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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

From Jurassic World architect and director COLIN TREVORROW, 'Dominion' takes place four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed. Dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures.

FAE CLEREY interviewing Jeff Goldblum, Mamoudou Athie, Bryce Dallas-Howard, Dewanda Wise & Colin Trevorrow

From award-winning creator JULIAN FELLOWES comes the motion picture event 'Downton Abbey: A New Era'. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.

Film correspondent FAE CLEREY interviews with HUGH BONNEVILLE, PENELOPE WILTON, ELIZABETH MCGOVERN, LAURA CARMICHAEL, ALLEN LEECH, ROBERT JAMES COLLIER & TUPPENCE MIDDLETON.

It’s 1943. The Allies are determined to break Hitler’s grip on occupied Europe and plan an all-out assault on Sicily; but they face an impossible challenge – how to protect a massive invasion force from potential massacre.

It falls to two remarkable intelligence officers, Ewen Montagu (COLIN FIRTH) and Charles Cholmondeley (MATTHEW MACFADYEN), to dream the most inspired and improbable disinformation strategy of the war - centred on the most unlikely of secret agents: a dead man.

BASED ON THE EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY This is Operation Mincemeat.

From visionary director ROBERT EGGERS comes 'The Northman', an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father’s murder.

Film correspondent CONNOR GANI asked ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD (Amleth) & ANYA TAYLOR-JOY (Olga) about their experience with ROBERT EGGERS' (Writer/Director) previous movies and their expectations going into 'The Northman'.

Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.

Interviewer: Fae Clerey

Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles everyone with his ferocious wordplay and brilliant swordplay. However, he's convinced his appearance renders him unworthy of the affections of the luminous Roxanne, a devoted friend who's in love with someone else.

Interviews with Hayley Donaughy

In Sing 2, Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch a dazzling stage extravaganza in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There's just one hitch -- he has to find and persuade the world's most reclusive rock star to join them. What begins as Buster's dream of big-time success soon becomes an emotional reminder of the power of music to heal even the most broken heart.

Hearing from:

Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly & Garth Jennings

'Belfast' is a personal and joyful story about the power of memory, set in late 1960s Northern Ireland. At the centre of the film is Buddy, a young boy on the cusp of adolescence, whose life is filled with familial love, childhood hijinks, and a blossoming romance. Yet, with his beloved hometown caught up in increasing turmoil, his family faces a momentous choice: hope the conflict will pass or leave everything they know behind for a new life.

Hearing from Jamie Dornan, Caitriona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jude Hill and Ciaran Hinds

After a deadly ambush on one of its armoured cars, Los Angeles-based Fortico Securities hires a mysterious new employee, Patrick Hill (JASON STATHAM), who becomes known simply as “H.” As he learns the ropes from partner Bullet (HOLT McCALLANY), H initially appears to be a quiet, keep-your-head down type, simply there to do a job and earn a living. But when he and Bullet become the targets of an attempted robbery, H’s formidable skills are revealed. Not only is he an expert marksman who’s equally adept at hand-to-hand combat, H is fearless, ruthless and lethal.

The marriage of Princess Diana (KRISTEN STEWART) and Prince Charles (JACK FARTHING) has long since grown cold. Though rumours of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. There's eating and drinking, shooting and hunting. Diana knows the game. But this year, things will be a whole lot different. 'Spencer' is an imagining of what might have happened during those few fateful days.

In King Richard, driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons. The profoundly moving film shows the power of family, perseverance and unwavering belief as a means to achieve the impossible and impact the world.

Cast interviews with SANIYYA SIDNEY (Venus Williams) & DEMI SINGLETON (Serena Williams) & AUNJANUE ELLIS (Oracene ‘Brandy’ Williams)

In Boxing Day, Melvin (AML AMEEN), a British author living in America, returns home to London for the holidays to introduce his American fiancé Lisa (AJA NAOMI KING) to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test, as she discovers the world Melvin left behind revolves around his ex-girlfriend Georgia (LEIGH-ANNE PINNOCK), who is now an international pop star!

Tony Towers (MICHAEL SHEEN) is about to take the trip of a lifetime. It’s 1985 and he’s a successful nightclub manager, a local celebrity and engaged to a much younger woman, Sue (NATHALIE EMMANUEL). Things are going great. But when he embarks upon the 3:17 to Nottingham for a Christmas family reunion, things get a little strange. Moving up a carriage to the buffet car lands him in 1995, where he finds his clubs have failed and his life has fallen apart. Tony discovers that by moving up and down this fateful train, he can transport himself forward and backward to various stages of his life. Not only that, but the actions he takes in one carriage directly affect his life in the next. The question is, can Tony change his life – and the lives of the people he loves - for the better, or will he just make things worse?

Film correspondent HAYLEY DONAGHY asked MICHAEL SHEEN (Tony Towers) and NATHALIE EMMANUEL (Sue Taylor) about what drew them into their characters

Evan Hansen is an anxious, isolated high-school student who's aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social media age. He soon embarks on a journey of self-discovery when a letter he wrote for a writing exercise falls into the hands of a grieving couple whose son took his own life.

EDGAR WRIGHT’s psychological thriller about a young girl, passionate in fashion design, who is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it appears, and time seems to fall apart with shady consequences.

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In 'No Time To Die' Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

In Washington Heights, N.Y., the scent of warm coffee hangs in the air just outside of the 181st St. subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies a vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is a likable and magnetic bodega owner who hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.

A London artist and his estranged son try to mend their relationship as they work together to repair a dilapidated house in Italy.

Mary Anning, an acclaimed fossil hunter, is forced to care for a rich visitor's sick wife, and the two develop an intense bond that forces the two women to re-examine their relationship.

In the not too distant future, Todd Hewitt (Tom Holland) discovers Viola (Daisy Ridley), a mysterious girl who crash lands on his planet, where all the women have disappeared and the men are afflicted by "the Noise" - a force that puts all their thoughts on display. In this dangerous landscape, Viola's life is threatened - and as Todd vows to protect her, he will have to discover his own inner power and unlock the planet's dark secrets.

The true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely racehorse bred by small-town bartender Jan Vokes. With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to chip in their meager earnings to help raise Dream and compete with the racing elites.

Just as they decide to separate, Linda and Paxton find life has other plans when they are stuck at home in a mandatory lockdown. Co-habitation is proving to be a challenge, but it will bring them closer together in the most surprising way.

Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe.

A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

Headstrong farmer Rosemary Muldoon has her heart set on winning her neighbor Anthony Reilly's love. The problem is, Anthony seems to have inherited a family curse, and remains oblivious to his beautiful admirer. Stung by his father's plans to sell the family farm to his American nephew, Anthony is jolted into pursuing his dreams.

A defense attorney, her associate and a military prosecutor uncover a far-reaching conspiracy while investigating the case of a suspected 9/11 terrorist imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for six years.

Always feeling like they have to say "no" to their kids, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a "Yes Day," during which the kids have 24 hours to make the rules.

When a few objects that can be manipulated and used as weapons in the future fall into the wrong hands, a CIA operative, known as the Protagonist, must save the world.

The ruler of the future tells best friends Bill and Ted they must compose a new song to save life as we know it. But instead of writing it, they decide to travel through time to steal it from their older selves. Meanwhile, their young daughters devise their own musical scheme to help their fathers bring harmony to the universe.

When an all-powerful Superintelligence, played by James Cordon, chooses to study the most average person on Earth, Carol Peters, played by Melissa McCarthy, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As the A.I. is deciding to enslave, save or destroy humanity, it’s up to Carol to prove that people are worth saving.