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Resident Evil: Retribution Storms Into Cinemas This September

The wildly successful film franchise adaptation that has grossed nearly $700 million worldwide to the popular video game series, Resident Evil, returns in its highly anticipated fifth installment, Resident Evil: Retribution in state-of-the art 3D. The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, Alice (Milla Jovovich), awakens in the heart of Umbrella's most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun.


Ghost Rider Spirit Of Vengeance 3D Explodes Into Cinemas This Feb

Renowned stunt motorcycle rider Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) did a deal with the devil that saw him transformed into the legendary vigilante known as The Ghost Rider. Now in an attempt to keep his soul sucking alter ego at bay, Blaze has isolated himself in the remotest of locations, but, when Moreau, a spirited monk (Idris Elba) implores him to save a young boy from the devil himself (Ciará Hinds), Blaze must put aside his reluctance to bring out the Ghost Rider in order to face his own demons and possibly rid himself of the curse forever. From the writers/directors of Crank, Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, comes the adrenaline filled Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance, loaded with action and incredible 3D special effects. Based on the Marvel comic book and a story by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight Rises, Man of Steel), Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance In 3D sees Nicolas Cage return as Johnny Blaze alongside British talent Idris Elba (Thor), Ciará Hinds (The Debt), Christopher Lambert (Highlander), Johnny Whitworth (Limitless), Violante Placido (The American) and introducing Fergus Riordan.


Jack & Jill – Visiting Cinemas This February

Jack and Jill is a comedy focusing on Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler), a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife and kids, who dreads one event each year: the Thanksgiving visit of his identical twin sister Jill (also Adam Sandler). Jill’s neediness and passive-aggressiveness is maddening to Jack, turning his normally tranquil life upside down. Katie Holmes plays Erin, Jack’s wife.

Jack and Jill is released, February 3rd 2012.








Exclusive Young Adult Clip

Have you ever looked at somebody's newborn baby and not known what to say? In this 'Adorable' clip, Charlize Theron does exactly that!

Young Adult tells the story of a fiction writer who, soon after her divorce, returns to her home in small-town Minnesota, looking to rekindle a romance with her ex-boyfriend, who is now married with kids.

Young Adult is released into cinemas on the 3rd February 2012.


Chronicle Arrives In Cinemas This Feb

New technologies and social communities allow us to record, post and comment on every second of our lives, sharing our every emotion and opinion with the world, no matter how mundane. For three high school classmates who suddenly gain superpowers from a mysterious substance, the chronicle of their ordinary lives is about to take on extraordinary turn. Initially they use their powers to play innocent pranks on each other and people around them, but soon they gain confidence and learn to control their powers better to take on more difficult tasks. Their newfound sense of immortality and impunity will force them to evaluate their own morality to ultimately decide where to draw the line about how far they should go.

Chronicle is released in the UK and Ireland on the 1st February 2012.






In Time To Thrill In Homes Everywhere This Feb

How would you survive in a future where time is money and, unless you can pay, life stops at 25? What lengths would you go to for one extra day? Step into this world in sc-fi thriller In Time. In the year 2161, in the slum of ‘Dayton’ Will Salas (Justin Timberlake, The Social Network) lives minute-to-minute until an enigmatic stranger gifts him 116 years of time granting Will access to the world and ‘time zones’ of the wealthy. In over his head, Will’s new found time soon sparks the interests of the ‘Time Keepers’, led by Raymond Leon (Cillian Murphy, Inception) who account for every second earned and spent. harged with murder, desperate and forced to run for his life, fate throws Will together with a beautiful young heiress, Sylvia Weis (Amanda Seyfried, Mamma Mia). Together, they race for survival – can they tackle the unfair and corrupt system before their time runs out? In Time was written and directed by Andrew Niccol (The Truman Show, Lord of War), and stars a hot young ensemble cast including Olivia Wilde (Cowboys and Aliens, House) and Alex Pettyfer (Beastly, I Am Number Four).

In Time, the imaginative futuristic thriller, arrives on Blu-ray Triple Play and DVD on 27 February from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.


Vanishing On 7th Street Appears On DVD This Feb

Momentum Pictures taps into one of our most primal anxieties - a fear of the dark, with the DVD release of the intense and nail-biting thriller Vanishing On 7th Street. When Detroit is suddenly plunged into darkness, airplanes crash to earth, vehicles and anything electrical ceases to work and the sun rises to reveal only a handful of survivors battling to stay in the light. From the producers of Casino Royale and director Brad Anderson (The Machinist, Transsiberian), Vanishing On 7th Street fuses apocalyptic thriller and horror together to bring us one of winter’s most haunting and genuinely scary films. This race to stay in the light stars an award-winning cast in Golden Globe nominee Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episodes I-III, Jumper), Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo (Moulin Rouge!, Carlito’s Way, Romeo + Juliet, Ice Age), BAFTA Award winner Thandie Newton (Mission Impossible II, 2012, Crash) and up-and-coming teenage R&B sensation Jacob Latimore (One Tree Hill), as the handful of survivors. A disparate group of individuals find themselves alone; the entire city’s population has vanished into thin air, leaving behind heaps of empty clothes, abandoned cars and lengthening shadows. Soon the daylight begins to disappear completely. As the survivors gather in an abandoned tavern they realise darkness is out to descend. But as their light fades, how long can they survive before the shadows devour them? Vanishing On 7th Streetcombines the old-age phobia of the dark with a striking cinematic experience. Director Anderson skillfully executes this subtly disturbing film to target our dread of what happens when the light goes out... Find out the truth on 20th February 2012 when Vanishing on 7th Street arrives on DVD.


One Day, Set To Break Hearts At Home This Feb

Directed by the critically acclaimed Lone Scherfig (An Education), One Day is the poignant story of love and loss is faithfully adapted by the book’s author making it the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day. Featuring a stellar cast lead by Academy-Award Nominee Anne Hathaway and acclaimed actor Jim Sturgess, the film showcases an array of home-grown British including star turns by Rafe Spall (Shaun of the Dead, A Good Year) and Romola Garai (The Hour, Atonement). Following the story of Emma (Hathaway) and Dexter (Sturgess), who meet on the day of their university graduation, July 15th 1988, the film catches up with the pair on the same day for the next 20 years as they experience the highs and lows of adulthood both together and apart. As their lives go separate ways, Emma and Dex strive to live their dreams experiencing hardship, success and compromise along the way. The bonds of their friendship are frequently tested yet their stories remain intertwined. Will they realise the power of their unique connection in time to share a life together? A tale of best friends, regret, missed opportunities and ultimately love – One Day will make the perfect Valentine’s gift when it is released on February 6, 2012.


Immortals - Exploding Onto Home Cinema Screens This March

From visionary director, Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall), and the producers behind legendary epics 300 and The Fighter, comes the spectacular 3D action adventure; Immortals. Eons after the gods defeated the Titans, power-hungry King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke, Sin City, The Expendables) has declared war on humanity and begun searching for the legendary Epirus Bow, a weapon of unimaginable power. Ancient laws dictate that the gods cannot intervene in man’s conflict, so peasant Theseus (Henry Cavill, The Tudors, Red Riding Hood) is their only hope. An almighty battle erupts between The Titans and the gods whilst Theseus enters into a bloody clash with Hyperion that culminates with the defeat and death of the King. Also starring in this epic adventure are Frieda Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire, Rise of the Planet Apes), Luke Evans (Clash of the Titans) and Kellan Lutz (Twilight). The 3D Blu-ray means everyone can experience this stylish and visually spectacular film in full 3D. Watch the stunning battle scenes and ruthless action unfold across nightmarish landscapes wherever and whenever with the Triple Play Blu-ray which includes a Blu-ray, DVD and digital copy of the film. With special features to enhance the Immortals experience, including deleted scenes and alternate endings, prepare for an even greater insight into the Ancient Greek world. Don’t miss Immortals available to pre-order now and to buy on 3D Blu-ray Triple Play Blu-ray, DVD and on Digital Download from 5th March 2012.


The Big Picture - January 2012

Happy New Year -- The Big Picture kicks off 2012 by showing you plenty of great movies to look forward to. George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg and Madonna are just some of the big names warming up for Awards Season glory this month. We take a look at The Iron Lady, Shame, War Horse, J. Edgar, W.E., The Descendants and look closer at current smash hits Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol! So for everything you need to know about the latest movies, check out The Big Picture...


The Return Of Perseus In Wrath Of The Titans!

A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus is attempting to live a quieter life as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 10-year-old son, Helius. Meanwhile, a struggle for supremacy rages between the gods and the Titans. Dangerously weakened by humanity's lack of devotion, the gods are losing control of the imprisoned Titans and their ferocious leader, Kronos, father of the long-ruling brothers Zeus, Hades and Poseidon. The triumvirate had overthrown their powerful father long ago, leaving him to rot in the gloomy abyss of Tartarus, a dungeon that lies deep within the cavernous underworld. Perseus cannot ignore his true calling when Hades, along with Zeus's godly son, Ares, switch loyalty and make a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus. The Titans' strength grows stronger as Zeus's remaining godly powers are siphoned, and hell is unleashed on earth. Enlisting the help of the warrior Queen Andromeda, Poseidon's demigod son, Agenor, and fallen god Hephaestus, Perseus bravely embarks on a treacherous quest into the underworld to rescue Zeus, overthrow the Titans and save mankind.

Wrath of the Titans is released, March 30th 2012.


Jack The Giant Killer First Look!

An ancient war is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack (Nicholas Hoult), into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom and its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend… and gets the chance to become a legend himself. Acclaimed filmmaker Bryan Singer directs the 3D epic action adventure “Jack the Giant Killer,” starring Nicholas Hoult (“X-Men: First Class”) in the title role.

Jack the Giant Killer is released, June 15th 2012.


New Spider-Man Film Trailer & Images

Hot on the heels of the first official image of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man from the new upcoming Spider-Man movie, we can now let you know that Columbia Pictures have announced that the title will be The Amazing Spider-Man. The studio simultaneously released a photo of Andrew Garfield as the fully suited up Spider-Man, to go with the other photo we already had for you (see right).

The film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen, and Sally Field. The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt and Alvin Sargent and Steve Kloves based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach are producing the Marvel Entertainment production for Columbia Pictures. The executive producers are Stan Lee, Kevin Feige, and Michael Grillo.



The Amazing Spider-Man will be released in 3D on July 3rd 2012.

www.TheAmazingSpiderMan-movie.com


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