trailer, he and Harley will tangle with Ben Affleck’s Batman during some point in the movie.
THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
ACTION/ADVENTURE
JULY
3D/IMAX
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures comes the action adventure ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ - starring Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s True Blood) as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The film also stars Samuel L. Jackson and Margot Robbie.
It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan (Skarsgård) left the jungles of Africa behind for a gentrified life as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane (Robbie) at his side. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary of Parliament, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the Belgian, Captain Leon Rom (Waltz). But those behind the murderous plot have no idea what they are about to unleash.
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN ACTION/WESTERN
SEPTEMBER
Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ - ‘The Magnificent Seven’. With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns - Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), Josh Farraday (Chris Pratt), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee), Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier). As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money. *Movie release dates are subject to change.
MAXI BLOCKBUSTERS
INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE JULY
STAR TREK BEYOND
Using alien technology, the government of Earth once again collaborate to protect the planet from an unprecedented extra-terrestrial force. This reboot stars Jeff Goldblum and Hunger Games’ Liam Hemsworth.
Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 6) directs and J.J. Abrams produces the latest ‘Star Trek’ film, with Chris Pine returning as Captain Kirk. Stranded on a hostile planet the Enterprise Crew face an alien threat.
Matt Damon returns as Jason Bourne, one of the most iconic characters of his career. With Oscar nominee Paul Greengrass (Bourne Ultimatum) as director, the fifth ‘Bourne’ is set to be another classic.
ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE
THE BFG
RUSTOM (HINDI)
ACTION/SCI-FI
FAMILY/ANIMATION
IMAX
AUGUST
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
JULY
IMAX
AUGUST
ADVENTURE/FAMILY/FANTASY 3D/IMAX
JASON BOURNE
JULY
ACTION/ADVENTURE
AUGUST
ROMANCE/THRILLER
20th Century Fox presents the return of the infectiously popular Sid, Manny and wiry Scrat. The final film in the franchise sees Scrat’s pursuit of the elusive acorn that catapults him into the universe where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the Ice Age World.
In Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s ‘The BFG’, Spielberg returns to the magical kind of fable. ‘The BFG’ is also described as Spielberg’s ‘E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial’ for an all-new generation. The film is about young orphan (Ruby Barnhill) who is taken away by a friendly, big-eared giant (Mark Rylance).
Directed by Neeraj Pandey, ‘Rustom’ has a strong romantic plot, but also a thrilling murder mystery. It’s a beautiful story about a decorated officer and devoted family man named Rustom, defending his name - starring Akshay Kumar, Ileana and Cristian Lazar.
M.S DHONI - THE UNTOLD STORY (HINDI)
DEEPWATER HORIZON
MISSS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN
SEPTEMBER
BIOGRAPHY/SPORT
The untold story of a ticket collector to a trophy collector – Mahendra Singh Dhoni – the World Cup winning captain of the Indian Cricket Team. The film stars Sushant Singh Rajput, John Abraham, Fawad Khan and Ram Charan.
SEPTEMBER
ACTION/DRAMA/THRILLER IMAX
Based on the true events that occurred on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, the film chronicles the courage of those who worked on the Deepwater Horizon and the extreme moments of bravery and survival in the face of what would become one of the biggest man-made disasters in world history.
SEPTEMBER
ADVENTURE/FANTASY
The film from visionary director Tim Burton revolves around a boy who discovers clues to a mystery: ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’. But the mystery and danger deepens as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers. *Movie release dates are subject to change.
MINI BLOCKBUSTERS
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 2
JULY
ACTION 3D
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE COMEDY
JULY
GHOSTBUSTERS JULY ADVENTURE/COMEDY 3D
This action-packed sequel sees Michelangelo (Noel Fisher), Raphael (Alan Richson), Donatello (Jeremy Howard) and Leonardo (Johnny Knoxville) return to save the city from a new threat - the evil Shredder.
Bob (Dwayne Johnson) - a lethal CIA agent, comes home for his high school reunion where he enlists the help of the former ‘big man on campus’ - now accountant (Kevin Hart). The two enter a world of shoot-outs and espionage.
Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) directs this classic 80’s blockbuster reboot with an all-female cast which includes: Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig. Original cast members Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray make cameo appearances.
ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
NINE LIVES
MOHENJO DARO (HINDI)
JULY
ADVENTURE 3D/IMAX
COMEDY/FAMILY/FANTASY
AUGUST
This highly anticipated adventure-fantasy sequel produced by Tim Burton sees Johnny Depp return as the Mad Hatter. Anne Hathaway plays the White Queen and Mia Wasikowska returns as Alice.
Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a daredevil billionaire, but his workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his beautiful wife Lara (Jennifer Garner) and adoring daughter Rebecca (Malina Weissman).
MECHANIC: RESURRECTION
THE SPACE BETWEEN US
ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER
AUGUST
Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) returns as the Mechanic in the sequel to the 2011 global hit. When someone from his past forces him back into the business, Bishop has to complete an impossible list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world.
PETE’S DRAGON
SEPTEMBER
ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
AUGUST
ADVENTURE/DRAMA
AUGUST
Ashutosh Gowariker’s much ambitious film ‘Mohenjo Daro’ starring Hrithik Roshan is a love story that dates back to 26th century BC (during the Indus Valley Civilization). The film also stars Kabir Bedi, Arunoday Singh and Pooja Hegde.
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
AUGUST
ANIMATION/COMEDY/FAMILY 3D
In this interplanetary adventure, a space shuttle embarks on a mission to colonize Mars with a pregnant astronaut. Thus begins the life of Gardner Elliot – an inquisitive, intelligent boy who reaches the age of 16 having only met 14 people in his very unconventional upbringing.
Ever wondered what our pets get up to when we’re not home? From the director of ‘Despicable Me 2’ comes the story of Max, whose life is turned upside down when a mongrel called Duke arrives.
BRIDGET JONE’S BABY
ADVENTURE/FAMILY/FANTASY 3D
COMEDY/ROMANCE
SEPTEMBER
SNOWDEN SEPTEMBER DRAMA/THRILLER
A reimagining of the 1977 Disney classic blends live action and CGI to tell the story of the special bond between an orphaned boy and his best friend (who just happens to be a dragon). Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Karl Urban and Robert Redford.
Breaking up with Mark (Colin Firth) leaves Bridget (Renée Zellweger) single and over 40. But her love life comes back to life when she meets Jack (Patrick Dempsey). Things go well, until Bridget discovers that she is pregnant. But who is the dad – Mark or Jack?
The politically-charged, pulse-pounding thriller - starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley, reveals the incredible untold personal story of Edward Snowden who exposed shocking illegal surveillance activities by the NSA . *Movie release dates are subject to change.
MORE BLOCKBUSTERS STILL TO COME OCTOBER - DECEMBER
INFERNO - OCTOBER
DOCTOR STRANGE - NOVEMBER
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY - DECEMBER
JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK - OCTOBER
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM - NOVEMBER
ASSASSIN’S CREED - DECEMBER
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