Following its recent premiere at Sundance Film Festival London, Kaleidoscope Entertainment is releasing the powerful feature documentary, Never Look Away, in UK cinemas from 2nd December. The film tells the incredible true story of award-winning journalist Margaret Moth, and is helmed by acclaimed actress and activist Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess, Ash vs Evil Dead) making her directorial debut.
Stuntman takes aim for UK release
Powerful action drama Stuntman arrives in UK and Irish cinemas from 11 October courtesy of Trinity CineAsia. The film is helmed by the producer of this year's crime epic, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, which was just announced as Hong Kong's entry for the 2025 Oscars. The cast includes Walled In stars, Terrance Lau (Anita), Philip Ng (Birth of the Dragon), alongside stunt veteran Stephen Tung Wai (The Battle at Lake Changjin, Hard Boiled). It’s directed by real-life stuntmen turned filmmakers, Albert and Herbert Leung.
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In selected for 2025 Oscar submission
Soi Cheang’s action-packed crime epic, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, has been selected to represent Hong Kong as 'Best International Feature' at the 2025 Oscars. UK distributor, Trinity CineAsia, led a successful UK theatrical release and it became the highest grossing Hong Kong box office film since 2010. The company is next bringing the acclaimed film to 4K UHD + Blu-ray Special Edition, standard Blu-ray, DVD and Digital platforms.
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Mr Burton announced with UK release in 2025
Deadline reported that filming has now wrapped on Mr. Burton, the upcoming biopic about the man who inspired screen legend Richard Burton. Independent Entertainment sold UK and Ireland rights to Icon Film Distribution, who will release the film theatrically in 2025 to coincide with the centenary of Burton’s birth. BAFTA winner Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) stars in the title role, with the feature also starring Oscar nominee Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) and Harry Lawtey (Joker: Folie a Deux) as the young Burton.
Read the full announcement from Deadline
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In lands 4K Special Edition release
The crime epic, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, is releasing on UK Digital platforms on 7 October, on Blu-ray and DVD on 14th October, and Limited 4K UHD + Blu-ray Special Edition on 11th November with exclusive extras, courtesy of Trinity CineAsia. The film was met with international acclaim following its coveted Midnight Screening at Cannes Film Festival 2024, a very successful UK theatrical release, and would even become the highest grossing Hong Kong box office film since 2010.
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Rebellious scores UK and Irish cinema release
Stunning new animation, Rebellious, will release across UK and Irish cinemas from 25 October courtesy of Dazzler Media. In this fresh take on a classic fairytale, a fiercely independent princess with a rebel spirit plans to defy her father and choose her own husband, a kind-hearted local man and not the warrior her father hopes for. When a sorcerer sends a dragon to kidnap her, three suitors step forward to rescue the princess. Now, her true love must embark on a quest to rescue his bride-to-be. An inspiring story of love and courage for all ages.
New horror Beezel lands UK premiere at Grimmfest
Terrifying new horror Beezel will have its UK premiere at Grimmfest 2024, Manchester’s international festival of fantastic genre cinema. Helmed by viral filmmaking sensation Social House Films (Val), after the UK debut, the film will be released in 2025 courtesy of Dazzler Media. From the studio behind Terrifier, the brand new story of Beezel is told over six tumultuous decades, when three unwitting guests of a cursed New England home stumble upon a sinister secret dwelling beneath its floors; an eternal witch with an insatiable thirst for the souls of the living.
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Hellboy: The Crooked Man confirms UK release
Hellboy: The Crooked Man, the fourth instalment in the global hit franchise, will release in UK cinemas from 27th September from Icon Film Distribution. Written by series creator Mike Mignola, ‘Big Red’ makes a blazing return to the big screen in a brand-new instalment that masterfully blends blood-soaked action with truly chilling horror. From director Brian Taylor (Crank, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance) and starring Jack Kesy (12 Strong, Deadpool 2) in the title role, this is a bold entry, taking the iconic character back to the roots of his much-loved source material.
A Greyhound of a Girl comes home this month
Following its release in cinemas, new animated film A Greyhound of a Girl arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Download on 26th August from Dazzler Media. Starring the voices of BAFTA winner Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters, Catastrophe) and Oscar nominee Brendan Gleeson (Paddington 2, The Banshees of Inisherin), this moving film follows four generations of women as they take a life-affirming journey together. It's based on the book by award-winning author Roddy Doyle (The Commitments).
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Boonie Bears: Time Twist scores UK cinema release this September
New animated adventure, Boonie Bears: Time Twist, is releasing in UK and Irish cinemas from 13th September courtesy of Dazzler Media. This heart-warming and hilarious tale marks the eagerly awaited tenth feature film from the hugely popular TV series and franchise, cherished by audiences all over the world. Variety has noted the series as being “the biggest animation brand in China for many years.”