Powerful Australian war film, Before Dawn, is releasing in UK cinemas from 21st June courtesy of Kaleidoscope Entertainment. Based on real life war diaries, it's a bold retelling of one of Australia’s biggest military victories during World War I. The film stars Levi Miller (Pan), Travis Jeffery (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) and Ed Oxenbould (The Visit), and is helmed by rising writer-director Jordon Prince-Wright (The Decadent and Depraved).
Lucy Lawless directorial debut to premiere at Sundance London
Powerful and acclaimed new feature documentary, Never Look Away, which tells the incredible true story of award-winning journalist Margaret Moth, will have its UK Premiere at Sundance Film Festival London on 7-8 June. The eagerly awaited film will release in cinemas later in the year from Kaleidoscope Entertainment. It’s helmed by acclaimed actress and activist Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess, Ash vs Evil Dead) making her directorial debut.
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Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In scores UK release
Action-packed crime epic, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, is coming to UK and Irish cinemas from 24 May courtesy of Trinity CineAsia, following its coveted Midnight Screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Already a box office hit in Hong Kong, this visually striking, visceral and violent crime film is one of the most eagerly awaited action films of the year. Boasting an all-star cast of both veteran stars and rising talent, it's helmed by award-winning director Soi Cheang (Mad Fate, Limbo, Dog Bite Dog) and adapted from the cult Manga series “City of Darkness” by Andy Seto and novel by Yuyi.
Little Monsters are coming to cinemas
Dazzler Media is releasing the fun family animation, Little Monsters, in UK and Irish cinemas from 31st May. Get ready for cosy magic, tiny creatures and a heart-warming tale that invites you to see your own home in a new light! In this story, every house is secretly inhabited by little monsters; these furry creatures take care of a family’s house, yet cannot be seen. When little monster, Finn, meets Christine, inexplicable events begin to happen in the city and life will never be the same again!
Sasquatch Sunset premieres at Sundance London
The critically acclaimed and highly original Sasquatch Sunset will have its UK Premiere at Sundance Film Festival London on 8th June, followed by special previews from 10th June, before releasing across UK cinemas on 14th June from Icon Film Distribution. The film stars Riley Keough (Mad Max: Fury Road, American Honey) and Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland, The Social Network), helmed by acclaimed directors David and Nathan Zellner (Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter) and the producers of Hereditary and Midsommar.
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Todd Haynes' May December gets physical release
From Oscar nominated director Todd Haynes (Far From Heaven), the critically acclaimed and powerful film May December arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on 20th May courtesy of Dazzler Media. Starring Oscar winners Natalie Portman (Black Swan) and Julianne Moore (Still Alice), it follows a married couple whose 23-year age gap sparked a notorious tabloid romance that gripped a nation. Two decades later, old wounds are reopened after they are visited by an actor conducting research before she portrays the woman in a new film.
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The Goldfinger comes home this May
Following its successful release in cinemas, Trinity CineAsia is bringing Hong Kong crime epic The Goldfinger to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from 20th May. It reunites Infernal Affairs stars Tony Leung (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, The Grandmaster) and Andy Lau (The Wandering Earth II, House of Flying Daggers) with co-writer and director Felix Chong (The Silent War, Overheard). The film just took six prizes at the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards, the most wins for any film this year, including Best Actor for Tony Leung, his sixth all-time award at the ceremony.
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Steven Knight's This Town gets home release
Dazzler Media is bringing the critically acclaimed new series, This Town, to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from 13th May. From Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders and SAS Rogue Heroes, comes an electrifying series that tells a story of family ties, teenage kicks and redemption. Opening in 1981 at a moment of huge social unrest, the series follows a group of young people fighting to choose their own paths, each in need of the second chance that music offers.
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Super Wings' big screen debut lands in UK cinemas
Fasten your seatbelts for animated adventure, Super Wings: Maximum Speed, landing in UK cinemas on 3rd May courtesy of Dazzler Media. With dazzling animation and excitement for all ages, this is the big screen movie debut of the smash hit children's television series and enormously popular global toy brand. Young airplane Jet and his heroic team must save the day after a toy factory owner sees his business collapse due to the impact of social media, and hatches an evil plan.
Cannes debut hit, Riddle of Fire, sets UK release
Retro-inspired adventure Riddle of Fire premieres in the UK exclusively on the Icon Film Channel from 6th May, before releasing in selected UK cinemas from 7th June. A fantastical tale billed as “the coolest debut from Cannes” (by AnOther Magazine), this unique neo-fairytale, beautifully shot on 16mm, is an unforgettable concoction of Romanticism, British folklore, and the western genre that celebrates the power of imagination. It marks the feature debut of writer and director Weston Razooli and stars Lio Tipton (Crazy Stupid Love, Warm Bodies), Charles Halford (Constantine, True Detective) and Austin Archer (The Night Clerk) alongside a young and talented cast.
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