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ISSUE 22 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018
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WELCOME! The countdown to Christmas has begun! The festive season starts with a bang as two classic Christmas tales are given a twist in Disney’s The Nutcracker And The Four Realms and an all-new animated The Grinch, from the creators of Despicable Me. And if that wasn’t magical enough, there’s the battle for the future of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. But that’s just for starters! There are even more films to feast on in the lead up to Christmas with Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, Aquaman, Mortal Engines, and Mary Poppins Returns all hitting the big screen. Make sure you save some room as Boxing Day brings Bumblebee’s origin story and Step Brothers’ Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly WIRNINCH reuniting for a hilarious take H T E G IES on Holmes And Watson. GOOD See you in 2019! Craig May Editor
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» We are so excited to be bringing you unmissable films in the run-up to Christmas with the likes of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald, The Grinch, and Mary Poppins Returns all bringing magic to our screens over the next couple of months. We’ll also be screening a wide range of festive arts and events with The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol coming up.
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MERRY QUIZMAS Get ready to rock this Christmas! The staff and students from St Bernadette’s are back to bring you more fun-filled festivities with another classic Christmas movie. As the countdown to Christmas begins, we want to know how much you know about the Nativity! films and some classic Christmas songs!
2. Who of these actors starred as a teacher at St Bernadette’s? Martin Clunes, David Tennant, Martin Freeman, All Of Them 3. Which actress is reprising her role as headmistress Mrs Keen? Celia Imrie, Imelda Staunton, Maggie Smith, Joanna Lumley
4. Which Strictly Come Dancing judge is joining the cast as a mean show director? Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas 5. Which of these is not a Nativity! sequel title? Danger In The Manger, Dude Where’s My Donkey?, Back To Bethlehem
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6. In which city is The Pogues’ fairytale set? Dublin, London, New York, London, Paris 7. Bing Crosby partnered with which music sensation for White Christmas? David Bowie, Prince, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger 8. What does Mariah Carey want for Christmas? Two Front Teeth, Love, Diamonds, You
Answers... 1. Mr Poppy 2. All Of Them 3. Celia Imrie 4. Craig Revel Horwood 5. Back To Bethlehem 6. New York 7. David Bowie 8. You
1. What is the name of the fun-loving teaching assistant from the previous films? Mr Tumble, Mr Poppy, Mr Maker, Mr Schneebly
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POKÉMON THE MOVIE: THE POWER OF US SPECIAL EVENT 24 NOVEMBER & 1 DECEMBER / Director Tetsuo Yajima / Starring Sarah Natochenny, Megumi Hayashibara, Rica Matsumoto / Genre Animation, Adventure, Family
A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret - the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endanger not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it’ll take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together - or will it all end in destruction? Attendees at select screenings will be able to collect a free sample pack of The Pokémon Trading Card Game featuring three random trading cards.
Film Shorts
NATIVITY ROCKS!
NATIVITY ROCKS!
JULIET, NAKED
RELEASE DATE 23 NOVEMBER We’re back with the kids from St Bernadette’s Primary School as the staff and students audition for a place in a spectacular rock musical. Celia Imrie reprises her role as Headmistress Mrs Keen to lead an exciting cast that includes Meera Syal, Ruth Jones, Hugh Dennis, and Craig Revel Horwood as the ruthless show director. With all the feel-good charm of the original film, this Christmas, Nativity Rocks!
RELEASE DATE 2 NOVEMBER Annie (Rose Byrne) is stuck in a relationship with Duncan (Chris O’Dowd) an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke). When the acoustic demo of Tucker’s hit record from twenty-five years ago surfaces, its release leads to a life-changing encounter with the elusive rocker himself. Based on Nick Hornby’s novel, Juliet, Naked is a comic account of life’s second chances.
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THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS RELEASE DATE 2 NOVEMBER / Directors Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston / Starring Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren / Genre Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants a key - a one-of-a-kind key to a box that holds a gift from her late mother. A golden thread, presented to her by godfather Drosselmeyer (Morgan Freeman), leads her to a parallel world where she encounters a soldier, a gang of mice, and the regents of three fantastical realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers, and Land of Sweets. But to retrieve her key, and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world, Clara must brave the ominous Fourth Realm that’s home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren). Starring Kiera Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature promises to reveal the dark side of the classic Christmas tale. 8 November / December 2018
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Film Shorts SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ
RELEASE DATE 2 NOVEMBER Welcome to Slaughterhouse, an elite boarding school where boys and girls are groomed for power and greatness... and they’re about to meet their match. This ancient and ordered world is about to be shaken to its foundations - literally - when a controversial frack site on prized school woodland causes seismic tremors, a mysterious sinkhole, and an unspeakable horror to be unleashed.
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NOBODY’S FOOL RELEASE DATE 23 NOVEMBER Trying to get back on her feet, wild child Tanya looks to her buttoned-up, by the book sister Danica to help her get back on track. As these polar opposites collide - with hilarious and sometimes disastrous results - Tanya discovers that Danica’s pictureperfect life - including her mysterious online boyfriend - may not be what it seems. Written and directed by Tyler Perry, Nobody’s Fool stars Tiffany Haddish, Tika Sumpter, and Whoopi Goldberg.
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The Grinch
Bumblebee
RELEASE DATE 9 NOVEMBER / Directors Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier / Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Angela Lansbury / Genre Animation, Comedy, Family
RELEASE DATE 26 DECEMBER / Director Travis Knight / Starring Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Justin Theroux / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Illumination and Universal Pictures present their funny, heartwarming, and visually stunning take on Dr Seuss’ beloved Christmas classic. The Grinch is a despicable grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl in a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.
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Every hero has a beginning. On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning eighteen and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.
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MARY POPPINS RETURNS RELEASE DATE 21 DECEMBER / Director Rob Marshall / Starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep / Genre Family, Fantasy, Musical
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and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practicallyperfect nanny with unique magical skills who leads the family on an unforgettable adventure and introduces them to a new assortment of colourful and whimsical characters.
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Ralph Breaks The Internet: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald Wreck-It Ralph 2 RELEASE DATE 30 NOVEMBER / Directors Phil Johnston, Rich Moore / Starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Taraji P. Henson / Genre Animation, Adventure, Family
RELEASE DATE 16 NOVEMBER / Director David Yates / Starring Eddie Redmayne, Johnny Depp, Jude Law / Genre Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Join Ralph and Vanellope in their newest buddy-comedy adventure as they leave the arcade world behind and enter the uncharted and thrilling world of the internet. On a quest to save Vanellope’s racing game, how will these two misfits ever succeed in this vast new world full of humour, heart, and some unexpected guests that only Disney can bring along?
When Gellert Grindelwald escapes custody and sets about raising pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings, Hogwarts’ teacher Albus Dumbledore enlists former student Newt Scamander to thwart the dark wizard’s evil plans. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in a divided wizarding world. November / December 2018 9
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CREED II RELEASE DATE 30 NOVEMBER / Director Steven Caple Jr. / Starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson / Genre Action, Drama, Sport
Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he’s up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history. Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson return for a heavy-hitting sequel that sees Creed come up against a new challenger: Viktor Drago, the son of Dolph Lundgren’s Ivan Drago, who killed his father, Apollo Creed, in Rocky IV.
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ROBIN HOOD
Film Shorts ROBIN HOOD RELEASE DATE 21 NOVEMBER Robin Hood, a warhardened Crusader, and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance. Taron Egerton stars as Robin Hood alongside Jamie Foxx as Little John, Eve Hewson as Maid Marian, Jamie Dornan as Will Scarlet, and Ben Mendelsohn as the Sheriff of Nottingham.
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ASSASSINATION NATION RELEASE DATE 23 NOVEMBER A massive data breach in a small town reveals everyone’s secrets and throws the entire community into chaos. High school senior Lily and her three best friends are wrongly blamed for the hack and, as anger erupts into fullblown violence, the four girls find themselves in a fight for their lives in this thousand per cent true story about how the quiet, all-American town of Salem absolutely lost its mind.
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Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
The Girl In The Spiders Web
RELEASE DATE 12 DECEMBER / Directors Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman / Starring Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Nicolas Cage / Genre Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
RELEASE DATE 21 NOVEMBER / Director Fede Alvarez / Starring Claire Foy, Sverrir Gudnason, Stephen Merchant / Genre Crime, Drama, Thriller
Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different SpiderMan Universe that introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.
Lisbeth Salander, the cult figure and title character of Steig Larsson’s Millennium book series, returns in an adaptation of the recent bestseller where the outcast vigilante hacker and her journalist companion Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals, and corrupt government officials.
OVERLORD RELEASE DATE 7 NOVEMBER / Director Julius Avery / Starring Wyatt Russell, Jovan Adepo, Pilou Asbæk / Genre Action, Horror, War
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With only hours until D-Day, a team of American paratroopers drop into Nazi-occupied France to carry out a mission that’s crucial to the invasion’s success. But, after discovering a mysterious Nazi lab beneath a church, the outnumbered G.I.s come face-toface with enemies unlike any the world has ever seen in a thrilling, pulsepounding action adventure with a twist from producer J.J. Abrams.
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HOME IS CALLING
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Aquaman
RELEASE DATE 14 DECEMBER / Director Christian Rivers / Starring Robert Sheehan, Hera Hilmar, Hugo Weaving / Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy
RELEASE DATE 14 DECEMBER / Director James Wan / Starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Thousands of years after civilisation was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, humankind has adapted, and a new way of living has evolved. Gigantic moving cities now roam the Earth, ruthlessly preying upon smaller traction towns. Tom Natsworthy - who hails from a Lower Tier of the great traction city of London - finds himself fighting for his own survival after he encounters the dangerous fugitive Hester Shaw. Two opposites, whose paths should never have crossed, forge an unlikely alliance that is destined to change the course of the future.
Spanning the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, this action-packed adventure reveals the origin story of Justice League’s Aquaman, with Jason Momoa reprising his lead role. Caught between a surface world that ravages the sea and the underwater one that’s ready to fight back, half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is launched on the journey of his lifetime - one that not only forces him to face who he really is but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be... a king. November / December 2018 11
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The Old Man And The Gun
White Boy Rick
RELEASE DATE 7 DECEMBER / Director David Lowery / Starring Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek / Genre Comedy, Crime, Drama
The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his escape from San Quentin at the age of seventy to a string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
RELEASE DATE 7 DECEMBER / Director Yann Demange / Starring Richie Merritt, Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Jason Leigh / Genre Crime, Drama
Set in 1980s Detroit at the height of the crack epidemic and the War on Drugs, White Boy Rick tells the moving true story of a bluecollar father and his teenage son, Rick Wershe Jr., who became an undercover police informant and later a drug dealer, before he was abandoned by his handlers and sentenced to life in prison.
HOLMES AND WATSON RELEASE DATE 26 DECEMBER / Director Etan Cohen / Starring Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Ralph Fiennes / Genre Comedy, Crime, Mystery
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The legendary comedy duo that gave us Step Brothers and Talladega Nights reunite for a humorous take on Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mysteries. Holmes And Watson finds the world’s greatest consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes and his loyal biographer, Dr John Watson, challenged by Professor James Moriarty to solve a case within four days before the Queen is murdered.
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Widows
Peterloo
RELEASE DATE 6 NOVEMBER / Director Steve McQueen / Starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki / Genre Crime, Drama, Thriller
RELEASE DATE 2 NOVEMBER / Director Mike Leigh / Starring Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake, Tim McInnerny / Genre Drama, History
From the Academy Award-winning director of 12 Years A Slave, Steve McQueen, and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn, comes a blistering, modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion, and corruption. Set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, Widows is the story of four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities who take their fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms.
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. The Peterloo Massacre was a defining moment in British democracy which also played a significant role in the founding of The Guardian newspaper.
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DISOBEDIENCE
SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
ONSCREEN ON INDIE We take a look at the best independent, documentary, and world cinema hitting the screens in November/December. Disobedience RELEASE DATE 30 NOVEMBER / Director Sebastián Lelio / Starring Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola / Genre Drama, Romance
From the director of Academy Award-winning A Fantastic Woman comes an adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s acclaimed novel that follows a woman as she returns to the Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a female childhood friend. Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
Sorry To Bother You RELEASE DATE 7 DECEMBER / Director Boots Riley / Starring Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer / Genre Comedy, Fantasy
In an alternate reality of present-day California, telemarketer Cassius Green finds himself in a macabre universe after he discovers a magical key that leads to material glory. As Green’s career begins to take off, he soon falls under the spell of Steve Lift, a cocaine-snorting CEO who offers him a salary beyond his wildest dreams.
Shoplifters
The House That Jack Built RELEASE DATE 14 DECEMBER / Director Lars von Trier / Starring Matt Dillon, Uma Thurman, Riley Keough / Genre Drama, Horror, Thriller Lars von Trier’s provocative, sinister, yet occasionally humorous tale follows a
highly intelligent man called Jack over the span of twelve years and introduces the murders that define his development as a serial killer. Experiencing the story from Jack’s point of view, as he postulates each murder is an artwork in itself, he begins to take greater and greater risks in his attempt to create the ultimate artwork.
RELEASE DATE 23 NOVEMBER / Director Hirokazu Koreeda / Starring Sakura Andô, Mayu Matsuoka, Lily Franky / Genre Crime, Drama
After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son find a little girl in the freezing cold and take her in. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them.
Anna And The Apocalypse
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RELEASE DATE 30 NOVEMBER / Director John McPhail / Starring Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Mark Benton / Genre Comedy, Horror, Musical
» A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven - at Christmas - forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash, and sing their way to survival. But they soon discover that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilisation falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other.
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IT'S A TOWNEAT-TOWN WORLD Enter a far-future age where giant moving cities roam the earth in Mortal Engines, a unique fantasy adventure from the filmmakers of The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit. WORDS JIM ROBERTS
RELEASE DATE 14 DECEMBER / Director Christian Rivers / Starring Robert Sheehan, Hera Hilmar, Hugo Weaving / Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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fter the “Sixty Minute War” plunged Earth into chaos, humans were forced into a new way of life, developing technology to enable cities to move across the globe in search of smaller town prey to consume. Cue Municipal Darwinism, survival of the strongest and fastest cities, the chilling backdrop of the 2001 novel Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve. A film adaptation has long been in the pipeline with Peter Jackson - not one to shirk an epic fantasy - as producer.
The story follows lowly London apprentice Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan) and the mysterious scar-faced Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar), who are thrown together by fate when expelled from the speeding city of London by explorer “hero” Thaddeus Valentine (Hugo Weaving). Cast into the wilderness, they’re hell-bent on revenge but the stakes are high when they find cyborg bounty hunter Shrike (Stephen Lang) on their trail. They must avoid Shrike and find a way to disrupt London’s power-hungry plan to use a secret weapon that threatens untold destruction. In a world where the heroes and even the cities are far from immortal, it’s all about survival - and what Tom and Hester must do to achieve it.
The New Moving Map Of The World Mortal Engines marks the directorial debut of Christian Rivers, an Oscar-winning visual effects artist for Peter Jackson’s King Kong. Rivers has the daunting task of bringing to life a dystopian setting constantly on the move. Some landmarks of the new world map include:
THE CITY OF LONDON A predator built from ruins, the great moving traction city features levels based on the class system and is topped by a reconstructed St Paul’s Cathedral.
AIRHAVEN After the Sixty Minute War, it was inevitable that some would turn to the sky for safety. Airhaven’s a lively airship hub, delicately hidden amongst the clouds.
SHAN GUO The spiritual sanctuary of the Antitractionists (opposers of Municipal Darwinism). Situated in what was China and Central Asia and protected by mountains - until now.
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NO ORDINARY A teenage girl finds a damaged yellow Volkswagen Beetle but soon discovers her new car is actually Bumblebee, a robot in disguise, broken in a battle that is only just beginning. WORDS HARRY FAINT
RELEASE DATE 26 DECEMBER / Director Travis Knight / Starring Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Justin Theroux / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
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t’s been eleven years since Transformers first smashed onto cinema screens. Since then, our world has been the chosen battleground for five cinematic standoffs between the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons. Now the focus falls on fan favourite Bumblebee in this new eighties-set endeavour. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), a girl on the edge of eighteen, is struggling to find purpose after a loss. In search of the sense of freedom most teens long 16 November / December 2018
for, she finds a car in a scrap yard and starts fixing it up but gets much more than she bargained for in the process. Conflict quickly arrives in the form of John Cena’s Agent Burns, a villainous anti-Autobot military man, as well as the growing danger from the vicious Decepticons who threaten Bumblebee’s very existence on our planet. Following his successful animation Kubo And The Two Strings, Travis Knight steps up to direct and carves a new route as the global scale mayhem is traded in for an intimate and smaller exploration of the bond between man and machine. Still, with Autobots and Decepticons back trading blows, you better buckle up for a bumpy, thrilling, and emotional ride.
BUG BUMBLEBEE 101 Far from being the strongest Autobot, Bumblebee is immensely brave and lucky. Here are some facts about the loveable bug.
EIGHT FORMS Since his first appearance in the original cartoon, Bumblebee has taken a variety of different (trans)forms. The two most iconic are VW Beetle and the Chevrolet Camaro.
MR RELIABLE Although Optimus Prime is well known to be the Autobots leader, Bumblebee has often been made the leader in his unexpected absence. Proving he can always step up to save the day.
NO VOICE, NO PROBLEM Megatron famously destroyed Bumblebee's voice box, but this doesn’t stop him from being one of the Transformer’s best trash-talkers as he uses remixed radio broadcasts and popular songs to speak.
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD
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A young version of Gellert Grindelwald briefly showed up in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 1, and here his first full appearance comes in the form of Johnny Depp.
Wands at the ready! The second entry in J.K. Rowling’s Potterverse prequel series Fantastic Beasts is here to explore Gellert Grindelwald's importance in the Wizarding World. WORDS AARON POTTER RELEASE DATE 16 NOVEMBER / Director David Yates / Starring Eddie Redmayne, Johnny Depp, Jude Law / Genre Adventure, Family, Fantasy
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ith the first Fantastic Beasts film immediately taken into the hearts of fans in 2016, magical sights are once again set to skyrocket as we’re treated to more Potter magic in this new outing for timid troublemaker Newt Scamander. Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne returns for the role, alongside fan favourites as well as exciting new additions who find themselves taking sides of a battle started by Gellert Grindelwald - the powerful dark wizard dramatically unveiled
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in the previous outing. Grindelwald might be a new name to those solely familiar with the films, but those with an intimate knowledge of all things Harry Potter will know too well what he’s capable of. Played by Johnny Depp, history tells of a famous battle between this dark wizard and Dumbledore, one gravely significant because of his incredible rise to power. Here we’ll get to witness this rise, as he slowly gathers followers in service of He Who Shall Not Be Named. A magical new chapter based on an original screenplay written by J.K. Rowling herself, The Crimes Of Grindelwald will feature more fantastic beasts, more feats of wonder, and more mysteries to uncover.
Dumbledore notably sat out the first Fantastic Beasts film, but we know that Newt was one of his most problematic students. Played here by Jude Law, Dumbledore now needs Newt more than ever, though, as he is far from the legendary head teacher he’ll eventually become.
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Zoë Kravitz’s Leta Lestrange had a passing cameo in the first Fantastic Beasts but returns in full force. One of Newt’s former lovers, she’ll play a key role as an ally in the fight to take down Grindelwald.
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Nothing says Christmas like a six-foot green curmudgeon who dislikes people, hates festive cheer, and plans to steal Christmas. WORDS CHRIS WASEY RELEASE DATE 9 NOVEMBER / Directors Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier / Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Angela Lansbury / Genre Animation, Comedy, Family
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n 1957 when How The Grinch Stole Christmas was first published, no one could have known that sixty years later, the eponymous misanthrope would become a festive mascot. Brought to the big screen twice before (a 1966 cartoon TV special, and the 2000 live-action movie starring Jim Carrey), this animated iteration is produced by Illumination Entertainment. Best known as the studio behind the Despicable Me and Minions franchises, the same zany, cross-generational humour is set for the Dr Seuss treatment - with a fresh take on the classic tale (and none of the facial creepiness from Carrey’s outing). Living a solitary life on Mt Crumpet with his loyal dog, Max, the Grinch avoids human contact whenever possible. But each year, his quiet life is disrupted by the Christmas celebrations in the nearby town of Whoville. When he learns of their plans to make the festivities three times bigger this year, The Grinch realises he has only one choice - he must steal Christmas! Benedict Cumberbatch lends his dulcet tones to the green grumpster, alongside Angela Lansbury, Rashida Jones, Pharrell Williams, Keenan (of Keenan and Kel) Thompson, and all-new jingles from Tyler, the Creator.
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try to redistribute wealth in the aff Chicago suburbs. luent They didn’t bank on the MacGyver-li destruction wroug ke ht by delinquent loner, Kevin MacC allister.
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IE HARD) A European entre preneur travels to America searching and fortune in the for fame world of bearer bo nds, but his dream thwarted by a job s are sworth New York cop, working outsi jurisdiction and de his harassing Hans wit h stolen machine guns. WILLIE T. STOK ES (BAD SANTA)
A charming, down -and-out departm ent store Santa an his elf-sized friend d have a plan to tur n their lives aroun But Willie’s relati d. onships with an em oti onally manipulativ child and a sexua e lly carnivorous Sa nta fetishist make Willie forget who he really is.
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Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 dials up the action as our heroes venture out into the World Wide Web. Put up your Firewalls people; this could get messy. WORDS ROBB SHEPPARD RELEASE DATE 30 NOVEMBER / Directors Phil Johnston, Rich Moore / Starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Taraji P. Henson / Genre Animation, Adventure, Family
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t’s high time for an upgrade as Litwak’s Arcade finally goes online. The trouble is, there’s a whole lot of internet out there and if there’s any breaking - nay, wrecking - to be done, it will be at the hands of Wreck-It Ralph. When the Sugar Rush racing game looks like it’s set for the scrap heap, it’s up to Ralph and Vanellope to avoid pop-ups, clickbait, and an over-
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enthusiastic search box whilst they literally trawl eBay to source a new steering wheel for the console. With Disney Princesses who have no need for a Prince Charming and Star
Wars Stormtroopers in hot pursuit, our heroes get themselves into some fierce free-to-play gaming. But when Vanellope starts looking up to Slaughter House’s daredevil driver Shank, Ralph fears he may lose something more important than the game. The returning voices of stars John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, and Jane Lynch are joined by Justice League’s Gal Gadot and Frozen’s Kristen Bell, so the chances are you’ll bump into someone you know. With its concoction of awe-inspiring animated antics and shank-sharp satire, this is guaranteed fun for internetaddicts, technophobes, and everyone in-between.
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OFF WE GO This Christmas, Mary Poppins makes a welcome return to the silver screen and journeys back to London to help two adults rediscover the joys of their childhood. WORDS BRODY ROSSITER RELEASE DATE 21 DECEMBER / Director Rob Marshall / Starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep / Genre Family, Fantasy, Musical
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THEN & NOW Back in 1964 , Julie Andrew widespread cr s earned itical acclaim for her unforg portrayal of th ettable e magic nann y. Amongst se other accompl veral ishments, An drews won an Academy Award for Best Actress. Despite the pa ssage of time appearing to impact upon have no Poppins, Emily Blunt’s contem portrayal of th porary e character is one which prom bring a unique ises to twist to the ch aracter. Drawing heav ily from the bo ok s of P.L. Traver Blunt’s Poppin s, s is perhaps a more faithful representation of the charac ter, yet one th will still pay ho at mage to Andr ews’ classic tu rn. Not only will Poppins have a new look, but the film promises a brand-new lin e-up of musica l numbers to sin g along to.
fter a half-century hiatus, Mary Poppins has returned to cinema screens for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious sequel and to once again spread magic and joy wherever she touches down. Taking place twenty years after the original story and starring Emily Blunt in the titular role, Poppins’ mysterious arrival coincides with a moment of great personal loss. The story takes us back to Cherry Tree Lane to once again visit Michael (Ben Whishaw) and Jane Banks (Emily Mortimer). The pair are now all grown up and Michael has three children of his own, but after a personal tragedy, they face the threat of losing their home. Poppins’ surprise entrance sparks an unmissable adventure that traverses the most wondrous of worlds to help the Banks family overcome the trials and tribulations of reality. Rob Marshall, recognised for helming 2002’s Academy Award-winning Chicago, is renowned for crafting captivating choreography - a factor that will undoubtedly come into play in this contemporary take on the classic character. Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns promises to be a moving tale filled with charming characters and a deeply immersive onscreen experience that breathes magical life into Depression-era London. Everything is possible, even the impossible.
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THE LEGO MOVIE 2 RELEASE DATE 8 FEBRUARY / Directors Mike Mitchell, Trisha Gum / Starring Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett / Genre Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
The sequel to the global box office phenomenon that started it all reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an allnew action-packed adventure to save their beloved city. It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens of Bricksburg are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild. The battle to defeat them and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will take Emmet, Lucy, Batman, and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is a musical. It will test their courage, creativity, and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are. All the fan-favourite characters from the first film are back, and they’re joined by Tiffany Haddish, Stephanie Beatriz, and Arturo Castro as new characters Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi, Sweet Mayhem, and Ice Cream Cone. 22 November / December 2018
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Stan & Ollie RELEASE DATE 11 JANUARY / Director Jon S. Baird / Starring John C. Reilly, Steve Coogan, Shirley Henderson / Genre Biography, Comedy, Drama
The true, untold story of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act, Laurel
and Hardy, as they embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. With their golden era long behind them and facing the pressures of a hectic schedule, the pair’s love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public.
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Alita: Battle Angel RELEASE DATE 6 FEBRUARY / Director Robert Rodriguez / Starring Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Mahershala Ali / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
From visionary filmmakers James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez comes an epic adventure of hope and empowerment. Awakening in a future world she does not recognise with no memory of who she is, Alita is taken in by a compassionate doctor who realises that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past.
The Favourite RELEASE DATE 1 JANUARY / Director Yorgos Lanthimos / Starring Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman / Genre, Comedy, History
Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing
and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her close friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead. But their quiet life is disturbed by the arrival of a new servant, Abigail, who competes with Sarah to be the Queen’s closest companion in an absurd period comedy.
Glass RELEASE DATE 18 JANUARY / Director M. Night Shyamalan / Starring Bruce Willis, James McAvoy, Samuel L. Jackson / Genre Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The narratives of Unbreakable and Split collide in the riveting culmination of M. Night Shyamalan’s worldwide blockbusters. Following the conclusion of Split, David Dunn pursues Kevin Wendell Crumb’s superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Elijah Price - aka Mr Glass -
GLASS emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.
Vice RELEASE DATE 25 JANUARY / Director Adam McKay / Starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Sam Rockwell / Genre Biography, Drama
Vice explores the epic story about how a bureaucratic
Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world as Vice-President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today. Christian Bale delivers another astonishing transformative performance as Dick Cheney and leads an all-star cast including Amy Adams, Steve Carell, and Sam Rockwell as George Bush.
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How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
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RELEASE DATE 1 FEBRUARY / Director Dean DeBlois / Starring Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, F. Murray Abraham / Genre Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
» When the sudden appearance of a female Light Fury
coincides with the darkest threat they’ve ever faced, Hiccup and Toothless must journey to a hidden world thought only to exist in myth. As their true destinies are revealed, dragon and rider must fight together in the epic conclusion to one of the most beloved animated franchises.
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Mary, Queen Of Scots RELEASE DATE 18 JANUARY / Director Josie Rourke / Starring Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, David Tennant / Genre Biography, Drama, History
Queen of France at sixteen and widowed at eighteen, Mary Stuart defies pressure to remarry and returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. As Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, the two become rivals as betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies imperil both thrones - and change the course of history.
Instant Family RELEASE DATE 14 FEBRUARY / Director Sean Anders / Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Moner / Genre Comedy
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decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption hoping to take in one small child. But when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious fifteen-year-old girl, they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie must hilariously try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hopes of becoming a family.
INSTANT FAMILY sexes at the beginning of the modern age, when seismic shifts were taking place in the roles of men and women.
On The Basis Of Sex RELEASE DATE 8 JANUARY / Director Mimi Leder / Starring Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux / Genre Biography, Drama
The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg who led the fight against gender discrimination and blazed a trail for equality. From being one of only a few women accepted at Harvard Law to co-founding the Women’s Rights Project at the ACLU, Bader Ginsburg overcame all odds to become one of the most influential figures in the battle for equal rights.
Colette RELEASE DATE 11 JANUARY / Director Wash Westmoreland / Starring Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Eleanor Tomlinson / Genre Biography, Drama, History
The true story of SidonieGabrielle Colette, an unconventional country girl who dreamed of becoming a writer but was denied a voice by her overbearing husband and went to extraordinary lengths to find it and become a bestselling and beloved French author. A battle of the
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Film Shorts WELCOME TO MARWEN RELEASE DATE 1 JANUARY The Academy Awardwinning director of Forrest Gump and Flight, Robert Zemeckis, invites you to a most unexpected place with the true story of one broken man’s fight as he discovers how artistic imagination can restore the human spirit.
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HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U RELEASE DATE 15 FEBRUARY After surviving reliving her death day and solving her own murder, college student Tree Gelbman will discover that dying over and over was surprisingly easy compared to the dangers that lie ahead in the sequel to Blumhouse’s hit Groundhog Day-style slasher.
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COUSINS AT WAR As Mary, Queen Of Scots challenges her distant cousin Elizabeth I for the throne of England, she finds herself in a turbulent conflict in this historic tale of love and tragedy. WORDS HARRY FAINT RELEASE DATE 18 JANUARY / Director Josie Rourke / Starring Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, David Tennant / Genre Biography, Drama, History
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ollowing their Academy Award nominations for Best Actress earlier this year for Ladybird and I, Tonya respectively, Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie are set to compete once again. This time it’s through the retelling of the rivalry that grew between Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I in claiming the right to the throne. Get ready to witness their stormy relationship amidst the negativity their male courts held towards having a female monarch. The film follows Mary as she returns to Scotland at age eighteen following the death of her first husband, Francis II of France. The story, based on the 2003 biography by John Guy, features other wellknown faces including David Tennant as famed Reformation leader John Knox, a bitter enemy of Mary who infamously branded her an adulteress as well as a wicked woman. Director Josie Rourke makes her first step into the realms of filmmaking after fifteen years directing theatre productions in what is set to be a glorious showcase of stunning costume design paired with beautiful scenery and topped with emotive, powerhouse performances from Ronan and Robbie.
A Queen Of Many Faces This isn’t the first time Elizabeth Tudor has graced the silver screen. Other films to have portrayed the Virgin Queen include:
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998) Dame Judi Dench famously starred as Queen Elizabeth I in this Oscar-winning film, even winning herself Best Supporting Actress despite being on screen for only eight minutes.
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE (2007) This is Cate Blanchett’s second time playing the queen in the historical epic that follows Elizabeth’s attempts to deal with challenges from both abroad and closer to home.
THE VIRGIN QUEEN (1955) Bette Davis’ interpretation of Good Queen Bess detailed her relationship with Sir Walter Raleigh and is also the second time she played the role on film.
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GRAB THE GRINCH GOODIES For their eighth, fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present their take on Dr Seuss’ beloved holiday classic with Benedict Cumberbatch voicing the infamous Grinch. The Grinch is a cynical grump who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. Each year at Christmas his neighbours in Who-ville disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter, and louder celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realises there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must pose as Santa and steal Christmas.
To celebrate the release of The Grinch, on Friday 9th November, we have teamed up with Universal Pictures to bring wonderful presents to one lucky reader. For a chance to win, simply answer the questions below: Q What is the name of The Grinch’s loveable loyal dog? Visit www.onscreen.online/win to enter. Terms and Conditions. Closing date for entries is 31st December 2018 One winner drawn at random will win the prize - Some items may vary to that shown above - For full terms and conditions visit www.onscreen.online/win © 2018 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
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MAGICAL MOVIES » Fantastic films to get excited about in November/December The Grinch Mary Poppins Returns Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 Aquaman
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There’s much more to The Light than just films. Enjoy the best theatre productions from all over the world from the best seat in the house. From ballet and opera to world-class theatre, there’s something for everyone at your local cinema. November Simply Red: Symphonica In Rosso Monday 12th November, times vary (NB) (SP) (WL)
La Bayadère Royal Opera House Tuesday 13th November at 7:15pm (B) (BR) (C) (NB) (S) (SP) (T) (WL) (W)
Coldplay: A Head Full Of Dreams Wednesday 14th November, times vary (SP) (WL)
Troilus & Cressida Royal Shakespeare Company Wednesday 14th November at 7pm (C) (NB) (S)
The Madness Of George III National Theatre Tuesday 20th November at 7pm
The King And I: From The London Palladium Thursday 29th November at 7:30pm
La Traviata MET Opera Saturday 15th December at 5:55pm
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The Nutcracker Royal Opera House Monday 3rd December at 7:15pm Sunday 9th December at 2pm (Encore, selected sites only)
André Rieu’s 2019 New Year’s Concert From Sydney Saturday 5th January 2019 at 7pm
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Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm
Antony & Cleopatra National Theatre Thursday 6th December at 7pm (B) (BR) (C) (NB) (SP) (T) (WL) (W)
A Christmas Carol Tuesday 11th December at 8pm (B) (BR) (C) (NB) (S) (SP) (WL) (W)
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