Movie Central April 2016
Whose side are you on?
Batman Vs Superman, The Jungle Book, Zootopia, Eddie the Eagle, The Huntsman - Winter’s tale, Captain America - Civil War, DVD’s , Toys, Lego Marvel Avengers on XBox.
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CHANNEL THE FORCE AT THE LEGOLAND® WINDSOR RESORT WITH SPECIAL LEGO® STAR WARS™ EVENT DAYS NTRODUCING A 500,000 BRICK DEATH STAR MODEL IN AN EPIC NEW SCENE IN THE LEGO® STAR WARS™ MINILAND MODEL DISPLAY
Play your own battle with Schleich Characters. This March will see the worldwide struggle between Batman v Superman on big screens across the globe and to celebrate, Schleich has brand new figures that follow in the style of the film’s heroes, as well as even more characters to boost the Justice League collection. Collectors will be able to add Wonder Woman, the Amazonian heroine, to their collections (wearing the outfit she dons in the new movie) as well as Batman the dark hero of Gotham City, wearing his soon to be signature new armour suit. If this isn’t enough, both Batman and Superman are available in a scenery pack which truly captures the spirit of the new film in which the two heroes face off against one another. As well as figures that replicate the characters in the movie, Schleich has also released classic looking heroes to expand its original Justice League collection. With Batman, Superman, Green Lantern and The Flash available already, whilst Aquaman, the ruler of Atlantis, together with the powerful human machine, Cyborg and warrior princess, Wonder Woman join the line-up for 2016. These figures look like the classic versions of the masked vigilantes and are sure to impress due to their exceptional detail and lifelike poses. The 10.5 cm figures are available to purchase now in toy stores and collectors’ emporiums
From 30 April – 2 May, fans should get ready to join in a galaxy of Star Wars™ themed activities, featuring the brand new 500,000 brick LEGO® Star Wars™ Death Star model, as the Force returns stronger than ever to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. Guests are invited to dress up and enter the daily costume competition and LEGO Star Wars™ characters will meet and greet guests throughout the weekend. LEGO® model making skills will be put to the test with LEGO Star Wars™ themed builds and a LEGO Droid Building Workshop, plus there will be lots more intergalactic fun and games. The Death Star, NEW for 2016, is one of the most impressive and biggest LEGO® Star Wars™ models ever created. The massive 2.4 metre wide, 3 metre high creation, weighs in at a hefty 860kg, and is the centrepiece of an epic new finale at the LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display. The dramatic scene also features 16 Alliance ships swooping in to destroy it and provides a stunning end to the 1.5million brick experience which brings to life some iconic Star Wars™ scenes. The event, LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display and more than 55 family friendly rides, attractions and shows is included in the normal ticket price which starts from £37 online for both adults and children. Pre-booking is STRONGLY advised to guarantee entry at www.LEGOLAND.co.uk Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the biggest film of all time in the UK, will be available to own by digital download from April 11th, 2016 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD from April 18th, 2016.
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Movie Competition
Blaze and the Monster Machines: Blaze Of Glory available on DVD now
Get your engines running and blaze into action in Blaze and AJ’s premiere mini movie event, BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES: BLAZE OF GLORY is available just in time for Easter half term on 14th March 2016! Blaze is Axle City’s greatest hero, and champion of the racetrack! Whenever there’s trouble, he is the truck everyone turns to for help as he can do things no other truck can! With Blazing Speed, special turbo powers and extraordinary knowledge, burst onto the scene with the fastest monster machine in town, and his driver AJ as they meet new friends, overcome Crusher’s dirty tricks, and use speedy stunts and science to save the day! Blaze knows everything about science, technology, engineering and maths. With his human driver and best pal AJ, when Starla the cowgirl truck loses a piston, the duo need your help to use force and speed to get to it before Crusher gets his greedy tires on it! This pre-school interactive adventure returns as the audience at home must help Blaze on his quest, by exploring the physics of how things move, tackling problems and discovering the component parts needed to make ever day technologies work.
Paw Patrol - Pups and the Pirate Treasure.
THE PERFECT EASTER GIFT, SAILING ON TO DVD JUST BEFORE EASTER! Discover six all new episodes of your favourite canine capers, as family favourite PAW PATROL: PUPS AND THE PIRATE TREASURE sails on to DVD on 14th March 2016, the perfect Easter treat! Join Ryder and his Paw Patrol pals this Easter on their mystery-solving adventures in their search for pirate treasure, when they discover a secret map! The spirited pre-school adventure series returns as the gang stumble on to a secret cavern that was once a pirate’s hideout where they discover an incomplete treasure map. The adventure is on as the pups follow clues to find the missing map pieces, and eventually to a sunken pirate treasure! Catch up with Ryder and the puzzle solving dream team this Easter half term as the pup pals get ready to sail the stormy seas to rescue their friends, and find the hidden treasure! For more Paw Patrol Fun.
We have one copy of each title to be won. Just name the baddie in Blaze? For Pups and the Pirate Treasure - What is the name of the English Bulldog? Email answers to competition@bravenewworlds.co.uk - Subject heading Paw Patrol or Blaze. Or send two emails and enter both. DVD’s out 14th March - NOW!
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LIONSGATE Presents - In Association with MARV - A MATTHEW VAUGHN Production With SAVILLE PRODUCTIONS - Out April 1st
“EDDIE THE EAGLE” TARON EGERTON and HUGH JACKMAN
From Kingsman to Eddie
Matthew Vaughn had just put the finishing touches on Kingsman: The Secret Service, starring Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Caine, Mark Strong, and as the film’s hero Eggsy, Taron Egerton, a young Welsh newcomer in his first film role.“I knew Eggsy was a performance,” says Vaughn. “Eggsy is so not Taron. I said to him, ‘It’s important you do a character now which surprises people.’ I didn’t have a doubt that Taron was going to pull Eddie off.” Egerton wasn’t even born when Edwards was soaring through the Calgary air, but the young actor quickly jumped at the chance. A test with Jackman in New York swiftly followed, before Egerton was officially offered the role just before Christmas 2014. But he took it on one proviso. “I have absolutely no interest in sending Eddie up,” says Egerton. “He can be funny, he can have mishaps, but he needs heart and soul and to be real and believable.” His initial fears were misplaced. “I wanted to dial up the emotion,” says Vaughn. “That’s what I’m most excited with this movie. Audiences will no longer think of Eddie theclown, but as Eddie the hero.” To prepare for the role, Egerton did meet with the real-life Eddie, which helped inform his performance. “Eddie is a very reasonable and pleasant, affable chap,” he says. “He has optimism, and he’s focused. There are things about Eddie that are heroic.” Egerton transformed himself for the role with the addition
of a subtle wig, the trademark thick glasses, a little extra weight, a Cheltenham accent and, towards the movie’s end, Eddie’s iconic moustache. “But I also need to be really innocent,” he says. “Hugh’s bringing all the movie star pecs, and he’s given me the room to be a bit eccentric.” The young actor also learned how to ski for the role, in order to replicate the positions required for ski jumping, from the Inrun position (the first position a ski jumper adopts asthey come down the slope) to the take-off move and the “Telemark,” which allows the jumper to land with one foot in front of the other. “Well, I did about fifteen hours!” he laughs. “I was quite nervous doing it. It’s hardcore. You realize how dangerous it is when you’re doing it.” Be under no illusions - ski jumping is an incredibly dangerous sport. “I won’t be doing the 90 metre jump,” laughs Egerton. “You have to do it every day from the age of four just for it to be safe. It’s why Eddie kept hurting himself.” Jackman, no stranger to doing his own stunts, was also daunted by the sheer difficulty of a 90 metre jump, which requires total focus and mastery of the human body just to take off, let alone land safely. “I had to do a scene where I sat on top of the jump, and I had a wire on to stop me from killing myself if I fell,” recalls Jackman. “And even then I was pretty freaked out! When you think that Eddie did that in the Olympics after doing hardly any jumps in his life, he had some serious courage.” Perhaps Vaughn sums it up best. “Whoever invented ski jumping was insane,” he remarks. “There’s no logical reason for doing it. The film ends with a famous quote from Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics. ‘The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering, but fighting well’.
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Captain America - Civil War
CHRIS EVANS, ROBERT DOWNEY JR., SCARLETT JOHANSSON, SEBASTIAN STAN, ANTHONY MACKIE, PAUL BETTANY, JEREMY RENNER, DON CHEADLE, ELIZABETH OLSEN, PAUL RUDD, CHADWICK BOSEMAN, EMILY VANCAMP, FRANK GRILLO AND MARTIN FREEMAN DIRECTED BY ANTHONY AND JOE RUSSO “Captain America: Civil War” picks up where “Avengers: Age of Ultron” left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.
“For all of the great action in the film, at the end of the day
it’s a really grounded story,” says Chris Evans. “The Russos make human stories with a superhero feel as opposed to superhero movies with human touches. It’s real storytelling about a genuine family conflict. That’s what makes it so great. There’s no right, there’s no wrong, and there’s no clear evil going on either side of this. It’s just a matter of whose side you connect with and agree with.” “That conflict between both sides is what will start the conversation amongst fans and audience members,” offers Scarlett Johansson. “When they leave the theater, they can hopefully still argue for either side. It will give them something to take home. We build a case for either side and as the stakes become higher and higher, the personal stakes rise as well.” “The film is also surprising and it’s scary,” adds Anthony
Russo. “I think people will like that it tracks to a place that you just can’t predict when you sit down to watch the film. Also on a simple level there’s just the thrill of watching your favorite Super Heroes beat the hell out of each other, which is always a lot of fun to see.” Movie Central Comment. Are all the super heroes fighting each other? At least Spidey doesn’t get involved with all the insider politics. having a young outlook on life has its perks.
Trailer and Web site
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Who Will Win?
Running Time: 152 minutes Cert: 12A tbc. Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo”) as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing. Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with each other, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it has ever known before. Batman and Superman. Gotham and Metropolis. Lex Luthor, Doomsday and—for the first time ever on the big screen—Wonder Woman. With its stellar lineup of heroes and villains and bigger and better battles with even more at stake than the destruction of the Earth, Zack Snyder’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is an epic Super Hero journey like no other. Pit the two greatest heroes in the world against each other and the unthinkable becomes inevitable in the form of a truly seismic clash: Batman, the underground vigilante, a knight in the darkness, and Superman, the unbeatable alien in the sky—who can possibly win such a war? Nearly two years have passed since Metropolis suffered a battle unlike anything Earth has ever seen. Many lives were saved, but one man can’t forget those lost in the annihilation, and now Bruce Wayne lives with a simmering rage that has begun to boil over into a feeling of powerlessness, the kind that turns good men into vengeful warriors. Indeed, it’s the very stuff of nightmares that drives the Batman to leave his mark on the criminals of Gotham, even as he turns an eye toward the greater prize. Director Zack Snyder states, “We felt an interesting way of beginning this story was to examine Superman from
another perspective, Batman’s perspective. Bruce doesn’t know who Superman is; all he knows is what the public knows. He blames him for the lives lost in Metropolis, lives that he felt responsible for. His hatred has been building up inside, and now, all this time later, he’s finding reinforcement of those feelings in the media.” For two years, Superman has soared to the rescue of countless victims around the globe and the world has praised his god-like abilities. But with unavoidable destruction in the wake of good deeds, the collateral damage from his efforts is finally causing many to question those who will only see what he can do, without debating whether or not he should. It’s a question he has even begun to ask himself, thanks to the machinations of one masterful mind hell-bent on his humiliation…and destruction. “When we find Superman, he’s been dealing with everyday life as a Super Hero, but there’s a distinct shift happening in how his heroic efforts are viewed, thanks to the unintended consequences of those acts,” Snyder continues. “Every action has a reaction; one guy’s rescue leaves another in distress. We wanted to explore the reality of saving people and what intervening can really mean. The classic idea with Superman is that he’s a good guy trying to do the right thing and that he isn’t political, but in truth, in today’s world, it’s impossible not to be, no matter your intentions.”
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Ben Affleck stars as Bruce Wayne/Batman, who has been following news of Superman closely since what came to be known as the Black Zero Event, which culminated with Superman’s catastrophic combat with General Zod. “I think the story really sets the stage nicely for understanding why Batman wants to fight Superman,” he says. “It’s logical to assume that they’d be friends since they’re both good guys, but this film takes a more nuanced view of how these characters might exist in the real world and what sort of complications might come about as a result of their abilities and actions.” “Superman is beginning to face the exact challenges Jonathan Kent was worried about,” observes Henry Cavill, who reprises his dual roles as Clark Kent and the Man of Steel. “The world is filled with fear after being attacked by aliens and literally shaken to its very core. Despite having what they look to as a redeemer, the people need to direct their fear at something. In the meantime, Superman is still trying to do right by everyone and ignore the slings and arrows.” But certain arrows will be harder to deflect than others, and if Bruce Wayne, as Batman, is intent upon acting out a revenge fantasy on Superman, how might one describe his fellow industrialist Lex Luthor’s reasons for undermining the “red cape”?
As screenwriter Chris Terrio observes, “Both Bruce and Lex are billionaires, both are orphans, and both are obsessed with Superman’s absolute power. They have, at a point, the same agenda: stop Superman at any cost. But Bruce’s motives are basically good, while Lex is pathological.” All three men—Clark, Bruce and Lex—are products of what was bequeathed them by absent fathers or memories of fathers who are gone, another theme explored in the story. Each man is struggling in his own way: Bruce, who is older now than his father ever was; Clark, who is righting wrongs for a ghost; and Lex, whose relationship with his father was…less than idyllic. “Lex Luthor has always been one of the great DC villains. And one of the most epic stories in the canon was when Batman and Superman squared off against each other,” offers producer Charles Roven. “As we sought an expansion of the universe with this film, we felt that bringing these characters together was natural. Metropolis needed rebuilding, Lex is the city’s major benefactor, and he and Bruce Wayne actually share similar business enterprises in the manufacturing and digital worlds.” After what took place at the end of the previous film, it just might be plausible, the filmmakers posited, that Bruce and Lex would direct a common anger toward Superman.
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Staying in Shape
“In my mind I had set myself an even higher standard for ‘Batman v Superman’ than we set for ‘Man of Steel,’ which, in itself, was going to be a challenge,” Cavill relates. “Fortunately, however, Mark Twight was generous enough to train me throughout the filming for ‘Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ in a manner that would set me up wonderfully for the training required for ‘BvS.’” Twight was impressed with Cavill’s commitment. “He has trained himself into a condition of having genuine horsepower,” the trainer says. “Henry’s ideas for what he can do with his body have completely changed. Three years ago, he would not have thought about running up Gibraltar Rock to raise funds for the Royal Marines, but he did in 2014. When we were first in Vancouver, hiking up the Grouse Grind was a bridge too far. It’s a product of how comfortable he has become with his own physicality.” Cavill notes, “Once pre-production started on ‘BvS’ I was handed over to Michael Blevins. Together, Michael and I worked on a mass gain program, which would result in me being 20 lbs heavier than I was even during the peak of my mass gain on ‘Man of Steel.’ We then went through the leaning process to bring me down to shooting weight, which was achieved through performance-based training as well as conditioning. The great thing about working with Michael is that despite this being the hardest work I had yet done training for a role, he managed to make it an enjoyable experience, and became a good friend because of it.” Movie comment. I have always loved Batman and Superman, but Superman has always been the hero without flaws. Until now, maybe. The girls here are routing for Superman whilst the men for Batman. There is something more gentlemanly about Superman than the bat. As for Wonder Woman. We will see her next issue with a review of the film itself. Definately a must see from the trailer. If the running time looks long, there is a lot to set up, plus the action, the romance and the greatest showdown ever. Alan DeVere
Directed by Zack Snyder, the film also stars Oscar nominees Amy Adams (“American Hustle”) as Lois Lane, Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network”) as Lex Luthor, Diane Lane (“Unfaithful”) as Martha Kent, and Laurence Fishburne (“What’s Love Got to Do with It”) as Perry White; Oscar winners Jeremy Irons (“Reversal of Fortune”) as Alfred, and Holly Hunter (“The Piano”) as Senator Finch; and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince. Snyder directed from a screenplay written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer.
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Zootopia Walt Disney Animation Studios welcomes Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman to “Zootropolis,” Disney’s 2016 animated feature set in a modern mammal metropolis. Goodwin (ABC’s “Once Upon a Time,” “Something Borrowed,” “Walk the Line”) will lend her voice to an optimistic bunny named Judy Hopps who’s new to Zootopia’s police department. Jason Bateman (“Horrible Bosses 2,” “This is Where I Leave You”) voices the scamming fox, Nick Wilde, who Judy reluctantly teams up with to crack her first case. The modern mammal metropolis of Zootropolis is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighbourhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together— a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big,
tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootropolis a comedy-adventure directed by Byron Howard (“Tangled,” “Bolt”) and Rich Moore (“Wreck-It Ralph,” “The Simpsons”) and co-directed by Jared Bush (“Penn Zero: PartTime Hero”), opens in UK cinemas from March 25th 2016 and is absolutely brilliant!
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THE JUNGLE BOOK NEEL SETHI, BILL MURRAY, BEN KINGSLEY, CHRISTOPHER WALKERN, LUPITA NYONG’O, IDRIS ELBA, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, GIANCARLO ESPOSITO DIRECTED BY JON FAVREAU Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when
fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray). Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the mancub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.
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“The Jungle Book” seamlessly blends liveaction with photorealistic CGI animals and environments, using up-tothe-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting and lush world. One of the must see films of the year. The snake looks frightening and the bear cuddly. Trailers can be seen online. I normally shy away from remakes of Jungle Book as the Disney animated classic was pretty unbeatable. Until now. Finally live action and animation come together to lift the story to a new height and bring more frights than any purely animated film can. This is a particularly good month for film, make sure you don’t miss out on this one.
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The Dark side of Frozen? This spring, find out who will win the war between good The Huntsman and evil in the epic action-adventure The Huntsman: Winter’s War. Winter’s Tale
Discover the story that came before Snow White in The Huntsman: Winter’s War. Chris Hemsworth and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron return to their roles from Snow White and the Huntsman, joined by Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain.
Theron stars as evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Blunt) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between them is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Hemsworth). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Chastain)—the only woman who has ever captured his heart—Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister…or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity. Producer Joe Roth (Maleficent, Alice in Wonderland) once again leads the team in this breathtaking prequel in the legendary saga that is directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Nick Frost, Sam Claflin, Rob Brydon and Jessica Chastain Directed by: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan Written by: Evan Spiliotopoulos and Craig Mazin Based on Characters Created by: Evan Daugherty Produced by: Joe Roth
Bad Neighbours
Returning stars Seth Rogen, Zac Efron and Rose Byrne are joined by Chloë Grace Moretz for BAD NEIGHBOURS 2, the follow-up to 2014’s most popular original comedy. Nicholas Stoller again directs in a film that follows what happens when the will of parenthood goes against the bonds of sisterhood.
Look out for Movie Central next month. Serialised Screenplay next issue. Remakes - See what a difference the cast makes.
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EASTER at the Prince Regent Easter at the Prince Regent Cinema
This Easter, give the UK’s earliest cinema a visit if you haven’t already. There’s a great selection of films suitable for adults, kids and families alike at Regent Street Cinema. The cinema specialises in double bill screenings, and on Good Friday you can watch the 1969 Jacques Deray classic ‘La Piscine’ followed by its modern remake ‘A Bigger Splash’ starring Tilda Swinton. Watch both and save £7 on ticket prices . For kids, there’s the weekly Kids Kino Club happening at 11.30am on Easter Saturday. This month’s theme is Disney, so take your kids to watch the 2012 magical hit film, ‘Brave’. Kids Kino Club tickets are just £1.75 for children under 16 and the same price for each accompanying adult. Another double bill takes place on Easter Sunday, so for those hunting out something a little out of the ordinary, come and enjoy two masterpieces of silent comedy in the form of ‘Safety Last’ and ‘The General’. To finish on a high, come and enjoy a family favourite on Easter Monday with Regent Street Cinema’s screening of ‘The Railway Children’ at 4pm. Filmed at the National Railway Museum in Yorkshire, this is York Theatre Royal’s Olivier award-winning production of E Nesbit’s classic family drama. Regent Street Cinema is located a stone’s throw from Oxford Circus, so if you’re in central London for the day it’s the perfect time to visit the birthplace of British cinema!
SeaWorld
has announced it will phase out its theatrical orca shows at all three of its U.S. parks. The company will also stop the breeding of captive orcas, and have no orcas at any new parks it plans to open around the world. SeaWorld has also agreed to collaborate with The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International in our advocacy campaigns against commercial whaling, sealing, shark finning, and other cruelties, as well as redouble its efforts to conduct rescue and rehabilitation for a wide variety of marine creatures in distress.
SeaWorld joins forces with Humane society to combat cruelty to sea creatures
14 Cinemas in June WARCRAFT
DVD Quick look.
Star Wars 7 - (must buy), Krampus, Ip Man 3, Grandma, Exposed, By the sea, Sisters. We have yet to review two of these titles but of those we saw, not counting Star Wars 7, this months winner is below.
Victor Frankenstein
Told from Igor’s perspective, we see the troubled young assistant’s dark origins, his redemptive friendship with the young medical student ,Victor Von Frankenstein, and become eyewitnesses to the emergence of how Frankenstein became the man - and the legend - we know today. Under-rated film from the people behind Sherlock. Starts extremely well and only disappoints a little at the end. Well worth a viewing, combining action, humour and drama.
Mad Max Thunder Road on DVD - out now.
DVD in April (UK)
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Time to get a season pass Classic Captain Marvel Character & Level Pack and The Masters of Evil Character & Level Pack, both available on March 29, 2016. These are the first two offerings in the LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Season Pass, which grants players access to a variety of the game’s add-on content packs, including an abundance of well-known Marvel characters, brand new levels and additional story-driven content. Here is the complete breakdown of the Season Pass DLC: Classic Captain Marvel Character & Level Pack · After an exploding alien machine grants her amazing super powers, Carol Danvers became the interstellar Super Hero known as Captain Marvel! Now, when arch-enemies reappear in her life, it’s up to Captain Marvel to save the city of New York. This pack features eight playable characters, a new vehicle, and one new level. · Characters and vehicles included: Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel’s Skycycle, Helen Cobb’s Plane, Kang The Conqueror, Magnitron, Moonstone, Poundcakes, Tic, Warbird, and Wonder Man Classic The Masters of Evil Character & Level Pack · Baron Zemo and his Masters of Evil are up to no good when they attempt to lure out the Avengers and defeat them in this re-telling of the classic 1963 comic book adventure. This pack features 11 playable characters and one new level. · Characters included: Baron Zemo, Black Knight (Dane Whitman), Black Knight (Nathan Garrett), Enchantress, Executioner, Iron Man (Classic), Melter, Radioactive Man, Thor (Classic), Valinor, and Whirlwind
Available later this spring: Classic Black Panther Character & Level Pack Characters and vehicle included: Aragorn, Black Knight (Augustine du Lac), Black Panther, Black Panther Skybike, Dora Milaje Warrior, Killmonger, Man-Ape (M’Baku), Shuri, Ulysses Klaw (Classic), and White Wolf All-New, All-Different Doctor Strange Character & Level Pack Characters included: Baron Mordo, Clea, Doctor Strange, Doctor Voodoo, Dormammu, Jennifer Kale, Mindless One Warrior, and Night Nurse Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Character & Level Pack Characters and vehicle included: Agent Daisy Johnson, Agent Leo Fitz, Agent Koenig, Agent Melinda May, Agent Bobbi Morse, Agent Jemma Simmons, Cal Johnson/Mr. Hyde, Deathlok, Gordon, Grant Ward, Jiaying, Lincoln, Raina, and The Bus As an added bonus, Season Pass holders will also now have free access to three additional Character Packs The LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Season Pass is available for £7.99 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii™U and Steam® (Windows PC). Players can also purchase each DLC Pack individually for £2.49 each.
Digital Version now available.
The LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the main game and Season Pass, is also available now on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One (£57.99), on PlayStation®3 (£44.99) and Steam® (£32.99). LEGO Marvel's Avengers is the first videogame to feature storylines from six critically-acclaimed Marvel Studios films, including Marvel’s The Avengers, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger, Marvel’s Iron Man 3, Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World, and Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, as well as classic Avengers content from Marvel Comics. LEGO Marvel's Avengers is available now for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®Vita, Wii™U, Nintendo 3DS™ and Steam® (Windows PC). More on Avengers with our child players - next issue. After all, how can you rely on a review by a twenty four year old man, when you are buying it for you 7-10 year old!
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