Second Edition THE CINEMA MEDIA GUIDE 2017
1 WELCOME TO OUR WORLD CONTENTS.
Our vision 1 ABC1 Adults 41
Foreword 2 War for the Planet of the Apes 43
Fast facts 3 Dunkirk 44
The cinema audience 5 American Made 45
The WOW factor 6 Victoria and Abdul 46
Cinema’s role in the media mix 7 Goodbye Christopher Robin 47
Building Box Office Brands 8 Blade Runner 2049 48
The return on investment 9 The Snowman 49
How to buy 11 Murder on the Orient Express 50
Buying routes 12 Suburbicon 51
Optimise your campaign 16 16-34 Men 53
Sponsorship opportunities 17 Spider-Man: Homecoming 55
The production process 19 Atomic Blonde 56
Our cinemas 21 The Dark Tower 57
Our cinema gallery 22 Kingsman: The Golden Circle 58 Cineworld 23 Thor: Ragnarok 59
ODEON 24 Justice League 60
Vue 25 16-34 Women 61 Curzon Cinemas 26 The Beguiled 63
Everyman Cinemas 27 It 64
Picturehouse Cinemas 28 Flatliners 65
Independents 29 A Bad Mom’s Christmas 66
2017 films by audience Mother! 67
Coming soon to a cinema near you 31 Pitch Perfect 3 68
Adults 33 Main Shoppers with Children 69 Valerian and the City of Cars 3 71 a Thousand Planets 35 Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie 72 Battle of the Sexes 36 The LEGO Ninjago Movie 73 Paddington 2 37 My Little Pony: The Movie 74 Daddy’s Home 2 38 Ferdinand 75 Star Wars: The Last Jedi 39 Coming in 2018 77 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 40 OUR VISION. FOREWORD.
As predicted, it’s been a fantastic year for cinema so far in 2017. Admissions for the first four months were up 13% year-on-year and more people than ever are visiting the cinema. Advertising spend also increased by 6% in Q1, building on a strong 2016, proving that more brands are investing in the medium, making it the ultimate destination for building long-term business growth.
The 16-week theatrical the box office has exceeded innovative and exciting ways window is just one reason all expectations. Admissions on the big screen and beyond. WE CONNECT BRANDS, why cinema will always be one for the first four months of Our aim is to make the brand step ahead when it comes 2017 were up 13% year-on- ads and premium spots to stimulating conversations year. Disney’s Beauty and the on the playlist as affecting that are current and culturally Beast is the biggest success and inspired as the movies FILMS AND PEOPLE BEFORE, relevant. Our audiences story, achieving the fifth they precede. are the first to find out and highest opening weekend experience thrilling moments ever, and it has since moved This second edition of our before anyone else. This is into the top 10 films of all time. 2017 Cinema Media Guide DURING AND AFTER THE great news for brands looking The movie was watched by aims to equip you with all you to make their mark in the people of all ages and the need to know about cinema unique environment away momentum continues to build right now in terms of planning from the distractions of the with something for everyone a successful campaign. outside world and cinema can on the slate in the months There’s information on our MOVIE EXPERIENCE. be considered a medium that to come. sites, buying routes and shapes trends and forecasts innovations as well as the all- themes of the moment. Some of the highlights from important film releases 2017 include Dunkirk, Wonder and more. These cultural moments are Woman, Blade Runner 2049 part of a shared experience and, of course, Star Wars: Enjoy what’s inside and see that create an event like The Last Jedi in December. you in the cinema soon. no other, and when our There’s never been a better audiences enter the darkened time to align your brand with room and see the big screen the big screen and these they are relaxed, receptive films are announced well and ready to escape to a in advance, making it even parallel universe for hours easier to plan. at a time. It isn’t just the premium film The film slate in 2017 looks content that makes it such an Karen Stacey the strongest it’s ever been, engaging place to be. Brands CEO and in the first part of the year continue to tell their stories in Digital Cinema Media
1 2 FAST FACTS. FAST FACTS.
Digital Cinema Media (DCM) is the market leader in UK cinema advertising, providing 3,255 screens at 516 sites for advertisers. DCM sells 82% of the cinema advertising market through exhibitors including Cineworld, ODEON, Vue, Curzon Cinemas, Everyman Cinemas, Picturehouse Cinemas and many independent cinemas. 78% 171M 2.7M 3,255 20 MINS 93% of the UK population Total cinema Average DCM 1 1 2 DCM Screens spent on average Are seated before are cinemagoers admissions cinema weekly 2 3 in the foyer anything is shown admissions on screen3 48% 52% 67% 11 MINS 95% 85% of UK cinemagoers of UK cinemagoers of UK cinemagoers 1 1 4 Average ad of the copy in cinema of cinemagoers are male are female are under 44 reel length4 is also shown think it’s a on TV5 different ad5 58% £32K 23% 8X 2X £7.73 more ad recall more ad recognition cinema ROI for services of UK cinemagoers Average family of admissions 6 7 are ABC11 income of UK are in London5 than TV alone6 than TV alone advertisers cinemagoer1
Source: 1. GB TGI 2017 Q1. Base: All Respondents 16+. Target All cinemagoers. 2. CAA admission estimate Jan-Dec 2017 Source: 1. DCM Exhibitions. 2. FAME 2016 (Base 11+ cinemagoers, mean minutes spent in foyer before & after screening). 3. 3. DCM Campaign Management team, based on 52 weeks, 171m yearly industry admissions, 83% DCM market share. FAME 2016 (Base 11+ cinemagoers, net ever agree). 4. DCM 5. DCM Production est. 6. DCM Engagement Study, 2014. 4. CAA Film Monitor Coverage & Frequency Data 5. Comscore CAA contractor admissions share by region, H2 2016. 7. Benchmarketing Results Vault, 2011-2016 data, Revenue ROI.
3 4 THE CINEMA AUDIENCE. THE WOW FACTOR.
In the UK, 78% of the population are Film is a genuine passion point for these There is no appointment to view quite like viewing habits continue to change but cinemagoers who set aside quality time to audiences and they love the unique cinema cinema. For over a century, the medium has cinema’s staying power is as strong as ever. indulge in their passion with a disposable experience – viewing trailers online before celebrated and showcased the very best Nothing can rival seeing the latest release, income to do so. They are active, outgoing, they arrive, soaking up the atmosphere in writing, acting and storytelling talent on the with like-minded people in a darkened room. like spending time with friends and family and foyers when they enter and taking their seats biggest screen there is. Executed with thrilling It’s a powerful and emotive experience that are hungry for new ideas and experiences in in time for the lights to go down, ready to be impact and scale, these stories are served engages viewers in the moment. the modern world. entertained for the next few hours. to paying audiences through cutting-edge technology, be it 3D, 4D, Higher Frame Even though 95% of our ads run on TV… Cinema is able to engage a different Even after their visit, the conversation Rates (HFR) or Dolby Atmos. 85% of cinemagoers think the copy audience to that of other media. The medium continues as cinema creates genuine water is different. delivers efficient targeting and extended cooler moments and forms part of culture. So what is it that’s so engaging? campaign cover against traditionally hard- Ultimately, cinema has the WOW factor. In 2014, DCM ran a study in conjunction with to-reach audiences such as 16-34s, ABC1s, “There is nothing like sitting with your Hall & Partners to provide new evidence into Londoners, dual-viewing families and men. popcorn. You’ve got the shaking of the When talking about the unique cinema the unique power of cinema advertising. The What’s more is that they pay to be entertained speakers and the black when the lights experience, cinemagoers refer to numerous study proved that cinema ads are processed and engaged which speaks volumes about go down and you know the film is just factors such as the perceived quality and by the brain more consciously, explaining why what the unique environment offers. about to start.” impact of the ads, the big screen, the it’s such a powerful, emotionally engaging surround sound and the full attention medium for brands in today’s evolving media the environment commands. landscape. The WOW factor of cinema results in 8X higher ad recall, 2X higher ad recognition Elsewhere on the media landscape, choice and 3X higher brand attribution than TV. continues to grow. As technology advances
5 6 CINEMA’S ROLE IN THE MEDIA MIX. BUILDING BOX OFFICE BRANDS.
FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS 1 2 3 4 5
In 2016, DCM launched Building Box Office Brands: CINEMA MAKES CINEMA CREATES CINEMA CINEMA TURNS CINEMA WINS Volume II, an updated version of the 2015 study which BRANDS A BRAND GENERATES BRAND AUDIENCES INTO INFLUENTIAL FANS explored the role of cinema in today’s cross-media MEMORABLE LOVE STORY DIFFERENCE CUSTOMERS FOR BRANDS landscape. Drawing on the combined learnings of 228 Millward Brown CrossMedia European case studies, Cinema is the most Magazines and cinema with almost half from the Cinema, TV and magazines AV channels are king Cinema is the number successful medium at driving provide brands with the UK, it provides the latest are the best contributors when brands are looking one place to create brand consideration for brands. biggest contribution to insight on how each media to awareness per person to make audiences fall in difference, delivering the The big screen’s contribution recommendation per person performs against the five key reached. While TV has the love. Cinema, TV and online biggest contribution per to consideration per person reached and are the most brand-building metrics that benefit of frequency, results video deliver the strongest person reached. The reached is almost twice as efficient channels in doing drive brand value and sales highlight there’s real value in contributions to love per engaging, comparatively much as magazines, the next so, too. Tapping into the growth. To find out more the quality of exposure, not person reached, highlighting clutter-free environment best-performing channel. socially-savvy cinema and view the full report just quantity. Exposure to the the true value of AV content that cinema provides is the ad on the big screen when for emotionally engaging perfect blank canvas for Cinema is able to offer audience is a great way of visit dcm.co.uk. the audience is undistracted audiences. The big screen brands. It allows them the brands an upmarket, affluent generating talkability and and engaged drives the remains the best place for creative freedom to tell their audience in an engaged buzz around a brand. strongest impact per brands to tell their stories brand stories and establish environment that can help person reached. and grow affinity. sense of trust, premium drive consideration further. and stand out.
7 8 THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT. STORIES THAT CINEMA DELIVERS STRONG ROI WHEN USED AT THE RIGHT LEVELS.
In November 2016, DCM launched new return on investment (ROI) insight in partnership with Benchmarketing, the highly respected econometric consultancy. Benchmarketing undertook a meta-analysis drawing on the combined learnings of 45 cinema advertisers. AREN’T JUST The analysis aimed to understand the relationship between increased investment in cinema and overall ROI delivered by the media campaign across five key product sectors – All Services, Food FMCG, Retail, Telecoms and Travel & Transport.
For each category, the findings reveal what the optimal level of investment in cinema is for driving the best Revenue ROI from the overall media campaign.
The findings reveal that advertisers in the Services, Telecoms, Food FMCG and Travel & Transport sectors are not currently investing optimally in cinema. By increasing cinema’s share of the budget to the optimal level, these advertisers would see increased Revenue ROI from MEMORABLE… their overall media campaigns.
2% All Services 3%
3% Retail THEY’RE 3%
2% Telecoms 3%
3% Food FMCG 7% MEASURABLE.
5% Travel & Transport 11%
Average share for brands who use cinema (Source: SMI) Optimal Cinema Share*
Source: BrandScience Results Vault, 2011-2016 including 45 cinema spenders.
9 10 HOW TO BUY. BUYING ROUTES.
We’ve created a range of buying routes to help you plan your cinema campaign and effectively engage your target audiences. As well as being LOOKING FOR PREMIUM POSITIONING? able to plan and buy cinema campaigns by film, by showing, by audience or by cinema, we’ve created these routes to help you align with key genres, categories and broad cinema audiences throughout the year. GOLD SPOT PACKAGE DETAILS: The Gold Spot offers the perfect opportunity – “Most valuable few seconds in cinema to be up close to the main event. advertising” – Media Week The film may be the main event, but it’s the overall experience that makes cinema an advertising medium like no other. Through our digital cinema portfolio you can engage cinemagoers at every Become an integral part of the cinema – 100% of cinemagoers are seated when stage of the cinema experience to ensure your campaign stays with them before, during and experience. The Gold Spot is the last the Gold Spot begins commercial message after the trailers and after their trip to the movies. Be it in the foyer, online or on the big screen, all of these touchpoints – Gives 97% site coverage across the before the main feature. This 60” spot add scale and frequency to your campaign. DCM estate offers maximum standout when the cinema audience is completely settled and engaged. Rate card: +60% on chosen buying route THE PLAYLIST On the big screen, our average playlist length is 11 minutes with a number of different positions available: SILVER SPOT PACKAGE DETAILS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Silver Spot offers the perfect opportunity – A 60” showcase spot perfect for engaging, to be up close to the main event right next to powerful content the trailers. DCM BRAND BRONZE DCM SILVER FILM GOLD FILM – A proven premium environment Positioned after the DCM closing ident, and OPENING ADS SPOT CLOSING SPOT TRAILERS SPOT – 93% of the audience is seated when the just before the start of the trailers, this 60” IDENT IDENT Silver Spot begins spot offers standout outside the main ad reel when the cinema audience is completely – Gives 90% site coverage across the settled, engaged and ready for the unique DCM estate cinema experience, offering increased brand association to the film content. Rate card: +30% on chosen buying route While our buying routes are a very popular way for brands to engage with cinemagoers, we can also work with you to create bespoke opportunities. Find out more at dcm.co.uk and contact the DCM Sales team to build and buy your cinema BRONZE SPOT PACKAGE DETAILS: campaign. The Bronze Spot offers a premium fixed – A 60” spot to showcase great content position at the very end of the main ad reel – 86% of the audience is seated when the just before the closing DCM ident. Bronze Spot begins The Bronze Spot offers the perfect – 100% site coverage on the DCM estate opportunity to achieve standout by being the last brand ad in the playlist. Rate card: +15% on chosen buying route
11 12 MALE/FEMALE AGP PACKAGE DETAILS: BUYING ROUTES. Looking for more targeted demographic – Can be bought on a national or regional coverage across the cinema audience? basis The Male or Female AGP allows you to target – Offered subject to film availability over the a highly engaged male or female audience desired campaign period by buying an AGP that only incorporates Rate card CPT: £70 films that profile 60%+ against your target audience. Utilising the diversity of our film slate to cater for a gender specific campaign, we use historical film data to create accurate AUDIENCE GUARANTEE PACK (AGP) PACKAGE DETAILS: demographic predictions for this pack. Looking for maximum coverage across – Runs with a variety of films showing over the cinema audience? your selected dates YOUTH AGP PACKAGE DETAILS: This is cinema’s most popular buying route. – Can be bought on a national or It is the broadest and most cost-effective way regional basis Looking to target young adults at – A Youth AGP will run with a variety of films of reaching the whole cinema audience in the cinema? showing over your selected dates any given campaign period. Offering the best Rate card CPT (Cost Per Thousand opportunity to achieve mass reach, an AGP admissions): £60 The Youth AGP allows you to hit the valuable – Can be bought on a national or regional will hit 78% of national adults in a year. 16-34 demographic at a competitive media basis rate. Of 16-34s, 91% are cinemagoers; they Rate card CPT: £70 make up 44% of our total admissions. This pack comprises purely of films that profile 63%+ 16-34 year olds, delivering a hard-to- ADULT AGP PACKAGE DETAILS: reach, young cinema audience.
Looking to only target adults at – Runs with a variety of films (excluding family) the cinema? over your selected dates ALCOHOL / GAMBLING AGP PACKAGE DETAILS: The Adult AGP allows you to hit an affluent, – Enables a more adult-focused creative Looking to advertise Alcohol or – Comic book / action hero type releases socially active populous. It excludes all message to be used, with the security of not included family films and has an even gender split not being seen by a younger age group Gambling brands? with an ABC1 and 16-34 skew. It is the The Alcohol / Gambling AGP allows you to be – Can be bought on a national or regional – Can be bought on a national or broadest and most cost-effective way of confident you are only advertising in films that basis regional basis reaching the whole 16+ cinema audience profile over 75% 18+, with all films approved Rate card CPT: £65 in any given campaign period. Rate card CPT: £65 by the Cinema Advertising Association (CAA). As so many of our cinema sites also include bars, there are also opportunities for bar sponsorship and product sampling before and after the screenings. PREMIUM AGP PACKAGE DETAILS:
Looking to target even more upmarket – Runs with a variety of films showing over FAMILY PACK PACKAGE DETAILS: audiences? selected dates Looking to target families? – Family admissions are available on a national The Premium AGP allows you to target highly – Can be bought on a national or or regional basis engaged, upmarket and affluent audiences regional basis The Family Pack allows an advertiser to have by buying an AGP that only incorporates films presence with all family releases over a given – Creative must be ‘U’ certification – Offered subject to film availability over period and utilise the rare opportunity to hit that profile 71%+ ABC1. The hugely varied film – All family films can also be bought as desired campaign period a captive family when they’re all together. slate enables us to cater for a wide range of film packages audiences while the premium venues that we Rate card CPT: £70 As family films are predominantly released Rate card CPT: £34-100 represent offer a unique environment in which across school holiday periods, admissions will to entertain this hard-to-reach audience. be much more buoyant across these periods.
13 14 BUYING ROUTES. OPTIMISE YOUR CAMPAIGN.
FILM PACK PACKAGE DETAILS: ADDING IMPACT AND INTERACTIVITY.
Looking to target individual films? – Booking a film pack is the only way to ensure exhibition with a specific film DCM offers a wide range of opportunities for brands looking to maximise the impact of cinema Film packages allow you to select individual beyond the realms of the traditional on-screen ad. Whether it be in the foyer or the ad reel, the films that profile well against your target – You can choose national or regional best creative solutions and tools to capture the imagination of the audience are right here. audience and engage cinemagoers, while targeting gaining powerful brand association with – Film packages offer estimated admissions the hype and excitement around an eagerly anticipated release. We have content which Rate card CPT: £80-120 engages an audience almost impossible to reach through other media channels.
INDEPENDENTS PACKAGE DETAILS:
Interested in reaching an older and more The core Independents audience is older and affluent audience? more affluent than the average cinemagoer: – 61% ABC1 and 53% over 45 This package only includes DCM’s Independent cinema portfolio, representing – 22% of the core independent audience are 21.6m admissions and 21% of UK heavy cinemagoers 3D & 4D CONVERSION SAMPLING DIGITAL 6-SHEETS cinemagoers. The venues are spectacular community hubs, often with private members’ – 27% of the core independent audience is Using 3D and 4D technology Once in the foyer, Taking pride of place in the areas, underpinned by diverse and immersive based in London can help brands jump out cinemagoers are relaxed main foyer, Digital 6-sheets programming. Rate card: £100 of the screen, making for and positive with something reach all audiences. fantastic literal stand-out to look forward to. They’ve within the ad reel to drive already bought into the With around 3.1m people deeper engagement and cinema experience and are passing through these areas memorable experiences. keen to get as much out of each week, they make a great GEO-TARGETING PACKAGE DETAILS: it as they can. proposition for brands looking DCM offers a full service for maximum exposure. Only interested in sites in a particular – All DCM sites can be bought on an individual to convert 2D to 3D or 4D With most people visiting in location? basis if required formats, with competitive groups of three and spending The 6 x 4 displays provide vivid and eye-catching We’re the only AV media that can effectively – Pricing will be subject to location and size of and custom rates available around 19 minutes in the and custom-tailored depth foyer, it’s an environment advertising, while the digital target by postcode at a national level. Using venue elements enable creative Cinemapper, DCM’s cinema proximity treatments. This process is tailor-made for product trials – Talk to us about mapping your locations to animated and interactive planning tool, you can run national campaigns carried out with industry- and demonstrations, with our sites campaigns, plus social with a local spin for every region, city, town leading facilities and opportunities also available renowned 3D and 4D artists for targeted location-based media, NFC and QR or cinema across the UK, to target by both – Multiple end frame messaging offers a way to ensure the best quality campaigns. technology options. audience demographic and geography, of directing consumers to their local store, execution and value. to provide genuinely unique campaigns. dealership, location or franchise Rate card price on Rate card price on Rate card price on application application Rate card price on application application
15 16 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
We work closely with our cinema owners and partners to unlock bespoke commercial opportunities for brands. These include new experiential opportunities in foyers, unique sponsorship platforms and online channels to help advertisers get closer to their customers. We also have a range of sponsorship opportunities across our cinema portfolio.
There is a unique opportunity to become the headline partner for FAMILY A family’s answer to “what should we do this weekend?” – Family CINEWORLD Cineworld’s Unlimited Card membership scheme, renowned across Showtime packages offer opportunities to reach a dedicated family UNLIMITED the industry as the ultimate companion for cinema fans. The Unlimited SHOWTIME cinema club where kids and parents connect through a shared love Card sits at the heart of Cineworld’s business and, as a result, it gets of great family entertainment. Connect with Reach Unlimited huge marketing exposure throughout Cineworld’s estate. This exciting kids and parents Packages include branded ads in the reel as well as brand presence cinemagoers partnership opportunity will include unrivalled access to the Cineworld through a shared across other touchpoints, including magazine and online destinations, with a media audience through multiple touchpoints. love of great family to increase reach and drive brand association with family film. Only first entertainment parents with children can purchase tickets, meaning the audience is as targeted as a family audience can be.
There’s more to cinema than the big screen. Vue is digitising its estate to VUE DIGITAL open new opportunities for brands to enhance and complement their on- Opening weeks are when the biggest blockbusters get the most screen creative with high-impact road blocks throughout cinema foyers. PANELS BLOCKBUSTER exposure with the biggest admissions figures – and your brand Make the most of TV walls and digital poster screens in high footfall areas can be part of the success. Take a more at Vue venues by aligning your brand with Vue Digital Panels. This allows OPENING WEEK targeted your approach to be more targeted and takes the creative beyond the The Early Release Attendees are the earliest adopters, the trendiest approach with standard DCM ad playlist. SPONSORSHIP trendsetters, the tastiest tastemakers; the elite of the 15-34 ABC1 cinema TV walls and audience. They are active on social media, strong influencers and display Vue is on a mission to be one of the most valued entertainment Reach an digital poster a huge appetite for film and cinema content. experiences on the planet by making the big screen experience as elite audience screens through the amazing as it possibly can be in all the company’s state of the art venues They spend 19 minutes in the foyer on average and are 20% more likely headline acts across the UK and Ireland. Vue Digital Panels is another way of cutting to buy tickets in advance, meaning they are ready and willing to receive of the year’s through to its engaged audience and adding to your campaign. your messages during their visit. cinema slate
4DX cinema provides a revolutionary cinematic experience which For the first time, DCM and Global Radio have created a cross-media 4DX stimulates all five senses. It includes high-tech motion seats and special CLASSIC FM & partnership opportunity, designed to engage with 55+ film fans via effects including water sprays, gusts of air, fog and strobe lighting, which Target thrill multiple radio and cinema touchpoints. seekers who all work in perfect synchronicity with the action on screen. Launched ODEON SENIOR are looking by Cineworld in the first cinema in the UK in 2015, the 4DX sponsorship SCREENINGS The multi-platform partnership will include airtime, presenter support, to experience package is now up for grabs, offering brands the unique opportunity to digital and social, on-screen sponsorship, foyer posters, standees, and something even create a multi-touchpoint cinema package targeting a super-charged, Target a counter cards, ODEON Magazine and email newsletters. A unique user more immersive thrill-seeking audience throughout the entire cinema journey. more mature, journey where on-air content drives listeners to the screenings, which in than IMAX discerning turn, drives the cinemagoer back to Classic FM, with the sponsor at the and 3D audience heart of every communication.
17 18 THE PRODUCTION PROCESS. WE NO MORE BARRIERS: FLEXIBLE, DYNAMIC, AFFORDABLE.
Since going digital we’ve removed a lot of Our Production department also offers a the barriers to entry. Digital means lower conversion service to adapt commercials production costs and shorter lead times, to cinema formats, including 2D, 3D and which means our medium is more accessible 4D digital cinema (DCP) and IMAX. Having to brands than ever before. invested in the best range of services and leading facility houses, DCM provides the TURN You can now plan your cinema campaigns highest possible conversion quality at the dynamically. Your messages can be most competitive prices. Most importantly endlessly revised and adapted to suit shifting we can convert your ad to be big screen circumstances. You can plan by day, showing, ready for just £3k. A worthwhile investment audience, film or cinema – meaning you’re when you consider that 85% of cinemagoers always relevant and on target. think the same copy that runs on TV is actually a different ad. We can also get your campaign on the big screen within an average of five working days, with the fastest ever campaign turnaround STORIES time being less than 24 hours. INTO
SCHEDULING £3K 5 IS DYNAMIC & CONVERSION COST WORKING DAY EXPERIENCES. TARGETED TO CINEMA TURNAROUND
19 20 OUR CINEMAS. OUR CINEMA GALLERY.
We work with cinema owners across the UK to provide you with advertising opportunities before, during and after the movie experience. We work collaboratively with every type of cinema in the UK, providing us with unique knowledge of the industry. This knowledge enables us to support our cinema owners and offer advertisers and agencies the most relevant and engaging advertising opportunities.
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21 22 CINEWORLD. ODEON.
Cineworld Group plc was founded in 1995 in Europe (by number of screens). The ODEON is the largest cinema chain in the UK its IMAX, Dolby and iSense screens offer and is now one of the leading cinema groups enlarged Cineworld Group now has 207 sites and Ireland and is part of ODEON Cinemas guests extraordinary cinema viewing. The BFI in Europe. Originally a private company, – with more being built in 2017 – and a total Group, the largest cinema operator in Europe. IMAX operated by ODEON in London Waterloo it re-registered as a public company in of 1,912 fully digital screens, a portfolio which In 2016, the Group was bought by AMC is the largest cinema screen in the UK and the May 2006 and listed on the London Stock includes four out of the 10 highest-grossing Theatres, creating the largest movie exhibition busiest IMAX in the world. ODEON Leicester Exchange in May 2007. In December 2012, cinemas in the UK and Ireland. Cineworld is company in the world. ODEON is at the Square is another iconic cinema, hosting the Group acquired the Picturehouse chain the exclusive UK partner for 4DX technology forefront of cinematic experience, investing in over 700 of Europe’s biggest film premieres of 23 cinemas, and in February 2014, after and currently has nine auditoriums in the UK, creating inspiring experiences for every guest. since the 1930s, in one of Europe’s largest completing the combination with Cinema City, with more planned. As well as installing new recliner seating and auditoriums. became the second largest cinema business other new hospitality services in its cinemas,
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23 24 VUE. CURZON CINEMAS.
Vue Entertainment is on a mission to be one in its portfolio to be better. A multi-million Founded in 1934, Curzon Cinemas has has – offering films that it believes are worth of the most valued entertainment experiences pound investment in the company’s flagship evolved to meet the demands of audiences sharing, that spark conversations and stay on the planet. It aims to make the big screen Leicester Square venue further cements its and the dynamic film industry and includes 10 with you long after the lights have come up. experience as amazing as it possibly can be reputation for providing the most innovative cinemas across London in Soho, Bloomsbury, The Curzon brand also encompasses Curzon in all its state of the art venues across the cinematic experience. The company provides Victoria, Mayfair, Chelsea, Wimbledon, Artificial Eye, the company’s distribution label UK and Ireland. Vue is a pioneer of the most its customers with the best choice of content, Richmond and Mondrian London, as well as which has been part of the historic Curzon amazing seat, screen and sound combination environment, technology and refreshments Canterbury, Knutsford, Ripon and Sheffield. group since 2006, and Curzon Home Cinema, in the business and is continually investing across its estate. The same thing drives Curzon as it always its on-demand film service.
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25 26 EVERYMAN CINEMAS. PICTUREHOUSE CINEMAS.
Everyman is an independent network of and bespoke seasonal menus to surprise and Formed in 1989 to challenge the multiplex Their programmes encompass quality boutique cinema venues. With a passion for delight every guest. Everyman is also one of model, Picturehouse Cinemas owns and mainstream, family, art house, independent, quality, from service of great food and drink the fastest-growing independent networks operates 23 cinemas and programmes a foreign-language and documentary films. The to the staple sofa seating, every cinema in the UK, with 21 current venues, and new further 42 venues across the UK. Picturehouse company also runs its own film distribution also features a unique bar, restaurant or national locations opening every year. Current cinemas are located in city centres and are company, Picturehouse Entertainment, which social space at its heart. Creating unique venues range from the 104-year-old Screen architecturally unique venues that provide café distributes select quality independent films to experiences is a core part of the Everyman on the Green in Islington and the 96-year-old bars, restaurants and live events alongside cinemas throughout the UK. offering, with entertainment including Everyman Bristol, as well as brand new spaces the traditional movie-going experience. Everyman curated music events and festivals, in Chelmsford and Stratford-upon-Avon. cinema installations in surprising locations
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27 28 INDEPENDENTS. 2017 FILMS BY AUDIENCE.
DCM’s independent sites make up 15% of university cinemas and art house cinemas, our overall estate (16m admissions) and are all of which can uniquely complement synonymous with independent film, appealing any national campaign. The majority of to a more discerning, affluent and eclectic our independent cinemas also feature a audience. We represent a diverse mixture of bar/restaurant on site, with cinemagoers cinema types across the country including spending, on average, an hour within the high-end boutique cinemas, community- cinema venues. based cinemas, charity-run cinemas,
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29 30 In the first edition of this 2017 films with confidence in the The year finishes, once again, DCM Cinema Media Guide, same month this year, and It with Star Wars. The Last released last November, we has already broken records, Jedi promises to be a worthy said that admissions were with the first trailer viewed follow-up to the biggest film only going in one direction, 191m times in its first 24 hours of all time in the UK and a up, but we didn’t realise just online. A national treasure, week later, we can have a big how fast we’d see them rise. Dame Judi Dench, reunites singalong as Pitch Perfect Admissions for the first four with Philomena director, returns for a third outing. months of 2017 were up 13% Stephen Frears in Victoria and Boxing Day is often a strong year-on-year and it was the Abdul, and with killer action, release date, and this year busiest January – April for sharp suits and snappy one- one of the biggest stars of all, almost 50 years. That was liners, Kingsman: The Golden Dwayne Johnson, has taken thanks to a rich and varied Circle should be one of the the spot with his new film slate, withLa La Land, stand-out action films of 2017. Jumanji project. Logan, Beauty and the Beast, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. It’s difficult to put into words That gives you an idea of why 2 and Get Out - all terrific our excitement for Blade we’re bullish about the rest of films, contributing. Runner 2049, which looks the year, but in this edition of jaw-dropping, but it’s safe the Guide, we’ve expanded We’re confident too that this to say 6 October can’t come our section on 2018 too. sensational performance is soon enough. The October You may be wondering how set to continue throughout upmarket literary adaptation cinema tops a line-up like the the second half of the year, seems to be a regular fixture one above, but the way the and when you look at the in the schedule now, and slate is shaping up, the next 18 film slate, it’s not difficult to this year the spot is taken by months are going to be chock see why. July kicks off with The Snowman, with Michael full of great content on the Spider-Man swinging back Fassbender playing Harry big screen. onto screens, in Spider-Man: Hole. Finally, Thor: Ragnarok Homecoming and, after his is timed for October half term, To whet your appetite, we’ve stand-out performance in and with The Hunt for the previewed a stellar awards Captain America: Civil War, it Wilderpeople director Taika season, with new films starring should be the biggest Spider- Waititi in charge, it could be Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig Man film for years. Just a week one of the year’s funniest films. and Matt Damon, while Gary COMING SOON later, War for the Planet of the Oldman takes on the role of Apes looks set to cement the The run up to Christmas Winston Churchill. We also franchise’s position as one of this year is where things get look ahead to a selection of the best blockbuster series really insane, with November blockbusters that can rival any out there. seeing a ridiculously star- in history, with new Avengers, studded adaptation of a sequel to Jurassic World, the Dunkirk has always looked like Murder on the Orient Express Han Solo Anthology movie, the stand-out blockbuster in released on the same day Deadpool 2 and Fantastic a packed year, and as we get the Bad Moms return. A Beasts returning. Finally, TO A CINEMA closer to release that view only week later, Paddington 2 is we’re promised two classic gets stronger. August sees unleashed on a British public animations, with the geniuses visionary French stylist Luc waiting to be charmed once at Aardman releasing Early Besson return with Valerian again, and Darren Aronofsky Man, and Pixar finally releasing and the City of a Thousand returns with a dark home a sequel to the much-loved Planets and it looks like The invasion thriller, with Jennifer The Incredibles. Like the ship Fifth Element, which makes Lawrence in the lead. That’s those superheroes travel in, us very happy indeed. not all, Justice League cinema is flying. should capitalise on the great NEAR YOU. After Bridget Jones’ Baby response to Wonder Woman Tom Linay, exploded last September, to be one of the year’s biggest Head of Film, distributors are releasing big superhero films. Digital Cinema Media
31 32 LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES WITH... ADULTS.
150M 2 85%78% Admissions per year
That’s 87% of all UK of Adults are cinema admissions2 cinemagoers1 6 2.6 41% Visits Average Attend with The way that adults consume want to head to see the latest, A trip to the cinema doesn’t per year2 group size3 family3 media has changed must-see content. always stop when the credits significantly in recent years. roll either – you’ll often find They’re spending less time Films are important social and them continuing on elsewhere watching linear TV, instead cultural collateral and people for food or a few drinks choosing to watch their don’t want to miss out on the so they can continue the favourite shows when they next release that everyone is conversation. want to, on the device that going to be talking about. This best suits them. The rise of means they keep a keen eye “I love getting a group of my online streaming services on what’s going on and when mates together and heading like Netflix has also increased a big blockbuster comes to the cinema for a night SUMMARY and this has added to their along they’re happy to get out.” passion for movies - and involved in the buzz around Universal I LOVE WATCHING FILMS ON THE cinema is where they still the film too. Social occasion “ BIG SCREEN - I ENJOY THE Immersive experience WHOLE EXPERIENCE. Key footfall period: Opening weekend and first week ”
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33 34 VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF BATTLE OF THE SEXES. A THOUSAND PLANETS.
Luc Besson has been responsible for memorable sci-fi titles Fresh off her Best Actress Oscar win forLa La Land, Emma such as Lucy and The Fifth Element and he returns to the genre Stone takes on the true-life role of Billie Jean King, who in 1973 Release Date Release Date 3 August 2017 in summer 2017. Dane DeHaan plays time-traveling agent 20 October 2017 was the world number one tennis player, and took on ex-champ Valerian, who is sent to investigate a galactic empire, along with and serial hustler Bobby Riggs in a legendary match. Steve Distributor his partner Laureline (Delevingne). Based on the French sci-fi Distributor Carell looks brilliantly cast as Riggs and with Slumdog Millionaire Lionsgate comics Valérian and Laureline, this should be an eye-popping 20th Century Fox writer, Simon Beaufoy, penning the script and Little Miss sci-fi treat. Sunshine directors, Dayton and Faris, in charge, this could be Director Director an awards contender. Luc Besson You’ll like this if you liked Jonathan Dayton, The Fifth Element. Valerie Faris You’ll like this if you liked Cast Little Miss Sunshine. Dane DeHaan, Cara Did you know? Cast Delevingne, John The Valerian series has reportedly been a big influence on Emma Stone, Steve Did you know? Goodman, Ethan Star Wars. Carell, Andrea Dayton and Faris’ last film,Ruby Sparks, was massively Hawke, Clive Owen, Riseborough, Sarah underrated. Rihanna Silverman, Bill Pullman, Alan Cumming
35 36 PADDINGTON 2. DADDY’S HOME 2.
Paddington was an utter delight and this welcome sequel finds Daddy’s Home was one of the surprise box office hits of the bear happily settled with the Brown family in London, where Christmas 2015, grossing over £17m in the UK. Mark Wahlberg Release Date Release Date 10 November 2017 he has become a popular member of the local community, 22 November 2017 and Will Ferrell return, with Mel Gibson starring as Wahlberg’s spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While father. This time around, the film has a pre-Christmas release Distributor searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s Distributor date and should have a long and fruitful run before and during STUDIOCANAL 100th birthday, Paddington sees a unique pop-up book in Mr. Paramount the holiday period. Gruber’s shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy Director it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Director You’ll like this if you liked Paul King Browns to unmask the thief. Hugh Grant is fantastic casting as Sean Anders Meet the Parents. the bad guy and it should be one of the biggest films of the year. Cast Cast Did you know? Hugh Bonneville, Sally You’ll like this if you liked Will Ferrell, Mark Will Ferrell is still America’s funniest man. Hawkins, Brendon Paddington. Wahlberg, Linda Gleeson, Hugh Grant, Cardellini, Mel Gibson, Julie Walters, Did you know? John Cena, John Jim Broadbent, While Paddington looks cuddly, you should never attempt to Lithgow Ben Whishaw cuddle a grizzly bear.
37 38 STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
The follow-up to the biggest film of all time has some big shoes This is the next chapter in the Jumanji story with a 21st century to fill, butLooper director, Rian Johnson, has more than enough twist. This time around four high school kids discover an old Release Date Release Date 14 December 2017 talent to do it. The new cast members return and there should 26 December 2017 video game console and are drawn into its jungle setting, be a much bigger role for Luke Skywalker in this one. Christmas literally becoming the avatars they chose. What they discover Distributor 2017 is all about Star Wars and it’s odds-on to be the biggest Distributor is that you don’t just play Jumanji - you must survive it. To beat Walt Disney film released in 2017. Sony Pictures the game and return to the real world, they’ll have to go on the International most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan You’ll like this if you liked Director Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about Director Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Jake Kasdan themselves - or they’ll be stuck forever. Rian Johnson Did you know? Cast You’ll like this if you liked Cast Oscar Isaac is a total dude. Dwayne Johnson, Jurassic World. Daisy Ridley, John Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Boyega, Gugu Mbatha- Karen Gillan, Nick Did you know? Raw, Mark Hamill, Jonas If Dwayne Johnson wanted to invent a Jumanji-style game in real Oscar Isaac, Carrie life, he probably could. Fisher
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39 40 LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES WITH... ABC1 ADULTS.
103M 2 83% Admissions per year
That’s 60% of all UK of ABC1 Adults are cinema admissions2 cinemagoers1 6.6 2.5 35% Visits Average London/ ABC1 adults are busy folks - what’s on offer. other people. Be it a trip with per year2 group size3 South East4* juggling work and home lives, the whole family, a catch-up while trying to fit a lot into their ABC1 adults love a wide with friends or a romantic hectic schedules. So when range of films – it’s not just the date night, cinema provides precious spare moments latest art house releases that something for every occasion. occur, they don’t want to be intrigue them, you’ll find them disappointed by what they’ve enjoying blockbuster action, “I usually check what’s on given up their valuable time for. suspenseful thrillers and before I go to the cinema. powerful dramas. Regardless I’ll visit the website, watch When it comes to cinema, of genre, seeing a film on the a couple of trailers—see this means that they’ll carefully big screen is an affordable what’s there and what SUMMARY IF YOU WANT TO TREAT plan their visit, trying to ensure indulgence that also allows ratings it has before they’re seeing the best of them to get together with deciding.” Affordable indulgence YOURSELF“ YOU CHOOSE THE Best place to watch movies CINEMA. JUST TO HAVE THAT Escapism ESCAPE, AND GO OUT WITH YOUR Key footfall period: Weekends and within first two weeks FRIENDS OR PARTNER” *Source: (Index: 112) Source: 1. GB TGI Q1 2017. 2. CAA Film Monitor Coverage & Frequency Data 3. FAME 2016 4. IPA TouchPoints 2016.
41 42 WAR FOR THE PLANET OF DUNKIRK. THE APES.
The reboot of the Planet of the Apes series is a true cinematic Christopher Nolan has made some of the best blockbusters success story and the second film in the franchise,Dawn of the of the 20th century and his take on the WWII movie is surely Release Date Release Date 11 July 2017 Planet of the Apes, was one of the best sequels in living memory. 21 July 2017 going to be one of the best films of the summer, if not the year. This third instalment has the same director, the same writer, Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France are Distributor and Andy Serkis is back as Caesar. Everything points to it being Distributor surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce 20th Century Fox another stormer. Warner Bros battle in World War II. As usual, a terrific cast has lined up for Nolan, including a debut acting role for One Direction’s Director You’ll like this if you liked Director Harry Styles. Matt Reeves Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Christopher Nolan You’ll like this if you liked Cast Did you know? Cast Saving Private Ryan. Andy Serkis, Woody Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was the third biggest film of 2014. Tom Hardy, Mark Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Rylance, Cillian Did you know? Amiah Miller, Terry Murphy, Kenneth Christopher Nolan is the fifth highest-grossing director of Notary, Karin Konoval Branagh, Harry Styles all time.
43 44 AMERICAN MADE. VICTORIA & ABDUL.
Tom Cruise reunites with his Edge of Tomorrow director, Doug Dame Judi Dench is one of the UK’s greatest actors and seeing Liman, in this exciting thriller. It tells the story of Barry Seal her take on another meaty leading role is something to be Release Date Release Date 25 August 2017 (Cruise), a TWA pilot who is recruited by the CIA to help counter 15 September 2017 savoured. It’s the extraordinary true story of an unexpected the emerging communist threat in Central America. Seal’s role in friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s remarkable rule. Distributor this major CIA covert operation led in turn to his involvement with Distributor When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to Universal the Medellin cartel, which ultimately embarrassed the Reagan Universal participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find White House after the Iran-Contra scandal became public. favour with the Queen herself. The last time Dench teamed up Director Director with Stephen Frears resulted in the wonderful Philomena, so this Doug Liman You’ll like this if you liked Stephen Frears should be prestige British cinema at its finest. Black Mass. Cast Cast You’ll like this if you liked Tom Cruise, Domhnall Did you know? Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Philomena. Gleeson, Caleb Landry 21 of the films Tom Cruise has starred in have grossed in excess Olivia Williams, Michael Jones, Lola Kirke, of $200m worldwide. Gambon, Eddie Izzard Did you know? Jayma Mays The last time Dame Judi Dench played royalty (Shakespeare in Love) she went on to win her Academy Award.
45 46 GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER BLADE RUNNER 2049. ROBIN
This classy British biography is a behind-the-scenes look at the Blade Runner is frequently held up as one of the greatest life of author A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh sci-fi films of all time, so a sequel has a very high bar to aim Release Date Release Date 29 September 2017 stories, inspired by his son C.R. Milne. With a top-notch cast and 6 October 2017 for. Thankfully, hiring Denis Villeneuve to direct looks to be a a beloved subject matter, this should be a big hit. masterstroke, as with Prisoners, Sicario and Arrival, he’s proven Distributor Distributor himself to be one of the best directors working in Hollywood. 20th Century Fox You’ll like this if you liked Sony Pictures With Harrison Ford returning and some terrific new cast Saving Mr. Banks. members, this is going to be a film that can stand alongside Director Director the classic original. Simon Curtis Did you know? Denis Villeneuve In 2006, Winnie the Pooh received a star on the Hollywood Walk You’ll like this if you liked Cast of Fame, marking the 80th birthday of Milne’s creation. Cast Blade Runner. Domhnall Gleeson, Harrison Ford, Ryan Margot Robbie, Kelly Gosling, Robin Wright, Did you know? Macdonald Ana de Armas, Dave Blade Runner was number 11 in Empire’s 2014 poll of the Bautista, Jared Leto best 301 films of all time.
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47 48 THE SNOWMAN. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.
With Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’s Tomas Alfredson directing an Adapted from one of Agatha Christie’s most famous novels, adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s novel, this seems to be the perfect Murder on the Orient Express features Christie’s most famous Release Date Release Date 13 October 2017 marriage of director and source material. When an elite 3 November 2017 character, Hercule Poirot. It’s been a while since we’ve had a crime squad’s lead detective (Fassbender) investigates the properly thrilling whodunnit, so there’s every hope that this will Distributor disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter, he fears Distributor fill that void. The 1974 version had an all-star cast (Sean Universal an elusive serial killer may be active again. With the help of a 20th Century Fox Connery, Lauren Bacall, Albert Finney, Ingrid Bergman), and brilliant recruit (Ferguson), the cop must connect decades- amazingly, Branagh has attracted a similar calibre line-up for Director old cold cases to the brutal new one if he hopes to outwit this Director this updated version. Tomas Alfredson unthinkable evil before the next snowfall. Kenneth Branagh You’ll like this if you liked Cast You’ll like this if you liked Cast The Girl on the Train . Michael Fassbender, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Judi Dench, Kenneth Rebecca Ferguson, Branagh, Penélope Did you know? Chloë Sevigny, Val Did you know? Cruz, Willem Dafoe, The 1974 adaptation of Christie’s novel was nominated for six Kilmer, J.K. Simmons, Jo Nesbø novels have sold 30 million copies worldwide. Judi Dench, Johnny Oscars, winning one. Charlotte Gainsbourg Depp, Josh Gad
49 50 SUBURBICON. WE MAKE CINEMA AS ESSENTIAL FOR BRANDS A comedy crime mystery, directed by George Clooney, co- written by the Coen brothers and starring Matt Damon, Oscar Release Date 24 November 2017 Isaac AND Julianne Moore? Count us all the way in. The movie is set in the quiet family town of Suburbicon, where the best and Distributor worst of humanity is reflected through the deeds of seemingly Entertainment One ordinary people. When a home invasion turns deadly, a picture- perfect family turns to blackmail, revenge and betrayal. AS IT IS FOR Director George Clooney You’ll like this if you liked Fargo. Cast Matt Damon, Oscar Did you know? Isaac, Julianne Moore The Coen brothers reportedly wrote the script shortly after the release of their debut film,Blood Simple, in 1986. FILMMAKERS.
51 52 LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES WITH... 16-34 MEN.
39.7M 2 85%91% Admissions per year
That’s 23% of all UK of 16-34 Men are cinema admissions2 cinemagoers1 8 2.8 69% Visits Average Light TV Film is a big passion point enjoy immersive experiences to see films first – guaranteeing per year2 group size3 viewers4* for 16-34 men and thanks to that are all about creating, that they aren’t missing out on streaming services they’re capturing and sharing anything and enabling them spending more time than ever memories. When it comes to to be the ones starting the watching movies. However, the cinema, they want to see conversation amongst their this doesn’t mean that cinema the latest films on the biggest peers. This all makes cinema isn’t important for them screen possible, with the best a regular fixture in their social anymore. Cinema feeds their sound. These guys are more calendar – a guaranteed film habit further by giving likely to head to their nearest good night out whatever them access to the latest IMAX or 4DX screen to really the occasion. I CAN GET THE BIGGEST TV blockbusters in the best maximise the impact and SUMMARY place to experience them. their enjoyment of the movie. “It’s an event – a night SCREEN“ I CAN IN MY ROOM BUT out – you’re breathing in Passion point 16-34 men are assigning They also love the hype IT’S NOT EVER GOING TO COMPARE that film, and it’s the best Cinema is an event greater importance to personal surrounding blockbusters and immersion in a story you TO THE CINEMA. I’M ALWAYS experiences – they want to want to be the first ones in line can get.” Conversation fuel Key footfall period: GOING TO WANT TO SEE MOVIES Opening weekend & first week ON THE BIG SCREEN *Source: (Index: 125) ” Source: 1. GB TGI Q1 2017. 2. CAA Film Monitor Coverage & Frequency Data 3. FAME 2016. 4. IPA TouchPoints 2016
53 54 SPIDER-MAN™: HOMECOMING. ATOMIC BLONDE.
Spider-Man’s introduction was one of the highlights of Captain One of the co-directors of John Wick helms this action flick America: Civil War, with Tom Holland’s incarnation of the about an undercover MI6 agent who is sent to Berlin during the Release Date Release Date 5 July 2017 character delighting fans. Following the events of Civil War, Peter 9 August 2017 Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover Parker attempts to balance his life in high school with his career a missing list of double agents. The first trailer showcased the Distributor as the web-slinging superhero. Robert Downey Jr. joins the cast Distributor expertly choreographed action and Theron’s amazing work in Sony Pictures as Tony Stark/Iron Man, and with Michael Keaton playing the Universal recent action films, such asMad Max: Fury Road, looks set The Vulture, this is set to be the best Spider-Man film in years. to continue. Director Director Jon Watts You’ll like this if you liked David Leitch You’ll like this if you liked Captain America: Civil War. John Wick Chapter 2. Cast Cast Tom Holland, Robert Did you know? Charlize Theron, Did you know? Downey Jr., Marisa This is not another origin story. James McAvoy, John There’s already been an Atomic Blonde vs. John Wick face-off Tomei, Michael Keaton Goodman, Toby Jones - Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves both trained at the same gym while preparing for their respective roles.
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55 56 THE DARK TOWER. KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.
There are other worlds than these. Stephen King’s The Dark Kingsman: The Secret Service was a slick, exciting spy thriller Tower, the ambitious and expansive story from one of the world’s and $400m worldwide meant that a sequel wasn’t going to Release Date Release Date 18 August 2017 most celebrated authors, makes its launch to the big screen. The 20 September 2017 be far away. Director, Matthew Vaughn, is taking it up a level last Knight Warrior, Roland Deschain (Elba), has been locked in an too, with Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges and Channing Tatum Distributor eternal battle with Walter O’Dim, also known as the Man in Black Distributor added to the already excellent cast. When their headquarters Sony Pictures (McConaughey), determined to prevent him from toppling the 20th Century Fox are destroyed and the world is held hostage, the Kingsman’s Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organisation Director worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as Director in the US. These two elite secret organisations must band Nikolaj Arcel only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black. It’s an Matthew Vaughn together to defeat a common enemy. This should be one of intriguing set-up and director, Nikolaj Arcel, was responsible for the stand-out action films of 2017. Cast the magnificentA Royal Affair, so this will be a knock-out. Cast Idris Elba, Matthew Colin Firth, Julianne You’ll like this if you liked McConaughey, You’ll like this if you liked Moore, Taron Egerton, Kingsman: The Secret Service. Katheryn Winnick, Mad Max: Fury Road. Mark Strong, Halle Jackie Earle Haley, Berry, Channing Tatum Did you know? Abbey Lee Did you know? Elton John takes on his first non-cameo film role since The collected series of eight books runs to 4,250 pages. 1975’s Tommy.
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57 58 THOR: RAGNAROK. JUSTICE LEAGUE.
Thor returns in his third solo film, and likeCaptain America: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad Civil War, it’s set to be significantly larger than the previous were both huge hits in the UK, so it looks like the fans are well Release Date Release Date 27 October 2017 two. Imprisoned, the mighty Norse god finds himself in a lethal 17 November 2017 behind DC Comics’ latest output. Fuelled by his restored faith in gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne Distributor fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Distributor enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an Walt Disney Hela (Cate Blanchett) from destroying his home and the Warner Bros even greater enemy. With Aquaman, Shazam and The Flash also International Asgardian civilisation. featuring, this should be another big success. Director Director You’ll like this if you liked Zack Snyder You’ll like this if you liked Taiki Waititi Thor: The Dark World. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Cast Cast Did you know? Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Did you know? Chris Hemsworth, According to Kevin Feige, Thor: Ragnarok will play a significant Ezra Miller, Jason Jason Momoa (Aquaman) loves the water – he was a lifeguard Mark Ruffalo, Cate role in setting up the events for Avengers: Infinity War - Part 1 & Momoa, Henry Cavill, as a teenager and had his first acting role playing one in the Blanchett, Idris Elba, 2 (2018/2019). Amy Adams, Jesse TV series Baywatch. Jeff Goldblum, Tom Eisenberg Hiddleston
59 60 LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES WITH... 16-34 WOMEN.
36.1M 2 85%92% Admissions per year
That’s 21% of all UK of 16-34 Women are cinema admissions2 cinemagoers1 7 2.8 34% Visits Average Attend with Whether it’s a catch up with on Facebook, Twitter and laughing and shedding a per year2 group size3 friends3 friends or a date night, cinema Instagram – while also tear at the latest romantic is a social staple for 16-34 checking out what everybody offering but they equally women. Cinema gives this else has been up to. enjoy watching tense, thrilling busy group a way to relax, horrors and big-budget unwind and treat themselves If you think the only way to fantasy and sci-fi movies. by taking a couple of hours reach 16-34 women in the out to spend time with their cinema is to wait for the next “We’re cinema buddies. favourite people. rom-com to come out, then We love cinema—whether think again. This group are it’s about seeing stories They use social media to into cinema just as much as that reflect what’s going SUMMARY YOU CAN GET DRESSED UP help organise a trip to the the guys and enjoy going to on with us or just escaping A BIT, GO OUT FOR A MEAL, GET cinema and you’ll often find see a broad range of films. from reality for a while.” Social staple “ them sharing their experience Yes you’ll find some of them Escapism YOUR POPCORN AND GET TO Conversation capital SEE YOUR FRIENDS... IT’S JUST A Key footfall period: Opening week REALLY NICE NIGHT OUT” Source: 1. GB TGI Q1 2017. 2. CAA Film Monitor Coverage & Frequency Data 3. FAME 2016
61 62 THE BEGUILED. IT.
Sofia Coppola’s remake of a 1971 film starring Clint Eastwood It is the main reason people hate clowns. The release of Stephen is set at a girls’ school in Virginia during the Civil War, where the King’s novel, followed by the 1990 mini-series put millions Release Date Release Date 14 July 2017 young women have been sheltered from the outside world, and 8 September 2017 of children’s entertainers out of business and the world has a wounded Union soldier is taken in. Soon, the house is taken been a better place for it. In this updated version of the story, Distributor over with sexual tension, rivalries and an unexpected turn of Distributor children start to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine. The Universal events. Coppola is one of the best filmmakers in America, so Warner Bros neighbourhood children unite together to face Pennywise, an this should be a spicy drama. evil clown whose history of murder and violence dates back Director Director centuries. The recent launch of the trailer smashed records, Sofia Coppola You’ll like this if you liked Andrés Muschietti being watched an incredible 191m times in 24 hours. People’s The Virgin Suicides. hatred for clowns is clearly as strong as ever. Cast Cast Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Did you know? Bill Skarsgård, Finn You’ll like this if you liked Dunst, Elle Fanning, Sofia Coppola won the Best Director award at the 2017 Cannes Wolfhard, Sophie Lillis, Mama. Colin Farrell Film Festival for her work on The Beguiled, becoming only the Javier Botet second woman in history to do so. Did you know? All clowns are evil, not just Pennywise.
63 64 FLATLINERS. A BAD MOM’S CHRISTMAS.
This isn’t a remake of the popular 1990 thriller, but a sequel, with Bad Moms seemed to come from nowhere to gross almost Kiefer Sutherland reprising his role from the original. Medical £10m in the UK. Fewer than 18 months later a sequel will be Release Date Release Date 29 September 2017 students experiment on “near death” experiences that involve 3 November 2017 hitting screens and this time it has a particularly seasonal theme. past tragedies until the dark consequences begin to jeopardise Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn return as Amy, Carla Distributor their lives. Distributor and Kiki, who are struggling to cope when their respective Sony Pictures Entertainment mothers visit for the holidays. You’ll like this if you liked Director Source Code. Director You’ll like this if you liked Niels Arden Oplev Jon Lucas, Scott Bad Moms. Did you know? Moore Cast Director, Niels Arden Oplev, was behind the original The Girl Did you know? Nina Dobrev, Diego with the Dragon Tattoo, so he’s not short of talent. Cast Kathryn Hahn is America’s most underrated comic actor. Luna, Ellen Page, Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kiefer Sutherland Kathryn Hahn
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65 66 MOTHER! PITCH PERFECT 3.
Darren Aronofsky has consistently been one of the most When the second Pitch Perfect film grossed almost three times interesting directors working today. Although little is known of as much as the first, a third film was never going to be far away. Release Date Release Date 10 November 2017 his latest film, it promises a return to the thrilling horror ofBlack 22 December 2017 It also helped that the mixture of sassy songs, likeable stars and Swan, and he’s assembled a sensational cast too. The story a witty script still feels fresh, so this third film is very welcome. All Distributor centres on a couple whose relationship is tested when uninvited Distributor the major cast members return and with a release date timed for Paramount guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. Universal the Christmas holidays, it should be another big hit. It’s potentially a major awards contender. Director Director You’ll like this if you liked Darren Aronofsky You’ll like this if you liked Trish Sie Pitch Perfect 2. Black Swan. Cast Cast Did you know? Jennifer Lawrence, Did you know? Anna Kendrick, Word has it that this will be the last time you’ll see this version Javier Bardem, Jennifer Lawrence is the youngest actor to receive four Rebel Wilson, Hailee of the Barden Bellas together. Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Academy Award nominations. Steinfeld, Elizabeth Harris, Domhnall Banks Gleeson, Kristen Wiig
67 68 LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES WITH... MAIN SHOPPERS WITH CHILDREN.
36M 2 85%90% Admissions per year
That’s 21% of all UK of Main Shoppers with Children cinema admissions2 are cinemagoers1 5.6 3 24 MINS Visits Average Average foyer time3 For Main Shoppers with but these days everyone can and attractions proving to be per year2 group size3 Children a visit to the cinema often be found with a different incredibly expensive, cinema is a real treat – for both device, watching something remains an affordable activity themselves and the kids. completely different to the for most. Without breaking the person next to them. This bank, the latest blockbusters They spend their days busy makes a trip to the cinema and family films are a true juggling a multitude of tasks even more special – watching entertainment banker for so cinema gives them a real one film, without distraction parents - after all, happy kids chance to escape from those creates a shared memory equals happy parents! demands, while the kids sit that the family can talk captivated by the big screen. about together. “It’s special coming to SUMMARY AS A FAMILY WE CAN ALL ENJOY the cinema – the really big It’s these shared moments Many Main Shoppers with screen, the popcorn, just Quality bonding time AND“ SHARE THE EXPERIENCE AT THE that are cherished by parents. Children also have to be the whole atmosphere.” Shared memories for whole family The whole family might sit money-conscious and with SAME TIME. IT BRINGS US CLOSER together on the sofa at home family tickets to theme parks Happy kids = happy parents TOGETHER AND WE’LL TALK ABOUT IT Key footfall period: First two weeks, focused around weekends & school holidays FOR WEEKS AFTER” Source: 1. GB TGI Q1 2017. 2. CAA Film Monitor Coverage & Frequency Data 3. FAME 2016.
69 70 CARS 3. CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE
Aside from the Toy Story series, the Cars series is the first Pixar Based on the popular children’s book, this comic animation property to get a third instalment, showing just how highly it’s has a talented voice cast. It’s the story of two overly imaginative Release Date Release Date 14 July 2017 rated. Owen Wilson once again voices Lightning McQueen, 24 July 2017 pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotise their who is now a veteran racer but still determined to prove to a new school principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, Distributor generation of racers that he’s the best race car in the world. Distributor incredibly dim-witted superhero named Captain Underpants. Walt Disney 20th Century Fox International You’ll like this if you liked You’ll like this if you liked Cars. Director The Boss Baby. Director David Soren Brian Fee Did you know? Did you know? The franchise has amassed over $10 billion in merchandising Cast The Captain Underpants series includes 12 books and 3 Cast sales. Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, spin-offs, with more than 70 million books sold worldwide. Owen Wilson, Armie Nick Kroll, Kristen Hammer, Cristela Schaal Alonzo, Kerry Washington
71 72 THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE. MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE.
The growth of LEGO animated movies shows no sign of slowing One of the most popular toy brands makes the leap to the big down and after The LEGO Batman Movie, The LEGO Ninjago screen, just in time for October half-term. When a dark force Release Date Release Date 13 October 2017 Movie is next in line. Six young ninjas are tasked with defending 20 October 2017 threatens Ponyville and the Mane 6, they go on a journey to the their island home, Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors, end of Equestria to save their beloved home and they meet new Distributor using their skills and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains Distributor friends and dangerous challenges along the way. Warner Bros and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against Lionsgate their greatest enemy: high school. You’ll like this if you liked Director Director Trolls. Charlie Bean, Paul You’ll like this if you liked Jayson Thiessen Fisher, Bob Logan The LEGO Movie. Did you know? Cast The My Little Pony brand grossed over $1bn in retail sales in Cast Did you know? Zoe Saldana, both 2014 and 2015. Dave Franco, Olivia There are over 100 different LEGO Ninjago products available to Emily Blunt, Kristin Munn, Justin Theroux, buy including Dragon’s Forge which contains over 1,137 pieces! Chenoweth, Michael Jackie Chan, Michael Peña Peña
73 74 FERDINAND. WE TURN BRANDS INTO
This charming-looking animation is from the director of the Rio series and the early Ice Age films. After Ferdinand, a bull with a Release Date 16 December 2017 big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies Distributor a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. 20th Century Fox SCREEN You’ll like this if you liked Director Rio. Carlos Saldanha Did you know? Cast A bull’s heart is actually the size of an adult human head. John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez, David Tennant ICONS.
75 76 THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Release date: 1 January 2018 Distributor: 20th Century Fox Director: Michael Gracey Cast: Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Zac Efron The success of Beauty and the Beast, and more significantly,La La Land, proves that musicals are back in a big way and the next one hoping to make your heart soar is The DOWNSIZING Greatest Showman. It’s the story of impresario, 19 January 2018 P.T Barnum, a visionary who rose from nothing Release date: Paramount to create his famous spectacle that became a Distributor: Alexander Payne worldwide sensation. Hugh Jackman, with his Director: Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, musical theatre background, looks perfectly Cast: Christoph Waltz, Jason Sudeikis cast in the lead, while Zac Efron gets to show off his singing skills once again. With Election, Sideways, The Descendents and Nebraska, Alexander Payne has frequently Les Misérables. You’ll like this if you liked: proved himself one of the best directors Did you know? Director Michael Gracey has in America. His latest looks to be his most cut his teeth in the advertising world directing ambitious yet. It’s a social satire in which a guy ads including the multi-award winning T-Mobile (Matt Damon) realises he would have a better “Dance” flashmob campaign. life if he were to shrink himself. With a dynamite cast and an original premise this could be a big awards contender. DARKEST HOUR Release date: 12 January 2018 You’ll like this if you liked: Sideways. Universal Distributor: Did you know? Alexander Payne has received Director: Joe Wright Oscar nominations for the last three films that Cast: Gary Oldman, Lily James, Ben he’s directed (Nebraska, The Descendants and THE BIG FILMS JUST Mendelsohn, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hurt Sideways). Gary Oldman is one of the UK’s greatest actors and next year he takes on the role of Winston MOLLY’S GAME Churchill, in this prestige British drama covering Release date: 19 January 2018 the early days of World War II where Churchill Distributor: Entertainment One leads a charge against Adolf Hitler’s army. It Director: Aaron Sorkin has class all over it, from Atonement director, Cast: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Joe Wright, to the stellar supporting cast. KEEP ON COMING. Kevin Costner, Chris O’Dowd Atonement. You’ll like this if you liked: Aaron Sorkin is one of the most influential Did you know? Gary Oldman has only ever screenwriters of the last 30 years, with his 2017 looks like ending as a record breaker, and it doesn’t been nominated for one Best Actor Oscar, television work including The West Wing, for his terrific turn inTinker Tailor Soldier Spy. and his big screen output including Steve stop there. Another thing that sets cinema apart from Jobs, Moneyball and The Social Network. other media is that we have visibility on the big films for His directorial debut sees Jessica Chastain play Molly Bloom, a young skier and former years to come. We already know that 2018 is going to be Olympic hopeful who becomes a successful huge. Don’t just take our word for it, here’s just a snapshot entrepreneur and a target of an FBI investigation when she establishes a of some of the incredible content we know is going to be high-stakes, international poker game. on the big screen in 2018. You’ll like this if you liked: Erin Brockovich. Did you know? Kevin Costner makes any film 38% better.
77 78 FIFTY SHADES FREED A WRINKLE IN TIME Release date: 9 February 2018 Release date: 23 March 2018 Distributor: Universal Distributor: Walt Disney International Director: James Foley Director: Ava DuVernay Cast: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Reese Witherspoon, Tyler Hoechlin, Rita Ora Chris Pine, Zach Galifianakis, Oprah Winfrey The two Fifty Shades films have been huge hits Selma director, Ava DuVernay, gets to take on in the UK and everything points to this third a project the size her talent deserves with this and final instalment achieving similar success. adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s sci-fi novel. Following the events of Fifty Shades Darker, After the disappearance of her scientist father, COCO Christian and Ana are now married. However, RED SPARROW three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, Release date: 19 January 2018 Ana’s life is threatened when her former boss, Release date: 2 March 2018 and her friend to space to find him. DuVernay Distributor: Walt Disney International Jack Hyde, swears revenge for being fired Distributor: 20th Century Fox and her talented cast should produce a sci-fi Director: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina from SIP. Director: Francis Lawrence fantasy film that appeals to all ages. Cast: Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Renee Victor, Anthony Gonzalez You’ll like this if you liked: Fifty Shades Matthias Schoenaerts, Jeremy Irons, You’ll like this if you liked: Miss Peregine’s Darker. Mary-Louise Parker Home for Peculiar Children. With Finding Dory and Inside Out, Pixar is back on top form and Coco should be another hit. Did you know? Both Fifty Shades films are Jennifer Lawrence and director, Francis Did you know? The novel has also been Despite his family’s baffling ban on music, the two highest-grossing 18-certificate films Lawrence (no relation), worked together on adapted into an opera, a graphic novel and Miguel (Gonzalez) dreams of becoming a in UK history. the final threeHunger Games films, and they several plays. musician like his idol. Desperate to prove his obviously struck up something of a rapport as talent, Miguel finds himself in the colourful Land BLACK PANTHER they’ve reunited for this promising espionage READY PLAYER ONE of the Dead following a mysterious chain of Release date: 12 February 2018 thriller. J-Law plays a Russian spy who falls Release date: 30 March 2018 events. Along the way, he meets Hector (García Distributor: Walt Disney International for a CIA officer and considers becoming a Distributor: Warner Bros Bernal), and they set off on a journey to unlock Director: Ryan Coogler double agent. Director: Steven Spielberg the story behind Miguel’s family history. Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, You’ll like this if you liked: The Hunger Cast: Olivia Cooke, T.J. Miller, Mark Rylance, You’ll like this if you liked: The Book of Life. Michael B. Jordan, Martin Freeman, Games: Catching Fire. Ben Mendelsohn, Simon Pegg, Tye Sheridan Daniel Kaluuya Did you know? Lee Unkrich directed Toy Did you know? Matthias Schoenaerts should Any Steven Spielberg film is a major event, but Story 3, which is by far the biggest animated Ryan Coogler is one of the best young directors be the next James Bond. when he’s taking on a cult sci-fi novel, it’s even film of all time in the UK. working today, with his last film Creed expertly more exciting. He’s also teamed up again with bridging the past and the present of the Rocky his current muse, Mark Rylance. When the series. Marvel very wisely gave him the reins on PETER RABBIT creator of a multi-player online game called EARLY MAN Black Panther, which sees T’Challa, the new Release date: 16 March 2018 the Oasis dies, he releases a video in which Release date: 26 January 2018 ruler of the advanced kingdom of Wakanda, Distributor: Sony Pictures he challenges all Oasis users to find his Easter Distributor: STUDIOCANAL try to defend his land from being torn apart by Director: Will Gluck egg, which will give the finder his fortune. Wade Director: Nick Park enemies from outside and inside the country. Cast: James Corden, Rose Byrne, Domhnall Watts (Sheridan) finds the first clue and starts a Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, A brilliant director with a brilliant cast; this could Gleeson, Daisy Ridley, Margot Robbie, race for the egg. Maisie Williams, Timothy Spall, Richard Ayoade be Marvel’s best film yet. Elizabeth Debicki You’ll like this if you liked: Ghost in the Shell. Nick Park is a legend of animation being the Captain America: Like Paddington, this feature adaptation of You’ll like this if you liked: Steven Spielberg could have man behind Wallace and Gromit. His latest Civil War. Beatrix Potter’s classic tale of a rebellious Did you know? stop-motion marvel is set at the dawn of rabbit trying to sneak into a farmer’s vegetable three films released in 2018. time, when dinosaurs and woolly mammoths Did you know? Creed was the best American garden, mixes live action with animation. roamed the earth, and tells the story of how film of 2016. James Corden voices the leporine hero and one plucky caveman unites his tribe against a a terrific cast joins him. It should be one of the mighty enemy and saves the day. It’s likely to biggest films of Q1 2018. be one of the funniest films of 2018. You’ll like this if you liked: Paddington. You’ll like this if you liked: Chicken Run. Did you know? More than 45 million copies Did you know? There’s also a film calledFirst of Beatrix Potter’s original book, The Tale of Man released in 2018, about astronaut Neil Peter Rabbit, have been sold since it was first Armstrong and directed by Damien Chazelle published in 1902. (La La Land). © 2017 CTMG
79 80 ANT-MAN AND THE WASP THE INCREDIBLES 2 Release date: 29 June 2018 Release date: 13 July 2018 Distributor: Walt Disney International Distributor: Walt Disney International Director: Peyton Reed Director: Brad Bird Cast: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Cast: Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Michael Peña, Michael Douglas Vowell, Raymond Ochoa Ant-Man was a great surprise, with Paul Rudd Pixar has made a whole host of classic films and Michael Peña making an inspired comic but The Incredibles was up there with the very pairing. Very wisely, they’ve been brought back best. In 2018, 14 years after the first film, we’ll for this sequel, which sees Evangeline Lilly take be getting a hugely anticipated sequel that on the role of the Wasp. Expect it to follow the reunites the crime fighting family. Brad Bird is usual Marvel trajectory of being significantly once again directing what should be, not just bigger than the first film. one of the stand-out family films of 2018, but one of the stand-out films of any genre. AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR JURASSIC WORLD 2 You’ll like this if you liked: Ant-Man. 27 April 2018 7 June 2018 You’ll like this if you liked: The Incredibles. Release date: Release date: Did you know? Walt Disney International Universal Distributor: Distributor: Ant-Man was Marvel’s funniest film to date. Did you know? Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Director: J.A. Bayona Brad Bird directed both The Incredibles and Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Pratt, Scarlett Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ratatouille. Yes, he’s an animation genius. Johansson, Brie Larson, Chris Hemsworth Jeff Goldblum DEADPOOL 2 Release date: 4 July 2018 The Avengers are back, and this time they’re Jurassic World brought the series back in fine Distributor: 20th Century Fox FANTASTIC BEASTS 2 joined by the Guardians of the Galaxy. And fashion and was a massive global hit – currently Director: David Leitch Release date: 16 November 2018 Doctor Strange. And Spider-Man. It’s certainly the fourth biggest film of all time worldwide. Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Distributor: Warner Bros going to be crowded, but Kevin Feige and the This sequel has a great director in charge, T.J. Miller, Josh Brolin Director: David Yates team at Marvel have barely put a foot wrong the Spanish J.A. Bayona (The Impossible, Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Deadpool is the superhero success story of Cast: yet. Avengers Assemble and Avengers: Age of A Monster Calls), while Chris Pratt’s career Johnny Depp Ultron are still Marvel’s two biggest films in the goes from strength to strength. The biggest the last few years. A character whose previous UK, so expect Infinity War to be huge too. news though is that Jeff Goldblum is back as appearances on screen had been disastrous, The firstFantastic Beasts film was the second Ian Malcolm. That alone should ensure that starring a far from bankable actor, marshalled biggest film of 2016, only behindRogue One, Captain America: You’ll like this if you liked: Jurassic World 2 will be another huge hit. by an unproven director, resulted in the biggest and it was so charming it even managed to Civil War. superhero film of 2016. Next year Reynolds is lure non-Harry Potter fans to the cinema to You’ll like this if you liked: Jurassic World. Did you know? The Avengers are all set to back on the big screen as the most irreverent of see it. The second instalment will follow the return in 2019 too. Did you know? Dinosaurs are still cool. superheroes. Good taste will be in short supply, further adventures of Newt Scamander and his but laughs certainly won’t be. likeable band of allies as they take on Johnny Depp’s evil Gellert Grindelwald. UNTITLED HAN SOLO MOVIE OCEAN’S 8 You’ll like this if you liked: Deadpool. Release date: 25 May 2018 Release date: 22 June 2018 You’ll like this if you liked: Fantastic Beasts Did you know? and Where to Find Them. Distributor: Walt Disney International Distributor: Warner Bros Deadpool grossed over £37m at the UK Phil Lord, Chris Miller Gary Ross Director: Director: box office. Did you know? Cast: Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, Emilia Cast: Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Nifflers should be real. Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Thandie Newton Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Olivia Munn, Helena Bonham Carter The UK public went for the firstStar Wars Anthology story, Rogue One, in a big way and With possibly the most star-studded cast of next up is an origin story for the series’ most any film in 2018, this return to theOcean’s popular character. Alden Ehrenreich has franchise sees Danny Ocean’s estranged sister already proved himself to be a charismatic Debbie (Bullock) attempt to pull off the heist of screen presence in films such asHail, Caesar! the century at New York City’s annual Met Gala. and the great casting continues throughout. Her first stop is to assemble the perfect crew: Lou, Rose, Daphne Kluger, Nine Ball, Tammy, Rogue One: A You’ll like this if you liked: Amita, and Constance. Star Wars Story. You’ll like this if you liked: Ocean’s 11. Did you know? Phoebe Waller-Bridge, star of BBC’s Fleabag appears in a ‘CGI-driven’ role. Did you know? Sandra Bullock should be in more films.
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