Amelia - a biography drama of the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic
The biography drama of the legendary US pilot Amelia Earhart who disappeared whilst attempting to make a flight around the world, is out in cinemas from 13th November 2009.
With a star-studded cast including Hilary Swank, Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor, the film chronicles the life of the legendary “goddess of light” and America’s sweetheart whose life featured extraordinary adventure, romance, celebrity and mystery.
After becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Amelia continued to be an inspiration to people across the world and closer to home. With admirers including the First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia was adored by two men; her husband, the publishing tycoon George P. Putnam and her lover, pilot Gene Vidal. When she embarked on a solo flight across the world in 1937 she and her husband were well aware that it would be an expedition that would go down in the annals of history. Sadly, it was a journey from which she did not return and her body has never been found.
Screen-written by Ron Bass and Anna Hamilton Phelan, the film is directed by Mira Nair, produced by Ted Waitt, Kevin Hyman and Lydia Dean Pilcher and is showing from 13th November 2009.
This Is It is a film of backstage footage of Michael Jackson
A film documentary containing recordings of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson acquired by Columbia Pictures, This Is It, is set to break box office records and is out in the UK on 28th October 2009 for two weeks only.
This is your chance to see Jacko as he’s never been seen before – a tribute to the extraordinary life and career of the world’s most famous pop star, Michael Jackson’s songs reached millions and his performances electrified audiences the world over.
Since his tragic death of a heart attack suffered at his home in Holmby Hills on 25th June this year, Michael Jackson has continued to dominate the headlines. This documentary focuses on his rehearsals for a series of 50 sold-out shows at the O2 Arena in London. Directed by High School Musical’s Kenny Ortega who worked with the singer over the years, the concerts had a budget of £13 million and were planned to feature spectacular aerial dancing, 22 different sets, a 3-D video to make the audience feel like they were on the set of Thriller and costumes encrusted in Swarovski crystals. The film also features the posthumus hit single This Is It written in collaboration with Paul Anka.
Less than three weeks before the first show, Jackson died. The concerts had been cited as one of the year’s most important musical events and the first significant event since the HIStory World Tour in 1997. Michael Jackson himself had commented that these would be his final show performances in London, adding that it was his “final curtain call.” Sadly he didn’t know how final it was going to be.
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant - the antidote to boring vampire movies
Directed and written by Paul Weitz, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant is the supreme antidote to boringly predictable vampire tales and is to be released on 23rd October.
Directed and written by Paul Weitz and starring John C. Reilly, Ken Watanabe and Josh Hutcherson, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant is a fantasy adventure based on the best-selling series of books by Irish author Darren Shan. The plot centres on the story of two boys who unwittingly break a 200-year truce between two warring factions of vampires.
Sixteen- year-old Darren and his friend Steve visit a Cirque du Freak visiting the town and their lives change forever as they enter a world of grotesque creatures, sideshow freaks including bearded ladies and circus barkers, vampires and the evil Vampanese – a breed of vampires who kill to eat.
When Darren tries to help his friend who has been bitten by a magical, venomous spider, he is persuaded to say goodbye to his old life and become the vampire’s assistant. A series of fantastic fantastical and scary events ensue as Darren strives to prevent a war in a world where fang-toothed people aren’t all bad – in fact some of them are really quite pleasant.
It’s a vampire tale with a difference – Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant is rated PG-13 and contains scenes of intense violence and disturbing images, showing in cinemas from 23rd October.
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Astro Boy is an animated movie out on 29th January 2010
Astro Boy is a computer animated movie with 3-D film action suitable for families to be released in cinemas in the UK on 29th January 2010.
Based on the Japanese comic-book created by the Japanese artist Osamu Tezuka in 1951, the animated Astro Boy bears all the hallmarks of the original cartoon character famous across the whole of Asia. Containing some of the pathos and themes present in the story of Pinocchio, it’ll probably make you want laugh and want to cry.
With voice-overs provided by high-profile names including the likes of Kirsten Bell, Nicholas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson, Donald Sutherland and Charlize Theron, the story is set in the world of Metro City, a community that hovers high above the Earth littered with spent robots. Visually stunning, with imaginative futuristic worlds and superbly animated explosions Astro Boy is designed to appeal to the whole family.
After the death of his son, a brilliant scientist, De Tenma (Nicholas Cage) attempts to recreate him by building Astro Boy – a young robot with incredible super powers (Highmore), but finds that his creation is sadly lacking. Rejected by his inventor father and painfully aware that he is not human, Astro Boy sets off on a journey to the Earth below to find acceptance. Although at first, he finds refuge in a group of outcast robots, he has to face huge challenges; robot gladiators, a villainous president (Sutherland) and an alien race that threatens to invade planet Earth.
Will Astro Boy single-handedly save the planet and finally be accepted by his father? You’ll have to go to the cinema on 29th January to find out.
Saw VI will be in cinemas from 23rd October 2009
The latest thriller from the Saw franchise, Saw Vl will be launched on 23rd October and stars Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor and Betsy Russell.
Combining crime, horror and mystery the legacy of the “Jigsaw Killer” continues, so called because of the executioner’s habit of removing a puzzle shaped piece of flesh from victims in a representation of the fact that they have something missing – ironically enough – the survival instinct. Now that Special Agent Strahm is dead, his apprentice, Detective Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) is free to continue the Jigsaw Killer’s deadly work using physical or psychological torture to test his victims and change the world “one person at a time.”
When the FBI starts to close in on Hoffman a dark game is set in motion and the grand plan of the Jigsaw Killer is at last revealed in a complex and chilling climax.
Directed by Kevin Greutert and written by Marcus Dunstan, Patrick Melton and Thomas Fenton, the bleakly macabre format introduces a plot that’s as uncomfortable as it is ingenious. Saw Vl is coming to a cinema near you on 23rd October, don’t miss the latest twist in this epic tale that has introduced a whole new meaning to the genre of the horror movie.
The Time Traveler's Wife Cinema Release Date
‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ will come to the UK Cinemas on 14 August 2009. This film stars Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana.
This is a romantic movie telling the tale of Clare and Henry. Henry is Clare’s lifelong love interest; the problem is Henry is also a time traveller. Life isn’t easy for the pair as Henry skips around the time span of his life seemingly with no control due to a genetic abnormality. Clare tries to construct a life with Henry even though she never knows from one moment to the next when they will be parted.
‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ is a story of love and commitment and will be released in the UK Cinemas on the 14 August 2009.
UP Cinema Release Date
‘UP’ will be released in the UK Cinema’s on the 16th of October 2009. This film is an animated comedy adventure produced by Pixar Studios. It features the voices of Edward Asner and Christopher Plummer amongst others.
Karl and Ellie are lifelong partners being together for around 70 years. Karl made a promise to Ellie that they would go to Paradise Falls in South America. Due to life’s events this never happened and unfortunately Ellie died just as it looked as though there may be a chance. Karl is determined to still make the trip and creates a makeshift airship using 10,000 helium balloons to carry his house. It turns out that Karl isn’t alone on his voyage as Russell a young boy had stowed away on the porch.
‘UP’ is a funny film full of adventure and entertainment it will be released on 16 October 2009.
Armored Cinema Release Date
‘Armored’ will be released in the UK Cinema’s on 16 October 2009. Starring in this movie are Columbus Short, Matt Dillon and Jean Reno.
Things turn nasty when a gang of security firm workers decide to rob their own firm of $42 million. The security officers think they have the perfect plan but hadn’t accounted for a stand-off with one of their co-workers as he tries to save a cop’s life as well as keep the money safe.
‘Armored’ is a film that has a few comedy moments but ultimately as things go wrong and the rookie takes on the veterans they lose their sense of humour. This film will be released on 16 October 2009.
Shutter Island Cinema Release
‘Shutter Island’ will be released in the UK on 9 October 2009. This film is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Ben Kingsley.
Who is patient 67? This is what’s written on the note that Rachel a patient who has disappeared from a secluded mental hospital built on the deserted Shutter Island has left. US Marshal Teddie Daniels and his colleague are sent to investigate the disappearance. But a wall of silence and blocked attempts to get the records threaten his investigation. A hurricane severs all contact with the mainland. Other criminals take their chance and make their escape. Daniels himself seems to be having some strange symptoms doubting everything he knows to be true.
‘Shutter Island’ is an intriguing plot with dark undertones and superb acting from the movie greats. This film will be released on 9 October 2009.
I Love You Beth Cooper Cinema Release Date
‘I Love You Beth Cooper’ will be released in the UK Cinemas on the 21st of August 2009. This is a Chris Columbus directed film that stars Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust and Jack Carpenter.
Dennis is somewhat of a nerd that has a crush on Beth Cooper. During his graduation speech Dennis decides to declare his love for her saying “I love you Beth Cooper” in front of the whole school. Beth sits in the audience cringing but later decides to give Dennis the time of his life later that evening. Dennis is very naive and Beth and her friends are set to have some fun with him. This seems to somewhat upset the hard guys that are usually more up her street.
‘I Love You Beth Cooper’ is an hilariously entertaining romp that will be released in the Cinemas on 21 August 2009.