The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
Film correspondent MADELEINE FINLAY HUDSON asks ZAC EFRON (Kevin Von Erich) about the process of developing a character based on a real person, and working closely with SEAN DURKIN (Writer/Director)
One Life follows British humanitarian Nicholas Winton, who helped save hundreds of Central European children from the Nazis on the eve of World War II. DIRECTOR: James Hawes
Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai, Alex Sharp, Marthe Keller, Jonathan Pryce and Helena Bonham Carter
Film correspondent STEPH HITCH asked JAMES HAWES (Director) how excited he is for audiences to get a first glimpse of the film
Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
DIRECTOR:
Paul King
CAST:
Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton
Film correspondent STEPH HITCH asked PAUL KING (Writer/Director) what fans can expect from the much anticipated film.
In this parody of the UK urban genre Riko and Kane have got it all … big dreams, no respect and a fifteen grand debt. Could things get any worse?
Yes! So, it’s time to man up and finally be taken serious as “Roadmen”. Once putting their heads together on various ways to make some money, they decide to rob a megastar in a nightclub toilet and hold up the local bank but things inevitably don’t go to plan!! However, somehow a misunderstanding leads them to be desired and acquired for business with one of East London’s toughest firms, putting them in the line of fire to the firm’s arch-rivals.
Can Riko and Kane live up to their name? Will Riko win the affection of Tamara and if he does, will Tyrese, Tamara’s lunatic stepbrother, allow Riko to live? Will his life be worth living if the local London Feds draw a line back to our duo? Anything can happen when Riko and Kane are on the scene in this new action-packed urban comedy.
Film correspondent ANNA KHANDELWAL asked ADAM DEACON (Riko/Writer/Director/Producer) how excited he is to release the film's trailer.
'Gran Turismo' is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (ARCHIE MADEKWE), a failed former racecar driver (DAVID HARBOUR), and an idealistic motorsport executive (ORLANDO BLOOM). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. 'Gran Turismo' is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you’re fueled from within.
DIRECTOR:
Neill Blomkamp
CAST:
David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner, Djimon Hounsou
The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
DIRECTOR:
Christopher Nolan
CAST:
Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey, Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett, Kenneth Branagh,Dane DeHaan, Dylan Arnold David Krumholtz, Alden Ehrenreich and Matthew Modine
Film correspondent HAYLEY DONAGHY asked CILLIAN MURPHY (J. Robert Oppenheimer) where he was and how it felt to receive the initial phone call from CHRISTOPHER NOLAN (Director) about the prospect of taking on this project.
'Asteroid City' takes place in a fictional American desert town circa 1955. The itinerary of a Junior stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organised to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
Screenplay by: Wes Anderson
Story by: Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola
DIRECTOR: Wes Anderson
CAST:
Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, and many others.
Anna Smith interviews with SCARLETT JOHANSSON, JASON SCHWARTZMAN, JAKE RYAN , RUPERT FRIEND, BRYAN CRANSTON
For the first time, the iconic global entertainment brands Illumination and Nintendo join forces to create 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie',
a new, big-screen adventure starring one of pop culture’s most prominent plumbers of the past four decades.
Based on the world of Nintendo’s Mario games, the film invites audiences into a vibrant, thrilling new universe unlike any created before in an action-packed,
exuberant cinematic comedy event.
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (CHRIS PRATT; 'Jurassic World' and 'The LEGO Movie' franchises) and brother Luigi (CHARLIE DAY; 'It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia') are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
With the assistance of a Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad (KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY; 'The Lion King') and some training from the strong-willed ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach (ANYA TAYLOR-JOY;'The Queen’s Gambit'), Mario taps into his own power.
From award-winning director Ben Affleck, AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionised the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.
With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin.
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves' brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary role-playing game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure.
Film correspondent STEPH HITCH asked MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ (Holga) and REGÉ-JEAN PAGE (Xenk) how familiar they were with the game of Dungeons and Dragons, prior to filming.
Still dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed is thriving in his career and family life. When Damian, a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces after serving time in prison, he's eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian -- a fighter who has nothing to lose.
Film correspondent MADELEINE FINLAY-HUDSON asked TESSA THOMPSON (Bianca) about her admiration for MICHAEL B. JORDAN (Adonis Creed/Director) and about this film being directorial debut
Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother.
Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam (Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Bodhi Sabongui, Pierce Brosnan
After more than 30 years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (TOM CRUISE) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to TOP GUN to train a group of elite graduates and comes face-to-face with Lt. Bradshaw (MILES TELLER), the son of his former wingman, "Goose". Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialised mission, which will require the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.
“Emily” tells the imagined life of one of the world’s most famous authors, Emily Brontë. The film stars Emma Mackey (“Sex Education”, “Death on the Nile”) as Emily, a rebel and misfit, as she finds her voice and writes the literary classic Wuthering Heights. “Emily” explores the relationships that inspired her – her raw, passionate sisterhood with Charlotte (Alexandra Dowling – “The Musketeers”) and Anne (Amelia Gething – “The Spanish Princess”); her first aching, forbidden love for Weightman (Oliver Jackson-Cohen – “The Lost Daughter”, “The Haunting of Bly Manor”) and her care for her maverick brother (Fionn Whitehead – “The Duke”, “Dunkirk”) whom she idolises.
Frances O’Connor makes her directorial debut with “Emily,” from her own original screenplay. The film also stars Adrian Dunbar (“Line of Duty”) and Gemma Jones (“Bridget Jones’s Baby”, “Gentleman Jack”).
'The Woman King' is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, 'The Woman King' follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner VIOLA DAVIS) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…
Directed by GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD with a screenplay by DANA STEVENS and GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD based on a story by MARIA BELLO, 'The Woman King' also stars THUSO MBEDU ('The Underground Railroad') as ambitious recruit Nawi, along with LASHANA LYNCH ('No Time To Die'), SHEILA ATIM ('The Underground Railroad'), HERO FIENNES TIFFIN ('After' trilogy) and JOHN BOYEGA ('Star Wars').
Film correspondent FAE CLEREY asked VIOLA DAVIS (Nanisca/Producer) what drew her to produce and star in this film
Academy Award® winners GEORGE CLOONEY and JULIA ROBERTS reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. From Working Title, Smokehouse Pictures and Red Om Films, 'Ticket to Paradise' is a romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances.
This summer, from the biggest global animated franchise in history, comes the origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions, forged cinema’s most despicable crew and faced off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled in 'Minions: The Rise of Gru'.
Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (Oscar® nominee STEVE CARRELL) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement.
It’s not going particularly well. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions.
When the infamous supervillain supergroup, the Vicious 6, oust their leader—legendary martial arts fighter Wild Knuckles (Oscar® winner ALAN ARKIN)— Gru, their most devoted fanboy, interviews to become their newest member. The Vicious 6 is not impressed by the diminutive, wannabe villain, but then Gru outsmarts (and enrages) them, and he suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to master the art of kung fu to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.
Film correspondent MADELEINE FINLAY-HUDSON asked STEVE CARELL (Gru) how he got into the headspace of a younger Gru