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WELCOME! The screen’s on fire with a sensory feast of franchises and breakout stories. There’s Spider-Man: Homecoming, with Tom Holland as the web-slinger, and Pixar’s Cars 3 catching us up with Lightning McQueen. If it’s true stories you’re after, don’t miss Dunkirk, directed by Christopher Nolan in a departure from caped crusaders and futuristic forays to bring a great Second World War story to the screen. And for sci-fi/fantasy fans, the long-awaited adaption of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower is here, starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey. Other films making a splash this summer include Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie and action-comedy The Hitman’s Bodyguard, with Samuel L. WININ Jackson and Ryan Reynolds. CAPTAANTS: RP Happy viewing! UNDEIRST EPIC Craig May Editor
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VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS
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THE EMOJI MOVIE RELEASE DATE 4 AUGUST / Director Tony Leondis / Starring T.J. Miller, James Corden, Patrick Stewart / Genre Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Emoji Movie unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone. Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a city where all your emojis live, hoping to be selected by the phone’s user. In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression - except for Gene (T.J. Miller), who was born without a filter and is bursting with expressions. Determined to become “normal”, Gene enlists the help of his best friend Hi-5 (James Corden) and the code breaker emoji Jailbreak (Anna Faris). Together, they embark on an epic “app-venture” through the apps on the phone, each its own wild and fun world, to find the Code that will fix Gene. But when danger threatens the phone, the fate of all emojis depends on these three friends who must save their world before it’s deleted forever.
ANNABELLE: CREATION
Film Shorts ANNABELLE: CREATION RELEASE DATE 11 AUGUST Several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a derelict orphanage into their home. They soon become the target of the doll maker’s possessed creation, Annabelle.
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DETROIT RELEASE DATE 25 AUGUST From Kathryn Bigelow, the Academy Award-winning director of The Hurt Locker
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and Zero Dark Thirty, Detroit tells the gripping story of one of the darkest moments during the civil unrest that rocked Detroit in the summer of ‘67.
OVERDRIVE RELEASE DATE 11 AUGUST Fearless car thieves Andrew and Garrett Foster (Scott Eastwood and Freddie Thorp) travel to the French Riviera in search of a new challenge but find themselves in the crosshairs of a local crime boss when they’re caught stealing his prized Bugatti.
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DUNKIRK RELEASE DATE 21 JULY / Director Christopher Nolan / Starring Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Cillian Murphy / Genre History, Thriller, War
Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. With time running out and German forces blocking the military’s rescue efforts, courageous civilian sailors join the all-hands-on-deck evacuation mission. The illustrious director of The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, and Interstellar delves into a new genre and directs from his own original screenplay to create a visually stunning war epic that immerses the audience in one of the most legendary Second World War stories. Dunkirk features a prestigious cast, including Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, and newcomer Fionn Whitehead, with Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy. The ensemble cast also includes Tom Glynn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard, James D’Arcy, and Barry Keoghan. 8 July / August 2017
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Film Shorts MAUDIE
RELEASE DATE 4 AUGUST Based on the true story of folk artist Maud Lewis, Maudie tells the unlikely romance between Maud (Sally Hawkins) and a hardened reclusive bachelor, Everett Lewis (Ethan Hawke).
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AMERICAN MADE RELEASE DATE 25 AUGUST Tom Cruise reunites with Edge Of Tomorrow director Doug Liman for an international escapade based on the outrageous (and real) exploits of Barry Seal, a
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hustler and pilot unexpectedly recruited by the CIA to run one of the biggest covert operations in U.S. history.
WHO’S YOUR DADDY? RELEASE DATE 18 AUGUST Ed Helms and Owen Wilson play two brothers whose eccentric mother (Glenn Close) raised them to believe their father had died when they were young. When they discover this to be a lie, they set out to find their real father, learning more about their mother than they probably ever wanted to know.
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Cars 3
The Beguiled
RELEASE DATE 14 JULY / Director Brian Fee / Starring Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Armie Hammer / Genre Action, Animation, Sports
RELEASE DATE 14 JULY / Director Sofia Coppola / Starring Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Colin Farrell / Genre Drama, Western
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician and the Fabulous Hudson Hornet. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!
During the Civil War, the sheltered young women at a Southern girls’ boarding school take in an injured Union soldier. As they provide refuge and tend to the enemy soldier’s wounds, the house is consumed with sexual tension and dangerous rivalries, and an unexpected turn of events leaves taboos broken in an atmospheric thriller from acclaimed writer/director Sofia Coppola.
SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING RELEASE DATE 5 JULY / Director Jon Watts / Starring Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr, Michael Keaton / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
» Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May, under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark. Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine but when the Vulture emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.
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CAESAR’S LAST STAND
Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets
War For The Planet Of The Apes
RELEASE DATE 2 AUGUST / Director Luc Besson / Starring Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Rihanna / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
RELEASE DATE 11 JULY / Director Matt Reeves / Starring Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Judy Greer / Genre Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
In the year 2740, special operatives Valerian and Laureline embark on a peace-making mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the galaxy. This great, historic city is under attack by an unknown enemy. Valerian and Laureline must race against time to find the source of this evil and stop it before it destroys the cornerstone of our Universe.
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet. July / August 2017 9
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EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING RELEASE DATE 18 AUGUST / Director Stella Meghie / Starring Amandla Stenberg, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose / Genre Drama, Romance
What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face…or kiss the boy next door? Everything, Everything tells the unlikely love story of Maddy, a smart and imaginative 18-year-old who due to an illness cannot leave the protection of the hermetically sealed environment within her house, and Olly, the boy next door who won’t let that stop them. Maddy is desperate to experience the much more stimulating outside world and the promise of her first romance. Gazing through windows and talking only through texts, she and Olly form a deep bond that leads them to risk everything to be together… even if it means losing everything. Based on Nicola Yoon’s bestselling book of the same name, this modern romantic drama asks how much you would risk for love. 10 July / August 2017
IT COMES AT NIGHT
Film Shorts IT COMES AT NIGHT RELEASE DATE 7 JULY After an unnamed cataclysm, 17-year-old Travis grapples with fear, grief, and paranoia amid scarce resources when a desperate couple take refuge from the horrors of the outside world in his vigilant, protective, and heavily-armed parents’ home.
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THE SON OF BIGFOOT RELEASE DATE 11 AUGUST A teenage outsider sets out on an epic and daring
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LITTLE BIRD’S BIG ADVENTURE RELEASE DATE 21 JULY An orphaned sparrow is adopted by storks but when it’s time to migrate they must leave without him. Determined to stay with his family, this little bird embarks on a big adventure.
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Logan Lucky
The Dark Tower
RELEASE DATE 25 AUGUST / Director Steven Soderbergh / Starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig / Genre Comedy
RELEASE DATE 18 AUGUST / Director Nikolaj Arcel / Starring Iris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Katheryn Winnick / Genre Action, Fantasy, Western
Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Shot on location during the actual NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 and the Bank of America 500, six NASCAR stars pop up in non-driver cameo roles in the film.
The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O’Dim, the Man in Black, determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.
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CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE RELEASE DATE 24 JULY / Director David Soren / Starring Ed Helms, Kevin Hart, Jordan Peele / Genre Animation, Action, Comedy
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Based on the worldwide sensation and bestselling book series, and boasting an A-list cast of comedy superstars, DreamWorks Animation’s raucously subversive comedy for the entire family tells the story of two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotise their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dim-witted superhero named Captain Underpants.
GET READY. GET SET. GET NUTS!
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The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power
RELEASE DATE 11 AUGUST / Director Cal Brunker / Starring Will Arnett, Maya Rudolph, Jackie Chan / Genre Animation, Comedy, Family
RELEASE DATE 25 AUGUST / Directors Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk / Starring Al Gore, Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump / Genre Documentary
When the evil mayor of Oakton decides to tear down Liberty Park, Surly and the rest of the animals are suddenly homeless! The mayor has got an animal control squad patrolling the park, Precious has been dognapped, and Surly has offended Mr Feng, a city mouse with deadly kung-fu skills. Surly must put aside his differences with the animals and get everybody to work together to defeat the mayor, rescue Precious, and save Liberty Park…before it’s too late!
A decade after An Inconvenient Truth comes the riveting follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Al Gore continues his tireless fight travelling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion. July / August 2017 11
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6 Days
Girls Trip
RELEASE DATE 4 AUGUST / Director Toa Fraser / Starring Mark Strong, Abbie Cornish, Jamie Bell / Genre Action
RELEASE DATE 26 JULY / Director Malcolm D. Lee / Starring Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith / Genre Comedy
In April 1980, six armed gunmen stormed the Iranian Embassy in Princes Gate, London, taking 26 people inside hostage. Over the next six days a tense standoff took place, all the while a group of highly trained soldiers from the SAS prepared for a raid, the likes of which the world had never seen before.
Four lifelong friends - Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Tiffany Haddish - travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival. Sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there’s enough dancing, drinking, brawling, and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.
THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD RELEASE DATE 18 AUGUST / Director Patrick Hughes / Starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson, Gary Oldman / Genre Action, Comedy
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and his new client - a notorious hitman - have been on opposite ends of a bullet for years but now must come together for 24 hours to get from England to The Hague. The only thing standing in their way is the murderous dictator who uses his power to create trouble for the pair at every stop.
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Atomic Blonde
The Big Sick
Rough Night
RELEASE DATE 11 AUGUST / Director David Leitch / Starring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, Sofia Boutella / Genre Action, Mystery, Thriller
RELEASE DATE 28 JULY / Director Michael Showalter / Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter / Genre Comedy, Romance
RELEASE DATE 25 AUGUST / Director Lucia Aniello / Starring Scarlett Johansson, Zoë Kravitz, Kate McKinnon / Genre Comedy
Agent Lorraine Broughton is equal parts spycraft, sensuality, and savagery; willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilised city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies.
The story of a Pakistan-born aspiring comedian who connects with a grad student after one of his stand-up sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing. When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, Kumail is determined to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, who he’s never met.
Five best friends from college reunite ten years later for a wild bachelorette weekend in Miami. Their hard partying takes a dark turn when they accidentally kill a male stripper. Amidst the craziness of trying to figure out what to do, their night takes some hilariously unexpected turns, ultimately bringing them closer together when it matters most.
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HOUNDS OF LOVE
TOMMY’S HONOUR
ONSCREEN ON INDIE We take a look at the best independent, documentary, and world cinema hitting the screens in July/August. Hounds Of Love RELEASE DATE 28 JULY / Director Ben Young / Starring Ashleigh Cummings, Emma Booth, Stephen Curry / Genre Horror, Mystery, Thriller / Country Australia
After being abducted by a disturbed couple, seventeen year old Vicki Maloney observes the dynamic between her captors and quickly realises that she must drive a wedge between them if she is to survive. Inspired by real life crimes, Hounds Of Love is a confronting thriller examining themes of breaking free from psychological control and domestic violence.
England Is Mine RELEASE DATE 4 AUGUST / Director Mark Gill / Starring Jack Lowden, Jodie Comer, Jessica Brown Findlay / Genre Biography, Drama / Country United Kingdom
Steven Patrick Morrissey wants to write and sing. But as a young man, his voice goes no further than the NME letters page and his dead-end office walls. When the punk scene explodes, the young Morrissey embarks on a journey to become himself in a world that’s trying to make him like everybody else.
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testament to the unique bond between father and son.
The Square RELEASE DATE 25 AUGUST / Director Ruben Östlund / Starring Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West / Genre Comedy, Drama / Countries France, Denmark, Sweden, USA A curator of a contemporary
RELEASE DATE 7 JULY / Director Jason Connery Starring Jack Lowden, Peter Mullan, Ophelia Lovibond / Genre Biography, Romance, Sport / Countries United Kingdom, USA
Based on the powerfully moving true story of the challenging relationship between “Old” Tom and “Young” Tommy Morris, this poignant drama recounts the life of the dynamic fatherson team who ushered in the modern game of golf and serves as both a deeply affecting tribute to a true sporting pioneer and a
art museum is mugged a few days before the opening of his newest exhibition, The Square - an installation that reminds people of their role as responsible human beings. But sometimes, it’s difficult to live up to your own ideals, and his decision to track down the perpetrator sends him, and the museum, spiralling into an existential crisis.
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A Ghost Story RELEASE DATE 11 AUGUST / Director David Lowery / Starring Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Will Oldham / Genre Drama, Fantasy, Romance / Country USA
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only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time. Forced to watch as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away, the ghost becomes increasingly unmoored and embarks on a cosmic journey to confront life’s ineffable questions and the enormity of existence.
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KILLER QUEEN In this high-octane, action-packed spy thriller, Charlize Theron pulverises half of Eastern Europe trying to complete her mission. WORDS CHRIS WASEY RRELEASE DATE 11 AUGUST / Director David Leitch / Starring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, Sofia Boutella / Genre Action, Mystery, Thriller
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station chief Percival (James McAvoy) and passionate encounters with French operative Delphine (Sofia Botella), Broughton begins decimating enemy safe houses searching for the truth. Director David Leitch delivers a tone similar to his work on 2014’s John Wick, but turned up to 11. Every punch reverberates through the screen, every bullet fired with deadly intent – furious, neon-soaked, and hyper-real, with long handheld shots and choreography that make Bourne look almost child-friendly. After an Academy Award-winning physical transformation for Monster, Theron has had supporting roles in a range of action vehicles. But after her recent scene movie-stealing turn as Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road, Theron in this action lead is guaranteed to be a brutal spectacle.
ATOMIC BLONDE
FEMME FATALES MILLA JOVOVICH A breakout role as Leeloo in The Fifth Element led to Jovovich becoming the face of the Resident Evil franchise.
ANGELINA JOLIE The most prolific and varied female action star in history. Gone In Sixty Seconds, Lara Croft, Sky Captain, Mr & Mrs Smith, Beowulf, The Tourist, Wanted, Salt…
SIGOURNEY WEAVER The original female action star. Fronting the Alien series, Ripley was the first ass-kicking heroine, going on to lead a global franchise in a genre ruled by men.
ZOE SALDANA The most recent entry to the list. Leading roles in Avatar (as Neytiri) and Star Trek (as Uhura) made her name, but she’s now best known as Gamora, Guardians Of The Galaxy’s “deadliest woman in the galaxy”.
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ACROSS THE UNIVERSE From visionary director Luc Besson comes an adventure that has to be seen to be believed. A universe without boundaries needs heroes without limits to combat a dark and deadly threat hell-bent on destruction. WORDS BRODY ROSSITER
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS
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RELEASE DATE 2 AUGUST / Director Luc Besson / Starring Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Rihanna / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
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ased on the groundbreaking graphic novel Valérian and Laureline, Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets is a sci-fi action-adventure that has its sights set on becoming this summer’s most epic journey to the stars. From celebrated French director Luc Besson comes a truly out-ofthis-world vision of life in the 28th century. Expect technological marvels, supercharged neon vistas, strange and alien faces, and forces far greater than Earth has ever known. Sights beyond your wildest imagination await. While Valerian has proven to be a lifetime in the making for Besson, the scifi auteur’s filmography has undoubtedly helped define the genre. With films such as Nikita, The Fifth Element, and Lucy, cinemagoers have been transported into unique visions of Earth and beyond. Valerian, however, promises to be his most mesmerising and mythological effort yet. With a proposed budget of €197 million, it’s the costliest French feature film to ever grace cinema screens, and arguably the most ambitious. Since its original publication back in 1967, Valérian and Laureline has shaped the work of several high-profile artists, writers, and filmmakers, yet due to the comic series’ grand scale and nuanced lore, never before has a direct adaptation been undertaken . . . until now. In the 28th century, mankind has spread throughout the universe. Special operatives are tasked with maintaining order within the human territories, two being Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne). Their next
mission lies within the heart of Alpha, a diverse and vibrant metropolis shaped by the convergence of countless species. Knowledge, intelligence, and contrasting cultures shape and drive the city forward. Yet despite the peaceful surface, a dark and destructive mystery threatens to tear the City of a Thousand Planets apart – and so begins a race against time. Valerian and Laureline must identify the threat within and strike first. If they fail, not only will the wonders of Alpha crumble to rubble, but the universe will be thrown into a bleak and despairing future. Alongside a dramatic narrative, Besson’s striking visual flair is once again on display. This time however, the spectacle is far greater than ever before. Prepare to journey from tightly-packed space flotillas to sprawling landscapes of sand, fire, and flora. Robotic bodies whir through towering electronic archives, and humungous snarling beasts rip through ancient forests and course through vast, unexplored waterways. Gear up to traverse the universe and its many contrasting planets. Besson’s fondness for ass-kicking action clearly hasn’t faded, either. Fists will fly and weapons will be drawn as our heroes desperately strive to uncover the marauding forces which threaten their existence. With a truly unique all-star cast, a visionary director, and beloved and inspired source material rich with wonder, Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets has all the materials necessary to forge a space opera that won’t soon be forgotten. Its name may not carry the same sci-fi clout as mega franchises such as the Star Wars and Star Trek sagas, but Besson is looking to make a sudden and forceful impact. When the dust settles will the journey have been as exciting and astonishing as promised? There’s only one way to find out.
A CELESTIAL CAST VALERIAN Strong, brave, and loyal, Valerian is a kind-hearted and formidable warrior often confronted with insurmountable odds. His goal is to ascend the military ladder, but will his loyalty to his superiors be his downfall?
LAURELINE Determined and highly intelligent, Laureline has been alongside Valerian for two years. The pair are one of the most respected partnerships in the army, with a 100% mission success rate. Will they finally fall from grace?
BUBBLE Played by pop sensation Rihanna, Bubble is a shapeshifting entertainer whose unique power may well prove invaluable when trying to infiltrate the darkness spreading throughout Alpha.
COMMANDER ARÜN FILITT Clive Owen stars as Valerian and Laureline’s commanding officer. The strong and dedicated leader’s guidance has often proved invaluable.
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NATURE BITES BACK Caesar is back! Leading an army of apes to battle the humans that created him. Who will prevail and rule the Earth in this quest for freedom? WORDS JEN GARMSTON
RELEASE DATE 11 JULY / Director Matt Reeves / Starring Andy Serkis, Judy Greer, Woody Harrelson / Genre Action, Adventure
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umans have once again tipped the balance with nature and created an uncontrollable monster seeking revenge on its creator. Simian Flu has decimated the population and the world is overrun with genetically-modified chimps, but who is it that needs saving? The director who brought us Cloverfield and Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, Matt Reeves, returns for a climactic third chapter of this CGI spectacular. The latest instalment follows on directly from where we left off in the last film with tensions continuing to rise between Caesar (Andy Serkis) and the humans he once lived alongside. Woody Harrelson
joins the cast in this postapocalyptic wasteland to portray a heartless villain; a bloodthirsty, warmongering Colonel who leads the human army to keep a divide between man and beast. After the apes receive a crushing blow, Caesar begins a journey to take vengeance on his oppressors. The war has begun. Caesar and the Colonel must now face each other in an epic showdown to determine if the world will be run by humans or become a planet of the apes.
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Andy Serkis The English actor, director, and author is known as “the king of mo-cap”. Motion-capture is a highly-skilled way of recording an actor’s movements and facial expressions in front of a green screen. The movement is then translated to computer generated images to create richly detailed animated characters onscreen. Serkis is most famous for his role as Gollum in The Lord Of The Rings. Much to the disappointment of his peers, critics, and fans, Serkis has never been nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards as his incredible digital performances, as Gollum or Caesar, did not qualify. Next year, Serkis will make his directorial debut and star as Baloo in his dark, groundbreaking, mo-cap adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book.
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A GREATER ESCAPE Christopher Nolan takes the plunge with an audacious, sweeping war epic that, if successful, will cement his reputation as one of Hollywood’s greats. WORDS LEE CURTIS RELEASE DATE 21 JULY / Director Christopher Nolan / Starring Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Cillian Murphy / Genre History, Thriller, War
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he year is 1940. 400,000 allied soldiers are stranded in northern France, a mere 26 miles from British shores. With their backs to the sea and their enemy closing in, they need a miracle. Christopher Nolan’s wildly imaginative, high-concept cinema spectacles have immersed us in fantastical dreamscapes and delivered thought-provoking meditations on memory, time, and the theoretical science of space travel, but it’s his fact-based retelling of a real-life war story that’s his most ambitious and extraordinary blockbuster yet. Chronicling a pivotal moment in
the Second World War, Dunkirk tells the story of Operation Dynamo, the incredible evacuation attempt where courageous civilian sailors joined the war effort to rescue the stranded soldiers from their perilous situation. Dunkirk is a film without a singular hero as Nolan turns to an ensemble of veteran stars (Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance, and Tom Hardy) and fresh-faced talent, who together offer a haunting reminder of just how young and inexperienced these soldiers were, to tell a multi-perspective story of the remarkable war heroes who, whether on ocean or sky, beach or landing ground, never surrendered.
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PRACTICAL MAKES PERFECT Physical effects, sets, and on-location shooting ground Nolan’s vision in reality, and as he sets his sights on his most immersive film yet, we take a look at his best practical effects.
THE DARK KNIGHT THE TRUCK FLIP This breath-taking moment of cinema was all practical. With a real 18-wheeler, a giant piston, and a brave stuntman behind the wheel, the crew actually flipped that truck.
INCEPTION - THE HALLWAY FIGHT Nolan and his team created a giant revolving set to capture the film’s iconic zero-gravity fight sequence.
INTERSTELLAR From models of the spacecraft to on-set projections of the CGI images so the actors had a real-time reference, it’s incredible how many practical effects were used on this colossal space odyssey.
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Lightning Speed Our hero Lightning McQueen has his racing title challenged by rookie Jackson Storm. Will speed or experience win the world title for this epic race? WORDS JENNIFER GARMSTON
RELEASE DATE 14 JULY / Director Brian Fee / Starring Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Armie Hammer / Genre Action, Animation, Sports
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rom the creative minds behind Finding Nemo and Inside Out, Pixar’s Cars franchise returns for its third instalment. Owen Wilson is back as the world-famous Lightning McQueen, but things have changed since his last adventure - he’s no longer the fastest in the world, with age catching up to him. The racing game has changed as well, with cars having evolved to high-tech machines that no longer train on
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roads but in simulators. After a crash, McQueen is at risk of losing his title, and there’s a new car on the scene: Jackson Storm (Armie Hammer). In order to beat Storm, McQueen must learn from the best car simulator trainer, a strong female car named Cruz Ramirez (Cristela Alonzo). She’s willing to teach McQueen everything she knows to get him the world title, but as the training progresses, it becomes clear McQueen can teach her about the world outside of a simulator, and the joy of driving on the open road. Jackson Storm seems unbeatable, but can McQueen use the wise words of Doc Hudson to show him how real cars race?
The Newest Models JACKSON STORM Our rookie this season is racer number 20. He’s a custom-built car with lots of potential, the best technology available, and he broke the record for the fastest lap ever. He’s got the skills but speed doesn’t always mean experience and there’s a lot this young racer still has to learn.
CRUZ RAMIREZ This young racing technician dreamed of one day being a racing car herself but lacked the confidence, instead using her skills to become the best trainer for those competing. She's eager to learn and finally gets to meet her idol, Lightning McQueen. Don't be fooled - she's a tough car but there's more to her than meets the eye.
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KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
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RELEASE DATE 22 SEPTEMBER / Director Matthew Vaughn / Starring Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Channing Tatum / Genre Action, Adventure, Comedy
Director Matthew Vaughn returns with a muchanticipated sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, where our heroes face a new challenge. When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organisation in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents’ strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organisations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy, in order to save the world, something that’s becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy… Returning cast members Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, and Colin Firth are joined by an exciting lineup of talent that includes: Channing Tatum, Julianne Moore, Elton John, Halle Berry, and Jeff Bridges.
ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?
Thor: Ragnarok RELEASE DATE 27 OCTOBER / Director Taika Waititi / Starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett / Genre Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer,
Thor finds himself in a race against time to stop the destruction of his homeworld, the end of Asgardian civilisation, and an all-powerful new threat: the ruthless Hela. But first, he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger The Incredible Hulk. July / August 2017 21
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IT RELEASE DATE 8 SEPTEMBER / Director Andrés Muschietti / Starring Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard / Genre Horror
When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries. Stephen King’s hugely popular novel, which has been terrifying readers for decades, will come to life in one of the year’s scariest horrors.
The Lego Ninjago Movie RELEASE DATE 13 OCTOBER / Directors Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, Bob Logan / Starring Dave Franco, Jackie Chan, Justin Theroux / Genre Animation, Action, Comedy 22 July / August 2017
Led by kung fu master Wu, who’s as wise-cracking as he is wise, Lloyd, the Green Ninja, and his secret warrior friends must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, who happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the battle for Ninjago city will test these fierce but undisciplined modern-day ninjas like never before.
My Little Pony: The Movie
THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE Sia, the world’s coolest little ponies are coming to the big screen.
The Glass Castle RELEASE DATE 6 OCTOBER / Director Destin Daniel Cretton / Starring Brie Larson, Naomi Watts, Woody Harrelson / Genre Biography, Drama
Chronicling the adventures
of an eccentric, resilient, and tight-knit family and bringing Jeannette Walls’s best-selling memoir to life, The Glass Castle tells a remarkable story of unconditional love and follows a young woman who, influenced by the joyfully wild nature of her deeply dysfunctional father, found the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.
RELEASE DATE 20 OCTOBER / Director Jayson Thiessen / Starring Emily Blunt, Zoe Saldana, Liev Schreiber / Genre Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
When a dark force threatens Ponyville, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria to use the magic of friendship and save their home. Featuring an all-star cast and an original song performed by
Blade Runner 2049
ONE TO WATCH
RELEASE DATE 6 OCTOBER / Director Denis Villeneuve / Starring Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Jared Leto / Genre Sci-Fi, Thriller
» Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade
runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
HOME AGAIN
Home Again RELEASE DATE 29 SEPTEMBER / Director Hallie Meyers-Shyer / Starring Reese Witherspoon, Lake Bell, Michael Sheen / Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Recently separated from her husband, Alice Kinney decides to start over by moving back to her hometown of Los Angeles with her two young daughters. During a night out, Alice agrees to let three aspiring filmmakers stay in her guest house, but Alice’s unlikely new family and new romance come to a crashing halt when her ex-husband shows up, suitcase in hand.
American Assassin RELEASE DATE 15 SEPTEMBER / Director Michael Cuesta / Starring Dylan O’Brien, Michael Keaton, Taylor Kitsch / Genre Action, Thriller
Mitch Rapp, a CIA black ops recruit, and his mentor,
Cold War veteran Stan Hurley, investigate a wave of random attacks on both military and civilian targets. Together they discover a pattern in the violence that leads them to a joint mission with a lethal Turkish agent to stop a mysterious operative intent on starting a World War in the Middle East.
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Animal Crackers RELEASE DATE 15 SEPTEMBER / Directors Tony Bancroft, Scott Christian Sava, Jaime Maestro / Starring John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Ian McKellen / Genre Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Huntington family’s life is turned upside down when they inherit a rundown circus and discover a mysterious box of Animal Crackers. The cookies, as it turns out, prove to be the secret of the circus’s past glory and can magically turn a person into whatever animal they eat!
Geostorm RELEASE DATE 20 OCTOBER / Directors Dean Devlin, Danny Cannon / Starring Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish / Genre Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
After a series of natural disasters threatened the planet, the world’s leaders created an intricate network of satellites to control the global climate. But now, something has gone wrong - the system built to protect the Earth is attacking it, and it’s a race against the clock to uncover the real threat before a worldwide geostorm wipes out everything...and everyone along with it.
THE MERCY
Film Shorts THE MERCY
WAR WITH GRANDPA
RELEASE DATE 27 OCTOBER Based on the true story of Donald Crowhurst (Colin Firth) and his attempt to win the first non-stop singlehanded round-the-world yacht race in 1968, The Mercy tells the story of Crowhurst’s dangerous solo voyage and the struggles he confronted on the epic journey while his wife Claire (Rachel Weisz) and children waited for his return at home.
RELEASE DATE 20 OCTOBER Based on the popular children’s novel, War With Grandpa begins when Pete’s (Oakes Fegley) grandmother dies and his newly-widowed grandfather Ed (Robert De Niro) moves in. Unfortunately, that means Pete has to share his room with the elderly man. In order to get his room back, Pete starts pulling tricks on his grandpa, which soon turns into a war when his grandpa fights back.
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Goodbye Christopher Robin RELEASE 29 SEPTEMBER / Director Simon Curtis Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Macdonald Genre Biography, Family, History
Giving a rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin - whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh Goodbye Christopher Robin follows the Milne family as they’re swept up in the international success of the books that brought hope and comfort to England after the First World War.
The Limehouse Golem RELEASE DATE 1 SEPTEMBER / Director Juan Carlos Medina / Starring Bill Nighy, Olivia Cooke, Eddie Marsan / Genre Horror, Thriller
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A serial killer stalks the Limehouse streets of Victorian London in 1880, the terrified population of this squalid district of the East End believe that the “Golem”, a monster from Judaic mythology, is responsible. Inspector Kildare of Scotland Yard is handed the impossible task of solving these heinous crimes and his investigations lead him on a race across the capital.
Victoria & Abdul RELEASE DATE 15 SEPTEMBER / Director Stephen Frears / Starring Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Michael Gambon / Genre Biography, Drama, History
The true story of an unexpected and forbidden friendship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim, a young clerk who travels from India to participate in the Golden Jubilee. Now seeing the world through new eyes, Queen begins to question the constrictions
VICTORIA & ABDUL of her long-held position as her household and inner
circle attempt to destroy her unlikely new alliance.
THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US
Film Shorts FLATLINERS RELEASE DATE 29 SEPTEMBER Medical students experiment on “near death” experiences that involve past tragedies until the dark consequences begin to jeopardise their lives in a sequel to Joel Schumacher’s psychological sci-fi horror from the ‘90’s.
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THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US RELEASE DATE 20 OCTOBER Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers (Kate Winslet and Idris Elba) must forge a connection to
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survive the extreme elements of a remote snow-covered mountain. When they realise help is not coming, they embark on a terrifying journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing one another to endure and igniting an unexpected attraction.
THE SNOWMAN RELEASE DATE 13 OCTOBER Detective Harry Hole (Michael Fassbender) investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominouslooking snowman.
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The story isn’t over. Return to the enigmatic dystopia of Blade Runner for a new chapter in one of cinema’s most beguiling sci-fi worlds. WORDS LEE CURTIS RELEASE DATE 6 OCTOBER / Director Denis Villeneuve / Starring Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Jared Leto / Genre Sci-Fi, Thriller
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lade Runner is one of the most influential and equivocal sci-fi films of all-time. Under Ridley Scott’s meticulous direction, the genre-blending tech noir drips with atmosphere, intoxicates with its rich visuals, haunts with an ethereal score, and remains one of cinema’s most unique and richest sensory experiences. Fresh from directing Arrival – arguably the most complete sci-fi film since Scott adapted Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? – Denis Villeneuve enters the rain-
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soaked, smog-choked dystopia for a much-anticipated sequel. Set thirty years after the original, Blade Runner 2049 follows LAPD Officer K on a journey to find missing blade runner Rick Deckard after he unearths a long-buried secret that could plunge the decaying world into chaos. Blade Runner 2049 boasts an incredible line-up of creative talent as the visionary director turns to wildly imaginative cinematographer Roger Deakins, note-perfect composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, and an ensemble of Hollywood’s leading stars to capture the tone of the original film. But this is no mere replicant. Villeneuve promises to leave his mark on the sci-fi world and deliver a sequel that, like its legendary predecessor, will not be lost in time.
One of A Kind Though his earlier films drew critical acclaim, including a Best Foreign Language Film nomination for beguiling mystery Incendies, it wasn’t until 2013 when Denis Villeneuve exploded onto the scene with the gloriously intense Prisoners. Since then, he hasn’t looked back. Psychological thriller Enemy was quickly followed by Sicario, a whiteknuckle ride through the violent world of Mexican drug cartels. His most recent film, Arrival, is a heartbreaking, imaginatively told, and expertly constructed story of language, morality, grief, and time. With a near-perfect catalogue of films and exciting projects on his horizon - including Blade Runner 2049 and the famously unfilmable Dune - it’s only a matter of time before this visionary director joins the pantheon of all-time greats.
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Grab the Goodies!! “Tra-La Laaaa!” Not all heroes wear capes, but they all wear underpants! From the studio who brought you Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and Madagascar comes Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, a hilarious and zany animated feature based on the best-selling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey’s beloved Captain Underpants book series. The film follows the adventure of George Beard and Harold Hutchins, two imaginative friends who spend hours in their treehouse creating their own comic books featuring a wacky superhero, Captain Underpants. Then one day, when their mean principal threatens to break up the friends into separate classes, they accidentally hypnotise him and turn him into Captain Underpants, a bumbling superhero of their own creation.
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Q Which comic actor voices delusional superhero Captain Underpants? Email your answer, name, and local cinema to info@onscreenmagazine.co.uk Entries must be received by 31st July 2017. Terms and Conditions: Closing date for entries is 31st July 2017 - One winner drawn at random will win the goodies shown above - Some items may vary to that shown above - If you don’t wish for your details to be added to our email database then please specify in your email.
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BRINGING THE MAGIC OF THE MOVIES TO YOUR LOCAL CINEMA
Mini Merlins » Looking to take the entire family to the cinema without blowing the bank? Then our Mini Merlin shows are perfect for you! A different film will be played around midday on most weekends but at incredibly low, pocket money prices. All seats are £1.99 with the choice of adding a junior popcorn and drink for just £2 extra.
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The Perfect Gift » Why not treat someone special to a magical night at the movies? Our gift cards can be made for any amount and used for any products and services we provide. To purchase the perfect gift for film lovers simply visit the box office or our website below.
Children’s Birthday Parties » Whether you want a film
with some popcorn and a drink or a meal before or after the film in one of our restaurants, we have the deal to suit you! Our deals start from just £4.99 so call your local cinema now or visit our website for more information.
www.merlincinemas.co.uk
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THE MAGIC FLUTE
We are delighted to bring you a selection of Theatre, Ballet, Opera, and Special Events. National Theatre All locations except St Ives & Helston
Royal Opera House All locations except Helston, St Ives, Tiverton & Torquay
Angels in America Part 1: Millennium Approaches Thursday 20th July at 7.00pm
The Magic Flute Wednesday 20th September at 7.15pm
Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika Thursday 27th July at 7.00pm
La Bohème Tuesday 3rd October at 7.15pm
Yerma Thursday 31st August at 7.00pm
Royal Shakespeare Company All locations except Helston, St Ives & Tiverton Titus Andronicus Wednesday 9th August at 7.00pm
TITUS ANDRONICUS
www.merlincinemas.co.uk
And There’s More! André Rieu’s 2017 Maastricht Concert All locations except Helston & St Ives Saturday 22nd July at 7.00pm Sunday 23rd July at 7.00pm
Prices for all showings may vary so please check with the cinema. Movie Magic discount still applies.
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