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3 DAYS TO GO This New South African Film puts family relationships in the spotlight! It marks producer Bianca Isaac’s directorial debut.

21 BRIDGES “The idea of locking down Manhattan for a manhunt was incredibly compelling and cinematic,” says Chadwick Boseman, who serves as a producer on the 21 Bridges and also portrays a detective who takes extreme measures to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan, and directs the authorities to close all 21 bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island. “We haven’t seen that before.” An intriguing mix of spectacle, propulsive and non-stop action, an epic “ticking clock” crime story, the explosive story unfolds during a single night, after a drug heist gone horribly wrong results in the deaths of eight cops. Read more

47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED In the summer of 2017, a contained, claustrophobic shark movie caused quite the splash. It was called 47 Meters Down. Now, in search of adventure, teenagers Mia (Sophie Nélisse), Sasha (Corinne Foxx), Nicole (Sistine Stallone) and Alexa (Brianne Tju) decide to scuba dive into a submerged Mayan city that is being mapped out nearby. Once inside, the entrance collapses behind them and they must navigate the labyrinthine tunnels and eerie caves in search of another way out as the air in their tanks steadily runs out. It is their worst claustrophobic nightmare, but it gets a whole lot worse when they discover the city is home to some very hungry Great White sharks…Written and directed by Johannes Roberts.

A DOG’S JOURNEY A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets. Sequel to A Dog’s Purpose./ Trailer

DOG’S WAY HOME A dog embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human. Trailer 

A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL The eleventh and final installment of the Madea film series./ Trailer /

A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK Woody Allen’s romantic comedy tells the story of college sweethearts, Gatsby (Timothée Chalamet) and Ashleigh (Elle Fanning), whose plans for a romantic weekend together in New York City are dashed as quickly as the sunlight turns into showers. The two are soon parted, and each has a series of chance meetings and comical adventures while on their own. Over the course of a dreamy and drizzly day in New York, Ashleigh discovers she might not be who she thought she was and Gatsby learns that while you only live once, once is enough if you find the right person. Read more / Trailer

ABOMINABLE When a teenage girl stumbles upon a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, she and her friends name him “Everest” and embark on an unforgettable quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. This first female-led, major-studio animated film with a central female character, is written and directed by Jill Culton (Open Season, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story 2). Read more / Trailer

THE ACT OF DEFIANCE Sympathetic white Afrikaner lawyer Bram Fischer risks career and family to defend Nelson Mandela and his inner circle. Trailer

ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES Get ready to snap your fingers! The Addams Family is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, the Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbour. The Addams family’s lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy, arrogant and sly reality TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration. Based on the comics of the same name by Charles Addams. The film is directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan./ Read more /  / Trailer /

AD ASTRA Brad Pitt plays an elite astronaut who travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos. Directed by James Gray (Lost City of Z, The Immigrant), from a screenplay by Gray and his long-time associate Ethan Gross (“Fringe”) Read more / Trailer /

THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAMA South Africa’s First Ever Black Female Superhero For The Big Screen.  Trailer /

AFTER This adult romance follows the journey of self-discovery of a young woman whose guarded world opens up when she meets a dark and secretive rebel. Trailer 

AFTER THE WEDDING Isabel (Michelle Williams), a co-founder of an orphanage in Klokata travels to New York to meet a potential benefactor, Theresa. Despite her frustration by the need to justify a charitable donation, she agrees to the meeting, which falls a day before the wedding of Theresa’s daughter (Abby Quinn). Isabel is unexpectedly invited to the wedding and the events that ensue force her to confront decisions she made 20 years ago as well as a man from her past (Billy Crudup), who turns up to be Theresa’s husband. Secrets are also revealed including an unexplained charity worth 20 million dollars. Written and directed by Bart Freundlich. It is a remake of the 2006 film of the same name by Susanne Bier. Read more /
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ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL From visionary filmmakers James Cameron (Avatar) and Robert Rodriguez (Sin City), comes an epic cyberpunk action-adventure of hope and empowerment.  Trailer 

THE AFTERMATH Old fashioned wartime romance set in postwar Germany in 1946. Trailer

ALADDIN A live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1992 animated film.  Trailer

ANGEL HAS FALLEN “I never thought of Angel has Fallen as a sequel. I see it as a fresh, cool installment of the franchise that can stand alone while bringing everything fans love about Mike Banning, says writer-director Ric Roman Waugh of the third installment in the Fallen series, a psychologically tense, kinetic thriller that never lets off the accelerator from its opening killer-drone attack. Read more

ANGRY BIRDS 2 MOVIE In this CG animated comedy three flightless angry birds and the scheming green piggies take their beef to the next level. Directed by Thurop Van Orman from a screenplay by Peter Ackerman and Eyal Podell & Jonathon E. Stewart.

ANNA  The story of a resilient assassin who is used as a pawn but then breaks all the rules to control her own destiny.  Trailer / 

ANNABELLE COMES HOME The third installment of the hugely successful “Annabelle” films. Trailer /

APOCALYPSE NOW: FINAL CUT Restored from the original negative for the first time ever, Apocalypse Now Final Cut is Coppola’s most realized version of the film. Coppola’s visually dazzling masterpiece is a surreal, hallucinatory, epic tragedy about the horror of the Vietnam War. A U.S. Army Intelligence officer is sent on a bizarre river journey deep into the jungle to assassinate Colonel Kurtz, a renegade Green Beret who uses primitive tribesmen to wage his own war,

AQUAMAN The origin story of half-surface dweller, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry takes him on the journey of his lifetime. Trailer 

ARTICLE 15 Based on the socio-political Article 15 of the Indian Constitution, which prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Trailer /

THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN For screenwriter Mark Bomback it was a gift to adapt Garth Stein’s beloved novel The Art Of Racing In The Rain, which features a wise and philosophical dog who longs to be reincarnated as a human. Read more

AVENGERS: END GAME  In the aftermath of the destruction, the remaining Avengers are faced with their biggest challenge yet. Trailer/

BACK OF THE MOON 1958 Sophiatown. On the eve of his home being demolished by apartheid police, Badman a notorious gangster decides to fight them to the death. But then Eve, a gorgeous torch singer is thrust into his orbit. On the last day of his life Badman finds something worth living for. With Richard Lukunku, Moneoa Moshesh, Lemogang Tsipa, S’Dumo Mtshali, Thomas Gumede, Israel Matsepe-Zulu. Directed by Angus Gibson from a screenplay by Gibson, Desiree Markgraaff, Kutlwano Ditsele. Read more /

BACKTRACE A criminal eludes a local detective, a toughened FBI agent to recover the stolen money.  Trailer /

BEAUTIFUL BOY The film chronicles the heart-breaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse, and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years.  Trailer / 

BEN IS BACK A mother’s undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe.  Trailer

THE BEST OF ENEMIES The true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater (Taraji P. Henson)  , an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis (Sam Rockwell), a local Ku Klux Klan leader. During the racially charged summer of 1971, Atwater and Ellis come together to co-chair a community summit on the desegregation of schools in Durham, N.C. The ensuing debate and battle soon lead to surprising revelations that change both of their lives forever. Directed and written by Robin Bissell. It is based on the book The Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in the New South by Osha Gray Davidson, which focuses on the rivalry between civil rights activist Ann Atwater and Ku Klux Klan leader C. P. Feature: The True Story Of a Woman Who Turned A Klansman Into An Activist And Friend / Trailer / 

BLACK AND BLUE A fast-paced action thriller about a rookie cop (Naomie Harris) who inadvertently captures the murder of a young drug dealer on her body cam. We need more stories like this now,” says Deon Taylor, who directed from a screenplay crafted by Peter A. Dowling. Read more / Trailer /

BLESSERS Although the arrangement is nothing new, ‘blesser’ is a South African term for an older man who has multiple girlfriends he lavishes with gifts, in exchange for sex and companionship. In turn, the girlfriends post photos on social media of expensive shoes, clothes and piles of cash, tagging the pictures #blessed. That’s the subject at the heart of the slick and hilarious new comedy ‘Blessers’, by actor and director Rea Rangaka. The film stars award-winning actor and comedian Kenneth Nkosi as a middle-aged businessman who has become accustomed to his routine, a life which includes his wife, Michelle (Sonia Mbele of ‘Generations’ fame), his daughter Natasha (Six Nyamane), his work and his fun. Caught knee-deep in the word of blessers, Jacob and his family are about to learn a few hard lessons and discover that they are perhaps not that #blessed. ‘Blessers’ is written by Tbo Touch, Sasa Nqabeni and Kumaran Naidu. Trailer

BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Developed from writer-director Gurinder Chadha and British Journalist Sarfraz Manzoor’s shared passion for Bruce Springsteen and based on Manzoor’s celebrated rite of passage memoir Greetings from Bury Park, Blinded By The Light chronicles his experiences as a British Muslim boy growing up in 1980s Luton and the impact Springsteen’s lyrics had on him. Read more

BLINDSPOTTING A man must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. Trailer 

THE BOOKSHOP A free-spirited widow risks everything to open up a bookshop in a small town Trailer /

BOOKSMART Academic overachievers decide to cram four years of not-to-be missed fun into one night. Trailer

BOTTOM OF THE 9TH A tragic mistake lands 19-year- old baseball phenom Sonny Stano in jail before his burgeoning professional baseball career gets off the ground. Now at 39 and fresh out of prison (Joe Manganiello) he works to win back his respect, his family, his lost love and his dream of being a professional baseball player. “A meditation on the life of the artist; the frustration, the fear of commitment and most importantly the inability to suppress the talent that exists within, especially when that talent is at the core of the person’s soul,” says director Raymond De Felitta, who directed from a screenplay by Robert Bruzio.  Read more / 

BREAKTHROUGH  An enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle. Trailer /

BRIGHTBURN   What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? Trailer

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?  A female law-skirting antihero becomes the forger of the century.  Trailer / 

CAPERNAUM A Lebanese boy sues his parents for the “crime” of giving him life. Trailer

CAPTAIN MARVEL Set in the 1990s, “Captain Marvel” joins an intergalactic elite Kree military team called Starforce.  Trailer /

CAPTIVE STATE Residents of a Chicago neighborhood deal with life under extraterrestrial rule.  Trailer /

CATS When Tom Hooper was approached by producer Debra Hayward about a film version of Cats in 2012, in London, where Hooper was in post-production on his film adaptation of the stage musical Les Misérables,  the possibility intrigued him. “I just thought what a shame it would be if I never did a musical again, because I’d learned so much doing Les Mis,” Hooper says. Read more

CHARLIE’S ANGELS Writer-director Elizabeth Banks takes the helm as the next generation of fearless Charlie’s Angels take flight, from a story by Evan Spiliotopoulos and David Auburn. It is the third installment in the Charlie’s Angels film series, which is a continuation of the story that began with the television series of the same title by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts and the theatrical films, Charlie’s Angels (2000) and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003). In Banks’ bold vision, Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska are working for the mysterious Charles Townsend, whose security and investigative agency has expanded internationally. With the world’s smartest, bravest, and most highly trained women all over the globe, there are now teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys taking on the toughest jobs everywhere. Read more

CHILD’S PLAY A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic. Trailer /

CITY OF LIES Two hip-hop superstars were shot dead within six months of each other — Tupac on the evening of September 13, 1996, in Las Vegas); and B.I.G.’s ambush in Los Angeles almost six months later to the day.  Based on author Randall Sullivan’s acclaimed 2002 non-fiction book Labyrinth, is the compelling account of two broken men Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker) and their mutual hunt for the truth. Set against the backdrop of LA’s infamous rap culture and scandal and deception, it is a powerful tale that systematically unravels the reputation of the city’s law enforcement, politics and justice system, while introducing us to a new kind of hero.  Brad Furman (The Infiltrator, The Lincoln Lawyer) directs the film from the 2015 Hollywood Black List screenplay by Christian Contreras. Read more / Trailer /

The Climbers – Chinese climbers summit Mount Everest

COLD PURSUIT Fuelled by rage and armed with heavy machinery, Nels sets out to dismantle the cartel one man at a time.  Trailer 

COUNTDOWN– An app claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die

CRAWL When a massive hurricane hits her Florida town, young Haley (Kaya Scodelario) ignores the evacuation orders to search for her missing father, Dave. After finding him gravely injured in their family home, the two of them become trapped by the rapidly encroaching floodwaters. With the storm strengthening, Haley and Dave discover an even greater threat than the rising water level — a relentless attack from a pack of gigantic alligators. Disaster horror film directed by Alexandre Aja from a screenplay by Michael and Shawn Rasmussen. Read more / Trailer/

THE CURRENT WAR Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse — the greatest inventors of the industrial age — engage in a battle of technology and ideas that will determine whose electrical system will power the new century. Backed by J.P. Morgan, Edison dazzles the world by lighting Manhattan. But Westinghouse, aided by Nikola Tesla, sees fatal flaws in Edison’s direct current design. Westinghouse and Tesla bet everything on risky and dangerous alternating current. Historical drama directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and written by Michael Mitnick. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Tom Holland, Katherine Waterston and Tuppence Middleton. Feature: An Epivc Story About The Man Who Invented the 20th Century /  Trailer /

THE CURSE OF LA LLORNA In 1970s Los Angeles, the legendary ghost La Llorona is stalking the night — and the children. Trailer 

DEEP END A coming of age story about a young Indian woman, living in Durban where sticking to culture and tradition comes crashing up against wanting to be a part of the bigger world. Written and directed by Eubulus Timothy. 

DESTROYER A gritty, riveting and narratively complex crime thriller.  Trailer /

DOCTOR SLEEP Directed and edited by Mike Flanagan from his own screenplay based upon the novel by Stephen King, Doctor Sleep continues the story of Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in The Shining. Read more

DOMINEE TIENIE (PASTOR TIENIE) A pastor is confronted with a steep decline in the number of churchgoers and a modern society that is rapidly changing. Trailer 

DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD  Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents nothing could prepare Dora for the most dangerous adventure ever – High School. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego, and a rag tag group of teens on an adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost Inca civilization. Directed by James Bobin. It is an adaptation of the Nickelodeon‘s series of the same name. Read more /

DOWNTON ABBEY The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. We return to the Great House with the most illustrious guests the Crawley family could ever hope to entertain, their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary.  With a dazzling parade and lavish dinner to orchestrate, Mary, now firmly at the reins of the estate, faces the greatest challenge to her tenure as head of Downton. Directed by Michael Engler from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes (who created and wrote the 9-season TV series). Read more

DUMBO  An all-new grand live-action adventure expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight.  Trailer /

DUMPLIN’ A plus-size teenage daughter of a former beauty queen signs up for her mom’s pageant as a protest.

EIGHT GRADE A thirteen-year-old girl endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school Trailer /

ESCAPE ROOM Six strangers are invited to compete in a series of immersive escape rooms. Trailer /

ESCAPE PLAN: THE EXTRACTORS Sequel to Escape Plan 2. After security expert Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone) is hired to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Hong Kong tech mogul from a formidable Latvian prison, Breslin’s girlfriend is also captured. Now he and his team, must pull off a deadly rescue mission to confront their sadistic foe and save the hostages, hidden in the depths of the prison complex, before time runs out.Directed by John Herzfeld. Read more / Trailer /

EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE The story of Ted Bundyis shown from the perspective of his girlfriend who strugglesto accept the reality of her boyfriend’s nature. Trailer /

FAST AND FURIOUS PRESENTS HOBBS AND SHAW After eight films that have amassed more than $5 billion worldwide, TheFast & Furious franchise now features its first stand-alone vehicle as Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprise their roles as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.   Read more

THE FAVOURITE Explore the veiled world of Queen Anne, the last (and historically most ignored) of the Stuart line of Britain’s rulers— who though infamously gouty, shy and disregarded, nevertheless reigned as Great Britain became a global power.  Trailer / 

FIELA SE KIND With Fiela Se Kind, an iconic South African classic, Brett Michael Innes delivers a heartbreaking story of the walls that separate us and the love that unites, telling the tale of a coloured woman in 1890s Southern Africa who finds a white toddler on her Karoo doorstep and raises him as her own. Read more / Trailer /

FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY Based on a true story, it follows reformed gangster and his family as they make a living wrestling together in tiny venues.  Trailer /

FINAL SCORE An independent throwback action movie

FISHERMAN’S FRIEND A fast-living, cynical London music executive (Danny Mays) heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he’s pranked by his boss (Noel Clarke) into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy). He becomes the ultimate ‘fish out of water’ as he struggles to gain the respect or enthusiasm of the unlikely boy band and their families. Directed by Chris Foggin from a screenplay by Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard and Piers Ashworth.  Review / Trailer /

FORD V FERRARI Inspired by a true-life drama about a powerful friendship that forever changed racing history, Ford v Ferrari was a ten-year-journey from page to screen for filmmaker James Mangold, the masterful storyteller behind Walk the Line and Logan. It’s one of the most legendary tales in the history of motorsports. Carroll Shelby, working closely with his spirited test driver Ken Miles, develops a revolutionary car that bests a fleet of vehicles built by Italian racing legend Enzo Ferrari at the 1966 running of the 24 Hours of LeMans. This is the story of a group of unconventional thinkers who overcome incredible odds to achieve something extraordinary through sheer inventiveness, determination and force of will. Read more

THE FRONT RUNNER  The rise and fall of charismatic politician Senator Hart, whose campaign was sidelined by the story of an extramarital relationship with Donna Rice.  Trailer/

FROZEN 2 For producer Peter Del Vecho, the characters of Frozen long ago became more than characters to the filmmakers. “It’s like they are family,” he says. “They are endearing in that they are both fl awed and aspirational, and there is so much more to their story. And like a lot of storytellers, we found we couldn’t get them out of our heads. We wanted to know more—go deeper in exploring this relationship between two sisters.” “If ‘Frozen’ was happily ever after,” says director Lee, “then Frozen 2 is the day after happily ever after. Life gets in the way. It throws you curve balls. So, this is about learning to fight for your place in the world, do what’s right—all of the grown-up things you have to do. There’s s ll fun and humor, but it’s a deeply emotional story about finding out who we are meant to be.” Read more

GALVESTON A heavy-drinking criminal enforcer discovers a young woman being held captive, and reluctantly takes her with him on his escape. Trailer /

GEMINI MAN Will Smith plays a veteran ex-Special Forces sniper turned assassin for a clandestine government organization; and, with the assistance of ground-breaking visual effects, as Junior, the mysterious younger operative with peerless fighting skills who is suddenly targeting him in a global chase. Directed by Ang Lee (Life of Pi) from a screenplay by David Benioff and Billy Ray and Darren Lemke. Read more / Trailer /

GLASS M. Night Shyamalan brings together the narratives of two of his standout originals—Unbreakable and Split – in one explosive, all-new comic-book thriller.  Trailer /

GLORIA BELL Gloria (Julianne Moore) is a free-spirited divorcée who finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with both the joys of budding love and the complications of dating, identity and family. Written and directed by Sebastián Lelio. It is a reimagining of Lelio’s 2013 film Gloria. Feature: Re-imagining your own film / Trailer /

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS Members of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. Feature: A New Entry In The Cinematic Montserverse /  Trailer /

GOLD FINCH Intimate in its emotion and sweeping in its design, this film adaptation of Donna Tartt’s globally acclaimed and beloved bestseller of the same name is directed by BAFTA Award winner John Crowley (Brooklyn), from a screenplay by Oscar nominee Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy). The tragedy of a terrorist bomb explosion in the Metropolitan Museum of Art changes the course of a young man’s life, sending him on a stirring odyssey of grief and guilt, reinvention and redemption, friendship and even love.  Throughout the turbulent years, as he grows into adulthood, Theo (Ansel Egort) secretly clings to a single, precious object—his one tangible connection to the mother he lost on that terrible day—a priceless painting of a tiny bird chained to its perch.  The Goldfinch. Read more/ Trailer /

GOOD BOYS  Three sixth grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs, being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for a long-awaited party. . Written and directed by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky and starring Jacob Tremblay. Read more/ Trailer /

THE GOOD LIARis an intriguing look at the dark side of human nature but often with a glimmer of macabre humor,” says director and producer Bill Condon of this gripping tale where so little is what it seems to be. “It’s a thriller with a Hitchcockian feel, weaving in elements of mystery, crime and a human drama.  And at its heart are two beautifully complex characters played by two of the greatest actors of all time, at the top of their form, who can keep you guessing like a classic whodunnit till the very end.  It’s all wickedly fun,” says Condon, who directs from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher, based on the widely acclaimed novel by Nicholas Searle.  Read more

GREEN BOOK Nick Vallelonga, the oldest son of Tony Lip, grew up hearing about his father’s journey with Don Shirley.  “This was a story I had on my mind basically my whole life from the time I was a young kid,” says Vallelonga, an actor, writer, producer, and director who crafted the screenplay for Green Book with Brian Currie and director Peter Farrelly. Feature: A Movie 50 Years in the Making /  Trailer 

GRETA Frances finds a handbag on the New York subway and promptly returns it to Greta (Isabelle Huppert), an eccentric French piano teacher who loves tea and classical music. Having recently lost her mother, young Frances strikes up a seemingly harmless friendship with the lonely and kindly widow who enjoys her company. But when Greta’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic and obsessive, Frances does whatever it takes to end the toxic relationship before things spirals out of control. Directed by Neil Jordan and co-written by Ray Wright and Jordan. Feature: A contemporary thriller about obsession /  Trailer /

HAUNT “The joy of a creative partnership like ours is that we can write two films at once,” says writer-director team Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, who rose to prominence in 2018 with A Quiet Place, on which they share a writing credit with star and director John Krasinski, and now unleashes hell with Haunt, which they wrote at the same time. On its face, their latest film Haunt is a simple affair about a handful of teens who head out in search of fun on Halloween, arrive at an extreme haunted house that promises to feed on their darkest fears. The night turns deadly as they discover that some monsters are real. Read more

HELLBOY  Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge.B ased on the Dark Horse Comics character of the same name. The film is directed by Neil Marshall and stars David Harbour as Hellboy.  Feature: Reimagining The Film Franchise For A New Generation / Trailer /

HER ONLY CHOICE A woman is faced with a choice to fight for her life or sacrifice it for another. After years of infertility, a newly-expectant mother is diagnosed with a life-altering disease.
Directed by Christel Gibson. With Jamaal Avery Jr., Christopher Bates, Veronica Blakney, Keith Arthur Bolden. Trailer /

HOLMES AND WATSON When detective Sherlock Holmes (Will Ferrell)  and Dr. John Watson (John C. Reilly) join forces to investigate a murder at Buckingham Palace, they soon learn that they have only four days to solve the case, or the queen will become the next victim. Written and directed by Etan Cohen. Feature: A Raucous Comedy  / Trailer/ 

HOTEL MUMBAI A gripping true story of humanity and heroism, recounting the 2008 siege of the famed Taj Hotel by a group of terrorists in Mumbai, India. Feature: A gripping true story of humanity and heroism / Trailer /

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD A surprising tale about growing up, finding the courage to face the unknown…Written and directed by Dean DeBlois.   Feature: An unlikely friendship between an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon / Trailer 

THE HUSTLE Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway have winning chemistry as a pair of con artists plying their trade in a stunning seaside town in the south of France. Inspired by Bedtime Story (1964), written by Stanley Shapiro & Paul Henning, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), written by Stanley Shapiro & Paul Henning and Dale Launer, screenwriter Jac Schaeffer joins the mix with director Chris Addison in his big screen directorial debut for this modern twist on these two comedies. Read more / Trailer /

HUSTLERS Inspired by the viral New York Magazine article, Hustlers follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. With Jennifer Lopez, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles and Mercedes Ruehl  Written and directed by Lorene Scafaria. Read more /

IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK is set in early-1970s Harlem, and tells a timeless and moving love story of both a couple’s unbreakable bond and the African-American family’s empowering embrace, as told through the eyes of 19-year-old Tish Rivers (screen newcomer KiKi Layne). Written and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on James Baldwin‘s novel.  Feature: Bringing James Baldwin’s novel to the Big Screen /   Trailer 

INDIA’S MOST WANTED A Bollywood action thriller directed by Raj Kumar Gupta about tracking a terrorist in a secret mission and arresting him without firing bullets. It pays tribute to unsung heroes of our society. The film is inspired from the arrest of proscribed organisation Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist Abdul Subhan Qureshi (also known as India’s Osama) in January 2018 by Delhi Police. Read more / Trailer 

THE INTRUDER In this psychological thriller a young married couple (Michael Ealy and Meagan Good) buy their dream house in the Napa Valley, thinking they have found the perfect home to take their next steps as a family. But when the strangely attached seller (Dennis Quaid) continues to infiltrate their lives, they begin to suspect that he has hidden motivations beyond a quick sale. Directed by Deon Taylor (Traffik) and written by David Loughery (Lakeview Terrace).  Read more / Trailer

IT CHAPTER TWO Evil resurfaces in Derry as director Andy Muschietti reunites the Losers Club in a return to where it all began with IT Chapter Two, the conclusion to the highest-grossing horror film of all time. Muschietti directed IT Chapter Two from a screenplay by Gary Dauberman (IT, the Annabelle films) based on the novel IT by Stephen King. Read more /

JEXI Meet lead character, Phil… Phil (played by Adam Devine) has been attached to his phone since childhood. Now an adult, he lives alone, he’s single, he doesn’t have any close friends, he doesn’t go out, and he hates his job. His phone is his best friend. When his phone is destroyed in a freak accident, he’s forced to buy a new one which comes with AI Jexi (voiced by Rose Byrne). Jexi challenges him from day one, and in every aspect of his life, but her delivery tends to be a bit “rough,” especially once he starts to put the phone down. Jexi is hellbent on teaching Phil how to become more human but this artificial device hilariously offers some emotionally-fueled responses in the process, including an especially adverse reaction to his budding relationship with Cate (played by Alexandra Shipp), a bike shop owner he literally bumps into while staring down at his phone. Read more

JOHN WICK 3: PARABELLUM  In this third installment of the adrenaline-fueled franchise Keanu Reeves returns as the eternally embattled super-assassin John Wick who must fight his way out of New York when a $14 million contract on his life makes him the target of the world’s top assassins. Directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad, Chris Collins & Marc Abrams, and Shay Hatten. Read more / Trailer 

JOKER Directed, co-written and produced by Todd Phillips, Joker is the filmmaker’s original vision of the infamous DC villain, an origin story infused with, but distinctly outside, the character’s more traditional mythologies.  Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck, who is indelibly portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, is of a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society.  Longing for any light to shine on him, he tries his hand as a stand-up comic, but finds the joke always seems to be on him.  Caught in a cyclical existence between apathy and cruelty and, ultimately, betrayal, Arthur makes one bad decision after another that brings about a chain reaction of escalating events in this gritty, allegorical character study. Read more / Trailer /

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL Following the global success of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the filmmakers knew they had an opportunity to continue telling the stories of these characters. Everything they know about Jumanji changes in Jumanji: The Next Levelas they discover that there’s more to it than just a jungle; it’s bigger, more dangerous, and has more thrilling obstacles to overcome. Read more

KANDASAMYS: THE WEDDING Building on the theme developed in the first movie, ‘Kandasamys: The Wedding’ (KTW) will centre on the much-anticipated Naidoo/Kandasamy wedding. Director/Writer Jayan Moodley reprises her roles in the sequel and is all set to make the big screen come alive with more side-splitting comedy and heart touching moments as the two Chatsworth families plan the wedding of the year (or if the Mother of the Bride would have it – The Wedding of the decade in spectacular Kandasamy style!)
Interview with Producer-director and writer Jayan Moodley /   Trailer

THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING Old-school magic meets the modern world.  Alex ( Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.  Written and directed by Joe Cornish. Read more / Trailer /

KINGS OF MULBERRY STREET The escapades of two young South African Indian boys who have to overcome their differences and band together in order to defeat the bullying local crime lord who threatens their families. It is a charming and hilarious adventure, with universal themes that will appeal to the whole family. The film also pays tribute to classic 80’s Bollywood movies and their heroes. Written and directed by director and producer Judy Naidoo. Feature: Kings of Mulberry Street pays tribute to classic 80s Bollywood movies and their heroes / Trailer /

THE KITCHEN A high-impact drama with a strong, female-driven cast and women in key roles behind the scenes, it takes full ownership of a genre not known for putting women at the top.  Defying expectations across the board, it turns the classic mob drama upside down like never before, lending a contemporary tone to the distinctive style and vibe of the era and serving up plenty of action, attitude and shocking turns. Read more

KNIVES OUT Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson pays tribute to mystery masterminds Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock in Knives Out, a fresh, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect. Exercising his sharp-witted ear for dialogue, Johnson ( Brick , Looper , Star Wars: The Last Jedi) is in top form as a writer here, serving up hilarious and eloquent material for an impeccable cast. A master in blending genres, and with a keen eye for detail, Johnson employs unexpected cinematic tropes to keep the audience on their toes as the story weasels its way through twists and turns to a shocking conclusion. Irreverent, intelligent, and, most importantly, pure fun from beginning to end, Knives Out is a modern popcorn whodunit of the highest order. Read more

LAST CHRISTMAS It tells the story of Kate (Emilia Clarke), who harrumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart … and you gotta have faith. Read more

LATE SHOW Much like the character Katherine Newbury in Late Show , actor, writer and producer Mindy Kaling is an entertainment industry pioneer, breaking down barriers by becoming the first woman and first person of color to write for the hit sitcom “The Office,” then creating and starring in her own show, “The Mindy Project,” and penning two best-selling books. Now, the creative dynamo, who has emerged as one of the most original comic voices of her generation, has channeled her own career experiences into her first feature screenplay, which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the world of television comedy. Read more /  / Trailer /

THE LEAST OF THESE: THE GRAHAM STAINES STORY Based on a true story and shot on location in India, this faith-based drama from director Aneesh Daniel and screenwriter Andrew Matthew illustrates the power of love, hope and forgiveness to overcome hate. Watch Trailer

THE LEGO MOVIE 2 Bricksburg is now a post-apocalyptic wasteland as a result of Finn’s father allowing his younger sister to play with him in the basement. When an intergalactic invader kidnaps his girlfriend and his friends, Emmet’s master building skills are put to the ultimate test.  Directed by Mike Mitchell and co-directed by Trisha Gum, from a screenplay by Phil Lord and Christopher MillerRead more / Trailer /

LIEWE LISA Daniel (Hendrik Cronje) secretly dreams of becoming a writer. In the pursuit of excitement, he finds himself trapped in an illicit affair with the wife of a powerful businessman. Things take another dramatic turn when he falls in love with the same businessman’s daughter. Directed, written and starring Hendrik Cronje, inspired by the film, The Graduate (1967). Interview with writer-director Hendrik Cronje

LIGHT OF MY LIFE Casey Affleck’s narrative feature filmmaking debut, based on his own script, mixes a survivalist drama, a coming-of-age story, and a powerful metaphor of parenting, letting concern for a single child serve as both eulogy and hope for a species facing its greatest challenges. In the desperate atmosphere of a post-pandemic, dystopian landscape following a plague that killed nearly all the world’s females, a father (Casey Affleck) and daughter (newcomer Anna Pniowsky) survive on rations in American Midwestern towns while they forage in the woods, far from the danger men present.Read more/ Trailer /Video interview/

THE LION KING With the live-action release audiences can journey to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. Directed by Jon Favreau, screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. Feature: The Lion King roars to life on the Big Screen in a Whole New Way /

LITTLE Marsai Martin (TV’s Black-ish) stars in and executive produces Universal Pictures’ LITTLE, a comedy from producer Will Packer (Girls Trip, Ride Along and Think Like a Man series) based on an idea the young actress pitched. Directed by Tina Gordon (Peeples), the film tells the story of a woman who-when the pressures of adulthood become too much to bear-gets the chance to relive the carefree life of her younger self. Trailer /

LITTLE ITALY Emma Roberts’ character struggles with returning to her small neighborhood after being in a big city, while falling in love with her father’s biggest enemy (Hayden Christiansen). Directed by Donald Petrie based on a screenplay by Steve Galluccio and Vinay Virmani. Feature: A Story Inspired By Pizza Wars /  Trailer /

LONG SHOT Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a gifted and free-spirited journalist with an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she’s a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for… well, mostly everything. Sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents. Directed by Jonathan Levine. Read more / Trailer

LOSING LERATO is a beautifully told South African action/thriller about a successful young black man who takes matters into his own hands by kidnapping his daughter after life, the law and the woman he once loved separate them. His actions put him on a collision course with the law and he finds himself in a high-stakes hostage situation. Directed by Sanele Zulu, screenplay by Ricardo Arendse and Kagiso Modupe. With 
Kagiso Modupe and Tshimillo Mosupe. Trailer / 

LOVE LIVES HERE The romance tells the story of Zinhle Malinga (Thando Thabethe), a jaded romantic, who’s quests for that picture-perfect prince charming have left her disillusioned about the idea of true love. Written and produced by Mokopi Shale. Read review /  Trailer /

LUIS AND THE ALIENS Growing up as half-orphan with an Ufologist-Dad (Armin Sonntag) who’s obsessed to prove to the whole world that alien exist, 12-year-old Luis hasn’t had an easy and certainly not a normal life. Read more / Trailer /

MA Everybody’s welcome at Ma’s. But good luck getting home safe. Oscar^® winner Octavia Spencer (The Help, Hidden Figures, The Shape of Water) stars as Sue Ann, a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. One day, she is asked by Maggie (Diana Silvers, Glass), a teenager new in town, to buy some booze for her and her friends, and Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting, if younger, friends of her own. She offers the kids the chance to avoid drinking and driving by hanging out in the basement of her home. But there are some house rules: One of the kids has to stay sober. Don’t curse. Never go upstairs. And call her “Ma.” But as Ma’s hospitality starts to curdle into obsession, what began as a teenage dream turns into a terrorizing nightmare, and Ma’s place goes from the best place in town to the worst place on earth. Directed by Tate Taylor (The Help, The Girl on the Train) from a screenplay by  Scotty Landes (Comedy Central’s Workaholics). Feature: MA – A Lovable Villain / Trailer

MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL A sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) and her goddaughter Aurora (Elle Fanning) begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play. The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, has flourished. Yet the hatred between man and the fairies still exists. Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Phillip is cause for celebration in the kingdom of Ulstead and the neighboring Moors, as the wedding serves to unite the two worlds. When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family. Directed by Joachim Rønning. With a story by Linda Woolverton and a screenplay by Linda Woolverton and Noah Harpster & Micah Fitzerman-Blue. Read more / Trailer/

MA MA Diagnosed with breast cancer, a woman (Penélope Cruz) forms a strong bond with a man (Luis Tosar) who lost his wife and daughter in a car accident. Spanish drama film directed by Julio Medem.Review/ Trailer /

MARNIE’S WORLD In this German animated film from Christoph Lauenstein & Wolfgang Lauenstein, four crazy antiheroes on the run. Their leader is the unworldly innocent, naive Marnie, a house cat who is not allowed to leave the house and only knows about real life from television. Based loosely on Grimms “The Bremen Town Musicians” a modern, hilarious road movie is told. Trailer /

MARY POPPINS RETURNS An all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss.Directed by Rob Marshall from a screenplay by David Magee and a screen story by Magee & Rob Marshall & John DeLuca based upon the Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers. Feature: An all new original musical and sequel / Trailer 

MATWETWE (Wizard) is a South African coming of age adventure following Lefa and Papi, best friends and recent high school graduates, on the hustle of their young lives. Written and directed by Kagiso Lediga.  Read more/ Trailer 

MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL The Men in Black have expanded to cover the globe, but so have the scum of the universe. And to keep us safe, decorated Agent H (Chris Hemsworth) and determined rookie M (Tessa Thompson) are partnered – an unlikely pairing that just might work. As they face a new alien threat that can take the form of anyone, including MIB agents, they must join forces on a globetrotting adventure to save the agency and ultimately the world. Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald return as the franchise’s “guardians,” having produced all four films, starting with 1997’s Men in Black, and have brought on board director F. Gary Gray, whose work encompasses epic action and thrills (The Fate of the Furious), raucous comedy (Friday) and galvanizing drama (Straight Outta Compton) to bring scale, laughs and a unique vision to the sequel.  MIB: International screenwriters Art Marcum & Matt Holloway had earlier penned the screenplay for Iron Man, which helped launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and whose tone was inspired by MIB. Indeed, the MIB franchise is defined by its creativity and inventiveness – blending comedy, science fiction and adventure, a mix that other franchises would follow. Read more 

MIDSOMMAR With their relationship in trouble, a young American couple travel to a fabled Swedish midsummer festival where a seemingly pastoral paradise transforms into a sinister, dread-soaked nightmare as the locals reveal their terrifying agenda. Written and directed by Ari Aster, and starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper. Feature: A dark and hallucinatory fairy tale rooted in personal experience/ Trailer /

MIDWAY Director Roland Emmerich is a master of cinematic spectacle, with a legendary career ranging from science fiction blockbusters, like Independence Day, to historical epics, like The Patriot. In addition to his signature scope and scale, the acclaimed filmmaker’s work is always grounded in relatable themes, fully realized characters, and the emotional power of hope. Midway continues in this proud tradition, and is a true passion project almost twenty years in the making. Read more

MISS BALA Gloria (Gina Rodriguez) finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. SDirected by Catherine Hardwicke, from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. It is a remake of the 2011 film of the same name by Gerardo Naranjo. Read more / Trailer

MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN The beating heart of writer-director Edward Norton’s meticulously crafted private-eye mystery Motherless Brooklyn is a highly original and poignant riff on the noir detective—a man driven into the darkest shadows of 1957 New York City by a need to understand a world that has left him a misjudged outcast. This is Lionel Essrog, whose over-charged brain would seem to bar him from the classic detective realms of the smooth and the no-nonsense.  But in making Lionel the hero of a story about power and dispossession, Norton upends a hard-boiled character integral to American cinema and re-imagines him through an emotionally stirring prism of chaos, need and vulnerability.  Read more

THE MULE Clint Eastwood stars as Earl Stone, a man in his 80s who is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive.  Eastwood directs from a screenplay by Nick Schenk, inspired by the New York Times Magazine article “The Sinaloa Cartel’s 90-Year-Old Drug Mule” by Sam Dolnick. Feature: The Mule – Inspired By The True Story of a 90-Year-Old Drug Mule / Trailer /

OFFICIAL SECRETS The journey to the big screen for Official Secrets began in 2003, when Katharine Gun became headline news when she leaked a classified e-mail revealing how the US government’s National Security Agency urged UK cooperation in an intelligence “surge” to gather information on UN Security Council members, with a view to securing a UN resolution to send troops to Iraq. Read more

THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Written and directed by David Lowery, based on the true-life story of Forrest Tucker, a career criminal and prison escape artist. The script is based on David Grann‘s 2003 article in The New Yorkertitled “The Old Man and the Gun”, which was later collected in Grann’s 2010 book The Devil and Sherlock Holmes.  / Trailer / Feature: The Old Man & The Gun – An homage to a complicated anti-hero

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD  With Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino continues to evolve and to surprise audiences. While it has all of the hallmarks of a Tarantino film – a wholly original story, with fresh characters, presented with bravura technique – his ninth film also breaks new ground for the writer-director. It is a character-driven story, dealing with mature issues of unfulfilled expectations that inevitably confront us all as we age. In Hollywood, this struggle is particularly dramatic, as success and failure live side by side. In Once Upon a Time…, they do so literally as well as figuratively. Read more

ON THE BASIS OF SEX It tells the true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) – then a struggling attorney and new mother – who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career. Feature: The origin story of one of the great women of our times/ Trailer/ 

OVERCOMER High school basketball coach John Harrison and his team face an uncertain future when their town’s largest manufacturing plant shuts down unexpectedly. As hundreds of people move away, John reluctantly agrees to coach cross-country, a sport he doesn’t even like. His outlook soon changes when he meets Hannah Scott, an unlikely runner who pushes herself to the limit. Inspired by the words and prayers of a new friend, John starts to train Hannah for the biggest race of her young life. Faith based film directed by Alex Kendrick and written by him and Stephen Kendrick. It is the Kendrick brothers’ sixth film and their second through their subsidiary, Kendrick Brothers Productions. Read more 

PAIN AND GLORY Quite unintentionally, Pain and Glory is the third part of a spontaneously created trilogy that has taken Spanish filmmaker and auteur Pedro Almodóvar thirty two years to complete. A tale of memory, regret and making peace with his past – isn’t just his most personal, it is also one of his greatest, and blurs the line between art and life and mixes autobiography with fiction to powerful effect. As the title suggests, the result is a swirl of heartbreak and joy. Read more

PARASITE In an age when economic polarization and inequality show no signs of abating, and large sections of the world’s population feel more and more desperate, there is a temptation to blame others and promote easy, one-sided solutions. What Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite provides is a complex, honest allegory about the challenges we all face in a world where co-existence is an increasingly difficult ideal to achieve. This family tragicomedy depicts the inevitable collision that ensues when Ki-woo, the eldest son in a family of four unemployed adults, is introduced to the wealthy Park family for a well-paid tutoring job. Writer-director BONG Joon Ho talks about his ‘unstoppably fierce family tragicomedy’ Parasite / Trailer /

PET SEMATARY It follows “a doctor who moves his family out of the big city to the country. There he discovers that they have moved near a pet cemetery that rests on an ancient burial ground, and when his toddler son is killed in an auto accident, he takes the boy’s body to the cemetery, where it is resurrected in demonic form. Directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer and written by Jeff Buhler and David Kajganich. It is the second adaptation of the novel of the same name by Stephen King, after the 1989 film. Feature: A Terrifying Original Adaptation / Trailer

PLAYING WITH FIRE – A group of firefighters learn that children are actually much like fires – wild and unpredictable

PLAYMOBIL: THE MOVIE The first-ever feature film inspired by the beloved, award-winning PLAYMOBIL® role-play toys. The heart-warming tale tells of a young boy who unexpectedly disappears into the magical, animated universe of PLAYMOBIL. His sister embarks on a thrilling journey to bring him home. It was directed by Lino DiSalvo, an American animator, film director, writer and voice actor, who spent almost 17 years at Disney and served as Head of Animation on Frozen; supervising animator on Tangled and Bolt and animator on Meet the Robinsons, Chicken Little and 102 Dalmatians.

POKÉMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure stars Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu and is based on the beloved Pokémon brand—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and one of the most successful media franchises of all time.  Directed by Rob Letterman, from a story by Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit and Nicole Perlman, screenplay by Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit and Rob Letterman and Derek Connolly, based on the “Detective Pikachu” video game developed by Creatures Inc.  Read more / Trailer /

POLAROID High school student Bird (Kathryn Prescott) is given an old Polaroid camera that holds dark and mysterious secrets. She soon realizes that those who get their picture taken by it meet a tragic and untimely death. Directed by Lars Klevberg, based on his 2015 short film of the same name. Read more  / Trailer/

POMS Zara Hayes directs from a script by Shane Atkinson based on a story by Hayes and Atkinson about about a group of women who form a cheer leading squad at their retirement community, proving that you’re never too old to ‘bring it!’ With Diane Keaton Alisha Boe, Phyllis Somerville, Charlie Tahan, Bruce McGill, Rhea Perlman and Celia Weston also star. Read more / Trailer /

THE POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE A shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a teenage girl. Diederik van Rooijen (Daylight, Taped) directs from a script by Brian Sieve (Scream: The TV Series, Boogeyman 2).Feature: A character-driven psychological thriller, drawing from and updating classic horror themes. / Trailer

THE PRINCESS AND THE DRAGON On her 7th birthday, Princess Barbara discovers a magical book that transports her to Wonderland – an enchanted place filled with dragons and fantastic creatures in this animated adventure directed by Marina Nefedova. Read more / Trailer / 

THE PRODIGY Taylor Schilling plays a mother whose young son Miles’ (Jackson Robert Scott) disturbing behavior signals that an evil, possibly supernatural force has overtaken him. Directed by Nicholas McCarthy, with Taylor Schilling, Colm Feore, Jackson Robert Scott. Feature: A mind-bending thrill ride / Trailer /

THE QUEEN’S CORGI The animated adventure of Rex, the British monarch’s most beloved dog, who loses track of his mistress and stumbles across a clan with dogs of all kinds confronting and fighting each other. Directed by Ben Stassen and Vincent Kesteloot, and written by John R. Smith and Rob Sprackling. Read more / Trailer/

RACETIME Canadian animated film directed by Benoît Godbout. A sequel to the 2015 film Snowtime.Read more / Trailer /

RAFIKI  The film follows two stylish teens, Kena (Samantha Mugatsia) and Ziki (Sheila Munyiva), who crush on each other despite their families’ political rivalry. When love blossoms between them, they must contend with small town busybodies and the judgment of their conservative society. With the support of numerous international funders and the participation of six co- producers led by South African production company Big World Cinema, pre-production began in December 2016 and was the first Kenyan film in Official Selection at the Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard). Interview with writer-director 
Writer-director Wanuri Kahiu / Trailer/

RAMBO: LAST BLOOD Almost four decades after he drew first blood, Sylvester Stallone is back as one of the greatest action heroes of all time, John Rambo. Now, Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a final mission. A deadly journey of vengeance, it marks the last chapter of the legendary series. Directed by Adrian Grunberg from a screenplay by Matthew Cirulnick and Sylvester Stallone. Read more

READY OR NOT The stakes are high as a newlywed literally fights for her life, trying to survive her in-laws in a deadly game of hide and seek on her wedding night. When she draws the ‘Hide and Seek’ card she makes the terrifying discovery that she is being hunted in lethal blood sport. Pushed to her limits physically and emotionally, Grace becomes hellbent on not only staying alive, but attempts to change the game forever by fighting back in any way she can. A film from the film making trio collectively known as Radio Silence comprising of directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet, and executive producer Chad Villella (Southbound / Devil’s Due). Read more / Trailer

RED JOAN In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Academy Award winner Dame Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly her tranquil existence is shattered as she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past; she is one of the most influential spies in living history… It is directed with a strong sense for character by Trevor Nunn. Screenplay by Lindsay Shapero, based on Jennie Rooney’s novel. Feature: Adapting a Bestseller Based On A True Story / Trailer

RED ROOM Khanyi Mbau plays the wife to a wealthy husband who loses it all, and is thrown into the frightening South African underworld of human trafficking. Trailer /

REPLICAS After a car accident kills his loving family, a daring neuroscientist will stop at nothing to bring them back, even if it means pitting himself against a government-controlled laboratory, a police task force, and the physical laws of science themselves. Written by Chad St. John (London Has Fallen) and directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff (Traitor). Feature: A modern-day twist on the Frankenstein myth / Trailer

RICHARD SAYS GOODBYE Richard is a world-weary college professor who is given a life-changing terminal diagnosis and decides to throw all pretense and conventions to the wind and live his life as boldly and freely as possible with a biting sense of humor, a reckless streak, and a touch of madness. Written and directed by Wayne Roberts.  The film stars Johnny Depp, Zoey Deutch, Danny Huston  Read more / Trailer /

ROBIN HOOD It reintroduces the iconic outlaw as the dark, compelling hero of a turbulent city in desperate need of one. Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.
Directed by Otto Bathurst from a screenplay by Ben Chandler and David James Kelly, from a story by Ben Chandler. Feature: The Rebirth Of A Cinematic Superhero / Trailer 

ROCKETMAN An epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years. The story of Elton John’s life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. Biopic based on the life of musician Elton John. The film is directed by Dexter Fletcher and written by Lee Hall. Taron Egerton (the Kingsman movies) plays young Elton John. Feature: An epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years /  Trailer

ROMA Set in Mexico City in the early 1970’s, writer-director Alfonso Cuarón’s story follows Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a young domestic worker for a family in the middle-class neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City. Delivering an artful love letter to the women who raised him, Cuarón draws on his own childhood to create a vivid and emotional portrait of domestic strife and social hierarchy amidst political turmoil of the 1970s. Feature: An Introspective Journey for writer-director Alfonso Cuarón /

SAINT JUDY tells the inspirational true story of immigration attorney Judy Wood and her fight that changed American asylum law forever. Directed by Sean Hanish with Michelle Monaghan and Alfred Molina.Read more / Trailer

SALVATION South African writer and director Carmen Sangion’s debut feature film, Salvation, is no exception – the multi-narrative drama promises to be a deeply personal and emotive story, inspired by her spiritual journey and search for meaning in a disconnected world obsessed with external appearances and validation. Set in present-day Johannesburg, the bi-lingual (English and Afrikaans) drama connects Ezra – a young man on the run from the law, Roxy – a dejected stripper, and Father Benjamin – a despairing priest, in their search for answers, acceptance and faith. When their paths cross, they form an unlikely bond that forces them to venture out of their comfort zones to find freedom and salvation in truth and forgiveness. With talents that include the highly-versatile Capetonian actress and model Kira Wilkinson from Hard Copy, The Giver and Homeland; Flatland, The Endless River, Maze Runner: The Death Cure’s Clayton Everston, and Scandal and Generations’ star Jason Willemse, the movie also aims to break the stereotypes that are commonly associated with the Coloured community by delivering an unconventional narrative and different perspective of their experience. Trailer /

SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK As brought to life by the visionary team of producer Guillermo Del Toro (The Shape of Water, Pacific Rim, Pan’s Labyrinth) and director André Øvredal (Trollhunter), the film is anything but an anthology. Instead it’s a tale of a group of young misfits who must confront all the fears that stand between them and the future. Read more

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2   Packed with Illumination’s signature irreverence and subversive humor, this new chapter explores the emotional lives of our pets, the deep bond between them and the families that love them, and answers the question that has long intrigued every pet owner: What are your pets really doing when you’re not at home? Directed by returning filmmaker Chris Renaud, and co-directed by Jonathan Del Val. from a screenplay by returning Pets screenwriter Brian Lynch. Feature: Bringing the audience back together with the characters that they love /  Read more / Trailer /

DIE SEEMEEU Christiaan Olwagen (Johnny is nie Dood nie, Kanarie) adapts Anton Chekhov’s classic play, The Seagull, to film, and places it in South Africa in the 1990’s, almost one hundred years after it was written. Each of Chekhov’s skillfully drawn characters grapple with inner fears, longings, doubts, regrets, recriminations and miseries. All of them, of course, of their own making.Performed in Afrikaans, with English subtitles, the characters are easily recognised, yet appear as if they were written for this new setting.  Read review / Read more / Trailer /

SEW THE WINTER TO MY SKIN  A rousing, action-adventure-epic set in early 1950’s rural South Africa, chronicling the captivating chase and suspenseful capture of the native outlaw, John Kepe. This self-proclaimed “Samson of the Boschberg” inevitably became a political threat to the very fabric of the ruling colonial society. A South African Epic written and directed by Jahmil X.T. Qubeka. Feature: A South African Western-style Epic / Trailer /  

SHAZAM!   We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out.  In Billy Batson’s (Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard.  Directed by David F. Sandberg from a screenplay by Henry Gayden, and a story by Gayden and Darren Lemke. Read review / Read more / Trailer /

THE SISTERS BROTHERS It is 1851, and Charlie and Eli Sisters (Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly) are both brothers and assassins, boys grown to men in a savage and hostile world. They have blood on their hands: that of criminals, that of innocents…and they know no state of existence other than being gunmen. Jacques Audiard (A Prophet) and his frequent collaborator Thomas Bidegain adapted the new film’s script from the novel The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt. Feature: A Western With Heart /  Trailer / 

SKEMERSON The film tells the story of a young man, Sella (Pietie Beyers) who decides to take his own life. He is a doctor whose mental state has been triggered by the trauma of losing his mum after he nursed her for some time. In Afrikaans with English Subtitles / Feature: New SA film encapsulates the experience of grief and loss in all its different forms / Trailer /

SKIN Biographical drama film written and directed by Guy Nattiv. It follows the life of former skinhead group member Bryon Widner. A young man (Jamie Bell) makes the dangerous choice to leave the white supremacist gang he joined as a teenager. With his former friends against him, he is determined to create a new life for himself — if he can make it out alive. Feature: Israeli writer-director Guy Nattiv talks about SKIN / Trailer /

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Tom Holland returns as our friendly neighborhood Super Hero who, following the events of Avengers: Endgame, must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. The film expands the Spider-Man film universe, taking Peter Parker out of his comfort zone and his home in Queens, New York City, and hurling him across Europe during what was supposed to be a school vacation – but which becomes his greatest challenge and most epic adventure ever. Directed by Jon Watts (Spider-Man: Homecoming).  from a screenplay by Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers.  Based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.   Read more / Trailer /

Spies In Disguise – Animated comedy set in the high-octane globe-trotting world of international espionage

STAN & OLLIE Weaned on Saturday morning BBC TV screenings of Laurel & Hardy legendary two-reelers, award-winning Film and Television writer Jeff Pope was gifted a Laurel and Hardy DVD box-set fifteen years ago, and after watching Way Out West,  inspiration led to research the story behind the icons and snowballed into the screenplay for Stan & Ollie. Now showing. Read more

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER – the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga

STOCKHOLM The film follows Lars Nystrom, (Hawke) who dons a disguise to raid a central Stockholm bank. He then takes hostages in order to spring his pal Gunnar (Strong) from prison. One of the hostages includes Bianca (Rapace), a wife and mother of two. Negotiations with detectives hits a wall when (at the request of the Prime Minister) the police refuse to let Lars leave in a getaway car with the hostages. As hours turn into days, Lars alternates between threatening the hostages and making them feel comfortable and secure. The hostages develop an uneasy relationship with their captor, which is particularly complex for Bianca, who develops a strong bond with Lars as she witnesses his caring nature. This connection gave rise to the psychological phenomenon known as “Stockholm syndrome”. Produced, written and directed by Robert Budreau. Feature: Truth Really Is Stranger Than Fiction / Trailer /

THE STOLEN PRINCESS This Ukrainian animated film from Oleg Malamuzh takes place in the age of valiant knights, beautiful princesses, and battling sorcerers. Trailer /

DIE STROPERS (THE HARVESTERS) In the isolated conservative farming territory of an Afrikaans white ethnic minority culture obsessed with strength and masculinity, Janno (Brent Vermeulen) is different, secretive, emotionally frail. One day his mother, fiercely religious, brings home Pieter (Alex van Dyk) , a hardened street orphan she wants to save, and asks Janno to make this stranger into his brother. The two boys start a fight for power, heritage and parental love. Written and directed by Etienne Kallos, a Greek-South African Director. Read review / Read interview with writer-director Etienne Kallos/ Trailer /

STUBER Stu (Kumail Nanjiani) is a chatty, mild-mannered, risk-averse Millennial who works in a sporting goods store while moonlighting as an Uber driver who will do anything to save his five-star driver’s rating. Vic Manning (Dave Bautista) is a middle aged, old school, alpha detective, receives a tip on the whereabouts of the drug dealer who murdered his partner, and calls for an Uber. Can these two very different men share a Nissan Leaf while hunting drug dealers across Los Angeles? Directed by Michael Dowse from a screenplay by Tripper Clancy. Feature: A heartfelt bro-mance / Trailer /

THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR  Natasha and her family have less than 24 hours before they are scheduled to be deported from New York to Jamaica. Further complications soon arise when Natasha meets and falls in love with Daniel, the son of Korean immigrants. Directed by Ry Russo-Young. The film is based on the young adult novel of the same name written by Nicola Yoon. Screenplay by Tracy Oliver and stars Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton. Feature: A modern-day story about finding love against all odds  / Trailer /

SUPER 30 Anand Kumar, a Mathematics genius from a modest family in Bihar who is made to believe that only a King’s son can become a king is on a mission to prove that even the poor man can create some of the world’s most genius minds. He starts a training program named ‘Super 30’ to help 30 IIT aspirants crack the entrance test and make them highly successful professionals. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, based on the life of mathematician Anand Kumar and his educational program Super 30 . Read more / Trailer 

SWIFT The little swift Manou grows up believing he’s a seagull. Learning to fly he finds out he never will be. Shocked, he runs away from home. He meets birds of his own species and finds out who he really is. When both seagulls and swifts face a dangerous threat, Manou becomes the hero of the day. It’s a modern fable about how strangers live together in a privileged society. How do we receive strangers and people who are different from ourselves in our society? Prejudices support the gulf between poor and rich, between locals and strangers. But is strangeness really irreconcilable? Or are we, concerning good and bad qualities, more similar to each other than we expect to be? This story explores this conflict within the circle of a family, which has to master its own private turbulences on top: friendship, first love, loyalty and growing up. Only when the protagonists, who are very different, get to know each other beyond all bounds they can live together in peace. Only after that they can eventually develop trust and respect for each other.  Read more/ Trailer /

TEEN SPIRIT With his stylish directorial debut, Max Minghella creates a modern fairytale — scored to a lush, pop soundtrack — about a quiet 17-year-old girl who finds the support and self-confidence she needs to step into her own power. Violet (Elle Fanning) is a shy teenager who dreams of escaping her small town and pursuing her passion to sing. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a local singing competition that will test her integrity, talent and ambition. Read more / Trailer

TERMINATOR: DARK FATE More than two decades have passed since Sarah Connor prevented Judgment Day, changed the future, and re-wrote the fate of the human race. Dani Ramos (Natalia Reyes) is living a simple life in Mexico City with her brother (Diego Boneta) and father when a highly advanced and deadly new Terminator – a Rev-9 (Gabriel Luna) – travels back through time to hunt and kill her. Dani’s survival depends on her joining forces with two warriors: Grace (Mackenzie Davis), an enhanced super-soldier from the future, and a battle-hardened Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton). As the Rev-9 ruthlessly destroys everything and everyone in its path on the hunt for Dani, the three are led to a T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) from Sarah’s past that may be their last best hope. Read more

TERRA WILLY Set in the future, it revolves around a 10-year-old boy called Willy, who is separated from his parents following the destruction of their spaceship. His rescue capsule lands on a wild and unexplored planet covered in exotic and colourful fauna and flora. Accompanied by survival robot Buck and Flash, an eight-legged extra-terrestrial creature who befriends them, Willy sets off to explore this weird and wonderful land. The latest animated feature from TAT Productions, the company behind the well-travelled The Jungle Bunch: The Movie.

TILL DEATH DO US PART Michael & Madison Roland, had planned to spend the rest of their lives together, until one day Michael’s controlling ways turned their perfect marriage, into an abusive rollercoaster no woman could survive. A psychological thriller film written and directed by Christopher B. Stokes. The film stars Annie Ilonzeh, Stephen Bishop and Taye Diggs, who is also one of the film’s producers Trailer /

TOLKIEN As a young student, J.R.R. Tolkien (Nicholas Hoult) finds love, friendship and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts. These early life experiences soon inspire Tolkien to write the classic fantasy novels “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.” Directed by Dome Karukoski and written by David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford. Feature: A story that delves into where art and stories come from / Trailer 

TOY STORY 4 The toys are back on the big screen with an all-new adventure! Woody, Buzz and the whole gang find themselves far from home, discovering new friends—and old ones—on an eye-opening road trip that takes them to unexpected places.Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being on her own, Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realize they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries. Directed by Josh Cooley (Riley’s First Date?), from a screenplay by Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom. It is the fourth installment in the Toy Story series, and the sequel to Toy Story 3 (2010). It is produced by Pixar Animation Studios, and will be released by Walt Disney Pictures. Feature: Viewing the world from a toy’s perspective/ Trailer 

THE UPSIDE  A heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict (Kevin Hart) who strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston). A remake of the French 2011 film The Intouchables which was itself inspired by the life of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo Feature: An Inspirational Comedy / Trailer

UGLY DOLLS Unconventionality rules in STXfilms’ new animated musical adventure inspired by the unique and beloved global plush toy phenomenon launched in 2001. In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weird is celebrated, strange is special and beauty is embraced as more than simply meets the eye. Directed by Kelly Asbury, produced by Robert Rodriguez through his production company, Troublemaker Studios, and written by Blaise Hemingway, Erica Rivinoja, and Larry Stuckey. It is based on the plush toys of the same name.  Read more / Trailer /

UNCOVERED The story follows Aluta (Nqobile Khumalo), an ambitious and determined young woman who searches for the success which only the corporate world can bring. Having big dreams of being a CEO of a mining company, her life takes a full 360-degree turn. As she dodges bullets while seeking justice for her and her family, this movie will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Directed by Zuko Nodada. Trailer

US Accompanied by her husband, son and daughter, Adelaide Wilson returns to the beachfront home where she grew up as a child. Haunted by a traumatic experience from the past, Adelaide grows increasingly concerned that something bad is going to happen to her family. Her worst fears soon become a reality when four masked strangers descend upon the house, forcing the Wilsons into a fight for survival. Written and directed by Jordan Peele. Feature: Jordan Peele’s New Original Nightmare /  Trailer /

VERHAAL VAN RACHELTJIE DE BEER Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by writer and filmmaker Brett Michael Innes, the film tells the story of Afrikaans family, the De Beers, who are forced to find shelter on a local farm in the Eastern Free State of South Africa in the 1800s. Winter has arrived and, as dark clouds laden with snow start to roll in over the Drakensberg mountains, tragedy strikes. Read more /

VICE Spanning a half-century, Bruce (Dick) Cheney’s (Christian Bale) complex journey from rural Wyoming electrical worker to de facto President of the United States is a darkly comic and often unsettling inside look at the use and misuse of institutional power. Written and directed by Adam McKay (The Big Short). Feature: A story of the selfishness of power/ Trailer / 

WE BELONG TOGETHER A recovering alcoholic college professor trying to put his life back together meets a seductive new student. She offers him a sensual escape from reality until he realizes she may be insane. Directed by Christopher B. Stokes, with Draya Michelle, Charles Malik Whitfield, Elise Neal & Cassidey Fralin. Trailer /

THE WEDDING YEAR A commitment-phobic 27-year-old’s relationship is put to the test when she and her boyfriend attend seven weddings in the same year. Directed by Robert Luketic and starring Sarah Hyland, Tyler James Williams, Jenna Dewan, Matt Shively and Anna Camp.  Trailer /

WHAT MEN WANT Inspired by director Nancy Meyers’ 2000 hit What Women Want, directed by Adam (Hairspray, The Wedding Planner, Bringing Down The House) from a screenplay by Tina Gordon and Peter Huyck & Alex Gregory, from a story by Jas Waters and Tina Gordon. Read more / Trailer /

WHITE BOY RICK Rick Wershe is a single father who’s struggling to raise two teenagers during the height of the crack epidemic in 1980s Detroit. He sells guns illegally to make ends meet but soon attracts attention from the FBI. Federal agents convince his son, Rick Jr., to become an undercover drug informant in exchange for keeping his father out of prison. Directed by Yann Demange and written by Andy Weiss, and Logan and Noah Miller. Feature: An incredible true story of the youngest FBI informant in history / Trailer /

THE WHITE CROW It is not a biopic. It’s an impressionistic glimpse at the forces driving Nureyev — something of a diva even then — to accept no borders or limits in letting his artistry run fee. This British film was written by David Hare and directed by Ralph Fiennes, and starring Oleg Ivenko as the ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, and Ukrainian dancer Sergei Polunin as his roommate Yuri Soloviev. It is inspired by the book Rudolf Nureyev: The Life by Julie Kavanagh. Feature: The true story of an unique artist who transformed the world of ballet forever / Trailer / Review / Interview with David Hare / Interview with Ralph Fiennes /Interview with Oleg Ivenko

WILDLIFE Elegantly adapted from Richard Ford’s novel, Carey Mulligan (An Education) delivers one of her finest performances to date as Jeanette, a complex woman whose self-determination and self-involvement disrupts the values and expectations of a 1960s nuclear family. Directed by Paul Dano and co-written by Dano and Zoe Kazan. It is based on the novel of the same name by Richard Ford first published in 1990. Read more / Trailer /

WONDER PARK A young imaginative girl spends her childhood days constructing an amusement park filled with fantastical rides and inhabited by talking animals called Wonderland. Directed by David Feiss. Screenplay by  Josh Appelbaum and  André Nemec. Read more / Trailer /

X-MEN: THE DARK PHOENIX The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a rescue mission in outer space, Jean is nearly killed when she’s hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. The X-Men must now band together to save her soul and battle aliens that want to use Grey’s new abilities to rule the galaxy. The film is written and directed by Simon Kinberg./ Feature: The emotional story of a divided hero, a divided family and a divided world / Trailer /

YESTERDAY Yesterday, everyone knew The Beatles. Today, only Jack
(Himesh Patel) a struggling singer-songwriter in a tiny English seaside town remembers their songs. He’s about to become a very big deal when discovers that The Beatles have never existed…and he finds himself with a very complicated problem indeed. Directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) from a screenplay by Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually and Notting Hill).Feature: A rock ’n’ roll comedy about music, dreams, friendship, and the long and winding road that leads to the love of your life /

ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and cult classic, the original cast reunite with veteran director Ruben Fleischer (Venom, TV’s “Superstore”) and screenwriters Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick – who wrote the screenplay for Zombieland: Double Tapwith Dave Callaham. Read more / Trailer //

THE ZOYA FACTOR In this Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film, Sonam Kapoor stars as Zoya, a young and successful advertising executive who becomes the good luck charm for India’s cricket team during the World Cup. Based on the book by Anuja Chauhan of the same title.
directed by Abhishek Sharma.  Read more / Trailer /

ZULU WEDDING An unashamedly romantic, glamorous and hilarious all at the same time and pays loving tribute to the richness of African culture. It acknowledges the, sometimes schizophrenic, reality of many urban South Africans who live sophisticated modern lives which are nonetheless shaped by their family cultures, traditions and expectations. Lu (Lungile Sabata) left South Africa and her Zulu-Sotho heritage behind to become a dancer in America, and when she falls in love with Tex (Darrin Dewitt Henson) , she knows he’s the man to marry. But when she brings Tex home to meet her family, she discovers she’s been promised since birth to a Zulu king (Pallance Dladla). Caught between two men, two families, and two countries, Lou has to come to terms with who she is so she can fight for what she wants. Directed by Lineo Sekeleoane. Screenplay by Julie Hall. Read more / Website / Trailer /

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