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WELCOME A whole new world of adventure is waiting for you at the cinema this spring! Take a magical carpet ride to Agrabah as Disney’s live-action Aladdin brings their beloved animation to life. Then hit the road with Woody and Buzz in Toy Story 4. Music is in the air as Taron Egerton tickles the ivories in Elton John biopic Rocketman and The Beatles’ best songs hit the big screen in Yesterday. Fancy some laughs? Ryan Reynolds takes trash-talking to the world of Pokémon in Detective Pikachu, Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson take down dirty rotten men in The Hustle, and Illumination’s pesky pets are back for another look at The Secret Life Of Pets. There’s also action aplenty as the X-Men face one of their own in Dark Phoenix, Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson kick alien ass all WIEN over the world in Men In CRET H T E S PETS 2 Black: International, and F LIFE OODIES Godzilla battles to become GO to King Of The Monsters. ge 26 See pa t more Until next time! find ou
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The start of May finds us in the middle of our run of Avengers: Endgame, the climax of the current phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Prepare to be blown away by the adventure and our new Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound! Our hugely popular Curzon Comedy returns with a special night of live stand up featuring some of the brightest and funniest acts on the current UK circuit, including Craig Murray who you may recognise from the PlusNet adverts. Relax, have a drink (or three) in our fantastic Oak Room Bar, and enjoy a night of laughter. We are excited to announce Woman at War, an imaginative film from Iceland about a seemingly innocent choir conductor who leads a secret double life as a committed environmental activist. Known to others as “The Mountain Woman”, she wages a one-womanwar on the local aluminium industry to protect the stunning highland landscape that is under threat. As funny as it is hard hitting and relevant this really is one not to be missed. Bristol Bad Film Club join us in June for a celebration of the joy that can be gleaned from the very worst of cinema! Following the environmental theme, On Deadly Ground, follows the ‘environmentalist’ hero Forrest Taft (Steven Seagal) as he takes revenge on the sleazy oil company he used to work for, mostly by blowing stuff up. Timon Singh from the Bad Film Club will be introducing the film and the delights of watching films so bad they’re good. With such a packed schedule there’s plenty more we’ve not had chance to mention here but rest assured there’s ballets, skateboards, operas, outdoor swimming, and even Will Smith as a genie coming too! See you soon The Curzon Team
Opening Hours: 10am-2pm Mon-Sat and 30 minutes before all listed screening times. How to find us: 46-48 Old Church Road, Clevedon BS21 6NN CurzonClevedon By Bus: X5 from Weston-super-Mare or Portishead. X6 from Bristol. X7 from Nailsea. By Train: Nearest station is Yatton, 4.7 mi. Film & Event Booking: www.curzon.org.uk / 01275 871000 The Cinema is equipped for Audio Description and Hearing Assistance. Like the idea of volunteering? We have great opportunities for volunteers in the cinema, bar, box office and main office and we are supported by a group of DIY enthusiasts and archive experts. Interested? We are particularly looking for Saturday helpers. Contact us: info@curzon.org.uk
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On May 10, the world of Pokémon comes to life! But before you head to cinemas to catch the first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure we want to test your skills as a Pokémon trainer with our quiz of the film and the franchise. 1. Who is voicing Detective Pikachu? 2. What type of Pokémon is Pikachu? 3. What year did the Pokémon franchise begin? 4. What is the name of the metropolis where humans and Pokémon live together? 5. Complete the phrase: “Gotta … Them All!”
Pink, cute, and cuddly but hear its song and you’ll fall fast asleep. A humanoid pantomime that can create invisible objects with its hands. A fiery dragon with a real attitude problem.
A turtle-like Pokémon with a large shell equipped with two powerful water canons. This legendary Pokémon was the villain of the original animated film and makes an explosive return in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu.
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THE WORLD OF POKÉMON COMES ALIVE
POKÉMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU RELEASE DATE 10 MAY / Director Rob Letterman / Starring Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton / Genre Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
When ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, his twenty-one-year-old son Tim is determined to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City - a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side - they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.
HOTEL MUMBAI
Film Shorts HOTEL MUMBAI
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RELEASE DATE 3 MAY The astonishing true story of the devastating terrorist attacks on the famed Taj Hotel in Mumbai in 2008. Focusing on the heroic actions of waiter Arjun (Dev Patel) and his fellow hotel staff to save the lives of their guests, Hotel Mumbai is a gripping thriller that honours the humanity that can arise from moments of extreme adversity.
RELEASE DATE 22 MAY In a sci-fi mystery thriller from The Lost City Of Z director James Gray, Brad Pitt stars as astronaut Roy McBride who travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos.
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TOY STORY 4 RELEASE DATE 21 JUNE / Director Josh Cooley / Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts / Genre Animation, Adventure, Family
Woody has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky, declares himself as trash and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep. After years of being on her own, Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realise they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries.
VOX LUX
Film Shorts VOX LUX RELEASE DATE 3 MAY Natalie Portman stars as Celeste Montgomery, a school shooting survivor who shot to stardom after performing a song about their tragic experience with her sister. Spanning eighteen years and tracing important cultural moments through Celeste’s eyes, Vox Lux follows the rise of Celeste from the ashes of a major national tragedy to pop superstardom and features original songs by Sia and an original score by experimental pop icon Scott Walker.
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PAW PATROL: MIGHTY PUPS RELEASE DATE 17 MAY When a meteor crashes into Adventure Bay, Ryder and the pups jump into action. But the meteor showers the pups and Mayor Humdinger’s nephew Harold with a mysterious green energy that grants them all superpowers. With his new powers Harold schemes to become the Super Mayor of Adventure Bay and captures Ryder. Will the pups manage to work together to defeat Harold, his mega robot, and save Ryder?
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The Secret Life Of Pets 2 RELEASE DATE 24 MAY / Director Chris Renaud / Starring Patton Oswalt, Tiffany Haddish, Harrison Ford / Genre Animation, Adventure, Family
Catch up with Max, Snowball, Gidget, and the rest of the gang as they find the inner courage to face their biggest fears in the new chapter that explores the emotional lives of our pets, the deep bond between them and their families, and answers the question that has long intrigued every pet owner: what are your pets really doing when you’re not at home?
Aladdin RELEASE DATE 22 MAY / Director Guy Ritchie / Starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Will Smith / Genre Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Guy Ritchie brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah in the spell-binding live-action retelling of the 1992 Disney animation. Aladdin is the exciting tale of a charming street rat who falls in love with the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine after discovering a magic lamp which contains the key to their future.
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ROCKETMAN RELEASE DATE 22 MAY / Director Dexter Fletcher / Starring Taron Egerton, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard / Genre Biography, Fantasy, Musical
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songs and performed by Taron Egerton, Rocketman is the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years and follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into an international superstar. The epic musical fantasy tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.
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RELEASE DATE 3 MAY / Director Jonathan Levine / Starring Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron, Alexander Skarsgård / Genre Comedy, Romance
RELEASE DATE 31 MAY / Director Tate Taylor / Starring Octavia Spencer, Diana Silvers, Luke Evans / Genre Horror, Thriller
Charlotte Field is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she’s a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for…well, mostly everything. Fred Flarsky is a gifted and free spirited journalist with a self-destructive streak. The two have nothing in common, except that she was his baby sitter and first crush. When Fred unexpectedly reunites with Charlotte, sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a roundthe-world romance that becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous and outlandish incidents.
Everybody’s welcome at Ma’s. But good luck getting home safe. From the acclaimed director of The Help and blockbuster producer Jason Blum comes a thriller anchored by a daring and unexpected performance from Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer. A loner in a quiet Ohio town opens her basement to a group of teens, providing them with a safe place to party and prevent them from drink driving. But when the kids break “Ma’s” house rules and her hospitality curdles into obsession, the teenage dream becomes a nightmare. May / June 2019 9
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A PHOENIX WILL RISE. THE X-MEN WILL FALL
X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX RELEASE DATE 5 JUNE / Director Simon Kinberg / Starring Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In X-Men: Dark Phoenix, the X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiralling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite - not only to save Jean’s soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponise this force and rule the galaxy. 10 May / June 2019
BRIGHTBURN
Film Shorts BRIGHTBURN RELEASE DATE 21 JUNE What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? With Brightburn, the visionary filmmaker of Guardians Of The Galaxy and Slither presents a startling, subversive take on a radical new genre: superhero horror. Elizabeth Banks and David Denman star as a small-town couple who take in a human-like alien child with incredible powers.
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EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE RELEASE DATE 3 MAY Ted: handsome, smart, charismatic, affectionate. Liz: a single mother, cautious, but smitten. A picture of domestic bliss, the two seem to have it all figured out. That is until Ted is arrested and charged with a series of increasingly grisly murders. As concern turns to paranoia, Liz is forced to consider how well she knows the man she shares a life with.
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John Wick: Chapter Annabelle 3 - Parabellum Comes Home RELEASE DATE 17 MAY / Director Chad Stahelski / Starring Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne / Genre Action, Crime, Thriller
RELEASE DATE 28 JUNE / Director Gary Dauberman / Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, McKenna Grace / Genre Horror, Mystery, Thriller
In this third instalment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, super-assassin John Wick returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin’s guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world’s most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn.
Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren bring the possessed doll to the locked artefacts room in their home, placing her “safely” behind sacred glass and enlisting a priest’s holy blessing. But a night of horror awaits as Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target - the Warrens’ ten-year-old daughter, Judy, and her friends.
MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL RELEASE DATE 14 JUNE / Director F. Gary Gray / Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson / Genre Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
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The Men In Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe but now they face their biggest, most global threat to date. Agent H, one of the best to ever wear the suit, and ambitious rookie Agent M, are partnered up to find the mole in the Men In Black organisation in an all-new adventure that expands the Men In Black universe.
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SHE WANTS YOUR CHILDREN
Godzilla: King Of The Monsters
The Curse Of La Llorona
RELEASE DATE 29 MAY / Director Michael Doughtery / Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, Sally Hawkins / Genre Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
The next epic chapter in the MonsterVerse pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history. The story follows the efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his nemesis, the threeheaded King Ghidorah. When these super-species - thought to be mere myths - rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.
RELEASE DATE 3 MAY / Director Michael Chaves / Starring Linda Cardellini, Tony Amendola, Patricia Velasquez / Genre Horror
La Llorona. The Weeping Woman. A horrifying apparition, caught between heaven and hell, is stalking the night - and the children in 1970s Los Angeles. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope to survive La Llorona’s deadly wrath may be a disillusioned priest and the mysticism he practices to keep evil at bay, on the fringes where fear and faith collide. May / June 2019 11
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YESTERDAY RELEASE DATE 28 JUNE / Director Danny Boyle / Starring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Kate McKinnon / Genre Comedy, Musical
Yesterday, everyone knew The Beatles. Today, only Jack remembers their songs. He’s about to become a very big deal. From the Academy Award-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle, and Richard Curtis, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Four Weddings And A Funeral, Love Actually, and Notting Hill, comes a rock-n-roll comedy about music, dreams, friendship, and the long and winding road that leads to the love of your life. Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) is a struggling singersongwriter in a tiny English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie (Lily James). Then, after a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed…and he finds himself with a very complicated problem, indeed.
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BOOKSMART
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RELEASE DATE 27 MAY Actress Olivia Wilde marks her directorial debut with Booksmart, an unfiltered comedy about high school best friends and the bonds we create that last a lifetime. Capturing the spirit of our times and told from a wildly original, fresh, and modern perspective, Booksmart is a coming of age story for a new generation.
RELEASE DATE 3 MAY Shot on location in East London and featuring an allstar cast of British screen favourites including Sam Clafin, Timothy Spall, David Hayman, and Noel Clarke, The Corrupted follows an ex-con who’s determined to win back the love and trust of his family, having lost everything at the hands of a local crime syndicate.
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Late Night
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RELEASE DATE 7 JUNE / Director Nisha Ganatra / Starring Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz / Genre Comedy, Drama
RELEASE DATE 3 MAY / Director Dome Karukoski / Starring Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney / Genre Biography, Drama
When legendary late-night-talk-show host Katherine Newbury is accused of being a “woman who hates women” she hires Molly as the one woman in her all-male writers’ room. Molly, wanting to prove she’s not simply a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, is determined to help Katherine by revitalising her show and career - and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time.
Nicholas Hoult stars as Lord Of The Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien in a biopic that explores the formative years of the orphaned writer as he finds friendship, love, and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. This takes him into the outbreak of World War I, which threatens to tear the “fellowship” apart. All of these experiences would inspire Tolkien to write his Middle-earth novels.
THE HUSTLE RELEASE DATE 10 MAY / Director Chris Addison / Starring Rebel Wilson, Anne Hathaway, Alex Sharp / Genre Comedy, Crime
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In a hilarious, gender-flipped remake of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star as female scam artists, one low rent and the other high class, who team up to swindle a twenty-something tech billionaire out of his fortune and become unlikely allies in their bid to take down the dirty rotten men who have wronged them.
FRIENDS FOREVER
HOPE AGAINST ALL ODDS
A Dog’s Journey
Breakthrough
RELEASE DATE 3 MAY / Director Gail Mancuso / Starring Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Kathryn Prescott / Genre Adventure, Drama, Family
RELEASE DATE 17 MAY / Director Roxann Dawson / Starring Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, Topher Grace / Genre Biography, Drama
In the sequel to the heartwarming A Dog’s Purpose, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to places they never imagined. As Bailey’s soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he makes a promise to find CJ and protect her at any cost. Thus begins Bailey’s adventure through multiple lives filled with love, friendship, and devotion as he and CJ experience joy and heartbreak, music and laughter, and few really good belly rubs.
When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John’s recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction. Based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds, Breakthrough is an enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle. May / June 2019 13
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NOT THE MAN Witness the meteoric rise of one of music’s most captivating figures as the fantasy of stardom becomes reality. Prepare for fallouts, stadium sellouts, twinkling keys, and the fall back down to Earth. WORDS BRODY ROSSITER RELEASE DATE 22 MAY / Director Dexter Fletcher / Starring Taron Egerton, Bryce Dallas Howard, Richard Madden / Genre Biography, Fantasy, Musical
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flamboyant biopic. Fresh from his impactful turn in BBC drama Bodyguard, Golden Globe-winner Richard Madden portrays Elton’s former long-time manager John Reid. Bell takes the role of Bernie Taupin, the writer responsible for the lyrics of many of Elton’s hits, while Bryce Dallas Howard embodies Elton’s mother, Sheila. All would play integral parts in Elton’s rise to stardom before witnessing it begin to spiral out of control. Punctuated by triumph, despair, addiction, and redemption, Rocketman pairs a talented cast and director with the story of one of the music industry’s most enduring legends. Discover how Reginald Kenneth Dwight began his journey to becoming an iconic singer, pianist, and composer who would go on to sell over three-hundred-million records worldwide.
Directing Fantasy Dexter Fletcher was tasked with bringing Elton’s flamboyant legacy to the silver screen. While some may recognise him from his time in front of the camera starring in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Band Of Brothers, the director has quickly built a reputation for being a major talent behind the camera as well. His previous pictures - including Wild Bill, Eddie The Eagle, and the Proclaimers’ musical Sunshine On Leith - earned widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Despite remaining uncredited, Fletcher stepped up last year to replace Bryan Singer and complete the troubled production of the foot-stomping Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody that wowed audiences and became a BAFTA and Oscar champion.
BACK N BLACK Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson reunite as agents in the British branch of MIB, all geared up and ready to face a series of global alien attacks. WORDS HARRY FAINT RELEASE DATE 14 JUNE / Director F. Gary Gray / Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson / Genre Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
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he good guys dress in black - remember that. Will Smith’s Agent J and Tommy Lee Jones’s Agent K aren’t returning for this latest sci-fi comedy endeavour, but the focus is shifting. New agents played by Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson suit up as the latest recruits of MIB, sworn to defend the galaxy from alien scum. Barry Sonnenfeld, director of the last three films, shifts to the role of executive producer, while Straight
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Outta Compton’s F. Gary Gray takes his seat in the director chair. With plenty of blockbuster success under his belt with Fast & Furious 8, you better buckle up for a fun, action-packed, and attitude-filled ride that takes us around the world to locations such as New York, Italy, Morocco, and of course, London. Marvel fans will be glad to see Hemsworth and Thompson reunite onscreen, following the flexing of their comedic skills in Thor: Ragnarok, and a familiar face returns in the form of Emma Thompson’s formidable Agent O. As the agents rush to defend the innocent from aliens, it becomes clear that they must look within their ranks as a mole may be hidden within.
ALIENS: MOST WANTED In Men In Black, it’s said that around 1,500 aliens inhabit the world around us at any one time, and we’re none the wiser. Here are some of the aliens that have been on the MIB most wanted list.
SERLEENA XATH Evil in the form of a lingerie model, capable of shapeshifting and will kill without care with her slimy tentacles.
EDGAR THE BUG Will be either a giant cockroach or a human farmer with his skin hanging off the bone, known for his hatred of bug extermination and love of sugar water.
BORIS AKA THE ANIMAL Intergalactic criminal and owner of a strange alien pet called Weasel. Will kill for no reason at all; do not get in his way.
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GODZILLA
Since debuting in Toho’s 1954 Japanese film, Godzilla has established himself as the ultimate force to be reckoned with, starring in over thirty cinematic features.
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Most remember the first time they witnessed Dr Alan Grant step out of his jeep and bask in the wonder of seeing real-life dinosaurs. Little did he know that a T-Rex would soon arrive to cause problems. Fans have taken to calling the original “Rexy,” but in-universe her official name is Roberta.
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Four oversized turtles roaming New York’s streets and sewers would typically be cause for concern, but somehow Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael have avoided such controversy because ninjas are cool. They’re happy to fight Shredder’s forces if they’ve eaten pizza - and lots of it.
Years after Godzilla’s battle with MUTO in San Francisco, the 350-foot reptile is forced to slither back to the surface and prove his worth as King Of The Monsters. WORDS AARON POTTER RELEASE DATE 29 MAY / Director Michael Doughtery / Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, Sally Hawkins / Genre Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
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areth Edwards’ 2014 Godzilla reboot did a good job at reminding audiences why the titular creature is often considered to be one of cinema’s greatest monsters. A good thing too, as now he’s needed once again - this time teaming up with the 18 May / June 2019
crypto-zoological agency Monarch to do battle against a smattering of god-sized creatures. Godzilla: King Of The Monsters marks the third entry in Legendary’s MonsterVerse, a shared cinematic universe that has been slowly building towards an epic clash between the roaring reptile and King Kong as depicted in 2017’s Kong: Skull Island. For the time being, however, Godzilla will have to contend with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah if he’s to make it that far.
Returning characters from the previous Godzilla include Sally Hawkins as Dr Vivienne Graham, and Ken Watanabe as Dr Ishiro Serizawa, who are now joined by The Conjuring’s Vera Farmiga and Straight Outta Compton’s O’Shea Jackson Jr. as members of Monarch as well as Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown as a child caught up in the conflict. Will they make it to the Kong vs. Godzilla match of the champions, though? They’ll need to survive through King Of The Monsters first.
WELCOME TO MA’S The teenage dream becomes a terrifying nightmare in Blumhouse’s latest psychological horror that sees a stranger’s kindness make way for deadly obsession and evil intent. WORDS LEE CURTIS RELEASE DATE 31 MAY / Director Tate Taylor / Starring Octavia Spencer, Diana Silvers, Luke Evans / Genre Horror, Thriller
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n the quiet suburbs of Ohio, all Maggie and her teenage friends want is alcohol and a safe place to drink. Out of desperation, they befriend a seemingly friendly middleaged stranger called Sue Ann who agrees to buy them booze and let them hang out in her basement. She tells them to call her Ma and allows them to enjoy themselves so long as they abide by her house rules: 1. One of the kids must stay sober 2. Don’t curse 3. Never go upstairs
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Thinking they’ve hit the jackpot, the teens party to their heart’s content. But as Ma’s hospitality curdles into obsession and the teens’ curiosity gets the better of them, they break Ma’s rules and soon discover that their host is a controlling, infiltrating, and potentiality murderous stalker. Reunited with The Help director Tate Taylor, beloved Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer delivers a shocking performance as Sue Ann, the smalltown loner with malicious motives, and stars alongside Glass’ Diana Silvers as Maggie, Juliette Lewis as Maggie’s mother, and Luke Evans as a local father who begins to suspect Sue Ann. This May, there’s a party at Ma’s, and you’re all invited… but good luck getting home safe.
Best Of Blumhouse Jason Blum’s production company skyrocketed to success with horror hits Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and The Purge. As Ma becomes their latest horror, we take a look at their scariest stories yet:
INSIDIOUS One of Blumhouse’s founding films remains truly terrifying to this day. Directed by James Wan, Insidious spawned scary sequels of its own as well as inspiring some of the most beloved horror franchises.
THE VISIT Before M. Night Shyamalan shocked us all with his surprise Unbreakable sequel Split, he served up this sinister found footage tale about two children who discover dark secrets during a visit to their grandparents.
GET OUT Jordan Peele expertly highlighted social issues regarding race with his satirical, Oscarwinning nightmare that followed an AfricanAmerican man who makes a deadly discovery while meeting his white girlfriend’s parents.
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A WHOLE NEW WORLD Disney has granted the wishes of fans around the globe with a live-action reimagining of one of their most celebrated pieces of storytelling. Book your seat on the next magic carpet ride! WORDS BRODY ROSSITER RELEASE DATE 22 MAY / Director Guy Ritchie / Starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Will Smith / Genre Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
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ince its big screen release back in 1992, the magical tale of Aladdin has enchanted generations of viewers with its story of a plucky street urchin’s discovery of a magical lamp and its wish granting inhabitant. Almost three decades later, Disney invites audiences to once again experience the wondrous sights and sounds of Agrabah with a liveaction adaptation of the beloved animated feature. Prepare to witness the timeless ragsto-riches tale like never before, as a common thief attempts to overcome a
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power-hungry Grand Vizier and win the heart of his one true love. The rambunctious and dynamic directing style of Guy Ritchie promises to unveil a series of actionpacked sequences that weave between shadowy back alleys, vibrant parades, vast desert plains, and palatial splendour. Meanwhile, the much-loved musical numbers are back in force, with veteran composer Alan Menken returning to once again sprinkle his signature melodic magic upon his original Oscar-winning compositions. Will Smith’s wisecracking Genie provides some serious star power to a cast of young and emerging actors that promise to reinvigorate the legend of Aladdin for modern audiences, while ensuring existing fans are left dazzled as they watch their favourite moments and characters come to life.
REIMAGINED CLASSICS Aladdin is just one of Disney’s many upcoming live-action adaptations.
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Jon Favreau’s depiction of Simba’s struggle to save his kingdom is perhaps Disney’s most anticipated upcoming live-action release thanks to a jaw-dropping cast and the promise of an incredible soundtrack.
MULAN
The sweeping story of a young girl’s journey to war and battle to save her homeland, a live-action incarnation of 1998’s Mulan is already well underway and set for a March 2020 release.
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While 101 Dalmatians has already received the live action treatment, a journey into the origins of the film’s devilish antagonist Cruella de Vil is set to leave audiences cackling with delight.
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Despite initial directorial woes, The Little Mermaid is on course to become another live-action smash as celebrated composer Lin-Manuel Miranda joins writer Jane Goldman and director Rob Marshall (Mary Poppins Returns) to produce a guaranteed splash hit!
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SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME RELEASE DATE 3 JULY / Director Jon Watts / Starring Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake / Gyllenhaal Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Peter Parker returns in the next chapter of the SpiderMan: Homecoming series where our superhero decides to join his best friend Ned, his crush MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter’s plans to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks, creating havoc across the continent! Tom Holland is back as Peter Parker for a supercharged sequel that also brings back Homecoming co-stars Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, as Peter’s closest friends, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, and Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan. There are some MCU additions including Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury and Cobie Smulder’s Maria Hill, but the most exciting newcomer is Jake Gyllenhaal who brings notorious Spidey villain Mysterio to the big screen for the first time. 22 May / June 2019
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The Lion King RELEASE DATE 19 JULY / Director Jon Favreau / Starring Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, James Earl Jones / Genre Animation, Adventure, Family
Journey to the African savannah in an all-new take on Disney’s The Lion
King that brings treasured characters to life in a whole new way. Simba idolises his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his royal destiny. But Scar, Mufasa’s brother and former heir, plots an evil betrayal. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
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Artemis Fowl RELEASE DATE 9 AUGUST / Director Kenneth Branagh / Starring Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Judi Dench / Genre Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Based on Eoin Colfer’s best-selling novel, Disney’s Artemis Fowl tells the story of a twelve-year-old genius who finds himself in a battle of strength and cunning against a powerful race of fairies who may be behind his father’s disappearance. To fund his search, Artemis ventures into the hidden underground world of Haven City and kidnaps an elf to use as a ransom for fairy gold.
Fast & Furious: Hobbs And Shaw RELEASE DATE 2 AUGUST / Director David Leitch / Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba / Genre Action, Adventure, Comedy
Hulking lawman Luke Hobbs and lawless outcast Deckard Shaw have swapped smack talk and body blows ever since they first faced off in Fast & Furious 7. But when a cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever these two sworn enemies must partner up to bring down the only guy badder than themselves.
Dora And The Lost City Of Gold RELEASE DATE 16 AUGUST / Director James Bobin / Starring Isabela Moner, Jeffrey Wahlberg, Eugenio Derbez / Genre Adventure, Family
Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her most dangerous adventure ever: high school. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading her best friend Boots, cousin Diego, a mysterious jungle
FAST & FURIOUS: HOBBS AND SHAW inhabitant, and a ragtag group of teens on a liveaction adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold.
Good Boys RELEASE DATE 16 AUGUST / Director Gene Stupnitsky / Starring Jacob Tremblay, Brady Noon, Keith L. Williams / Genre Comedy
Just how bad can one day get? The creative minds behind Superbad, Pineapple Express, and Sausage Party take on sixth grade hard in an outrageous comedy that follows three twelve-year-old best friends who skip school and set off on an odyssey of epically bad decisions involving some accidentally stolen drugs, frat-house paintball, and running from both the cops and terrifying teenage girls.
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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood RELEASE DATE 14 AUGUST / Director Quentin Tarantino / Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie / Genre Comedy, Drama
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In 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, TV star Rick Dalton and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth make their way around an industry they hardly recognise anymore. The ninth film from Quentin Tarantino features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age.
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Playmobil: The Movie RELEASE DATE 9 AUGUST / Director Lino DiSalvo / Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Gabriel Bateman, Daniel Radcliffe / Genre Animation, Adventure, Family
When her younger brother Charlie disappears into the magical animated universe of Playmobil, Marla must go on a quest of a lifetime to bring him home. As she sets off on a fantastic journey across stunning new worlds, Marla teams up with some unlikely new friends on a vibrant adventure where she discovers that you can achieve anything when you believe in yourself!
The Queen’s Corgi RELEASE DATE 5 JULY / Directors Vincent Kesteloot, Ben Stassen / Starring Jack Whitehall, Ray Winstone, Julie Walters / Genre Animation, Comedy, Family 24 May / June 2019
A fun animated adventure based on Her Majesty’s beloved canine companions follows Rex, a spoilt little corgi who lives a life of luxury in Buckingham Palace as the Queen’s top dog. But when Rex winds up in a London Dog’s Home, surrounded by tough strays, he must learn that to become a true top dog; you have to earn it!
THE QUEEN’S CORGI feisty teenage Celt friend Orla find themselves on opposite sides of the battlefield.
Spies In Disguise RELEASE DATE 9 AUGUST / Directors Nick Bruno, Troy Quane / Starring Will Smith, Tom Holland, Karen Gillan / Genre Animation, Action, Comedy
Super spy Lance Sterling is suave and debonair. Walter Beckett is… not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention. When events take an unexpected turn, and the world’s best spy is turned into a pigeon, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way.
Horrible Histories: The Movie Rotten Romans RELEASE DATE 26 JULY / Director Dominic Brigstocke / Starring Sebastian Croft, Emilia Jones, Nick Frost / Genre: Comedy, Family
The best-selling children’s history brand is coming to cinemas to transport audiences back to Roman Britain and embrace the timeless humour of the successful books and TV series. During the historic showdown between Romans and Celts at the Battle of Watling Street, awkward Roman teenager Atti and his
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Film Shorts UGLYDOLLS
THE BOY 2
RELEASE DATE 16 AUGUST In the adorably different town of Uglyville, the freespirited Moxy and her UglyDolls friends confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most.
RELEASE DATE 26 JULY In the sequel to 2016’s The Boy, Katie Holmes stars as the mother of a family who move into a familiar estate, unaware of its terrifying history, and soon find themselves in peril when her young son makes an unsettling new friend, an eerily life-like doll called Brahms.
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FOWL PLAY Two worlds collide when Artemis Fowl, a young criminal mastermind, kidnaps a fairy elf as part of a daring ransom plot in Disney's epic new fantasy adventure. WORDS JIM ROBERTS RELEASE DATE 9 AUGUST / Director Kenneth Branagh / Starring Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Judi Dench / Genre Adventure, Family, Fantasy
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hild genius Artemis must grow up quickly when he takes over the Fowl criminal enterprise at the tender age of twelve, in a film based on the popular children’s book series from Irish author Eoin Colfer. Along with trusted bodyguard Butler, Artemis seeks out the existence of a mysterious race of underground fairies, believing they hold a connection to his missing father and the key to restoring his family’s fortune.
After an elaborate stakeout, Artemis and Butler manage to capture elf Holly Short and detain her at Fowl Manor for ransom. However, Commander Root, leader of LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Recon), doesn’t take kindly to the interference in their world by the “Mud Men” humans from above, and enlists the help of criminal mastermind and kleptomaniac dwarf Mulch Diggums to carry out a daring rescue attempt. Director Sir Kenneth Branagh is no stranger to blending the worlds of science and magic, having directed Marvel’s first Thor in 2011. Here he presents both protagonist and audience with what might be a fine line between good and evil, as the two worlds collide with full force.
Nurturing New Talent Dublin-born and Kilkenny-raised thirteen-year-old Ferdia Shaw beat 1,200 other hopefuls for the role of Artemis Fowl II. Shaw is the grandson of actor Robert Shaw, known for his roles in Jaws and From Russia With Love. Lara McDonnell takes on the role of Captain Holly Short (arguably the film’s main hero), with a few film credits to her name as well as the role of Matilda in the West End. The two teens will have some prodigious wings beneath which to develop their promising careers, starring alongside veterans of the film world and Disney franchises: Dame Judi Dench makes her third Disney appearance with the gender swapped role of cigar-chewing Commander Root, and Josh Gad marks his fourth Disney appearance (including the upcoming Frozen 2).
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Saturday 18th May at 7:30pm
Friday 17th May at 8pm
» The directorial debut of Jonah Hill is a blast of
» Our hugely popular Curzon Comedy night returns
grit, humour, and nostalgia with an incredible soundtrack leading you into the world of 90s LA. The film is followed by a live hip hop group and skate exhibitions in our Oak Room.
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» We have a new selection of wines available in our bar, open half an hour before each evening film.
BRISTOL BAD FILM CLUB
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On Deadly Ground Thursday 27th June at 7:30pm
»We are joined by Bristol Bad Film Club
who celebrate those special films that are so bad they become brilliant. In this 90s explosion fest Steven Seagal, in his (to date) only directorial effort, battles Michael Caine to stop oil companies destroying the Alaskan ecosystem! Ti Singh will be introducing the film with a little Steven Seagal story from his new book Born To Be Bad.
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We take a look at the best limited release, independent, documentary, and world cinema films showing on select screens in May / June. Amazing Grace RELEASE DATE 10 MAY / Directors Alan Elliott, Sydney Pollack / Starring Aretha Franklin, Reverand James Cleveland, C.L. Franklin / Genre Documentary, Music
In 1971, Aretha Franklin returned to where she began, to the world of gospel music to record her legendary live album Amazing Grace in the New BORDER Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Unbeknownst to those in attendance, Oscarwinning filmmaker Sydney Pollack spent two nights capturing Franklin at the height of her powers but due to technical problems the film has never been seen…until now.
Beats RELEASE DATE 17 MAY / Director Brian Welsh / Starring Cristian Ortega, Lorn Macdonald, Laura Fraser / Genre Drama
Best mates Johnno and Spanner share a deep bond. Now on the cusp of adulthood, life is destined to take them in different directions. But this summer is going to be different for them, and the country. They head out to enjoy one last night together and are caught up in the explosion of the free party scene and the largest counter-cultural youth movement in recent history is happening across the UK.
Thunder Road RELEASE DATE 31 MAY / Director Jim Cummings / Starring: Jim Cummings, Jocelyn DeBoer, Chelsea Edmundson / Genre Comedy, Drama
Based on the Sundancewinning short film, Thunder Road follows a Texan police officer who is going through a divorce and loses his mother, custody of his daughter, and eventually his job. Inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s Thunder Road,
one of the greatest songs ever written, Officer Jim Arnaud applies his mother’s lullaby to his life during his ongoing and often hilarious nervous breakdown.
Diego Maradona RELEASE DATE 14 JUNE / Director Asif Kapadia / Starring Diego Maradona / Genre Documentary, Sport With their third documentary, the BAFTA and Academy
High Life
Award-winning team behind Senna and Amy turn their focus on the world’s most celebrated football genius and his turbulent time spent in Naples, at the time the most dysfunctional city in Europe. Constructed from over fivehundred hours of never-beforeseen footage from Maradona’s personal archive, this high-end feature documentary tells the wild and unforgettable story of God-given talent, glory, despair, betrayal, corruption, and redemption.
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RELEASE DATE 10 MAY / Director Claire Denis / Starring Robert Pattinson, Mia Goth, Juliette Binoche / Genre Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi
» Claire Denis’ first English-language feature sees a group of
convicts assigned to a difficult space mission with the belief they will be freed if they are successful. The film follows Monte - one of the convicts aboard the mission a few years after its launch as he raises his daughter in complete isolation on the empty spacecraft as it heads towards its final destination.
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Avengers: Endgame (tbc)
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Satellite Musical
An American In Paris (Encore)
7.00pm
Tues 7 May
Satellite Concert
Beth Gibbons and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestrapresent Henryk Górecki: Symphony No. 3 (Encore)
7.30pm
Thu 9 May
Film + Live Event
The Ponds + Outdoor Swimming Event
7.30pm
Sun 12 May
Curzon Special
A Deal With the Universe (15)
7.30pm
Wed 15 May
Satellite Ballet
Royal Ballet: Within the Golden Hour/New Cherkaoui/ Flight Pattern (LIVE)
7.15pm
Thu 16 May
Live Comedy
CURZON COMEDY (15+)
8.00pm
Fri 17 May
Film + Live Event
Mid 90s (15) + Live Band and intro from Clevedon Skate Project
7.30pm
Sat 18 May
Satellite Film
Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption and Rock ‘n Roll (tbc)
Wed 22 May
10.30am
Thu 23 May
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Rocketman (15)
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Satellite Ballet
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake (ENCORE)
7.30pm
Tue 28 May
Curzon Special
Styx (12A)
7.30pm
Sun 2 Jun
Satellite Theatre
Royal Shakespeare Company: The Taming of the Shrew (LIVE)
7.00pm
Wed 5 Jun
Satellite Concert
TAKE THAT: Greatest Hits (LIVE)
8.00pm
Sat 8 Jun
Curzon Special
Woman at War (tbc)
7.30pm
Sun 9 Jun
Satellite Ballet
Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet (LIVE)
7.15pm
Tue 11 Jun
Curzon Special
Monty Python’s The Life of Brian 40th Anniversary
7.30pm
Thu 13 Jun
Satellite Ballet
Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet (Encore)
2.00pm
Sun 16 Jun
Satellite Opera
English National Opera: Pirates of Penzance (Encore)
7.30pm
Tue 18 Jun
Film + Q&A
All My Life’s Buried Here + Director Q&A
1.30pm
Sun 23 Jun
Satellite Ballet
The Northern Ballet: Victoria (LIVE)
7.30pm
Tue 25 Jun
Curzon Special + Intro
Bristol Bad Film Club Presents: On Deadly Ground (15)
7.30pm
Thu 27 Jun
Curzon Tour
Curzon Cinema Tour - booking required
10.30am
Thu 27 Jun
Curzon Tour
JUNE
All My Life’s Buried Here + Director Q&A - Sun 23 Jun 1.30pm
CurzonClevedon
7.00pm
Film
Three month Curzon Cinema Tour - booking required planner Aladdin (tbc)
01275 871000
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www.curzon.org.uk
MAY
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COMING THIS JULY