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8 a summer of blockbusters is behind us. But fret not, for autumn is poised to pack a serious cinematic punch. as the evenings grow longer, we’ll see a promising series of releases taking to the silver screen.

Perhaps the most hotly anticipated of the season is twilight: Breaking Dawn. R-Pattz and co. are back in a particularly powerful instalment in the heartrending and bloodthirsty saga. forget the Royal Wedding – for twilight aficionados, the union of edward and Bella is the most highly anticipated matrimonial of the year. See our

feature on p.10 for more. a dream team of filmmakers unite for the long awaited adventures of tintin. Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson’s motion capture take on the legendary roving reporter and his trusty canine companion promises to be spellbinding.

What’s more, we can look forward to a generous dose of possible Oscar contenders hitting the silver screen, from george Clooney’s political drama the ides of march to Steven Soderbergh’s action thriller Contagion. You see? autumn’s not that bad after all. Rebecca

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locally ............................................ 04 all new merlin website ................... 06 30 minutes or less ......................... 09 abduction .............................................. 09 Feature twilight .................................10 the adventures of tintin: secret of the unicorn (3D) .............12 anonymous .......................................12 change-up / contagion ................. 13 crazy, stupid, love ........................... 14 the Debt ............................................. 14 Dolphine tale (3D) ............................... 15 Don’t be afraid of the Dark .............. 15 film Directory .................................... 16 footloose / friends with benefits ....18 fright night (3D) ................................ 19 i Don’t Know how she Does it ........ 19 the ides of march / Jane eyre ........ 20 Johnny english: reborn ................... 21 Killer elite............................................ 21 paranormal activity 3 .......................... 22 real steel ........................................... 22 the three museteers (3D) .................23 tinker, tailor, soldier, spy ..................23 warrior / what’s Your number ........ 24 forthcoming films .......................... 26 merlin news .................................... 28 merlin bars & restaurants .............. 30

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Princess Pavilion

Locally Events, promotions and news from across Cornwall

Falmouth 01326 211222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk

SCOTT MATTHEWS monday 24 october. 8.30pm, £12.50

8 From his 2006 groundbreaking debut album, Passing Stranger, his 2007 Ivor Novello award-winning single, Elusive and his acclaimed Live in London album which was released last year, Scott Matthews has developed into a fine solo artist. Having embarked on a number of sell-out headline tours, he has toured with some of the biggest acts in the world including Foo Fighters, Snow Patrol, Rufus Wainwright, Tori Amos and Robert Plant.

More recently, Scott has been back in the studio working on his third album, What The Night Delivers, due for release in the autumn and which will doubtless be the focus when he returns to the Princess Pavilion as part of this latest European tour.

1 & 8 september – Funny money, 9 september – the Jamm, 17 september – roy orbison and Friends, 18 september – the subways, 21 september – mark thomas, 22 september – debbie clayton, 23 september – devlin, 5 october – ed sheeran, 7 october – blues in the bay, 10 october – ben howard, 12 october – live at the princess: comedy, 13 october – the bon Jovi experience, 15 october – the beat, 21 october – Falmouth beer Festival, 24 october – scott matthews, 28 october – duchy opera: the vampire

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NOAH AND THE WHALE sunday 30 october. £15

8 Chart-topping indie folk band Noah and the Whale wowed the audience when they last played in Cornwall back in 2009. Since then they have gone on to become one of the UK’s most popular acts. From the joyous burst of their debut, Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down, through to the lovelorn sobriety of The First Days of Spring, the continued maturation of Noah and the Whale now reaches a kind of fruition on Last Night on Earth. Don’t miss this Cornish date on their extensive UK tour.

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1 1 september – last night of the proms, 2-3 september – madame butterfly, 6-10 september – dr marigold and mr chops, 12 september – one man star wars, 13-14 september – hamlet, 15 september – the barron nights, 16 september – richard digance, 17 september – the sounds of burt bacharach, 20-24 september – speechless, 27-28 september – happy as larry, 29 september – the sensational ‘60s experience, 30 september – rick wakeman, 1-2 october – bob the builder, 3-8 october – buddy, 10 october – ed byrne, 11-12 october – la traviata, 15 october – marc almond, 22 october – vampires rock, 30 october – noah and the whale

Events, promotions and news from across Cornwall

LIVE MUSIC Sunday 18 September

THE SUBWAYS

New album: Money & Celebrity Wednesday 21 September

MARK THOMAS

Extreme Rambling – Walking The Wall Friday 23 September

DEVLIN

Grime sound with full band Sunday 25 September

CORNISH BRIDES

Wedding Fair. Free entry!

Sat/Sun 1/2 October

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT fAYRE

Psychics, palmistry, astrology, etc.

Free entry + Free talks/demos Monday 10 October

BEN HOWARD

Rootsy, folk rock + new album Wednesday 12 October

LIVE AT THE PRINCESS COMEDY 3 top comics: Gary Delaney, Steve Hall + Danielle Ward Saturday 15 October

THE BEAT

Roots Classics + new material Friday 21 & Saturday 22 October

Coming soon...

Tue 20 to Sat 24 September Shared Experience presents

Speechless A compelling real-life story based on the best-selling book, The Silent Twins,

by Marjorie Wallace.

Winner of the Fringe First Award 2010

Quality DRAMA at HfC

“It’s an astounding story and it makes for a riveting play… brilliant”  The Independent “Mesmerising…

Gripping… Poignant”  The Daily Telegraph

Tues 27 & Wed 28 September Dance Touring Partnership presents

Shaun Parker & Company: Happy As Larry

“Parker is a genius” The Daily Telegraph

An intoxicating mix of ballet, breakdance, roller-skating and highly physical contemporary dance set to a vibrant electro/acoustic score.

fALMOUTH BEER fESTIVAL 160+ ales!! 11am-11pm Monday 24 October

SCOTT MATTHEWS

Album: What The Night Delivers COMING SOON... + THE JAMM + ‘ROY ORBISON’ & FRIENDS + BLUES IN THE BAY + DUCHY OPERA - THE VAMPIRE + THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE + Lots More...

PRINCESS PAVILION MELVILL ROAD, FALMOUTH TR11 4AR

Tickets + Full Details - See Website

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Mon 7 to Sat 12 November

The Madness of George III

By Alan Bennett Starring David Haig and Clive Francis

Quality DRAMA at HfC

“Combines humour with deeply affecting compassion.”

Daily Telegraph

“Highly intelligent.”

Guardian

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The Big Picture Peter Delaunay looks at the revival of the Documentary film at the Cinema Asif Kapadia’s ‘Senna’ recently played The Plaza in Truro and the early Monday evening performance attracted a reasonable house of both die-hard Formula 1 fans and motor racing initiates. Winner of the Audience Award in the Documentary section of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, ‘Senna’ earned fivestar reviews from both the popular critics and the film magazines. Its box office takings confirmed the revival of the cinema-release documentary that has been building since Kevin Macdonald’s 1999 Oscar winning ‘One Day in September’ about the hostage taking and massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.

The documentary genre has a noble tradition dating back to the birth of cinema at the turn of the last century. While George Melies’ instituted the dramatic fantasy science fiction genre with films such as ‘Voyage to the Moon’, his French compatriots the Lumieres Brothers were recording real life events such as their ‘Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat’.

In the 1920s and 30s America developed the newsreel, especially Time Magazine’s March of Time, which Orson Welles adapted into ‘News on The March’ as a narrative device in Citizen Kane. Meanwhile in Revolutionary Russian, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, recognised that “…for us, of all the arts, cinema is the most important” and Dziga Vertov instigated the KinoEye newsreel movement.

With the rise of television in the 1950s the documentary tended to be confined to that medium, though a whole generation of drama filmmakers, particularly in Europe, began their careers as documentary filmmakers. In Britain, Lindsay Anderson and Tony Richardson made documentaries before

moving into features. Their ‘Free Cinema’ manifesto, often mistakenly described as either ‘left wing’; or ‘socialist’ was not arguing for a propaganda cinema, but for freedom of expression and viewpoint. As the manifesto stated: No film can be too personal. The image speaks. Sound amplifies and comments. Size is irrelevant. Perfection is not an aim. An attitude means a style. A style means an attitude.

Until the late 1970s the dominant British dramatic genre was ‘social realism’, marked by its belief that the real stories of real people told in real locations produced a more truthful vision of Britain. It was social realism that in the late 1950s helped generate the original ideas and form of Tony Warren’s television drama series Florizel Street, better known today as Coronation Street.

In the 1980s Britain’s directors tended to come from advertising and so Ridley Scott and Alan Parker evolved a new style that was glossier, less personal and more melodramatic; in fact, more in keeping with the Hollywood blockbuster style that Spielberg and Lucas developed in California.

But real life does still go on around us here in Britain, and for anyone who has walked through Truro and wondered just who is that old man busking in Pydar Street, then let me recommend a documentary titled ‘88’, the Winner of Best Student Documentary at the 2011 Sheffield International Documentary Festival.

Produced and directed by former Truro College media students, Josh Bamford and Hannah Bone, this is a little gem that speaks with the voice of Free Cinema and offers hope for a new British Cinema of the 21st Century.

Truro and Penwith College... Your story in the making For information on courses call 01872 267000 or visit www.trurocollege.ac.uk

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WHAT’S ON fAntAsy CrimE mind-bending you’re adventure nicked

mUsiC singing and notes

fAmily keep the kids happy

sCAry reach for the cushion

sCi-fi space and robots

violEnt blood and guts galore

ComEdy a laugh a minute

romAntiC slushy love and kissing

ACtion more thrills than Rambo

drAmA emotion and excitement

30 MINUTes Or Less 8 The ‘post-modern action comedy’ is a comparatively recent cinema niche. Even with a vanguard of Zombieland and Pineapple Express, Hollywood has been a little slow on the uptake; we the viewing public enjoy an eclectic range of content in our 90 minutes.

No, not the light smut and pun wizardry of ‘80s output, but something more adult - like eviscerated zombies and absurd, drug fuelled shoot-outs.

Now the sub-genre brings together two of its leading stars. Danny McBride, a relative newcomer at the time of Pineapple Express (now long removed from Seth Rogen’s shadow) along with Jesse Eisenberg, whose stock has risen dramatically since his role in The Social Network.

Although Cornish takeaways rarely offer the (perfectly reasonable) half hour delivery promise, most will understand the reference. Nick (Eisenberg), a wimpy pizza delivery boy is kidnapped by two aspiring criminals (McBride, Swardson) and forced – by way of bomb strapped to chest - to plan and implement a bank robbery in just a few hours. Enlisting the help of his ‘former best friend’, the pair must overcome police, assassins, flamethrowers and a thinly veiled mutual loathing to survive the task. Chris Wasey

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ABDUCTION

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8 Twilight star Taylor Lautner is less brooding heartthrob, more high-octane action hero in his first leading film role. Directed by John Singleton, whose credits include Four Brothers and 2 Fast 2 Furious, Abduction promises pulse-racing action adventure and star turns from the likes of Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs.

Nathan (Lautner) appears to be your typical teenager: life is about studying, playing for the soccer team and having a crush on one of the popular girls in school.

But he can’t shake the feeling that he’s different.

When said popular girl, Karen (Collins), discovers that Nathan is actually on a missing persons list after finding his baby photo on a website, he realises that his whole existence is a meticulously fabricated lie.

With a team of trained killers hot on his heels, Nathan finds himself on a life or death mission to uncover the truth of his identity and solve the mystery of his elusive biological father.

This fast-paced thriller is sure to satisfy action fans and Taylor Lautner devotees alike. Amy Evans

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THE DARK SIDE OF THE DAWN As the release of Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 looms on the horizon, Brody Rossiter explores our insatiable thirst for the all-conquering vampire saga

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eneath the withering pines and perpetually grey skies of Washington State lies the town of Forks - the backdrop for a tale of unrequited love, which has captured the hearts and minds of a generation. Just as George Lucas’s Star Wars trilogy mesmerised the youth of the late 1970s and Peter Jackson brought

and, most importantly, romance - a recipe perfect for a big screen reimagining. After enduring a brutish tirade of the high-octane, bloodsoaked and heavy metal infused action vamps, The Twilight Saga has softened the focus, re-establishing those classical characteristics from which Bram Stoker’s vampiric blueprint Dracula was born.

Despite this revision, the saga has retained its fangs, channelling

Mordor to the masses with his grandiose adaptation of The Lord of The Rings, The Twilight Saga has become a film franchise which resonates far beyond those shadowy multiplex walls and straight into the consciousness of teenagers around the world.

The deeply romantic tale of vampire Edward and human Bella has become a cultural zeitgeist into which millions of followers have sunk their teeth.

From smashing box office records to earning superstardom and mass adoration for on and off screen couple Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, the saga’s phenomenal success has rekindled audiences’ love affair with all things that go bump in the night. But what is it about The Twilight Saga that evokes such a strong and often emotional response from its many affectionately dubbed Twihards?

Ultimately Twilight’s success has hinged upon the strength of the powerful prose from which it has been adapted. Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling series of novels found its voice in melodrama, fantasy

our immortal counterparts’ sense of animalistic ferociousness into highly emotional outlets of storytelling. Audiences have been rewarded with an evocative and

heartfelt experience rather than a superficial all guts no glory payoff.

Twilight’s contemporary take on a centuries-old storytelling formula, teamed with our insatiable inquisitiveness regarding the nocturnal practices of vampires and werewolves, has proved a winning combination.

The saga has rebranded, repackaged and - via venomous blood transfusion - reinvigorated the fantasy of forbidden love. If it wasn’t for the pasty complexions and superhuman strength, you could be forgiven for mistaking Edward and Bella for residents of 14th century Verona. Just as Romeo and Juliet transcended the repression of the warring Montagues and Capulets, Edward and Bella’s story has related a timeless message of the boundaries which love must often overcome to survive - allowing them to join the ranks of history’s most celebrated star-crossed lovers.

Now the beginning of the end has arrived for The Twilight Saga as part one of final instalment Breaking Dawn arrives in cinemas this autumn. After surviving the attack of scorned vampire Victoria and Bella’s decision to choose Edward over brooding werewolf Jacob during Eclipse,

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Breaking Dawn finds the couple’s bond stronger than ever as they prepare to marry. Following their nuptials, the newlyweds elope to the beautiful surroundings of Isle Esme where they finally submit to their passions and consummate their marriage. Bella soon realises she is carrying Edward’s child and its supernatural genetics are causing it to grow at a frighteningly rapid rate.

Those familiar with Breaking Dawn’s plot will be fully aware of the cataclysmic actions which occur during and following the birth, sparking a dramatic chain of events which reintroduces ancient vampire enforcers, The Volturi. Ever since their arrival in New Moon, the deadly vampire elders have cast a heavy presence upon the saga, their influence not only shaping the narrative but leading it into its darkest moments - many of which audiences are yet to witness.

Director William Condon is charged with the demanding task of steering the saga to its epic conclusion whilst incorporating a darker, more sophisticated edge to reflect the increasing maturity of Stephenie Meyer’s subject material.

Fan speculation has been rampant in regards to the handling of key scenes such as Bella and Edward’s long awaited wedding and the highly consequential arrival of their crossbreed daughter, Renesmee.

Though after beating off proposed names such as indie darling Sofia Coppola and teen angst extraordinaire Gus Van Sant for the directorial credit, it would seem Breaking Dawn’s beloved story rests in extremely capable hands.

Comparisons with Harry Potter’s final two part blaze of glory have inevitably been made and undoubtedly the same heightened sense of emotion will be present as a global coven of fans wave goodbye to possibly this decade’s most hotly anticipated and treasured series of films. With the final stunning chapters of Bella and Edward’s gothic fairytale yet to be told, The Twilight Saga’s farewell outings look set to prove that the night really is darkest before the dawn. Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 is released on 18th November

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THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: SECRET OF THE UNICORN (3D)

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8 Tintin is more than just a cult classic - it’s a worldwide sensation, embraced by millions and published in 80 languages. So with that in mind, Steven Spielberg is the only man worth having at the helm and, with Peter Jackson at his side producing, it’s a match made in filmmaking heaven.

Moreover, the all-star screenwriting team of Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish and Steven Moffat has crafted what will surely be a sensational script based on three classic Tintin stories: The Crab with the Golden Claws, Red Rackham’s Treasure and The Secret of the Unicorn.

The film stars Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot, King Kong) as Tintin, a young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure and ominous danger. Together with four-legged companion Snowy, the gallant Tintin encounters fan favourite Captain Haddock (Serkis), leading to the discovery of a clue to the treasure of Haddock’s ancestor, Sir Francis Haddock (Craig).

Filmed with stunning motion capture technology and with sequels already in the pipeline, Tintin will be the only film worth seeing this Christmas. James Wright

Director Steven Spielberg Starring Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost release date 26 OctOber CONTENT icons

ANONYMOUS

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8 With Hollywood blockbusters Independence Day, Godzilla and The Day After Tomorrow amongst his directorial credits, Anonymous sees Roland Emmerich taking quite a diversion into the cloakand-dagger realms of Elizabethan England.

William Shakespeare has long been shrouded in mystery, and various scholars over the centuries have questioned whether he actually wrote the plays credited to him and, if not, who the real author might have been.

Anonymous delves right into the heart of this mystery and, against a backdrop of political turmoil as Queen Elizabeth I (Redgrave) faces the Essex Rebellion, serves up one possible answer - that Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford (Ifans) was responsible for the authorship of the infamous works.

Starring Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave and David Thewlis, stunning performances are a given, while the cinematography and themes of illicit romance and power-hungry drama are sure to draw viewers into this utterly enthralling period in English history.

So was Shakespeare really a fraud? Perfect viewing for the skeptics, Anonymous is sure to reignite a centuries-old debate. Amy Evans

Director Roland Emmerich Starring Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, David Thewlis release date 28 OctOber CONTENT icons

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THE CHANGE-UP

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8 Mitch (Reynolds) is somewhat of a prince in the kingdom of bachelordom, spending his evenings entertaining a veritable smorgasbord of young ladies.

Whilst Dave (Bateman) goes home every night to his beautiful wife, children and home yet despite this the best friends have serious cases of ‘life envy’. Luckily for them making drunken wishes to statuette deities, whilst relieving yourself into a magic fountain will always have serious consequences.

After waking up in each other’s bodies the pair have the opportunity to lead the lives they always wanted, from family man to ladies man and vice versa. If you enjoy a pinch of the supernatural, wife swapping and have a deep rooted jealousy of your best friend then The Change Up may well be for you.

Man of the moment Ryan Reynolds (Definitely Maybe, The Green Lantern) returns to his comedic roots offering the raunchy charisma which propelled him into the major leagues. Whilst Bateman (Juno) looks to lend a distinct air of credibility, propelling the frighteningly common anomaly of body swapping into a whole new dimension of hilarity. Just imagine Freaky Friday for people who actually enjoy films and laughter.

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8 Be it a zombie virus, an incurable disease or wave of mass hysteria, the lowly outbreak has become something of a big screen stalwart in recent years, particularly in the case of many first-time filmmakers working on a tight budget.

It’s a break from the norm therefore to see an established director like Steven Soderbergh - the man behind the likes of Traffic, Oceans Eleven and Che - weighing in with his take on an already burgeoning sub-genre.

Focusing on the sudden outbreak of a lethal airborne virus capable of killing victims within days, Soderbergh’s film concerns itself with both the public response as society descends into chaos, and the reaction of the medical community as a cure is frantically sought in order to subvert the rapid spread of the contagion. But as panic begins to spread faster than the virus itself, it’s a race against time before order implodes and society begins to crumble.

Boasting a sterling cast including the likes of Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Laurence Fishburne to name just a few, Contagion promises to be a gripping slice of thriller action. Paul Weedon

Director Steven Soderbergh Starring Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law release date 21 OctOber CoNTENT icons

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Crazy, STupiD Love

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8 Take the leading man from one of this generation’s most popular comedies and the guy who stole hearts around the world in what has become the greatest romance in recent years and you’re in for one helluva rom-com.

Crazy, Stupid Love stars Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling in an unlikely buddy movie that sees 40-something Cal’s (Carell) life turned upside down when his wife asks for a divorce. Up until then, life was perfect – good job, loving wife, great kids. Now Cal has to start over – except, having been with his wife since high school, dating seems like an alien concept. Enter Jacob (Gosling), a ladies man who frequents Cal’s new favourite bar and offers his services as makeover guru and wingman to help him get back in the game. However, even the gorgeous Marisa Tomei can’t distract Cal from the fact that all he really wants is his old life back.

Co-starring Julianne Moore, Emma Stone and Kevin Bacon in another evil, dastardly role, Crazy, Stupid Love could prove to be the perfect date movie.

Director Glenn Ficarra, John Requa Starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore release date 23 September ConTenT icons

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8 If there’s one thing John Madden’s time-spanning thriller teaches us, it’s that Nazis are bad. Nothing new there then, but The Debt still has much darker themes than this old movie cliché running through it. Starting in 1965, it follows three Mossad agents with the mission of hunting down a notorious Nazi war criminal known as the Surgeon of Birkenau. They face problems and great dangers along the way but manage to complete their mission - or did they? 30 years later, a man claiming to be their old target surfaces in the Ukraine and the three agents must reunite in a very different world to find out what’s really going on.

The Debt is based on the 2007 Israeli original, directed by Asaaf Bernstein, and stars Sam Worthington, Jessica Chastain and Marton Csokas as the young agents, and Ciaran Hinds, Helen Mirren and Tom Wilkinson as their older counterparts. Scripted by Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman and Peter Straughan, Madden’s film is set to have all the twists and turns necessary to make it one entertaining thriller, and is already being looked at as a possible Oscar contender.

Director John Madden Starring Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson release date 30 September ConTenT icons

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DoLPhin tALe (3D)

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8 Charles Martin Smith has a varied background, having worked as an actor, writer and director on projects ranging from The Twilight Zone to Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Smith brings his directing talent to Dolphin Tale, a moving film based on the true story of an injured dolphin and the strangers who come together to aid her survival.

The drama begins when a young boy, Sawyer (Gamble), chances upon the dolphin on a beach. She has been caught in a crab trap and, on being taken to Clearwater Marine Hospital, Sawyer is distraught to hear her prognosis is dire. Her tail is seriously damaged, without which she is practically helpless.

Determined to do what he can to save the dolphin whom he names Winter - Sawyer enlists the help of a prosthetics doctor who works alongside a marine biologist in a bid to restore her tail.

The impressive cast includes acting titan Morgan Freeman, who brings his usual charisma to the role of the prosthetics doctor, and Winter herself. Dolphin Tale promises to be a touching family drama, all the more emotive for its roots in reality. Kit Goodliffe

Director Charles Martin Smith Starring Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr. release date 14 OctOber content icons

Don’t Be AfrAiD of the DArk

Starring Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Bailee Madison release date 7 OctOber content icons

8 Directed by comic book artist Troy Nixey, this horror remake of the 1973 original sees a young girl, Sally Hirst (Madison), being sent to live with her father Alex (Pearce) and his girlfriend Kim (Holmes) at Blackwood Manor, a 19th century mansion with a troubled history.

Sally is haunted by voices emanating from the sealed up basement that plead for her to set them free and, before long, her curiosity starts to consume her. Descending into the depths of the house, she releases a group of demonic monsters that want Sally as one of their own. So begins a chilling chain of events where the manor’s macabre history begins to unveil itself. As Sally struggles to save her family from the ancient creatures, she attempts to escape the hellish nightmare, before she herself is at the mercy of the mansion’s darkest secret.

Co-written by Guillermo del Toro, who brought us the critically acclaimed Pan’s Labyrinth, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark promises to be a chilling thrill ride that might lead viewers to develop a sudden fear of the dark. Thomas Mitchell

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FILM DIRECTORY Please note: UK release dates are shown but may be subject to change

 fright night (3d)

roBoTropolis

The ChAnGe-up

Director Christopher Hatton Starring Zoe Naylor, Graham Sibley, Edward Foy A group of reporters find themselves fighting for their lives when a robot at a new facility goes haywire.

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ColomBiAnA

Apollo 18

Director Olivier Megaton Starring Zoe Saldana, Jordi Molla, Lennie James After witnessing the murder of her parents as a child, a young woman embarks on a mission to hunt down the mobster responsible for her parents’ deaths.

Director Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego This sci-fi horror unearths lost footage of a secret expedition to the moon, which some believe reveals the reason the US has never gone back.

The ArT of GeTTinG By

driver by day who moonlights as a top-notch getaway driver-for-hire in the criminal underworld.

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TinKer, TAilor, solDier, spy

WArrior See page 24 30 September

21 September

The DeBT

JuDy mooDy AnD The noT Bummer summer

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Director John Schultz Starring Jordana Beatty, Heather Graham, Parris Mosteller Judy Moody sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life with the help of her little brother Stink and fun-loving Aunt Opal.

melAnCholiA Director Lars von Trier Starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alexander Skarsgård Two sisters find their relationship challenged as a planet threatens to collide into the Earth.

Director Gavin Wiesen Starring Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano A lonely teen is befriended by a beautiful and complicated girl who recognises in him a kindred spirit.

frienDs WiTh BenefiTs

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shArK niGhT (3D)

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CrAzy, sTupiD, love

friGhT niGhT (3D)

30 minuTes or less

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Director David R. Ellis Starring Sara Paxton, Dustin Milligan, Katharine McPhee A summer weekend turns into a blood-soaked nightmare for a group of college students trapped on an island surrounded by voracious underwater predators.

 Jane eyre

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Drive Director Nicolas Winding Refn Starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston The story of a Hollywood stunt

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FILM DIRECTORY

SEE THEM ALL Not all films will open at your local cinema on the UK release date, but the majority of films will be shown as soon as prints become available and/or it can be scheduled in.

What’s Your Number?

miDNight iN Paris

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Director Woody Allen Starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard This romantic comedy follows a young engaged couple whose lives are transformed through their experiences in Paris.

7 October

aNother earth Director Mike Cahill Starring William Mapother, Brit Marling, Jordan Baker On the eve of the discovery of a duplicate Earth, tragedy strikes and the lives of two strangers become irrevocably intertwined.

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Director Paddy Considine Starring Peter Mullan, Olivia Colman, Eddie Marsan A man whose life is spiralling into turmoil is offered a chance of redemption in the form of a young woman with a dark secret.

14 October

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DolPhiN tale (3D) See page 15

the lioN kiNg (3D)

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CoNtagioN tYraNNosaur

JohNNY eNglish reborN

Director Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff Starring Matthew Broderick, Niketa Calame, Jim Cummings Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever as the Disney classic roars into cinemas in breathtaking 3D.

Dorman, Mirrah Foulkes A death-haunted university student is drawn into a mysterious world that demands her absolute submission to men’s unspoken desires.

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sleePiNg beautY Director Julia Leigh Starring Emily Browning, Michael

Director Lynne Ramsay Starring Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller A suspenseful and psychologically gripping exploration into a parent dealing with her child doing the unthinkable.

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moNte Carlo Director Tom Bezucha Starring Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy When a young girl is mistaken for a spoiled British heiress, she and her pals find themselves on a dream holiday in Monte Carlo.

aDveNtures of tiNtiN: seCret of the uNiCorN (3D) See page 12 28 October

aNoNYmous See page 12

ParaNormal aCtivitY 3

the helP

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Director Tate Taylor Starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard Three courageous women strike up an unlikely friendship and shatter the unspoken code of rules and behaviour in a Mississippi town.

footloose See page 18

We NeeD to talk about keviN

restless Director Gus Van Sant Starring Mia Wasikowska, Henry Hopper, Ryo Kase Two outsiders, both shaped by the circumstances that have brought them together, forge a deep and lasting love.

 anonymous

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8 In an era packed with dance movies (Save The Last Dance, Step Up, Street Dance) and ‘80s remakes (Fame, Karate Kid, Fright Night), it was inevitable that Footloose would eventually be given the ol’ reboot treatment. Every new generation needs a new approach, right?

For the uninitiated, here’s the basic plot: boy from the wrong side of the tracks rocks up in a Christian community where dancing and playing loud music has been banned - kids are just so impressionable, ya know? He doesn’t make the best of impressions, going against the rules, busting a few moves and falling for the Reverend’s daughter, of all people!

Providing the film with a bit of leverage and Hollywood credentials is heavyweight Dennis Quaid (The Day After Tomorrow, Smart People) as Reverend Shaw Moore. He stars amongst a cast of virtual unknowns, with professional dancer Kenny Wormald in the leading role as Ren and Julianne Hough (who starred alongside Christina Aguilera in Burlesque) as the object of his affection.

Expect plenty of rebels without a cause, high school dramas and a few shimmies. Good wholesome fun for all the family. Emma Farley

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FRIeNDS WITH BeNeFITS FRienDs WitH BeneFits

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8 Jamie (Kunis) is a young female headhunter living in New York who’s tasked with trying to recruit Los Angeles based art director Dylan (Timberlake).

Accepting the job, the pair’s friendly relationship soon turns into an inescapable attraction to one another.

Throwing caution to the wind, Jamie and Dylan decide to enter into a no-strings-attached relationship with each other, thinking it would be easy to add sex into their already close-knit friendship. However, they soon discover that getting physical really does always lead to complications in a relationship.

At first glance, Friends With Benefits might look every bit the copycat film of 2011’s sexually charged rom-com No Strings Attached, but with director Will Gluck (Easy A) at the helm, it promises to be all the more raunchy, racy and downright raucous than its disappointing counterpart.

Filled with some fantastic cameos from Patricia Clarkson and a hilariously camp turn from Woody Harrelson, Friends With Benefits is a must-see - not only for lovers of girly rom-coms but audiences with a thirst for risky, R-rated comedies. James Wright

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FRIGHT NIGHT (3D) 8 Further proof, if ever it were needed, that remakes are still firmly on Hollywood’s list of top priorities, this modern update of Tom Holland’s popular 1985 horror comedy sees Anton Yelchin star as Charley Brewster, a teenager who learns that his new neighbour, Jerry Dandrige (Farrell), might be a vampire. Convinced that others should know the truth, he sets out to spread the word, but when Jerry finds out what he’s up to Charley is forced to enlist the help of magician and former TV vampire killer Peter Vincent (Tennant) to help him defeat Jerry before he kills again.

It comes as something of a welcome alternative to that other vampire franchise, and whilst the remake fad may be maligned by many, director Craig Gillespie, who directed 2007’s excellent Lars and The Real Girl, has crafted an update that remains relatively faithful to its source material. Bolstered by a slew of entertaining performances and another entirely welcome eccentric turn from Doctor Who alumnus David Tennant, Fright Night looks set to provide a fine balance between biting humour and terrifying thrills. Paul Weedon

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I DoN’T KNoW HoW SHe DoeS IT

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8 I Don’t Know How She Does It is an upcoming comedy based on the bestselling novel by Allison Pearson. Combining topical subject matter, which will strike a chord with many a working mother, and an all-star cast including Sarah Jessica Parker, Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear, the film looks set to be a storming success.

The story follows Boston-based working mother, Kate Reddy (Parker), who is desperately trying to juggle marriage, children and a stressful job. After devoting her days to her job, her nights are spent at home with her adoring husband Richard (Kinnear) and their two young children. Life is a non-stop balancing act for Kate and her best friend, fellow working mother, Allison (Hendricks).

Kate’s life gets even more chaotic when she is handed a major new account that requires frequent visits to New York and, to make matters more complicated still, Richard lands his dream job.

As they both proceed to spread themselves thinner, Kate’s new business associate Jack (Brosnan) proves an unexpected source of temptation.

How does she do it? You’ll have to watch the film to find out. Emma Louise Ingham

Director Douglas McGrath Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Pierce Brosnan, Kelsey Grammer release date 16 September coNTeNT icons

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the Ides of March

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Director George Clooney Starring Paul Giamatti, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ryan Gosling release date 28 OctOber coNteNt icons

8 Chiselled, oozing roguish charm and supportive of a liberal agenda - you can’t fail to love George Clooney. This is a man who, in just 15 years, has graduated from supporting cast member in a hospital drama to action star, to quirky character actor, to indie styled director in his own right.

His latest writes/stars/directs vehicle is based on the 2008 Broadway play, Farragut North, and follows a promising but naïve press secretary, Morris (Gosling).

Having masterminded Governor Morris’s (Clooney) meteoric rise to presidential candidacy, a long buried scandal threatens to destroy both men.

Clooney’s promise as a director was apparent back in 2002, with the darkly comic Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, and was cemented with Goodnight and Good Luck, an understated narrative around the US Communist witch-hunts. Yet, for all the swooning ladies and Academy accolades thus far, The Ides of March is set to be his most ambitious project to date.

A highly charged political thriller with one of the most impressive ensemble casts Hollywood could muster, this is a welcome change of pace from the recent summer blockbusters. Chris Wasey

JANE JaNe EYRE eYre

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Director Cary Fukunaga Starring Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell release date 9 September coNteNt icons

8 Jane Eyre, the 19th century novel by Charlotte Brontë, claims a prominent place in the English canon. The evocative story of a young woman’s turbulent relationship with an older man in possession of a terrible secret still grips the dark side of our imaginations. This atmospheric cinematic version, written by Moira Buffini, is set to thrill more than the average period drama - and the many adaptations of Jane Eyre that have come before it.

Director Cary Fukunaga won best director award for Sin Nombre at Sundance Film Festival 2009, and his visual flair will undoubtedly come to the forefront in this classic gothic tale. Mia Wasikowska, of Alice in Wonderland fame, and Michael Fassbender, from Jonah Hex, provide the on-screen chemistry and the charming Judi Dench is perfectly cast as Mrs Fairfax.

Early reports suggest that this brooding romance is a faithful and incredibly powerful take on a much-loved story. Joe Cole

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JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN 8 Very few people imagined that the studio behind the original Johnny English film would finance a second one. However, the 2003 film has become a cult favourite which polarises opinion and will certainly provoke either an ecstatic “Yay!” or “Oh God no”.

You either love it or hate it - and, if it’s the former, you have a treat in store in Johnny English Reborn.

The latest outing sees Rowan Atkinson’s titular moron going up against fierce assassins as he tries to ensure the safety of the Chinese premier, no doubt by using multiple modern gadgets which he has no idea how to implement and driving several Bond-like cars which crash and explode by all the wrong means.

Atkinson is more internationally renowned for Mr. Bean and his timeless rubbery facial expressions and perfect comic timing will be exploited to the max in this comedy spy thriller. So whether you’re a fan or not of Mr. English, you have to admit that this film will be a sterling example of why we still love Atkinson as much as we did during the Blackadder years. Matt Brigden

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KILLER ELITE

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Director Gary McKendry Starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro release date 23 September cONTENT icons

8 If contemporary action cinema has taught us anything, it’s that you don’t mess with Jason Statham.

Whether he’s finding ultra violent yet ingenious ways to transport things or kick-starting his heart via kicking someone’s head in, he’s bad news for bad guys.

Evidently moustachioed gangster Spike (Owen) didn’t get the memo, deciding to not only place a bounty on SAS hard man Danny Bryce (Statham), but kidnap his beloved mentor (De Niro) to boot. Lured out of retirement

by Spike’s big chunk of Hollywood A-list bait, Bryce embarks on a globe spanning rescue mission, dishing out brutal beatings from Paris to the Middle East. Despite Bryce’s proficiency in all things ass-kicking, his metal faces the ultimate test as he must confront a deadly trio of assassins - all in an effort to save his incarcerated tutor.

The mighty wrath of Statham may be familiar to cinemagoers but the hard-hitting blows show no sign of softening. Killer Elite looks set to cement Statham’s credentials as a sweet-talking, stone-cold badass, promising cheap thrills, stylish kills and most importantly an absolute bucket load of outrageous set pieces. Brody Rossiter

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PaRanoRmal activity 3

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8 If you’ve never heard of the Paranormal Activity phenomenon, where the hell have you been? Four years ago, Oren Pell wrote and directed a film in the vein of The Blair Witch Project: film shot on handheld camcorders from the point of view of the subject. Made on a miniscule budget, it raked in millions. Cue a sequel released three years later but under a different director. I say sequel - it was more of a prequel as most of it is played out before the beginning of the first film.

Still with me? For this sequel is yet another prequel, taking place during the childhood of the central female characters of the first two films. Again, the director(s) are different. But all hope is not lost as the guys behind 2010 documentary hit Catfish are at the helm, giving the sequel a generous dose of credibility. What’s more, so much was made of the girls’ childhood in the second film that there were enough plot holes to warrant giving the characters more of a back-story.

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Real Steel

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8 In the year 2020, humans no longer box against each other; instead they control giant robots to do the fighting for them. Charlie Kenton (Jackman) was the second best boxer in the world who had a shot at the title until the introduction of robot fighting took the opportunity away from him. Now he promotes robot fights and struggles to earn himself a living in this dangerous and competitive business.

Down on his luck and in debt to loan sharks, Charlie is desperate to win. He teams up with his son Max (Goyo) and close friend Bailey (Lilly) to build a robot that will get him out of trouble and back into the big leagues. Together they find Adam, an old sparring ‘bot, and fix him up in the hope that he might bring them some luck in the ring. With fierce opponents ahead of them and debt collectors at his back, Charlie must fight against all odds to win.

Prepare for a true underdog story in this Rockymeets-Transformers action-fest that will have nuts and bolts flying everywhere. Ryan Cope

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The Three MuSkeTeerS (3d)

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Director Paul W.S. Anderson Starring Logan Lerman, Matthew Macfadyen, Ray Stevenson, Orlando Bloom, Milla Jovovich release date 12 OctOber conTenT icons

8 Alexandre Dumas’s classic novel The Three Musketeers has been adapted numerous times over the years, but director Paul W.S. Anderson’s latest 3D take on the 17th century adventure looks set to be the most fast paced and action-packed interpretation yet.

When the three famed Musketeers Aramis (Evans), Athos (Macfayden) and Porthos (Stevenson) steal airship designs from a high security vault, they don’t get to enjoy their success for long. Their partner in crime Milady (Jovovich) drugs the trio and sells the designs to an Englishman, Buckingham (Bloom).

Three years later, the young, hot-headed D’Artagnan (Lerman) travels to Paris to find the famed Musketeers shadows of their former selves. When the villainous Cardinal Richelieu hatches a plot with Milady to seize control of the French throne and plunge Europe into war, D’Artagnan and the Musketeers are faced with the challenge of keeping peace in the country at all costs.

Their mission includes the perilous task of recovering a diamond necklace from the Tower of London and delivering it to Queen Anne (Temple). Prepare for a captivating 21st century update on this swashbuckling classic. Amy Ralfe

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

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8 It’s been a while since Gary Oldman has carried a film as the central character, though arguably his vast talent carries most of the films he appears in, minor role or otherwise. Coming off the box office successes of supporting roles in Harry Potter and Christopher Nolan’s Batman films, here he takes the reins as George Smiley, the Cold War spy of John le Carré’s 1974 novel.

Driven out of semi-retirement by his own unswerving morals, Smiley - a sort of anti-Bond - has the task of unmasking a Soviet agent in the upper echelons of MI6. Smiley’s forced to untangle this conspiracy without the assistance of the Circus top men, as the double-agent undermining Britain’s counter-intelligence work against the Russians could be one of them. These former trusted colleagues of Smiley pull him deeper into the labyrinthine mystery, dragging shared histories and relationships under a spotlight of doubt and deceit.

This atmospheric, intellectual thriller is the first English language film directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let The Right One In), who’s certain to hone in on the paranoid tension brought to life by Oldman and an all-star cast. Cheyenne Hill

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8 Prior to breaking the bat as Bane in Christopher Nolan’s hotly anticipated The Dark Knight Rises, Tom Hardy is poised to crack some skulls in the mixed martial arts drama Warrior.

Hardy plays ex-marine Tommy; deeply troubled and dripping with testosterone, the fighter returns home to enlist his deadbeat father (Nolte) to train him for SPARTA – the biggest tournament and payday in MMA history.

Meanwhile Tommy’s estranged brother and teacher Brendan (Edgerton) is forced back into the octagon by the threat of financial ruin. As they ground and pound their way from amateur brawlers to fully fledged prize fighters, the pair prepare for a violent and emotional reunion.

Edgerton’s patriarchal performance in the stellar Animal Kingdom proved that hardboiled machismo originated in a Melbourne suburb, whilst Hardy continues to challenge Christian Bale in the shocking physical transformations department. With both actors touted as the next big thing, this is the perfect opportunity to witness them share the big screen.

Capturing some of the sepia-tinged magic of The Fighter and the poignant depth of The Wrestler, Warrior looks to continue the trend of the thrillingly powerful sports drama. Brody Rossiter

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WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER?

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8 Viewers seeking a rom-com fix this autumn should definitely add What’s Your Number? to their mustsee list. Director Mark Mylod, who’s honed his craft on various British television favourites, including Shameless, Ali G Indahouse and The Royle Family, takes the helm, while Anna Faris of Scary Movie fame and Chris Evans, who’s starred in action flicks Captain America and Fantastic Four, take the leading roles.

Based on the book 20 Times A Lady by author Karyn Bosnak, What’s Your Number? tells the story of Ally Darling (Faris) who, after reading a magazine article, is prompted to reflect on her last 20 relationships and begins to wonder if any of her ex-boyfriends could, in fact, be her true love. Cue a quest for the best ex of her life, assisted by her neighbour Colin Shea (Evans), who offers to help Ally as long as she can keep his ex-girlfriends away from him. This unusual partnership serves as the foundation for what will no doubt be an uplifting and hilarious comedy, poised to provide sweet and fun-filled escapism for rom-com fans this September. Kit Goodliffe

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Forthcoming Films NOVEMBER/DECEMBER FilMs TO GET ExCiTED ABOuT

HUGO (3D)

TOWER HEIST

2 December Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Jude Law, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley

4 November Director: Brett Ratner Starring: Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck

NEW YEAR’S EVE

TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 1

9 December Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, Ashton Kutcher

18 November Director: Bill Condon Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner

PUSS IN BOOTS (3D) ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS 3 (3D) 16 December Director: Mike Mitchell Starring: Anna Faris, Alyssa Milano, Christina Applegate

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (3D) 11 November Director: Sarah Smith Starring: James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent, Bill Nighy

9 December Director: Chris Miller Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis

THE RUM DIARY 4 November Director: Bruce Robinson Starring: Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart

WANDERLUST 25 November Director: David Wain Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Malin Akerman

WiNTER 2011 RElEAsEs CORIOLANUS 20 January Director: Ralph Fiennes Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Brian Cox

THE BIG YEAR 11 November Director: David Frankel Starring: Owen Wilson, Jack Black, Steve Martin

JACK AND JILL 17 February Director: Dennis Dugan Starring: Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, Al Pacino

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

THE MUPPETS MOVIE

26 December Director: David Fincher Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Stellan Skarsgård

10 February Director: James Bobin Starring: Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Chris Cooper

HAPPY FEET 2 (3D) SAFE HOUSE

2 December Director: George Miller Starring: Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Pink

SHERLOCK HOLMES 2 IMMORTALS (3D) 11 November Director: Tarsem Singh Starring: Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, John Hurt

16 December Director: Guy Ritchie Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Jared Harris

THE THING MONEYBALL 25 November Director: Bennett Miller Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill

2 December Director: Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen

24 February Director: Daniel Espinosa Starring: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick

WAR HORSE 13 January Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, David Thewlis UK Release Dates are shown but may be subject to change

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merlin news

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Merlin News / READ ALL ABOUT IT Shaken or Stirred?!

On your next visit to the Savoy, Regal or Phoenix Cinemas why not treat yourself to one of our exciting new Coppa Cocktails. Coppa ready-to-serve cocktails are created by professional bartenders and made to their exacting standards using real spirits so they taste and look fantastic. Unlike other brands, Coppa offers an exciting range of 6 classic vodka, rum and cacacha recipes for you to enjoy.

The cocktails will be on rotation and will include Cosmopolitan, Pina Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri, Sex On The Beach, Long Island Ice Tea and Mojito. For only £3.95 how can you resist!

Alternative Cinema Merlin Cinemas offer a chance to see some interesting films that rarely make it outside of the big cities, whether they are foreign language, cutting edge, contemporary or controversial releases. Films are shown on a Sunday and Monday at the Savoy Penzance, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Royal St Ives, and Thursdays at the Phoenix Falmouth. Take a look below to see what’s showing this season: 4 September - 8 September 11 September - 15 September 18 September - 22 September 25 September - 29 September 2 October - 4 October (Savoy Only) 5 October - 6 October (Phoenix Only) 9 October - 13 October 16 October - 20 October 30 October - 3 November 3 November (Savoy Only) 6 November - 10 November

LE QUATTRO VOLTE FILM SOCIALISME THE TREE OF LIFE THE TREE CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS 3D CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS 3D THE SKIN I LIVE IN 13 ASSASSINS KABOOM LAST YEAR IN MARIENBAD JACK GOES BOATING

Win For your chance to win 4 tickets to see a film of your choice plus a small popcorn and regular drink each, just solve the following word search: Find three of the Twilight Saga character names from the scrambled letters below (you can only use each letter once)?

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Email the answers, your name and local cinema to admin@merlincinemas.co.uk Congratulations to Aaron Chilman who won last issues Superhero competition. Enjoy!

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Merlin’s Bars & Restaurants Have a Haunting Halloween • Prepared to be petrified this halloween with the newest installment in the frightening franchise Paranormal Activity 3. If you enjoy a good scare why not come and enjoy one of our fantastic Movie & Meal Deals between Friday 28th and Monday 31st October and receive a FREE Creepy Cocktail to get you in the mood!

If ghostly goings on isn’t your thing do not fear as this great offer is available with all films showing over the weekend! These may include Contagion, The Three Musketeers, Footloose, The Adventures of Tintin: Secret Of The Unicorn and many more!

Phoenix Cinema & Savoy Cinema - Luxury Festive Feast and a Film - £12.95 per person

There are some great films to choose from including: Sherlock Holmes 2 Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 New Year’s Eve Hugo (3D) and many many more...

For reservations call your local cinema on: Savoy, Penzance 01736 363330 Regal, Redruth 01209 216278 Phoenix, Falmouth 01326 313072

Party with Merlin this Christmas Looking for some inspiration to make your Christmas Party one to remember? Then why not take advantage of our Christmas Movie & Party Specials.

We have two great deals to choose from this year.

Regal Cinema - Three Course Festive Menu and a Film - £19.95 per person

If none of these take your fancy why not choose your favourite Christmas or Classic movie to really get you in the festive spirit (subject to a surcharge and availability). To make your party extra special there is even the chance to have a private screening exclusively for your group!

Menus and booking forms will be available from your local cinema and our website at the end of September. To find out more information email admin@merlincinemas.co.uk

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