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RECENT REVEALS STIRRING UP BUZZ ON THE WWW CHARLIE’S ANGELS THE CREW GOES à (l-r) Ella Balinska, INTERNATIONAL Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Elizabeth Banks directs a reboot Elizabeth Banks of the action comedy based on the lead the action in CHARLIE'S ANGELS. 1970s television series. And she's gathered quite a cast, including Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Sam Claflin, and Patrick Stewart, as well as herself as Bosley. Our first image reveals a decidedly millenial look to the Angels, who are now a part of an international network of detectives. IN CINEMAS NOVEMBER 14 GEMINI MAN PRODUCTION NEWS TERMINATOR: Will Smith faces off against a DARK FATE younger clone of himself in sci-fi à We're thrilled HE DID SAY HE'D BE BACK to see a wisened action from Ang Lee. OCTOBER 10 With the title reveal of the looking Arnold Terminator reboot also came Schwarzenegger in THE SECRET GARDEN 's our first look at Arnold return to the franchise Schwarzenegger, looking quite with TERMINATOR: REVIVING THE CLASSIC himself for once. James Cameron DARK FATE. returns for this entry, which stars olin Firth and Julie Walters try estate deep in the Yorkshire Mackenzie Davis, Linda Hamilton are set to star in an adaptation moors, and soon begins to uncover and Gabriel Luna as Terminator. C of the beloved children’s clas- many family secrets. IN CINEMAS OCTOBER 31 sic The Secret Garden by Frances The film is a new take on the Hodgson Burnett. The family novel, brought forward to a new : THE adventure tells the story of Mary time period in 1947 England, on RISE OF SKYWALKER Lennox (Dixie Egerickx, ), a the eve of Partition in India, and in BUT WHICH IS IT? 10-year-old orphan girl who is sent the aftermath of WW2 in Britain. JJ Abrams' release of the first to live on her uncle’s remote coun- IN CINEMAS 2020 for the ninth and final entry in the Star Wars saga raises a big ß Frances Hodgson question: which Skywalker, exactly, Burnett's The Secret is the titular character of this film? Garden was first Is it Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), published in 1911 and has seen several stage Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), Luke : and film adaptations, ß Dame Julie Skywalker himself () MISTRESS OF EVIL including the BAFTA- Walters joins or perhaps Rey (Daisy Ridley)? Maleficent () and nominated 1993 film the cast as á Though Carrie Fisher sadly passed away in 2016, she had shot scenes for previous Star Wars starring John Lynch Mrs. Medlock. We'll soon find out. entries The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi which never made it to the final cuts, and which () face new and Maggie Smith. IN CINEMAS DECEMBER 19 director JJ Abrams puts to good use in STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. enemies in the sequel. OCTOBER

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he follow up to the hit comedy Se3a w Noss saw its premiere What a at Grand Cinemas ABC night! TVerdun on April 1st in an evening packed with stars, VIPs and media, and the anticipation could not have Se3a w been higher for the big laughs to come. Director Nadim Mehanna led Noss w the introductions of the amazing cast in attendance, including Abbas 5amseh Chahine, Tatiana Merheb, Khitam Al to get hold of a promised amount of Laham, Nahla Daoud, Georges Diab cash enabling him to immigrate with LAUNCHES and Sabine Khaled. his fiancée Rima to Copenhagen. The AT GRAND In Se3a w Noss w 5amseh, odds are stacked against them and distributed by Selim Ramia & Co, their crazy friends onboard a “flying” ABC VERDUN Abbas Chahine has literally 1hr 35m minibus as they race to the money.

10 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 GC diary Russian Film Week stellar opening night AT GC VERDUN ussian Film Week launched in splendor on March 20th with an opening ceremony at RGrand ABC Verdun. After welcoming speeches by Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zseibekin, Vice President of the VTV Bank of Russia Alexander Gogoliev and President of the International Association of Islamic Business Marat Kapibev, the evening began with a special screening of The Trainer. Russian Film Week is organised by the International Association of Islamic Business and the Russian-Lebanese Business Council, as well as the Representative Office of the Rosotrodnistvo Agency in Lebanon.

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WE BROKE A FEW EGGS this Easter and it was Grand! unique venue for a birthday Easter celebrations at Grand Birthday parties celebration, Grand Cinemas ABC Dbayeh (April 20), ABC brings all the magic of Verdun (22), ABC Achrafieh are delish theA movies to your special day, and (27) and Las Salinas (29) that’s why top influencer Daddy were unmissable a visit from at Grand Foody chose Grand ABC Dbayeh Easter Bunny, amazing magic DADDY FOODY to mark the occasion for his little shows and plenty of fun champ. A private affair with the star activities. GIVES US HIS treatment, the fun bash got the seal THUMBS-UP of approval, and smiles all round.

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isney’s Dumbo launched in cinemas with a bang on March 26th, boasting gor- Dgeous theatrics by Cirque du Liban and C2C animation. Held at Grand Cinemas ABC Verdun, the spectacle had fans queuing for a photo with the amazing performers while the kids got a chance to show their love for everyone’s favourite little elephant.

14 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 GC diary We sent Mr. Link out to visit mum and dad bloggers around Lebanon. Let’s see what he’s been up to

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Link Guarding the very Looking guilty for important coffee trying to steal a Introducing mug at work for maamoul with our favourite @maman_chocolat @maman_chocolat incredibly entertaining comedy adven- new furry guy ture, launched at Grand ABC Dbayeh IN A GRAND CINEMAS with a terrific celebration thanks to our partners Virgin, Beiruting Kids and PREMIERE BASH Zaatar W Zeit. Movie fans, media and influencers had a blast sharing the red arely does a new character carpet with Mr Link and joining in awe- win our hearts in one fell some activities. Starring the voices of swoop, but that’s exactly what Hugh Jackman, Zach Galifianakis, Zoe Rhappened with the big furry guy we Saldana and Emma Thompson, Missing believed to be extinct. Missing Link, the Link is now showing in cinemas.

Wondering if it’s Surprising Discovering the playtime yet (pretty @brunatohme with beautiful city of please) with a few good jokes Beirut with á Author Maha Hijazi was in the house to sign copies of her new children’s book, The Talking Star. @mrsclueless about being tall @beiruting à How tall is Link? This little girl finds out.

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STUBER THE MYSTERY OF MYSTERIO DAVE BAUTISTA PUSHES HIS HOT UBER DRIVER TO THE LIMITS In Far From Home, Jake Gyllenhaal co-stars as JUL An Uber driver is front Mysterio, a character that avid STARS OF 11 and centre in this rau- comic fans will surely recog- cous comedy about a nise as a classic Spider-Man detective who recruits villain. When he comes to Peter his Uber driver into an unexpected Parker’s aid, are his intentions night of adventure. The awesome pure? We’ll soon find out. SUMMER Dave Bautista stars opposite come- dian Kumail Nanjiani. We’re betting JUL SPIDER-MAN: on a 5-star entertainer. 4 FAR FROM HOME

A SUMMER Whatever the conclusion to the devastation that the BREAK Avengers faced in Infinity War, Spider-Man is moving on TURNS INTO to the next challenge when his European vacation is hi- A WORLD- ENDING jacked by Nick Fury. The mission? Save Earth from the EVENT FOR Elementals, who are wreaking havoc on the continent. From epic HOLLAND Jake Gyllenhaal makes his entry as Mysterio. adventures to

superheroes, master Katie Holmes BRAHMS: adds to her filmmakers to the return horror portfolio following her THE BOY II of beloved classics, the turn turn in ARTEMIS FOWL Don’t Be Afraid summer promises so many of the Dark. KATIE HOLMES LEADS THE CHILLING SEQUEL good reasons to escape JUDI DENCH HOLDS THE REIGNS IN THE CLASSIC SCI-FI ADVENTURE JUL Following his creepy into a movie. Here’s your 25 introduction in The sizzling preview AUG Eoin Colfer’s beloved Boy, Brahms resur- 8 sci-fi novels are faces (literally) in brought to the big a sequel starring Katie Holmes, screen in the story of Ralph Ineson (The Witch) and Owain a young Irish mastermind Yeoman (American Sniper). In the who kidnaps a fairy leprecon officer dark follow-up, after a family moves for ransom to fund the search for into an old and resplendent man- his missing father. Dame Judi Dench sion, their young son soon makes steps in as Commander Root. friends with a life-like doll.

24 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 grandcinemasme.com 25 THE HOT STARS OF SUMMER

ANGEL HAS FALLEN

GERARD BUTLER TAKES A FALL IN THE THIRD ENTRY AUG 8 THE ANGRY BIRDS AUG First Olympus had A HISTORIC TEAM 8 fallen, then it was MOVIE The voices we know and love London. Now it’s are back for another rip-roaring Secret Service THE adventure. Agent Mike Banning (Gerard FLIGHTLESS Nicki Minaj joins returning cast members Jason Sudeikis, BIRDS AND TBA Butler) who falls from grace when Josh Gad, , Awkwafina, Danny McBride and ASTERIX: THE SCHEMING Christian he’s framed for the attempted PIGGIES ARE Peter Dinklage in the sequel in which a new threat Clavier assassination of the president AT IT AGAIN emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger. SECRET OF THE ASTERIX MAGIC POTION and must evade his own agency. Guillaume Briat THE A new adventure is bubbling in the latest hilarious chapter. OBELIX LEGENDARY After a fall from a tree, Druid Getafix begins to wonder what DUO SET OUT would happen if he was incapacitated and couldn’t brew up ON A QUEST Bernard TO PASS ON his magic concoctions? With Asterix and Obelix by his side, Alane AN ANCIENT he sets off to scour Gaul for a talented druid to pass on the GETAFIX RECIPE secret of the Magic Potion.

DORA THE EXPLORER SPIES IN DISGUISE PEÑA AND LONGORIA HELP BRING DORA TO LIFE WILL SMITH AND TOM AUG Another children’s HOLLAND TEAM UP 15 character makes her big-screen debut in A super spy (Will AUG AUG 1 THE NEW MUTANTS the live-action feature 22 Smith) and a starring Isabela Moner, Michael scientist (Tom Peña and Eva Longoria. Always the Holland) who are Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch), Maisie Williams (Game of explorer, Dora finds herself lead- complete opposites have to rely YOUNG Thrones) and Charlie Heaton () star in ing a rag tag group of teens on an on each other in an animated HOLLYWOOD the X-Men spin-off that’s being touted as the first movie IS READY TO adventure to save her parents and comedy set in the high-octane, TERRIFY YOU in the superhero horror genre. The story follows five solve the impossible mystery behind globe-trotting world of interna- WITH ITS young mutants just discovering their abilities while held a lost Inca civilisation. tional espionage. in a secret facility against their will.

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BOSS LEVEL

JOE CARNAHAN TAKES TO THE FUTURE

AUG Mel Gibson leads a 15 terrific cast featur- ing , A ROYAL Annabelle Wallis and in a sci-fi VOICE CAST actioner about a retired special A jaw-dropping voice cast fea- forces officer who finds himself tures Donald Glover, Beyoncé trapped in a neverending time JUL THE LION KING Knowles-Carter, James Earl loop on the day of his death. Joe 18 Jones, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Carnahan (Smokin’ Aces) directs. Woodard and Seth Rogen. One of Disney’s most adored animated adventures returns to the big screen in what’s looking to be a stunning CGI FAVREAU recreation and we can’t wait. With Jon Favreau (The DIRECTS Jungle Book, Iron Man) in the director’s chair and the A POWER multitalented Donald Glover voicing Simba, we journey CAST IN THE RETURNING back to the African savanna where a future king is born. DISNEY We can’t wait to sing Circle of Life and Hakuna Matata CLASSIC along with the likes of Beyoncé and .

AUG Hobbits, TOLKIEN ONCE UPON A TIME elves and 15 dragons. Such is the DOWNTON IN HOLLYWOOD imagination NICHOLAS HOULT BREATHES LIFE of JRR INTO THE REVERED AUTHOR Tolkien. ABBEY SEP Have you ever been TARANTINO It’s a dream come true for movie curious about the BRINGS buffs: Quentin Tarantino directs 5 SERIES GETS A NOBLE BIG- author that brought TOGETHER Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt SCREEN ADAPTATION DICAPRIO us the spell-binding AND PITT in their first on-screen collabora- adventures of The Lord of the Rings SEP Join Hugh FOR THEIR tion, and the fantastic Margot and The Hobbit? So have we. The 19 Bonneville, FIRST Robbie comes along for the ride. upcoming biographical drama stars Michelle Dockery, TEAM-UP The story follows a faded TV actor Nicholas Hoult as JRR Tolkien in the Maggie Smith, (DiCaprio) and his stunt double Tarantino’s ninth story of the orphaned author’s for- Allen Leech and the rest of the (Pitt) as they embark on an odys- film follows a track record of stunning mative years as he finds friendship, pedigreed cast in the feature sey to make a name for them- features including love and artistic inspiration among film adaptation of the TV phe- selves in the during , Kill Bill and Django a group of fellow outcasts at school. nomenon about a wealthy lord the Helter Skelter reign of terror Unchained. Lily Collins co-stars. in the English countryside. in 1969 .

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ABOMINABLE

TAKE A ROLLICKING TRIP TO THE TOP OF EVEREST

SEP In the new 26 adventure from JOINED BY BLOOD Dreamworks, teen- was happy to age Yi encounters announce that WWE superstar a young Yeti on the roof of her Roman Reigns, who is in fact The apartment building in Shanghai, AUG FAST & FURIOUS Rock’s cousin, would be playing and embarks on an epic quest 1 his brother in Hobbs & Shaw. to reunite the magical creature PRESENTS: with his family at the highest HOBBS & SHAW point on Earth.

DWAYNE JOHNSON Ever since agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and lawless TBA AND JASON outcast Shaw () first faced off in Furious 7, SHAUN THE SHEEP: STATHAM their rivalry has caused sparks. Now the duo get their own TEAM UP IN FARMAGEDDON A FUN AND spin-off in an adrenaline-fuelled actioner that sees them FURIOUS join forces to take down cyber-genetically enhanced anar- SPIN-OFF chist Brixton (GC favourite Idris Elba). IT’S CLOSE Aardman studio’s track history of award-winning mov- ENCOUNTERS ies speaks for itself, and we’re waiting with baited breath OF THE HERD for the new entry of clever comedy. The sequel follows KIND IN IT: CHAPTER THE HIGHLY the incredible success of Shaun the Sheep Movie, which THE LOSERS CLUB ANTICIPATED grossed $106 million worldwide. When a mischievous MEET THE TWO THE SEQUEL crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun (Justin ADULT CAST Fletcher) sets off on a thrilling rescue mission to help return GOLDFINCH her home, while a secret government UFO organisation is CHASTAIN AND MCAVOY LEAD hot on their trail. Can Shaun avert farmageddon on Mossy PART TWO OF THE KING CLASSIC Bottom Farm and get the alien home before it’s too late? ELGORT AND KIDMAN PLAY SEP Director Andy IT BY THE BOOK 5 Muschietti reunites the Losers Club—young SEP An adaptation TOP and adult—in the sec- 12 of Donna Tartt’s ond chapter of the adaptation based Pulitzer Prize win- AARDMAN The grown-up members of the on the Stephen King horror classic. ning novel stars MOVIES Losers Club are played by Jessica Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy Ansel Elgort and Nicole Kidman Our top picks Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, headline the feature, which sees the in the tale of a boy who is from the Oscar-winning Andy Bean, James Ransone, Jay the Losers Club all grown up and in by a wealthy family after his Early Man The Curse of the Chicken Run Ryan and Isaiah Mustafa. and returning to Derry after receiv- mother is killed in a bombing at filmmakers Were-Rabbit ing a devastating phone call. the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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DIRECTOR MATT ASELTON CAST THEO JAMES, EMILY RATAIKOWSKI, , EBON MOSS-BACHRACH, DAVIE-BLUE GENRE ACTION CRIME THRILLER THEO JAMES DOB DECEMBER 16, 1984 POB OXFORD, ENGLAND PARALLEL CAREER MUSICIAN, THEATRE EMILY ACTOR BEST KNOWN FOR RATAJKOWSKI SERIES, DOB JUNE 7, 1991 : POB LONDON, AWAKENING ENGLAND PARALLEL CAREER FASHION MODEL, WOMEN'S EQUALITY HOLLYWOOD'S ACTIVIST BEST KNOWN FOR HOTTEST NEW GONE GIRL, WE ARE STARS SET OFF YOUR FRIENDS (Theo James), is a suave, hand- FIREWORKS IN her own chaotic past from IVAN some young thief. His specialty: which she wants to escape. stealing high end art. It's a dirty business, and A SEXY CRIME Together, they can pull off the business is good — but Ivan wants out. Elyse THRILLER ABOUT ultimate con/heist. It won't (Emily Ratajkowski), is a beautiful actress with make them rich, but hopefully a closetful of skeletons and a mountain of debts. BEATING THE ODDS it will set them free. Soon these two smart and sexy criminals team With money, incarcera- up for one last, big daring heist. IN CINEMAS SOON tion and lives on the line, Lying and Stealing is set in Los Angeles, a their escapade tests their city where perception is often more love and loyalty in a fun, important than reality. This is the flirtatious crime thriller. world that Ivan lives in -- the poseurs “Lying and Stealing is an and the social climbers, the wannabes extremely well-crafted heist thriller and the rich who flaunt their wealth with two mag- because they too want to remake netic lead perfor- themselves. But Ivan is not a wannabe. mances from Theo Ivan is an art thief. He inherited his James and Emily father's life of crime, but unlike most thieves,LYING Ivan AND Ratajkowski,” says loves the art as much as the art of the steal. More studio president than that, he longs to break free from the criminal Rich Goldberg. world. Ivan's problem is that he's in so deep he “The film had us may never get out of the devil's bargain he made STEALINGon the edge of our seats throughout with a vain and sadistic crime boss. That is, until and we can’t wait for audiences to he meets Elyse, an actress and a con-woman with experience it for themselves soon.”

32 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 grandcinemasme.com 33 DIRECTOR ANTHONY RUSSO, JOE RUSSO CAST ROBERT DOWNEY JR., CHRIS EVANS, MARK RUFFALO, , CHRIS HEMSWORTH, BRIE LARSON, GWYNETH PALTROW, EVANGELINE LILLY, PAUL RUDD, ELIZABETH OLSEN, JEREMY RENNER, CHADWICK BOSEMAN, SEBASTIAN STAN, DON CHEADLE, DAVE BAUTISTA, POM KLEMENTIEFF, BENEDICT WONG, TOM HOLLAND, , KAREN GILLAN, TESSA THOMPSON, , JON FAVREAU, GENRE ACTION ADVENTURE SCI-FI 182 MINS

The sheer number of castmembers alone should give you a pretty good idea about how truly massive this Avengers finale is. The fact that it follows the devastating cliffhanger of Avengers: Infinity War will spell out how many film fans are waiting with baited breath for the resolution. And it's finally here. The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel's grand conclusion to twenty- two films. It's the Endgame.

34 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 DIRECTOR MICHAEL DOUGHERTY CAST VERA FARMIGA, CHARLES DANCE, MILLIE BOBBY BROWN, KEN WATANABE, O’SHEA JACKSON JR., BRADLEY WHITFORD, THOMAS MIDDLEDITCH GENRE ACTION ADVENTURE FANTASY

In the next chapter of the epic action adventure series of films, Godzilla is pitted against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate , the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species — thought to be EXPERIENCE mere myths — rise again, they MX4D Dolby Atmos all vie for supremacy, leaving only at humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance. Grand Cinemas ABC Verdun

36 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 grandcinemasme.com 37 DIRECTOR SIMON KINBERG CAST JAMES MCAVOY, MICHAEL FASSBENDER, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, NICHOLAS HOULT, SOPHIE TURNER, TYE SHERIDAN, ALEXANDRA SHIPP, KODI SMIT-MCPHEE, JESSICA CHASTAIN GENRE ACTION ADVENTURE SCI-FI

In Dark Phoenix, the X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family fall- ing apart, they must find a way to unite – not only to save Jean’s soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponise this force and rule the galaxy.

38 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 DIRECTOR CHAD STAHELSKI CAST KEANU REEVES, , LAURENCE FISHBURNE, MARK DACASCOS, ASIA KATE DILLON, LANCE REDDICK, SAÏD TAGHMAOUI, JEROME FLYNN, JASON MANTZOUKAS, TOBIAS SEGAL, ANJELICA HUSTON, IAN MCSHANE GENRE ACTION THRILLER

In this third installment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, super-assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin’s guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world’s most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn.

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Twenty-two years after the first Men in Black instalment, and seven years since that trilogy’s conclusion, the most secretive agency in the universe gets a spin-off. Men in Black: International reunites Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson following their dynamite pairing in Thor: , brings back Emma Thompson as Agent O, and invites Liam Neeson along for a crucial new mission. But what is the mission, exact- ly? The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adven- ture, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black DIRECTOR LUC BESSON CAST SASHA LUSS, , organisation. CILLIAN MURPHY, , LERA ABOVA, ALEXANDER PETROV GENRE ACTION THRILLER 118 MINS

Beneath Anna Poliatova’s strik- ing beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world’s most feared government assassins. Writer/director Luc Besson has brought us a few tantalis- ing actioners in the past, and his latest foray looks set to blow us away once again. An electrifying thrill ride unfolding with propul- sive energy, startling twists and breathtaking action, Anna intro- duces Sasha Luss in the title role with a star-studded cast including Academy Award Winner Helen Mirren, Cillian Murphy, Luke Evans.

42 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 grandcinemasme.com 43 Lefilmfrancophone UN BREAK PEUPLE IT ALL Jaw- ET SON dropping dance sequences ROI light up an Rediscover the electrifying epic true story of love story freedom and the about overcoming history-making our worst fears HISTORY events of the 1789 ucie has only French revolution BUFF BONANZA L one dream: t’s 1789 . Among the to become a historical figures I The Bastille has showcased in member of the Byrd Dance been stormed this epic are Company. After a serious Robespierre, and a breath of liberty Marat, Danton accident while rehearsing, blows through the streets. and Desmoulins. INSANE her parents urge Lucie to Françoise, a young wash- in cinemas MOVES focus on her law degree Incredible dance erwoman, and Basile, jun 13 sequences are and her upcoming exams. a drifter, discover the DIRECTOR performed by But Lucie has other plans. MARC Vagabond Crew, unique exhilaration of love in cinemas FOUCHARD the current She is convinced she and revolution. Together may 9 CAST SABRINA world champions needs to work twice as OUAZANI, of the two most with the people of the DIRECTOR KEVIN MISCHEL, prestigious hard at recovery and get working-class districts PIERRE SLIMANE B-Boy events. out of her comfort zone. SCHOELLER NEBCHI of Paris, they begin to CAST GASPARD GENRE When she meets Vince, realise dreams of emanci- ULLIEL, ADÈLE ROMANCE a magnetic break dancer HAENEL, DANCE pation in a newly formed LOUIS GARREL, 100 MINS with a past, a spark is lit assembly. Within their LAURENT and she asks to meet his LAFITTE debates and the fury on GENRE crew. With lessons from the streets, lies the fate of HISTORICAL Vince, and a mission to DRAMA their once sacred king and 121 MINS find her father, Lucie sets the birth of a republic. out to fulfil her dreams.

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Overnight, Raphael finds In the adaptation of the Ivan himself in a world where he Calbérac novel, 15-year-old has never met Olivia, and Emile is overjoyed when the must win his wife’s heart all girl he’s in love with invites over again. François Civil him to Venice — until his and Joséphine Japy star. parents decide to join him.

44 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 grandcinemasme.com 45 Lefilmfrancophone CELLE QUE VOUS CROYEZ Juliette Binoche offers another stunning reflection on love CONFESS laire, a 50-year- Do you have a C old divorcée, secret online creates a fake profile? Facebook profile of a 24-year-old woman, using a photo she finds online. She does it to spy on Jo, in cinemas her on-and-off lover, in may 9 the process reaching out DIRECTOR to his best friend, Chris. SAFY NEBBOU CAST JULIETTE A love ensues. Claire is BINOCHE, NICOLE GARCIA, in love with Chris and he FRANÇOIS CIVIL, is in love with her fake GUILLAUME profile. He wants to meet GOUIX GENRE her. Now, Claire is torn ROMANCE between the impossibility DRAMA 101 MINS of this love and the painful risk of losing it.

CHAMBOULTOUT in cinemas Wounds are opened may 2 when a secret past DIRECTOR comes to light ERIC LAVAINE eatrice has just CAST ALEXANDRA written a book LAMY, JOSÉ B GARCIA, telling the story MICHAËL YOUN, of her new life with her ANNE MARIVIN husband. Following a GENRE COMEDY DRAMA scooter accident, Frederic 100 MINS has been blind and has had major side effects: he says everything on his mind, without filter. Even though Beatrice took care to change the names in her book, old quarrels and secret jealousies are revived when the couple reunites with old friends in Basque country.

46 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 HORROR FANATIC SCARING SUPERHERO YOU SOON HORROR FROM THE VISIONARY FILMMAKER BEHIND jul 11 47 meters down: uncaged gists Ed and Lorraine Warren bring The stakes are higher and the Annabelle the possessed doll to the locked predators more lethal in the artifacts room in their home, placing sequel to the 2017 sleeper hit. her “safely” behind sacred glass and Comes Home enlisting a priest’s holy blessing. But DIRECTOR GARY DAUBERMAN CAST VERA an unholy night of horror awaits as FARMIGA, MCKENNA GRACE, PATRICK WILSON Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in GENRE HORROR THRILLER OUT JUN 27 the room, who all set their sights on Determined to keep Annabelle from a new target—the Warrens’ ten-year- Brightburn wreaking more havoc, demonolo- old daughter, Judy, and her friends. DIRECTOR DAVID YAROVESKY CAST proved to be something far ELIZABETH BANKS, DAVID DENMAN, JACKSON more sinister? With Brightburn, A. DUNN, MATT JONES, MEREDITH HAGNER GENRE SUPERHERO HORROR OUT MAY 9 the visionary filmmaker of aug Guardians of the Galaxy and killer 22 What if a child from another world Slither presents a startling, voice crash-landed on Earth, but instead subversive take on a radical scary stories to tell of becoming a hero to mankind, he new genre: superhero horror. in the dark Teens face their worst fears to survive in the Guillermo del Chucky’s voice is Toro-produced creeper. provided by Luke Skywalker himself, Ma Mark Hamill. DIRECTOR TATE TAYLOR CAST OCTAVIA SPENCER, , DIANA SILVERS, LUKE EVANS GENRE THRILLER OUT MAY 30 Child’s Play The Terror Oscar winner Octavia Spencer stars DIRECTOR LARS KLEVBERG CAST AUBREY as Sue Ann, a loner who befriends a PLAZA, MARK HAMILL, BRIAN TYREE HENRY of Halloween GENRE HORROR THRILLER OUT JUN 20 group of teenagers and offers them DIRECTOR TODD TUCKER CAST CALEB her basement to party. House rules: A contemporary re-imagining of the THOMAS, JT NEAL, ANNIE READ, ERIC ROBERTS GENRE HORROR OUT MAY 2 sep One of the kids has to stay sober. 1988 horror classic, Child’s Play 5 EVERYBODY’S Don’t curse. Never go upstairs. And follows Karen (Aubrey Plaza, Dirty After a fifteen-year-old is brutally WELCOME AT MA’S. call her “Ma.” But as Ma’s hospitality Grandpa), a single mother who gifts beaten up by high school bullies, it: chapter two BUT GOOD LUCK starts to curdle into obsession, what her son Andy (Gabriel Bateman, his wish for revenge unknowingly The Stephen King classic GETTING HOME SAFE began as a teenage dream haven Lights Out) a Buddi doll, unaware of unleashes the Terror of Halloween continues. Meet the cast in this turns into a terrorising nightmare. its more sinister nature. in this chiller starring Eric Roberts. issue’s summer preview.

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STEP UP 6 features some of the world’s hottest dance crews and a thrilling final THE HUSTLE dance battle. DIRECTOR CAST , , A VIGILANTE ALEX SHARP GENRE COMEDY 94 MINS OUT JUN 6 DIRECTOR SARAH DAGGAR-NICKSON CAST OLIVIA WILDE, MORGAN SPECTOR GENRE Thirty years after that memorable movie, Hollywood CRIME THRILLER 91 MINS OUT MAY 2 puts a gender-bending spin on the Steve Martin/ A once abused woman, Sadie classic, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. In the devotes herself to ridding victims hilarious new comedy The Hustle, Anne Hathaway and of their domestic abusers while Rebel Wilson star as female scam artists, one low rent hunting down the husband she and the other high class, who team up to take down the must kill to truly be free. The dirty rotten men who have wronged them. THEN AND NOW thriller is inspired by the strength and bravery of real domestic abuse survivors and the incredible obstacles to safety they face.

STEP UP: YEAR OF THE DANCE DIRECTOR RON YUAN CAST JADE CHYNOWETH, JANELLE GINESTRA, ESCAPE PLAN 3: SEAN LEW GENRE DANCE 100 MINS COMING SOON DEVIL’S STATION he new chapter explodes onto the stages of DIRECTOR JOHN HERZFELD CAST Beijing with dazzling dance sequences as a SYLVESTER STALLONE, DAVE BAUTISTA, YESTERDAY 50 CENT GENRE ACTION OUT JUN 6I T group of feisty street dancers join forces for a DIRECTOR DANNY BOYLE CAST HIMESH PATEL, LILY JAMES, ED SHEERAN ROMANTIC COMEDY The daughter of a Hong Kong tech GENRE 112 MINS OUT JUN 27I battle royal to determine the world’s best dance crew. HEADS UP! A gifted street dancer from the alleyways of Beijing, executive goes missing. Soon Ray Yesterday, everyone knew The Beatles. Today, only Fans rejoice. Tie ends up in prison after he stands up to a brutal Breslin and his crew discover Jack remembers their songs. This struggling singer- Yesterday features gangster. Refining his kung fu-inspired dance moves the culprit is the deranged son songwriter in a tiny English town is about to become a pop uberstar Ed in his tiny cell, he’s ready to get back on the dance of one of their former foes, who very big deal. From Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle Sheeran in his feature film debut, floor upon release. When he meets a dance ally, the also kidnapped Breslin’s love and (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting) comes a rock-n-roll following up that stage is set to build a troupe that can take on the most is holding her inside the massive comedy about music, dreams, friendship and the long crazy cameo in competitive dance battle in the nation. prison known as Devil’s Station. and winding road that leads to the love of your life. Game of Thrones.

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THE EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKING TRUTH SHOCKINGLY EVIL Serial killer, kidnapper, rapist, burglar and necrophile, Ted AND VILE Bundy denied his crimes for DIRECTOR JOE BERLINGER CAST ZAC EFRON, LILY COLLINS, JOHN more than a decade before MALKOVICH, JIM PARSONS GENRE THRILLER 108 MINS OUT MAY 2 confessing to 30 homicides committed in seven states between 1974 and 1978. n a film based on true events, Zac Efron plays Ted Bundy, the world’s most notorious serial I killer. It’s 1969. Ted is crazy-handsome, smart, charismatic, affectionate. And cautious single mother Liz Kloepfer (Lily Collins) ultimately cannot resist his charms. The happy couple seems to have it all figured out — until their perfect life is shattered. Ted is arrested and charged with a series of increasingly grisly murders. Concern soon turns to paranoia, and as evidence piles up, Liz is forced to consider that the man with whom LONGSETH ROGEN AND CHARLIZE THERON: SHOT IT’S UNLIKELY BUT NOT she shares her life could actually be a psychopath. IMPOSSIBLE IN THE PROFANELY FUNNY ROMANTIC COMEDY

DIRECTOR JONATHAN LEVINE CAST SETH ROGEN, CHARLIZE THERON, ANDY SERKIS, ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD GENRE COMEDY When opposites ROMANCE 115 MINS OUT MAY 9I attract Rogen and Theron ricochet off red Flarsky (Seth one another in the roles of Rogen) is a gifted and Fred and Charlotte F free-spirited journalist ON THEIR VERY DIFFERENT CHARACTERS with a self-deprecating sense “Fred would describe himself as a highly “To play a character like Charlotte, who of humour and an affinity for principled but also highly misunderstood doesn’t just throw all of her ambition . Charlotte Field (Charlize journalist, one who has not really gotten away for a guy, was exciting. She’s in a Theron) is smart, sophisticated recognition for the risks he takes. But very conflicted place that a lot of women and one of the most influen- he’s also kind of a self-destructive mess have to deal with - juggling work, tial women in the world. The who doesn’t believe in his own worth.” ideals and personal life.” two have nothing in common, ON THEIR BIG-SCREEN LOVE AFFAIR except that she was his babysitter “For someone like Fred Flarsky, dating “There’s such a huge yin and yang POMS THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR and childhood crush. As she Charlotte Field is almost like dating a between them, yet they remind each other DIRECTOR ZARA HAYES CAST , JACKI WEAVER, PAM DIRECTOR RY RUSSO-YOUNG CAST CHARLES MELTON, YARA SHAHIDI, prepares to make a run for the GRIER, RHEA PERLMAN, CELIA WESTON, PHYLLIS SOMERVILLE, CHARLI FAITH LOGAN GENRE ROMANCE DRAMA OUT JUN 6 princess. It’s a story that taps into a kind of what truly drives their ideals. Maybe TAHAN, ALISHA BOE, BRUCE MCGILL GENRE COMEDY OUT MAY 9I Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred of grand fantasy fulfillment but at the because we’re a bit like our characters, Natasha is a girl who believes in science and facts. as her speechwriter, much to the same time it’s down-to-earth, irreverent that same kind of rapport was there POMS is an uplifting and hilarious comedy about She is not the type of girl who meets a cute boy on a dismay of her advisors. Though and hilarious as any thing we’ve done.” between me and Seth, and it just worked.” Martha (played by Diane Keaton, following up the hit crowded City street and falls in love with him. Fred is unprepared for her ON THE IMPORTANCE OF AUTHENTICITY IN COMEDY The Book Club), a woman who moves into a retirement Not when her family is twelve hours away from being glamourous lifestyle, sparks fly “Our dynamic was both funny and real. “There was something very authentic community and starts a cheerleading squad with her deported. Daniel has always been , the as their unmistakable chemis- I think the most shocking part of the that happened between me and Seth and fellow residents, Sheryl (Jacki Weaver), Olive (Pam good student. Never a dreamer. But something about try leads to a round-the-world movie is that by the end of it, you actually that’s what this needed to not only be Grier) and Alice (Rhea Perlman), proving that it’s never Natasha makes him think that fate has something much romance and a series of unex- believe these two people who are so hilarious but also be an honest story of too late to follow your dreams. more extraordinary in store — for both of them. pected and dangerous incidents. ridiculously different could make it.” modern relationships.”

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DIRECTOR NOOR FAY GHARZEDDINE CAST MARWA KHALIL, TESS Kirsten finds Nadine badly beaten, and Kirsten refuses HARRISON, NAJEEB ZEITOUNI, CHARBEL MAKHLOUF, NADIM DEAIBES, to leave her alone with her husband, Pierre. Tensions AIDA SABRA, ELIE NJEIM GENRE DRAMA 85 MINS OUT MAY 16 rise until Nadine is pushed to the point of no return. Lebanese woman and an American girl become friends and accidental partners-in-crime in a A story that explores the nature of happiness and self-actualisation through the multicultural lens of Lebanese-American filmmaker Noor Gharzeddine. Nadine is a resilient housewife, wise and fiery — although years of taking care of a husband sinking into alcoholism have crushed her joie de vivre. Kirsten is a quirky, self-assured post-grad who has recently relocated to Beirut to teach English. As their friendship deepens, Nadine recovers her vivacity and challenges Kirstin’s neat understanding of the world. One day

THE INTRUDER DIRECTOR DEON TAYLOR CAST MICHAEL EALY, MEAGAN GOOD, , JOSEPH SIKORA, ALVINA AUGUST GENRE SUSPENSE THRILLER 102 MINS OUT MAY 2I When a young married couple (played by Think Like A Man alumni Michael Ealy and Meagan Good) buys their dream house in the gorgeous and peaceful Napa Valley, they think they have found the perfect home to take their next steps as a family. But when the strangely attached former owner (Dennis Quaid in a distinctly new kind of role) continues to infiltrate and disrupt their lives, they begin to suspect that he has hidden motivations beyond a quick sale.

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ROCKETMANDIRECTOR DEXTER FLETCHER CAST , JAMIE BELL, RICHARD MADDEN, GEMMA JONES. BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD GENRE BIO FANTASY OUT JUN 13

ocketman is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible R human story of ’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of trans- formation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspira- tional story — set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton — tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.

IT’S ALL CONNECTED Sir Elton John and Taron Egerton previously co-starred in : The Golden Circle. Egerton also took on an « John Song in the animated movie Sing.

THE POISON ROSE THE WORK WIFE DIRECTOR FRANCESCO CINQUEMANI, GEORGE GALLO CAST JOHN DIRECTOR MICHAEL FEIFER CAST CERINA VINCENT, ELISABETH TRAVOLTA, , , PETER STORMARE, HARNOIS, KEVIN SIZEMORE GENRE CRIME 86 MINS OUT MAY 23 GENRE CRIME THRILLER OUT MAY 23I After a tense few months following an unemployment PI Carson Phillips takes on a routine missing persons spell, things are finally looking up for Sean and Lisa case which slowly reveals itself to be a complex web of Miller when Sean lands his dream job. But when Sean’s crimes. When he discovers his long lost daughter is the assistant, Jen, his self-proclaimed “Work Wife,” begins number one suspect, he races a ticking clock to save vying for his affection, it soon becomes clear that she her and uncover the town’s dirty secrets. will stop at nothing to rip their marriage apart.

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JULIE JAKE WALTERS WHITEHALL THE QUEEN REX British national With his posh treasure Dame Julie accent, cutting wit Walters brings and timing, her humour and this star comedian warmth to the role is the perfect match of the pooch-loving for our spoiled but UK sovereign. loveable hero. RAY WINSTONE TYSON Rough around the edges and with a voice to match, Mischievous and Winstone as Tyson spoiled rotten, the teaches Rex a few important queen’s favourite pooch lessons in the real world. finds himself out in the real world in a fantastic family adventure

ince his arrival at Buckingham palace, British sovereign Rex lives a life of S Queen Elizabeth luxury. Top dog, he has been fond of has superseded his corgis since she three fellow corgis in Her Majesty’s was a child. Her heart. His arrogance can be quite irri- pooches are such tating. When he causes a diplomatic a mainstay of the royal household incident during an official dinner with that they featured IN CINEMAS JUNE 6I the president of the United States, he in the video stunt DIRECTOR VINCENT falls into disgrace. Betrayed by one of KESTELOOT, BEN STASSEN performed with CAST JACK WHITEHALL, his peers, Rex becomes a stray dog Daniel Craig as JULIE WALTERS, RAY in the streets of London. How can he for WINSTONE,SHERIDAN SMITH, redeem himself? In love, he will find the London 2012 MATT LUCAS, TOM COURTENAY, Olympics. JON CULSHAW GENRE COMEDY the resources to surpass himself in ADVENTURE 85 MINS the face of great danger. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>58 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 grandcinemasme.com 59 FAMILY FEST >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Terrier Max is coping with some The Secret major life changes. His owner is now married and has a toddler, Liam. Life of Pets 2 Max is so worried about protecting the boy that he develops a nervous DIRECTOR CHRIS RENAUD ALSO STARRING TIFFANY HADDISH, ERIC STONESTREET, JENNY tic. On a family trip to a farm, Max SLATE, HANNIBAL BURESS OUT JUN 6 encounters canine-intolerant cows and a terrifying turkey, all of which eaturing Hollywood only elevates Max’s anxiety. Luckily, chocolate factory and it’s all hands vet Harrison Ford Max gets some guidance from vet- Mr Moll on deck. But when the kids get into in his animated-film eran farm dog Rooster (Ford), who a feud with the nasty boys next door F debut, the sequel to pushes Max to ditch his neuroses, and the — who also happen to be his boss’s the 2016 comedic find his inner alpha, and give Liam a Chocolate children — Mr Moll needs to step in blockbuster comes packed with the little more freedom. and take charge. Is he up to the task? franchise’s signature irreverence Meanwhile, while her owner is Factory After all, the fight was only about cot- and subversive humour. The new away, Gidget tries to rescue Max’s ton candy, homework and the most chapter answers the question that favourite toy from a cat-packed DIRECTOR MANUEL FLURIN HENDRY CAST famous circus dog in the world. >>> MEET THE MOLLS has long intrigued every pet owner: apartment with a little help from STEFAN KURT, ISABELLA SCHMID, MARTIN RAPOLD 90 MINS OUT MAY 2 What are your pets really doing her feline friend, Chloe, who has A hilarious comedy when you’re not at home? discovered the joys of catnip. or the first time on the brings us the big- big screen, meet Papa screen debut of the F Moll! Mr Moll is work- beloved children’s >>> PURRFECT LINE-UP ing overtime at the book character

An Elephant’s Journey

DIRECTOR MARK DRURY TAYLOR CAST JENNA ORTEGA, DAVID ARQUETTE, TOM ARNOLD, MARTIN MARTINEZ OUT MAY 9

The night before Flora the elephant is scheduled to be euthanised, the cir- cus owner’s daughter, Dawn, sneaks her away. All that stands between PATTON JENNY KEVIN HARRISON LAKE them and the elephant reserve is two OSWALT SLATE HART FORD BELL hundred kilometers of woods, hunt- MAX GIDGET SNOWBALL ROOSTER CHLOE ers and the fear of not making it. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>60 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 grandcinemasme.com 61 FAMILY FEST >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> lso a showing Aladdin

DIRECTOR GUY RITCHIE CAST WILL SMITH, MENA MASSOUD, NAOMI SCOTT, MARWAN KENZARI, NAVID NEGAHBAN, ALAN TUDYK, NASIM PEDRAD, BILLY MAGNUSSEN, NUMAN ACAR OUT MAY 23

re you ready to relive your child- hood and introduce A your family to an iconic adventure? A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, Aladdin is the exciting tale of the charming street urchin Aladdin, Up and Away the courageous and self-determined find the love of a child. In Perfection, Princess Jasmine and the larger- UglyDolls Moxy and her crew are subject to the OUT JUN 6 In a fantastic adven- It’s a whole than-life Genie who may be the key manipulations of Lou, the perfect doll ture, Hodja is a boy from Pjort new world! DIRECTOR ALSO to their future. Director Guy Ritchie STARRING WANDA SYKES, JANELLE MONÁE, in charge of training recruits. Here, who borrows a flying carpet Director Guy (Sherlock Holmes, Lock, Stock and GABRIEL IGLESIAS OUT MAY 16 the UglyDolls will confront what it to see the world. In return he Ritchie and Two Smoking Barrels) brings his means to be different, struggle with must complete a challenging Will Smith singular flair for fast- n Uglyville, weird their desire to be loved, and ulti- mission: to find and return as Genie paced, visceral is celebrated and mately discover that you don’t have Diamond to her grandfather. are taking action to the I strange is special. to be perfect to be amazing. us back to fictitious port But Moxy’s curiosity Agrabah city of Agrabah, about all things leads and Will Smith her to wonder if there’s anything on steps into the the other side of the mountain which curly shoes nestles Uglyville. Setting off with her of the hilari- friends, she discovers another world ous Genie. It – Perfection – a town where more coudn’t have conventional dolls are trained before been better they graduate to the “real” world to if we’d made a wish. >>> PRETTY AWESOME CAST Troll: The Tale A Dog’s Journey of a Tail

DIRECTOR GAIL MANCUSO CAST MARG OUT JUN 20 The troll prince Trym HELGENBERGER, KATHRYN PRESCOTT, JOSH has only three days to save his GAD, DENNIS QUAID OUT MAY 16 father, King Grom, who has In the sequel to the heartwarming turned to stone and had his tail global hit A Dog’s Purpose, beloved stolen by the evil presence in dog Bailey forms an unbreakable the forest. Trym and his com- bond with little CJ. When CJ’s panions must go on a wild and mother takes her away, as Bailey’s dangerous journey across the KELLY BLAKE PITBULL NICK EMMA soul prepares to leave this life for a troll kingdom of Ervod to save CLARKSON SHELTON UGLY JONAS ROBERTS new one, he makes a promise to find MOXY OX LOU WEDGEHEAD his father’s life and return the CJ and protect her at any cost. DOG kingdom to its rightful ruler. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>62 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 grandcinemasme.com 63 FAMILY FEST >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Toy Story 4

DIRECTOR JOSH COOLEY CAST TOM HANKS, TIM ALLEN, ANNIE POTTS, TONY HALE, JOAN CUSACK, PATRICIA ARQUETTE, KEANU REEVES, MICHAEL KEATON, JORDAN PEELE, CHRISTINA HENDRICKS OUT JUN 20

oody (Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the W world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So, when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky, declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo realise they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries. Get ready to hit the road with the gang — plus some surprise guests including Keanu Reeves!

Detective Pikachu

DIRECTOR ROB LETTERMAN CAST RYAN REYNOLDS, JUSTICE SMITH, BILL NIGHY, ROB DELANEY, SUKI WATERHOUSE OUT JUN 13

When ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing, his 21-year-old son Tim sets out to find out what hap- Only Ryan “” pened. Aiding in the investigation Reynolds could pull is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, off the outrageous comedy required Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise- to voice a talking cracking, adorable super-sleuth who Pokemon: Pikachu. is a puzzlement even to himself. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>64 GRAND CINEMAS MAY/JUNE 2019 LAST WORD

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