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Harry Potter

And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 It All Ends

Pirates of the Caribbean: on stranger tides (3d)

the hangover: Part ii

Kung fu Panda 2 (3d)

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8 here comes the sun - and with it comes a feast of blockbuster films to satiate appetites for high-octane action, epic fantasy and sun-drenched romance not to mention the final curtain call for a certain boy wizard. yes, it’s almost time to bid farewell to the harry potter saga as harry potter and the Deathly hallows: part 2 casts its enchantment spell on cinema screens across the globe in July. see our tribute to the wizarding phenomenon on p.10. as wedding season kicks off, we have plenty of matrimonial-

themed drama to warm cockles and tickle funny bones, from something Borrowed and Jumping the Broom to the Judd apatow-produced Bridesmaids. then, of course, there’s the hugely anticipated sequel to 2009’s the hangover - this time the pre-wedding shenanigans hit Bangkok, and the lunacy is set to hit new heights. whether it’s heralding the return of captain Jack sparrow or bidding farewell to harry potter, get set for a truly memorable season in cinema. rebecca

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locally.......................................... 04 merlin children’s parties .............. 06 attack the block .......................... 09 bad teacher ................................. 09 Feature harry potter ......................10 blitz / bridesmaids ........................12 Diary of a wimpy Kid: rodrick rules .............................. 13 Green lantern ............................. 13 the hangover part ll / hanna ........ 14 holy rollers / insidious ....................15 film Directory ................................. 16 Jumping the broom ....................... 18 Kung fu panda 2 3D ...................... 18 mother’s Day ................................... 19 pirates of the carribbean on stranger tids 3D ...................... 19 priest 3D / prom ............................. 20 red hill / something borrowed .... 21 take me home tonight .................. 22 water for elephants ....................... 22 win win / X-men: first class ........ 23 future films ................................. 24 merlin news ................................. 26 merlin news ................................. 28

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Princess Pavilion

Locally Events, promotions and news from across Cornwall

Falmouth 01326 211222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk

5-STAR COMEDY

Hall for Cornwall truro 01872 262466 www.hallForcornwall.co.uk

wednesday 15 June, 8.30pm, £10, age 14+

MINI-MALISM

8 As part of their regular 5-star comedy nights, Princess Pavilion serves up a feast of comic talent starring no less than three top talents. Acclaimed observational comic Junior Simpson, who’s appeared in the likes of The Harry Enfield Show and Love Actually, peppers his set with anecdotes of his world travels with a daring and deliciously mischievous edge. Award-winning comedian and writer Alan Francis is co-writer on Alistair McGowan’s Big Impression - a master of acutely observed character monologues, combining the sinister and surreal with brilliant sardonic wit.

Rounding up the talent, highly energetic comedienne Janice Phayre has a dynamic stand-up style, serving up a torrent of silly gags in a show awash with plenty of cheeky filth. Prepare for one hilarious night of entertainment. 8.30pm, £10 age 14+

saturday 14 may -

4 may - les triaboliques, 7 may - martin turner’s wishbone ash, 14 may British intelligence & ice cold idiots, 18 may - rickie arthur-Bublé Fever, 20 may - limehouse lizzy, 27 may - albert lee & hogan’s heroes, 28 may - them Beatles, 2 June - kaffe Fassett, 4 June - in the Flesh-the pink Floyd show

Alan Francis

saturday 11 June

8 If you love the buzz of watching live drama, don’t miss Mini-malism a new theatre experience from Hall for Cornwall.

Completely unlike any traditional perceptions of ‘theatre’, the actors will be gracing the seats of a Mini, along with two audience members who will be immersed in the action. There are four plays to choose from, with the Minis visiting various locations around Cornwall. The inspiration comes from something known as Theatre Of The Absurd which became popular in the 1950s and led to playwrights questioning religion with surreal concepts and absurd drama. The project began with a series of workshops for budding local writers exploring this ‘absurd’ genre. Led by professional writers and actors, the sessions inspired the writing of some original plays four of which were chosen to be performed in the Minis: Thinks by Sally Turner: A couple meet to think, to talk and to think some more. location: king harry Ferry on the river Fal Nice Day by Alan Robinson: Is Mick and Wanda’s day out a nice one for a wedding or a final split? location: perranporth airfield The Land Of Cloaks by Jane Spurr: Fantasy and fairytale meets the modern day. location: colliford lake Breathe With Me by Luke Jeffery: A compulsive tea drinker and her narcissistic Events, promotions companion find solace in old conversations and news from across Cornwall and routines. location: st michael’s mount £50 per performance (for two people)

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Janice Phayre

30 april & 2 may - male voice choral Festival, 3 may - tim vine, 4 may - kate rushby, 5 may - Foster and allen, 7-8 may - thomas the tank engine and Friends, 9-11 may - english touring opera, 14 may - Beyond the Barricade, 16-17 may - kidz 4 cornwall, 19 may - national dance company wales, 20 may - the solid silver ‘60s show, 21 may - the counterfeit stones, 24 may - gervase phinn, 25 may - Johnny cowling and camborne town Band, 26 may - ladysmith Black mambazo, 27 may - one night in vegas, 28-29 may - essence of ireland, 30 may-4 June - calendar girls, 8 June - dylan moran, 9 June - philadelphia on tour, 10 June - rockin’ on heaven’s door, 11 June - red simply, 14-18 June horrible history, 21 June - random dance, 22 June - dennis locorriere, 23 June - tony christie, 24 June - sally morgan, 25 June - Back For good, 29 June - royal British legion

CoMIng Soon... thu 19 May

LIVE MUSIC

nAtIonAl dAnCe CoMpAny wAleS

Wednesday 4 May

Sensational dance by two of the world’s hippest choreographers: Itzik galili and Stephen petronio.

A ‘must see’ for folk, blues & world music fans

LES TRIaBOLIQUES Saturday 7 May

Mon 30 May - Sat 4 June

MARTIN TURNER’S WISHbONE ASH

CAlendAr gIrlS

A tasty night of classic rock Saturday 14 May

“A show I could see over and over again – and hope I will”

BRITISH INTELLIGENCE + ICE COLD IDIOTS

Sir Cliff richard

A night of originals and covers In support of Talking 2 Minds

tues 14 - Sat 18 June

Wednesday 18 May

horrIble hIStorIeS the Awful egyptians and the ruthless romans. we all want to meet people from history. the trouble is everyone is dead!

RICKIE ARTHUR as BUBLÉ fEVER A fantastic tribute to Michael Bublé!

Friday 20 May

LIMEHOUSE LIZZY The music of Thin Lizzy

Sat 30 Apr & Mon 2 May

CornwAll InternAtIonAl MAle VoICe ChorAl FeStIVAl tue 3 May

tIM VIne the Joke-amotive

wed 4 May

KAte ruSby Contemporary english Folk Music

thu 5 May

FoSter & Allen well loved Irish duo

Sat 7 & Sun 8 May

thoMAS the tAnK engIne Join thomas and his friends

Mon 9 to wed 11 May

englISh tourIng operA picker, puccini and Mozart

Mon 16 & tue 17 May

KIdz 4 CornwAll the county’s rising talent

Fri 20 May

SolId SIlVerS 60S

featuring dave berry, Chris Farlowe and more

Sat 21 May

the CounterFeIt StoneS Smell the sweat of faking brilliance.

+ ALBERT LEE & HOGAN’S HEROES Twinkle-fingered guitar legend

Saturday 28 May

THEM BEATLES

tues 24 May

No 1 Tribute Get your ‘Ticket To Ride’

tales of life as a school inspector

COMING SOON...

wed 25 May

+ AN EVENING with KAFFE FASSETT + IN THE FLESH - PINK FLOYD SHOW + 5 STAR COMEDY NIGHT - 3 GREAT ACTS + MARCIA GRIFFITHS, EMPRESS OF REGGAE + Lots More...

gerVASe phInn

CAMborne town bAnd

An evening of music and comedy

thu 26 May

lAdySMIth blACK MAMbAzo rhythms of South Africa

Fri 27 May

Sat 14 May

one nIght In VegAS

principle performers from the west end’s le Miserables

gIFt VouCherS AVAIlAble ✪✪✪

beyond the bArrICAde

Friday 27 May

Including songs from Michael bublé, elton John and elvis

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leMon QuAy | truro | CornwAll | tr1 2ll the hall for Cornwall trust is a charity promoting the arts & education.

PRINCESS PAVILION MELVILL ROAD, FALMOUTH TR11 4AR

Tickets + Full Details - See Website

www.princesspavilion.co.uk

+ Tickets from Box Office 01326 211222 (9am-1pm) + Hall For Cornwall + seetickets.com

The Big Picture Chris Wasey, Lecturer in Media at Truro College, responds to those who ask, “Media? Who Cares About Media?”

If you believe the mainstream press, one would be forgiven in thinking of Film and Media courses as a somewhat curious educational choice. No guaranteed job, no measurable skills, just an excuse to spend five hours a week watching movies with silly foreign titles.

The current tabloid mantra is very clear, young people should be pursuing a career in, well, just about anything else.

“But who really cares about ‘media’?” goes the absurd question. Look at what you hold in your hand, not just a free magazine to fritter away twenty minutes before the Pearl & Dean music, but a product of the media – consumed like so many others, without you even realising it. In fact, I would bet that almost every step leading to your arrival tonight was impacted by the media in some way.

Go back thirty minutes, how did you get here?

For most of you, it will have been a car. Two tonnes of plastic, steel and wires – nothing to do with the media, right? Wrong.

During the drive, did you listen to the radio, or play downloaded music from your iPod? In fact, let us consider what once prompted your purchase of that shiny vehicle. Was it a television ad? Do you recall the voyeuristic close ups of tyres on tarmac, the perfect lens flare of a golden sun rising in the distance?

Yup, that’s media at work.

As to this evening’s cinematic event, what convinced you to part with your hard earned cash; a well edited trailer, five star reviews

or the promise of amazing 3D effects? Start times, rooted out in a local paper, Googled on your laptop or bookmarked with a smartphone – all media devilry.

On that same mobile device, from right here in your seat, the media lets you set your Sky+ box to record Eastenders, then share your thoughts with 500 friends via a quick Facebook status.

“In cinema, Orange ad made me ROFL”.

In case you haven’t guessed, this discussion aims to prompt one simple notion – ‘the media’ is fully integrated within every single aspect in your life: each consumerist purchase, each televisual delight, each electronic interaction – every one a part of the media machine.

So how does a Media course tally towards the future? For a dedicated few, the first stepping stones towards a £60k+ career in the field. For most, a chance to break the code, understand secrets within the most diverse and culturally influential industry on the planet. For all involved, an entertaining two years loaded with employment packaged ‘soft skills’.

No, Media or Film Studies may not demand our 16-19 generation machine gun through long multiplication like a steroid powered love child of Carol Vorderman and the cast of Skins. It does demand an enquiring mind, articulate analysis and a willingness to apply academically what they’ve spent the last dozen years learning by accident, from the comfort of a sofa.

Truro and Penwith College... Your story in the making For information on courses call 01872 267000 or visit www.trurocollege.ac.uk

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WHAT’S ON fantasy criME mind-bending you’re adventure nicked

MUsic singing and notes

faMiLy keep the kids happy

scary reach for the cushion

sci-fi space and robots

vioLEnt blood and guts galore

coMEdy a laugh a minute

ATTACK THE BLOCK

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8 Directed by showbiz regular but first time director Joe Cornish, Attack The Block looks set to be the latest in the current wave of films from British directors making a big impression both at home and overseas.

The film sees an invasion of bloodthirsty aliens hellbent on destroying anything and everyone in their path. The aliens, however, have clearly not done their homework. Choosing to kickstart their invasion by landing in a South London estate, they are faced with stiff resistance from a gang of streetwise kids who - tooled up with bats, blades, fireworks and mopeds take the fight to the aliens the only way they know how.

By striking a balance between distinctly British urban grit and the overstated exhibition of Hollywood monster movies, Joe Cornish has created a humour-packed film that transcends the overbearing limits and expectations placed upon often formulaic British cinema.

Billed as ‘inner city vs. outer space’, Attack The Block offers a story and spectacle often unrealised

by British directors. Forget the inner city London you know, and prepare to see it turned on its head, as Joe Cornish destroys your preconceptions faster than any Hollywood aliens could. Laurence Eastment

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BAD TEACHER

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8 Think Cameron Diaz can’t do comedy? Then think again, because Bad Teacher gives her another (successful) shot in the humour stakes akin to her early performance in There’s Something About Mary. The film has more in common with Bad Santa than just the title, firing out a series of hilariously rude and crude laughs.

Bad Teacher focuses on Elizabeth (Diaz) a foulmouthed schoolteacher who, after being dumped by her partner, tries to woo a new colleague (Timberlake). However, this move doesn’t go down too well with Amy (Punch), a more popular teacher.

This initially looks like another Judd Apatow movie, treading the same comedic ground that has been done countless times before. Rest assured, however, that Bad Teacher gives Diaz the perfect platform to show off her underused comic talent, bouncing off a supreme supporting cast including Forgetting Sarah Marshall’s Jason Segel.

Imagine a cross between Bad Santa, Glee and I Love You, Man and you’ve just about got Bad Teacher. It may just be the funniest film of the year. Matt Brigden

director Jake Kasdan screenwriter Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg starring: Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Lucy Punch, John Michael Higgins release date 24 June COnTEnT icons

roMantic slushy love and kissing

action more thrills than Rambo

draMa emotion and excitement

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Harry Potter And The Journey’s End

The hour is nigh. The boy wizard is about to make his final curtain call. As the world awaits the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 with mixed emotions, Cheyenne Hill pays tribute to the wizarding phenomenon that was

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en years have passed since ecstatic fans first caught a glimpse of their literary hero when baby Harry Potter was placed on the Dursleys’ doorstep at number Four, Privet Drive.

The first six films have grossed $5.4 billion worldwide, and those fans have watched Daniel Radcliffe, emma Watson and Rupert Grint grow up alongside Harry, Hermione and Ron; the real-life trio successfully handling the pressures of fame and vast fortunes while the fictional trio

battle the most powerful dark wizard in history.

In november 2010, the first part of the final instalment in Harry’s world took audiences on the run far from the safe haven of Hogwarts, with the tenacity of the threesome’s friendship and their loyalties put to the ultimate test. after journeying for years beside these characters, moviegoers found themselves at Part 1’s cliff-hanger forced to mentally prepare for what was to come: not just Harry’s inevitable death match with Voldemort, but the inescapable end of a decade-long worldwide phenomenon.

Waiting for a new Harry Potter film became a cultural event and something of an endurance test for hardcore fans. Finally, as the cinema lights grew dim, the audience waited breathlessly as each movie’s familiar Warner Brother’s logo plunged them into a stomach-churning moment of truth: would this film fulfil their expectations? Would it follow the plot of the book, and give ample screen time to their favourite characters? Would the filmmakers’ changes retain the book’s driving emotions? and perhaps beside them sat friends who hadn’t read the series but were just as

anxious to continue winding up the threads laid throughout the storyline, scattered like hidden gems to be examined at the franchise’s end. From now until 15th July, fans are in the throes of an agonising crisis: both reveling in the momentum of this bittersweet curtain call, and fearing the end of the excitement, the conclusion of the international community that has sprung up to embrace Rowling’s imagined world for one final, celebratory Potter extravaganza.

Fans matured alongside Hogwarts’ students, growing progressively wiser in the ways of

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the magical world, with each movie diving deeper into the mystery of Harry’s connection to Voldemort.

In the beginning, the stakes didn’t seem quite so high; a sense of wide-eyed wonder as fans watched with Harry the boundaries stretching out before them. While director Chris Columbus brought an innocent, child-like charm to the first two films, alfonso Cuarón heightened the drama in Prisoner of azkaban. a wider picture began to unfold as Harry saw more than just shards of his broken family’s past; here he met his parents’ two best friends, Sirius Black and Remus Lupin, and in them drew closer to the father and mother he never knew. Goblet of Fire director mike newell focused on the action of the Tri-Wizard tournament and the long awaited reincarnation of Voldemort. David yates took the helm of the four remaining Potter films where Harry’s tribulations and heartbreak built to a crescendo

with the loss of godfather Sirius in Order of the Phoenix, and the entire wizarding world’s loss of the great albus Dumbledore in the Half-Blood Prince.

Deathly Hallows: Part 1 was a tremendous departure from the previous films’ structure. no Hogwarts express journey from Platform 9 3/4, no banquet in the Great Hall, no return to the Dursleys’ at the year’s end - none of the familiar landmarks which housed each film’s individual mysteries like reliable, snug bookends. Viewers, like the

trio, were wrenched from their comfort zone and plunged into the wilderness - to great effect. While earlier series entries had brief hints of cinematographic beauty (i.e.

Harry’s flight with Buckbeak over the lake in Prisoner of azkaban), Part 1 gifted us with scene after scene of Britain’s glorious landscapes, supporting the franchise’s reception of the 2011 BaFTa award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. any worries of disjointed narrative or pacing issues from splitting the final book into two films are undoubtedly cast aside. at the film’s close, Voldemort has unearthed the elder Wand, one of three instruments of immortality, which all along had rested in Dumbledore’s grasp. as the Dark Lord retrieves the wand from the cold fingers of the former headmaster, it’s clear that Part 2 will be propelled by Harry’s feverish quest for the

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few remaining Horcruxes before Voldemort becomes unstoppable, hinting at what’s been hailed a heart-racing action film.

Children and adults alike found hope, encouragement and exhilaration in what started out as family friendly fare and evolved into dramatic fantasy that doesn’t tiptoe around its themes of loss and death. Harry and his friends have something worth fighting for - the one thing that eludes Voldemort. It is this simple yet persistent message that cinemagoers are sure to cling to as they wave farewell to the wizarding world, content in the knowledge that it can be revisited if ever they need reminding. as Sirius once said to Harry, “The ones that love us never really leave us”.

While we may never see these characters on the big screen again, it’s certain we won’t let them go.

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is released on 15th July

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BLITZ 8 Jason Statham is a guilty pleasure. Go on, you can admit it: you’ve seen The Transporter, probably Crank and maybe even The expendables. We’ll bet you even enjoyed them, you dirty little cinephile.

It’s ok, there’s no need to hide it anymore. There are millions of us all over the globe, proudly jutting out our chests and wearing steel toecap boots to practice karate. a surprising British export, he is the last bastion of high-octane action and chilling one-liners. With our cockney hard man, you know exactly what to expect.

In Blitz, this fine tradition of balls-to-the-wall action continues. The premise is simple: there’s a serial killer in London who only targets cops. as a bobby, this irks our shiny-scalped hero, so he sets about pummelling everyone in sight until the perpetrator is brought to justice. admittedly, mr Statham isn’t much of a thesp in the classic sense (five-time winner of the ‘ewan mcGregor Cup for Dodgy american accents’), but he does many other things spectacularly well. Things like violence: unthinking, skull-crushing violence - and we will always love him for it. Chris Wasey

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BRIDESMAIDS

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8 Bridesmaids hits our screens this spring and, from uber producer Judd apatow who’s brought us comical delights from Knocked up and Superbad to The 40-yearOld Virgin, we know we are in for plenty of laughs.

Described as the chick flick version of The Hangover, Bridesmaids sees the friendship of Lillian (Rudolph) and annie (Wiig) put to the test when annie is asked to be the maid of honour at Lillian’s wedding.

Despite the situation magnifying her gnawing sense of loneliness and serious lack of cash, annie accepts and is delighted to have the role – that is, until she finds out about all the things a maid of honour has to do…

We see two friends of the bride battling it out to plan the wedding party of her dreams, each with their own very different ideas and clashing every step of the way.

With only one chance to get it perfect, and all hell breaking lose as they travel to Vegas for a hen party none of them will forget, Bridesmaids is set to be a laugh out loud, oestrogen-packed ride to the altar, which explores how far you will go for someone you love. Emma Ingham

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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES

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8 Based on the book of the same name, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is the sequel to last year’s successful coming-of-age comedy, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Greg Heffley (Gordon) and his brother Rodrick (Bostick) do not get along. In fact, tensions between the two have reached an all time high, prompting their mother (Harris) to call a family meeting where she announces that by getting along with each other, the two can earn ‘Mum Bucks’, which can be exchanged for real money.

While their parents are away, Rodrick throws a party that spirals out of control and the boys have to work as a team to clean up. When their mother finds out, however, they are both grounded and Rodrick is forbidden from competing in the local talent show with his band. With his brother’s position in the band in jeopardy, Greg must face up to his responsibility, and learns that having an older brother isn’t as bad as he thought.

With David Bowers (Flushed away) taking over directorial duties from Thor Freudenthal, this surprise box office hit is set to get even bigger. Jen Evans

Director David Bowers Starring Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris, Devon Bostick, Steve Zahn release date 27 May CONTENT icons

GREEN LANTERN

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8 Don’t get me wrong - I love every single Batman and Superman film. But the time has come to see another superhero from DC Comics on our cinema screens, and Green Lantern is an obvious candidate.

The Green Lanterns belong to an intergalactic police force called the Green Lantern Corps. each member possesses a ring with great powers - and the latest recruit has to yield these powers when a new enemy called Parallax endangers the band of warriors and the earth itself. Cocky pilot Hal Jordan (Reynolds) is the first human to become a Green Lantern, which is unfortunate as the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the powers of the ring before. But, with help from fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart, Carol Ferris (Lively), it is up to Jordan to master his powers and defeat the Parallax.

Directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale), Green Lantern will no doubt give the Marvel Comics films a run for their money. all we need now is for the Justice League, The Flash and Wonder Woman films to go into production. Watch this space. Justin Vingoe

Director Martin Campbell Starring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, angela Bassett, Tim Robbins release date 17 June CONTENT icons

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THE HANGOVER PART II

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8 In 2009, four guys took us on a night out that we will never forget. The Hangover played host to some of the most unimaginable stag do antics the world has ever seen and, despite their individual quirks, we all got to bond with the four friends.

This may, the wolf pack is back!

In the highly anticipated sequel, Phil (Cooper), Stu (Helms), alan (Galifianakis) and Doug (Bartha) travel to Bangkok for Stu’s wedding. How will they trump the first film, you ask? after the outrageous antics in Vegas, Stu opts for the ‘safe’ option of a low-key prewedding brunch with his pals. However, on finding themselves in exotic and unfamiliar territory, the likelihood of it being a mild affair is a confident zero and Stu is sure to get far more than he bargained for in the crazy climes of Bangkok.

Ken Jeong (the loopy and often naked mr Chow) and mike Tyson will reprise their roles, alongside the new addition of Liam neeson, currently only known as ‘Tattoo man’. Dubbed as ‘The party movie of all our twisted dreams’, The Hangover Part II promises brilliance. Jennifer Clayton

Cooper, ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Jeffrey Tambor, Liam neeson release date 26 May cONTENT icons

HANNA

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8 after enduring a military grade upbringing at the hands of her rogue operative father erik (Bana), 14-year-old Hanna has become the ultimate assassin - ruthless, emotionless and perfectly disguised as an innocent teenage girl.

Portrayed by The Lovely Bones’ Saoirse Ronan, Hanna is finally released from the Finnish wilds into the unsuspecting world. under her father’s orders, the teenage time bomb embarks upon a mission to eradicate his pursuer: the relentless CIa agent marissa Weigler (Blanchett). after her assassination attempt is thwarted, Hanna is thrown into a journey of destruction and self-discovery, fighting for her survival whilst unearthing the shocking revelations of her true origin.

Renowned for his epic period dramas, director Joe Wright (atonement, Pride and Prejudice) offers a truly original twist on the average action flick, promising a brutal fairytale rich with drama and suspense, which simultaneously pulls at the heartstrings while setting pulses racing. Offering some beautifully ferocious set pieces, all of which scored by a heart-pounding soundtrack courtesy of The Chemical Brothers, Hanna looks set to be a thriller of true rarity. Will the hunters become the hunted? Catch Hanna and find out. Brody Rossiter

Director Joe Wright Starring Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, eric Bana, Jason Flemyng, Tom Hollander release date 6 May cONTENT icons

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HOLY ROLLERS

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8 Sam Gold (eisenberg) is a young Hasid from an Orthodox community in Brooklyn. Studying to be a Rabbi and awaiting details of his arranged marriage, Sam is living the life his family has chosen for him.

When his neighbour (Bartha) senses his opposition to their plans, he persuades him to transport ‘medicine’ for an Israeli dealer (abeckaser). His business skills catch the eye of his new boss who decides to take him under his wing and mentor him, resulting in a downward spiral that sees Sam’s double life tear his traditional family life apart and raises suspicions amongst the community. after playing dorky losers in the likes of The Squid and the Whale, adventureland and The education of Charlie Banks, eisenberg carved a niche for himself as the new Michael Cera. Following his Oscar-nominated performance in The Social network, he has proven he is now leading man material and Holy Rollers is just the kind of film he needs to shake off the geek label.

Director Kevin asch Starring Jesse eisenberg, Justin Bartha, Danny abeckaser, ari Graynor release date 13 May cONtENt icons

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8 One of the unofficial members of the splat pack, James Wan - best known for writing and directing the Saw films and games - hits fans with this new twist in the scare department. Insidious promises a fresh new angle on the influx of haunted house and possession films such as Paranormal activity and The Last exorcism.

Stuck in a realm called ‘The Further’ a child believed to be in a coma is, in reality, being haunted by dark spirits. Desperately seeking answers, the Lambert household goes to elaborate measures to ensure the safety of their child. But the evil spirits have other plans and don’t give up their quarry easily.

Insidious bears the hallmarks of the earlier haunting films of the 1970s, drawing viewers into an incredibly tense, eerie atmosphere, while early reports from viewers Stateside indicate that the horror scores high on the scare scale. So, if you want to be scared stiff - or are a curious parent with suspicions about your child’s strange behaviour - check out Insidious. Darren L. Maciag

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Yamada, Yûsuke Iseya a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from plunging Japan into a war-torn future.

hanna See page 14  water for elephants

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Water For elephants See page 22

outsIde the laW Director Rachid Bouchareb Starring Jamel Debbouze, Roschdy Zem, Sami Bouajila The story of three brothers who fight for algeria’s independence from France after World War II.

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Director Takashi Miike Starring Kôji Yakusho, Takayuki

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Directors Michael Bartlett, Kevin Gates Starring Alix Wilton Regan, Johnny Otto, Philip Brodie The next chapter in The Zombie Diaries picks up three months after a viral outbreak has wiped out 99.9% of the world’s population, turning its victims into flesh-eating living dead.

the Way Director Emilio Estevez Starring Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, James Nesbitt an american father travels to France to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

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pIrates oF the carIBBean: on stranger tIdes (3d)

attack the Block

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holy rollers

age oF heroes

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Director Adrian Vitoria Starring Sean Bean, Danny Dyer, Rosie Fellner War drama based on the true story of the formation of Ian Fleming’s 30 Commando unit, a precursor for the elite forces in the uK.

prIest (3d)

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World oF the dead: the ZomBIe dIarIes

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somethIng BorroWed

take me home tonIght

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Blitz

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10 June

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Diary of a WimPy KiD: roDricK rulEs

honEy 2

Julia’s EyEs

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Director Guillem Morales Starring Belén Rueda, Lluís Homar, Pablo Derqui Chilling Spanish horror following Julia, a woman suffering from a degenerative sight disease, investigating the mysterious death of her twin sister, who had already gone blind as a result of the same disease.

Win Win See page 23 26 May

thE hangovEr: Part ii See page 14

 x-men: first Class

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X-mEn: first class See page 23 3 June

Director Billie Woodruff Starring Katerina Graham, Audrina Patridge, Seychelle Gabriel Recently released from juvenile detention, talented dancer Maria Ramirez finds an outlet for her passion with a new dance crew.

Prom See page 20

JumPing thE Broom See page 18

sEnna Director Asif Kapadia Starring Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Frank Williams Documentary about legendary Brazilian Formula One racing driver ayrton Senna, who won the F1 World Championship three times before his death at the age of 34.

Kung fu PanDa 2 (3D) See page 18

an emotional story about a man on a journey to rediscover his family and restart his life.

grEEn lantErn See page 13

PotichE Director François Ozon Starring Catherine Deneuve, Gerard Depardieu, Fabrice Luchini a submissive, housebound trophy housewife steps in to manage her tyrannical husband’s umbrella factory after the workers go on strike and take him hostage.

mothEr’s Day See page 19

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BaD tEachEr 17 June

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thE BEavEr Director Jodie Foster Starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin

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JUMPING THE BROOM 8 Jumping the Broom - a little known phrase for getting married - tells the story of two african-american families of notably different backgrounds coming together for a wedding. The team behind this romantic comedy brings a good variety of skills to the fold. Director Salim akil co-produced the film Drylongso, which featured at the Sundance Film Festival, and also worked on television series such as Girlfriends. Leading cast members Laz alonso and Paula Patton complements akil’s skills: alonso featured as Tsu’tey in avatar while Patton is best known for her role in Precious.

When Jason (alonso) meets Sabrina (Patton), they fall in love. unfortunately for Jason and Sabrina, their families are not as instantly compatible as they are and difficulties soon ensue. Friction between the two groups intensifies as the wedding draws near and the couple must struggle against their dislike for each other’s families.

Jumping the Broom promises to be full of family drama, humour and charm - definitely worth a trip to the flicks. Kit Goodliffe

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KUNG FU PANDA 2 (3D)

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8 everyone’s favourite martial arts panda is back!

Last time we saw Po he was mastering the art of Kung Fu alongside the Furious Five and their leader master Shifu to become the Dragon Warrior. now a Kung Fu expert, new challenges and enemies await him.

Po’s nemesis this time around is Lord Shen, an evil albino peacock, played by Gary Oldman. not only does he strive to take over China, the weapon that he uses to do so threatens the very existence of Kung Fu itself. Just as Po has learnt his beloved Kung Fu, he now has to save it. as Po, Jack Black looks set to be on top form once again alongside angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan and Dustin Hoffman to name just a few. new cast members including Oldman and Jean Claude Van Damme boost this already star-studded cast to new heights. much like the first film, DreamWorks’ latest venture will mix loveable characters with a heart-warming yet action packed storyline. The result? a sure-fire hit for both young and old. Jake Stephenson

Director Jennifer yuh Starring Jack Black, angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman, Jean Claude Van Damme, Gary Oldman release date 10 June cONTENT icons

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8 Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (Saws 2, 3 and 4), Mother’s Day is loosely based on Charles Kaufman’s 1980 horror film of the same name.

The drama follows three brothers making their way to their childhood home after a bank robbery doesn’t go according to plan. On their return, they discover their mother has lost the house (in a repossession for a topical twist) and the boys decide to take it back. unfortunately for the new owners - who are in the midst of throwing a rather poorly timed birthday party - the sadistic brothers set about terrorising them and their guests under the watchful eye of their brutal mother.

The tone of the story is dark, gritty and terrifying psychologically, turning the popular image of the mother figure - and its associations with nurturing, comfort and security - on its head.

With the production team from the Saw movies, you can expect a similar tone of revenge, pay back and plenty of gore. Intense, gripping and at times shockingly violent, mama’s boys are about to make their mother very proud once again. Amy Evans

Director Darren Lynn Bousman Starring Rebecca De Mornay, Jaime King, Briana evigan, Patrick Flueger, Deborah ann Woll release date 10 June cONTENT icons

PIRATES OF THE cARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES (3D)

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8 With no Gore Verbinski directing and no actual filming in the Caribbean, this entry in the franchise will be sailing uncharted waters away from the formula that has raked in over $2 billion. While that amount certainly deserves respect, Pirates fans may be looking forward to a fresh start with rum-drenched Captain Jack Sparrow, given the somewhat complicated plotline woven through the second and third films.

This time Rob Marshall directs and, while storyline staples Will Turner and elizabeth Swann are absent as Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley pursue other roles, new characters are ready to set sail. Ian McShane and Penélope Cruz play fearsome legend Blackbeard and his mysterious daughter angelica – a love interest for Jack resurfacing from his past. The first trilogy ended with Jack pilfering a map to the Fountain of youth underneath Barbossa’s nose, but Blackbeard and angelica are seeking it as well.

Though this new instalment may plot a different course for the series, it’s certain the theme of betrayal will return, as well as swordfights, exotic locales, and definitely don’t forget the rum. Cheyenne Hill

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PRIEST (3D) 8 Based on the Tokyo Pop graphic novel by min-Woo Hyung comes the latest film from director Scott Stewart, who helmed last year’s Legion.

Priest, a western-fused post-apocalyptic thriller, is set in an alternate world - one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires.

The story revolves around a legendary warrior priest (Bettany) from the last vampire war who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece (Collins) is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on an obsessive quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece’s boyfriend (Gigandet), a triggerfingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former warrior priestess (Q) who possesses otherworldly fighting skills. unlike the romantic vampires depicted in the Twilight series or the caped Dracula, these vampires are feral and vicious creatures. With a terrific cast and opening in both 2D and 3D, Priest is set to be a summer blockbuster you won’t want to miss. Ian J. Martin

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PROM

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8 Do you remember prom and how important it was?

How it was the one defining moment you worked towards throughout your secondary school life? Where you reinvented yourself one last time and showed everyone who you really were? no? That’s right we don’t make a big deal about it over here.

Prom tells the story of several couples as they approach the ‘big night’ that will change their lives forever. each couple deals with it in very different ways in this intersecting story exploring the secrets, insecurities, anticipation and drama surrounding the lives of high school youngsters. nova Prescott (Teegarden) wants to have the best experience ever, but finds that Jesse Richter (mcDonell) might just ruin it for her. mei (Chang) and Justin (Kusnitz) seem like the perfect couple, but both harbour dark secrets that might ruin not only their night - but their relationship.

Distributed by Disney, Prom doesn’t appear to be one of those typical High School musical films, but rather an insight into young love, the struggles of relationships and finding your place in the status quo. Ryan Cope

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RED HILL 8 young police officer Shane Cooper (played by True Blood’s Ryan Kwanten) relocates to the small country town of Red Hill with his pregnant wife alice to start a family. But when news of a prison break sends the local law enforcement officers – led by the town’s ruling presence, Old Bill (Bisley) - into a panic, Shane’s first day on duty rapidly turns into a nightmare. enter Jimmy Conway (Lewis), a convicted murderer serving life behind bars, who has returned to the isolated outpost seeking revenge. now caught in the middle of what will become a terrifying and bloody confrontation, Shane will be forced to take the law into his own hands if he is to survive.

Red Hill is a taut thriller that unfolds over the course of a single day and night. Told with explosive action and chilling violence, it is a modern-day western played out against the extraordinary landscapes of high-country australia.

This engrossing thriller is an exciting new frontier for australian cinema and introduces newcomer Patrick Hughes as a director to look out for. Ian J. Martin

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SOMETHING BORROWED

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8 The wedding season is upon us, and you know what that means - wedding movies! another year, another wedding chick flick, another Kate Hudson vehicle. Fortunately, I’m a sucker for her kooky charm I may have even shed a tear or two at the end of Bride Wars - but sshhh, don’t tell anyone!

Here, the blonde beauty plays Darcy, a young woman approaching the big day whose long time gal pal (Goodwin) secretly harbours romantic pangs for her fiancé (egglesfield). Sure, it all sounds a bit My Best Friend’s Wedding-ish but Ginnifer Goodwin has put in many a scene-stealing performance - who could forget her supporting roles in Mona Lisa Smile, Walk the Line and He’s Just not That Into you? I have high hopes that she can do it again, especially with the dashing John Krasinski (away We Go, It’s Complicated) by her side.

With Jennie Snyder (The Gilmore Girls, 90210) on scripting duties, Something Borrowed has all the ingredients of a perfect girly summer movie. Emma Farley

Director Luke Greenfield Starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, John Krasinski, Colin egglesfield release date 6 May cONTENT icons

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TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT

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Director michael Dowse Starring Topher Grace, anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Teresa Palmer release date 13 May cONTENT icons

8 materialism hit a peak in the 1980s, when Wall Street rose unfathomably high and increased the worth of what people had in their pockets. Set in 1988, Spiderman 3 and Predators’ Topher Grace plays matt Franklin, a promising young university graduate who’s sickened by the greed of those around him and walks out of his well paid job in a lab to take up a position as a video store clerk, much to his father’s annoyance. as well as that, matt’s best friend Barry (Fogler) has just been fired from his job, his sister is getting married to someone who nobody is exactly fond of and Tori Frederking (Palmer) is back on the scene someone who has long been a figure of matt’s lustful desire. Take me Home Tonight centres on one crazy evening where all these events come to a head and, suffice to say, it’s not an easy ride.

This doesn’t initially sound like the basis for a great comedy, but helmed by the director of It’s all Gone Pete Tong and starring laughter expert anna Faris, you won’t have to worry about it not being funny. Matt Brigden

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

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8 Veterinary student Jacob (Pattinson) gives up on the final stages of his studies when his parents are killed in a car accident and runs off to join a travelling circus. against the magical backdrop of the Big Top, Jacob falls for the star performer marlena (Witherspoon) - who just happens to be the wife of circus owner august (Waltz).

Based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen and directed by Francis Lawrence, Water For elephants is a dramatic piece that could play a pivotal role in Pattinson’s career, further cementing his status as one of Hollywood’s hottest leading men. as in the Twilight saga and the heartbreaking Remember me, this film is sure to show off that infamous smoulder we all know him for whilst seeing him tackle greater dramatic depths.

While you might think Witherspoon and Pattinson make an unlikely couple, prepare to see the chemistry sizzle on screen in this evocative tale of forbidden love.

Witherspoon was even reported to have remarked what a good kisser her leading man was in a recent interview!

Prepare for romantic drama on an utterly compelling level. Amy Evans

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WIN WIN

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8 Mike Flaherty (Giamatti) is a disillusioned, disheartened and altogether down-on-his-luck attorney.

Juggling a failing business and a strained family life, Mike’s only escape from the daily grind is moonlighting as a high school wrestling coach, but recently his team has developed somewhat of a losing streak.

Hoping to save his law practice, Mike makes some questionable business decisions, leaving him the guardian of troubled teen Kyle (Shaffer). Luckily for Mike and the team, Kyle is an amateur wrestling prodigy who could be the answer to everyone’s problems but - just as things are looking up - Kyle’s fresh-out-of-rehab mother shows up, threatening to ruin everything.

Win Win’s cast of unlikely characters promises to serve up an unflinching and heartfelt exploration of the relationships between ordinary people and what happens when they achieve the extraordinary. Indie picture maestro Paul Giamatti (Sideways, The Illusionist) orchestrates the laughs with his usual charming awkwardness while director Tom McCarthy’s affection for dramatic, character-driven filmmaking looks set to crown Win Win as one of this year’s most loveable releases.

So whatever your cinematic preferences, take a chance on Win Win - you really can’t lose. Brody Rossiter

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS

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8 Before he was Professor X, he was Charles.

Before he was Magneto, he was erik. They would later go on to be the vanguards of a war between two factions, one on either side - but before they were enemies, they were friends.

Set long before the original X-Men films, First Class is neither a prequel nor a reboot, but something in between. Charles Xavier (Mcavoy) and erik Lehnsherr (Fassbender) are two young men who have discovered they have strange powers - they are mutants. Like many of their kind, they are unaware that anyone else like them exists. When they meet, they form a strong bond of friendship and set off on a quest to form a school where others like them can learn to control their abilities.

However, they catch the gaze of fellow mutant Sebastian Shaw (Bacon), leader of the shady Hellfire Club.

Charles and erik must deal not only with separate ideals, the cunning Shaw and the Cuban Missile Crisis, but also the public’s eye as the world becomes aware of the existence of mutants.

Prepare for a fresh, unique and captivating take on well-known characters. Ryan Cope

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Forthcoming Films JULY/AUGUST FiLmS To GeT exciTed AboUT BEGINNERS 22 July Director: Mike Mills Starring: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent

Emma Bell, Arlen Escarpeta

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 (3D)

1 July Director: Michael Bay Starring: Shia LeBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson

15 July Director: David Yates, Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint

HORRIBLE BOSSES 22 July Director: Seth Gordon Starring: Robin Wright, James McAvoy, Tom Wilkinson, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Kevin Spacey

THE INBETWEENERS

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER (3D) 29 July Director: Joe Johnston Starring: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones

CARS 2 (3D)

19 august Director: Ben Palmer Starring: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas

26 august Director: Steven Quale Starring: Nicholas D’Agosto,

SUmmeR /AUTUmN 2011 ReLeASeS 23 September Director: Ruben Fleischer Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride, Nick Swardson

ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: SECRET OF THE UNICORN (3D) 28 October Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig

FOOTLOOSE 14 October Director: Craig Brewer Starring: Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid

CONAN THE BARBARIAN (3D)

FINAL DESTINATION 5

29 July Director: Frank Coraci Starring: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb

30 MINUTES OR LESS

5 august Director: David Dobkin Starring: Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Olivia Wilde

1 July Director: Robert Redford Starring: Robin Wright, James McAvoy, Tom Wilkinson

ZOOKEEPER

12 august Director: Rupert Wyatt Starring: James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto

THE CHANGE-UP

THE CONSPIRATOR

1 July Director: David Schwimmer Starring: Clive Owen, Catherine Keener, Liana Liberato

RISE OF THE APES

22 July Director: John Lasseter, Brad Lewis Starring: Owen Wilson, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer

19 august Director: Marcus Nispel Starring: Jason Momoa, Ron Perlman, Rose McGowan

TRUST

REAL STEEL THE SMURFS (3D) 10 august Director: Raja Gosnell Starring: Hank Azaria, Katy Perry, Jonathan Winters

SUPER 8 5 august Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Elle Fanning, Amanda Michalka, Kyle Chandler

7 October Director: Shawn Levy Starring: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Kevin Durand

THE THREE MUSKETEERS (3D) 14 October Director: Paul W.S. Anderson Starring: Logan Lerman, Matthew Macfadyen, Ray Stevenson UK Release Dates are shown but may be subject to change

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Merlin News / READ ALL ABOUT IT Work in Progress The new merlin Cinemas website is now under construction and we are very excited about the anticipated launch in early June. We want it to reflect the local feel of our cinemas while providing you, our fantastic customers, with all the information you require. So keep your eyes peeled in June for the revamped www.merlincinemas.co.uk

Alternative Cinema merlin Cinemas offer a chance to see some interesting films that rarely make it outside of the big cities, whether they are foreign language, cutting edge, contemporary or controversial releases. Films are shown on a Sunday and monday at the Savoy Penzance, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Royal St Ives, and Thursdays at the Phoenix Falmouth.

Take a look below to see what’s showing this season: 1 may - 5 may 8 may - 12 may 15 may - 19 may 22 may - 26 may 5 June - 9 June 9 June (mid Season Special) 12 June - 16 June 19 June - 23 June 26 June - 30 June 3 July - 7 July 10 July - 14 July 17 July - 21 July MEEK’S CUTOFF

BLUE VALENTINE BIUTFUL OVER YOUR CITIES WILL GROW CHICO & RITA UNCLE BOONMEE WHO CAN RECALL HIS PAST LIVES THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (SaVOy OnLy) PINA - IN DIGITAL 3D (SaVOy & PHOenIX OnLy) NORWEGIAN WOOD MEEK’S CUTOFF ARCHIPELAGO HOW I ENDED THIS SUMMER NEDS

VIP Treatment for Movie Magic Members Following on from the huge success of our special advanced screening of Twilight Saga: eclipse, exclusively for our movie magic Card Holders, we are pleased to announce that on Thursday 26th may we are giving our members the chance to be one of the first to watch the highly anticipated sequel The Hangover 2! For just £8.00 not only will you be watching one of the first screenings of the film, you will also have the chance to enjoy a cocktail, guaranteed to give you a ‘Hangover’ in the morning, in the bar beforehand.

Then, as if we weren’t spoiling you enough, we will also be doing the same exclusive screening for the next installment from the action packed marvel comics, X-men: First Class. The special advanced screening for our members will be on Wednesday 1st June, where again for only £8.00, you will also receive a supercharged cocktail capable of inducing a superhero hangover.

These fantastic offers will be available at the Savoy Penzance, Regal Redruth and Phoenix Falmouth. Tickets for both screenings can be purchased in advance using your movie magic Card from Friday 13th may.

Watch this space for other exclusive screenings of some sizzling summer blockbusters including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and Transformers: Dark of the moon.

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Merlin News / READ ALL ABOUT IT Subtitled Performances as always we like to listen to our valuable customers here at merlin and as of Thursday 5th may 2011 we will start to show subtitled performances every Thursday at 5 o’clock at the Savoy Penzance, Regal Redruth and Phoenix Falmouth.

To see which films are subtitled each week just check out our website.

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For your chance to win 4 tickets to see a film of your choice plus a small popcorn and regular drink each, just solve the following word search: Find the name of the seven Horcruxes in the Harry Potter series?

Email the answers, your name and local cinema to competition@ merlincinemas.co.uk Congratulations to Sarah Bailey who won last issues Johnny Depp competition.

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PIratEs oF tHE CarIbbEan: on strangEr tIdEs

Digital Revolution merlin Cinemas has jumped aboard the digital cinema band wagon with the installation of digital projection at the Savoy Penzance, Royal St Ives and Regal Redruth. even more exciting is the arrival of 3D at Penzance and Redruth just in time for some highly anticipated releases including Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. We are proud to be using the Dolby system which provides a mindblowing 3D experience which will keep you coming back again and again.

Watch this space as I’m sure we haven’t heard the last of the digital takeover!

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