#TheIceRoad This Mission Is On Thin Ice #Hollywood #Movies @Sterkinekor On 27-Aug-21 @EmpireEntAfrica

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WRITER/DIRECTOR: 

Jonathan Hensleigh (writer of Armageddon, Jumanji (1995), The Rock, Con Air, Die Hard With a Vengeance)

CAST:

• LIAM NEESON as Mike
• LAURENCE J. FISHBURNE III as Goldenrod
• MARCUS THOMAS as Gurty
• AMBER MIDTHUNDER as Tantoo
• BENJAMIN WALKER as Varnay

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaTDFtAABE

SYNOPSIS:

After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, a ‘big-rig’ ice road driver (Neeson) must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners. Contending with thawing waters and a massive storm, they discover the real threat is one they never saw coming.

Fun Facts:

• The premise of the film is based on series like “Ice Road Truckers” and “Outback Truckers” which were hugely popular. The concept of riding a big rig truck over a frozen body of water with tons of merchandise in the back is enough to make most of us lose our courage – but not these drivers!
• The Ice Road is set in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The road itself is around 250 miles long and is primarily built over frozen lakes. The road is officially known as the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road.
• The movie is based on one road, although the story is purely fictional. If you want to read a book about the real ice road, check out Denison’s Ice Road, Edith Iglauer’s non-fiction recount of traversing the road itself.
• Liam Neeson is as bankable as taxes and death. His action films always do well and he has appeal with both men and women as the hero.
• Liam’s character’s brother, Gurty, is a veteran who served in Iraq. He received a bullet in his head from a sniper, and the surgeons didn't take the bullet out, they thought it would have been too dangerous. As a result, he's got a condition called aphasia. Words come out in the wrong order and he doesn’t always make sense but he’s a brilliant mechanic.
• The big rigs are stars all on their own. Liam went out with a rig driver and was impressed by how much finesse it takes to drive a truck. And the back of the cabs where they sleep is so big that at 6”4, Liam could stand upright As he put it “I have been in smaller New York apartments.”
• Mining is big business in our country and to see the corners that are cut at the management level is a reminder that people’s welfare should always come first – not the profit.

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RADHE #MostWantedBhai #Radhe #Crime #Action @ZeeplexOfficial @ZEE5India

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RADHE: Your Most Wanted Bhai is the new Bollywood movie (13 May 2021) starring Salman Khan, Disha Patani and Randeep Hooda, Jackie Shroff which is released by Zee5 as well on Zeeplex where you can get a years subscription to the Zee5 online platform for only R499 including the ticket to the movie. Basically, this is to promote subscription to the online platforms which Salman is able to bring or not depends on the fans and if they still have time to watch movies during these tough times of Corona. 

Radhe shows the superhuman strength of Salman Khan in the introduction sequence that he beats all the resources of Parvesh Rana but suddenly that power is not so great when he hits the gangs of Randeep Hooda who only has 2 people along with him. Salmaan Khan has delivered only a limited number of dialogues in the movie which also doesn't leave any impact and you must have seen those in his previous movies also. Disha Patani's acting is totally over and she doesn't look compatible with Salman's character. There is too much of an age difference that doesn't suit them. Moreover, her elder brother is played by Jackie Shroff which looks more like her dad as compared to the brother. 

Coming to the other characters in the movie are two rival gangs where one local gang leader start yelling as soon as he sees Randeep Hooda without any logic, he totally fails in his act. The other one is played by Sudhanshu Pandey who gets killed soon and doesn't have much to play. The whole team of gangs is beaten up badly by just 3 people of Randeep Hooda's gang which have reached from Delhi to Mumbai and wants to now run their drugs business there and earn a lot of money. His style of work is killing first and talk later and a lot of bloodshed is shown in the movie reminding of the Tarantino movies.  

The songs are nice but the dance is not as good as Allu Arjun's movie and that's the only part that is entertaining in this movie. I don't know why he keeps showing his locket in his dance sequences, the locket must have brought good fortune in his life but to us, it doesn't matter at all. The movie has its ups and downs and as in all the latest launches, social media is shown to be the main taskmaster and to be used to bringing change in society. 

The movie is directed by none other than Prabhu Deva and is based on the movie The Outlaws by Kang Yoon-sung. The movie is produced by Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Atul Agnihotri and Nikhil Namit. It's 114 minutes of fun or torture you can decide for yourself. The music is by Sajid-Wajid, Himesh Reshammiya and Devi Sri Prasad and there are only 4 songs with a total length of around 15 minutes 34 seconds. This is one of the movies you will enjoy if you are a Salman Khan fan but there is nothing new in the story and you will only enjoy the acting of Randeep Hooda as you will feel the fear of death if he is in front of you. Salman has always looked great on-screen and in this movie also he looks dashing and handsome. 

RATING 2/5

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14 PHERE @ZEE5India #Drama #Comedy #14Phere #2xDrama2xDhamaal #ZEE5

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Zee5 OTT platform is bringing a lot of fun content to be watched by all the viewers and brought this comedy-drama movie after the action thriller Radhe starring Salman Khan. The Zee Studios produced movie stars Vikrant Massey and Kriti Kharbanda as the main couple Sanju and Aditi respectively between whom the concept of 14 Phere is being played. Basically, the families are not in support of their love marriage as they belong to different states and castes so the whole office staff comes together to create fake relatives and attends the marriage twice in two states once in Bihar and once in Rajasthan. I totally loved watching the movie and the small nuances the protagonists go through to make it all happen. 

Sanju and Aditi's fake parents are played by Gauahar Khan as Zubina and Jameel Khan as Amay. Both are theatre artists and they are coaxed into playing this once in a lifetime opportunity to play once Sanju's parents and once Aditi's parents. The movie is directed by Devanshu Singh and written by Manoj Kalwani. Both have been able to capture the details as it goes in the marriages and the demands in both the states. The song where the bride is introduced to the Bihari rituals is really heart touching and you will feel the love a mother-in-law has for her daughter-in-law. 

The movie was released on 23 July 2021 on the ZEE5 platform and runs for around 111 minutes. The story has everything which you want from a movie and can be watched with all the family members together. Vineet Kumar has played the real father of Sanju as Kanhaiya Lal Singh who is facing a lot of trouble to find his daughter who ran away with a groom of her own choice. Yamini Das plays the wife of Kanhaiya Lal as Sarla Lal Singh. During all this running from one state to another, there is a lot of chases when you will feel the couple will get caught but somehow they manage to escape from both the families. 

The movie has really good music which goes along with the story really well and the same is composed by Rajeev V Bhalla and JAM8. Vikrant's acting needs no introduction, as he brings the ease and calmness the character of the main hero needs. Kriti looks beautiful especially as the bride and acted her role perfectly well. This is one movie you should not miss and this is like a fresh breeze of the rains during this time in India. The story is fresh and you will enjoy this situational comedy. The last few minutes are really over the top and could have gone for crisp editing but overall you can leave your logical brain behind and enjoy this comedy movie named 14 Phere. Go for it! RATING 3.5/5

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SKATER GIRL @NetflixSA #Movies #Sports #Skating

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If you want to watch something which has a lot of soul and will bring you tears of joy and pain at the same time and worth your every second spent in this 107 minutes long movie released by Netflix on their platform on 11-June-21. The Skater Girl movie spans a story of a village girl and her day to day life where she is helping her family doing household chores and not going to school because her school dress is now small for her growing body. Enter a girl from London named Jessica played by Amrit Maghera, who came to the village to search her father's roots from the place and incidentally meets Prerna played by Rachel Sanchita Gupta and her naughty little brother Ankush played by Shafin Patel. 

The kids are introduced to the skateboard as one of the friends of Jessica, Erick arrives at the village to meet her and brings a skateboard along with him played by Jonathan Readwin. The skateboard matches the design of something similar the kids used to play and Ankush is being dragged to school by Prerna every morning using a rope tied to one of the board with 3 wheels. 

The story is set in a small village Khempur near Udaipur some 40kms away from the city where Jessica arrives and brings about a change as her duty towards fulfilling someone's dream. She comes across that Prerna is not able to go to school just because of her school dress, she buys her the same and as Indian's we don't trust anyone easily, her mother is seen asking her what's her selfish motive and why did she accept the gift from her? 

Meanwhile, Erick's board gets popular as he tries to teach Prerna and she feels so free balancing on the same for the first time in her life. She tries to do it using her homemade trolley but it doesn't have the swiftness of the skateboard. Erick lets her keep the board which gets accidentally drowned in the lake. Jessica sees the spark in the kids towards skateboarding and buys them a whole lot of skateboards for everyone. As kids start to become normal with skateboarding making it a little difficult for the villagers as they start skating inside the markets and other spots of the village. The kids also start missing school as they are having more fun enjoying skateboarding. 

It's really a touching story as Jessica faces issues with the villagers and especially from Prerna's family for motivating her in so-called boys sports. She continues her fight and finally opens up a full-fledged Skateboarding park, the first in the state of Rajasthan with the help of Udaipur's Royal Family played by Waheeda Rehman. Meanwhile, Prerna continues to show some great efforts to learn the sport and puts in a great belief in herself to reach a place where she gives wings to her dreams and tries to fulfil them. It's really a nicely directed movie by Manjari Makijany and music by Salim-Sulaiman adds to the overall feel of the movie. A must watch I must say and kids will really enjoy the movie a lot. Acting is superb by each and every character and there is no dragging of the story. You won't want to stand up unless you have finished watching the whole movie in a single go. I totally enjoyed the same. 

RATING - 4.5/5

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JAI MUMMY DI @NetflixSA #Movie #Comedy #JaiMummyDi

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Jai Mummy Di is a romantic comedy movie which got released in Indian Theatres on 17th January 2020 and I watched the same on Netflix some days ago. The movie stars Sunny Singh as Puneet Khanna and Sonnalli Seygall as Saanjh Bhalla in the lead roles whereas their moms are being played by Supriya Pathak as Laali Khanna and Poonam Dhillon as Pinky Bhalla. The movie is directed by Navjot Gulati and is produced by T-Series and Luv Films whereas it's distributed by YRF - Yash raj films. 

The movie doesn't offer anything new and most of the characters are left hanging without any roles to play other than the moms and the main lead characters. The movie doesn't offer anything which you have not seen in any of these kinds of movies where the kids fall in love with each other whereas the parents are enemies and in this movie the mothers of the lead pair are in the fight with each other. The only thing new is the double meaning and adult jokes installed in this version of the movie. 

Sunny Singh looks smarter than the lead heroine Sonnalli and acted well. Vineet plays the younger brother of Puneet and is played by Veer Rajwant Singh and the scenes between them are superb. The fathers in the movie didn't have much to do and their roles are not defined at all, they are played by Rajendra Sethi and Danish Hussain. The moms are the main strength of this movie who have played their roles great. The movie is only due to their acting performances and expressions. Supriya Pathak has played her role in TV serial - Khichdi so well that the image is so difficult to take it out in any other setup. 

The movie has tried to cash in on the Pyaar Ka Punchnama series and other movies from Luv Films as all their stars show cameo appearances in this movie too. Alok Nath also plays an important character Sanju Luthra after whom the mothers fight over during their college time and then played by Varun Sharma (Fukrey fame). 

The songs are okay and some of them you will like too especially Dariyaganj sung by Arijit Singh and Lamborghini by Neha Kakkar and Jassi Gill. Overall the movie doesn't offer in its 103 minutes of your time. You can watch it one time on Netflix online platform and forget about the same if you like any of the film stars those act in this film or if you belong to Ghaziabad or Delhi NCR as you will see some of the locations you will identify with. RATING 1.5/5

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#TheLifesWayReviews - Chopsticks - #Movie #Drama #NetflixOriginal @NetflixSA #Bollywood

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Chopsticks movie star casts include Abhay Deol, Mithila Palkar and Vijay Raaz and is directed by Sachin Yardi. The movie was released on 31 May 2019 on Netflix and is 100min long.

The movie showcases the journey of Nirma (played by Mithila) as a Chinese Translator for Taj Lands End for their customers on a trip to India. She is subdued and believes in God and listens to his parents all the time. She doesn't do anything that's off charts and is a sincere student throughout her career. She buys a Hyundai i10 and loses the same on the same evening while parking outside a temple in Mumbai. As she goes to the Police Station, one of the thugs tell her to contact the Artist to help her find her car as on the 3rd day, it will be lost forever.

She goes and meets the Artists played by Abhay Deol who tries to get her car back and that's the story of the movie. He also instills confidence in her and changes her thinking pattern. Mithila has played her character very well bringing the innocence and stubbornness in the right amount. Abhay looks dashing as always and played his role of a Godrej Safes Lock breaker easily along with an amateur Chef. Vijay Raaz plays the Don whose people are in the business of trading stolen cars and his goat Baahubali likes the Nirma's car and is not traded because of the same.

Overall, this movie is a comedy drama which you can enjoy with your family on a Sunday afternoon while having lunch or over some pizza and cold drinks. You will love it because of a no-brainer story and funny moments in the movie. Watch it on your Netflix monthly membership to suit your budgets!

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The Sun is Also A Star - Only In #Cinemas 7 June 2019 #TheSunIsAlsoAStar @sunisalsoastar

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This is a love story for today’s generation – a modern yet timeless story that’s relatable, authentic and real. There is genuine chemistry between Natasha (Yara Shahidi) and Daniel (Charles Melton) and they undergo an emotional journey falling in love despite the odds. Yara is best known for her roles in the US sitcom Black-ish and its spin-off series Grown-ish as well as for being a model and activist. Charles stars in the popular TV series Riverdale which is distributed internationally through Netflix. Aspirational “cool” factor of Shahidi and Melton as rising stars of their generation – they are “young Hollywood” and “stars to watch” for sure and will be revealed when this movie hits the theatres today! But before you embark on this journey, do embrace diversity within a love story, the actors, characters and city setting as a relatable angle. Inspired by Nicola Yoon’ own marriage, the book is a New York Times bestseller with multiple accolades.

DIRECTOR: Ry Russo-Young (“Before I Fall”)

CAST: Yara Shahidi (‘black-ish”, “grown-ish”) as Natasha

Charles Melton (“Riverdale”) as Daniel

John Leguizamo (“John Wick: Chapter 2”)

SYNOPSIS:

“What if I told you I could get you to fall in love with me…?”

College-bound romantic Daniel Bae and Jamaica-born pragmatist Natasha Kingsley meet—and fall for each other—over one magical day amidst the fervour and flurry of New York City. Sparks immediately fly between these two strangers, who might never have met had fate not given them a little push. But will fate be enough to take these teens from star-crossed to lucky in love? With just hours left on the clock in what looks to be her last day in the U.S., Natasha is fighting against her family’s deportation as fiercely as she’s fighting her budding feelings for Daniel, who is working just as hard to convince her they are destined to be together.

A modern-day story about finding love against all odds, “The Sun Is Also a Star” explores whether our lives are determined by fate or the random events of the universe.

The film is based on the acclaimed bestseller by Everything, Everything author Nicola Yoon. The Sun Is Also a Star was #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and has received multiple accolades, including: 2016 National Book Award Finalist; Amazon’s Best Book of 2016 in YA; Amazon’s Top 20 Children’s Books of 2016 in YA; the New York Times Notable Children’s Books of 2016; and Entertainment Weekly’s 10 Best Books of 2016.

Official Website: TheSunIsAlsoAStarMovie.net

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UNf1-5BzJE&t=12s

Think about some of the ideas from the movie -

• If you only had one day… what would you change in your life?
• "I believed it would take a lifetime to understand the human heart. In the end, all it took was a single day.” What are your thoughts on falling in love?
• Everyone you meet...they’re all part of your story. What has played the biggest part of YOUR story?
• Take in every moment...you never know what will happen next.
• Has one moment, one person ever changed your life?
• Even a single day holds millions of possibilities.
• Do you think you could fall in love in a single day? 
• How do you know when it’s real?
• What's your most treasured memory?

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GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS In #Cinemas 31 May #GodzillaMovie @warnerbros_sa #Movies #Contest

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Godzilla is one of my favorite movie series and why it's a culture in itself I got some facts to share with you from this Hollywood Series. A new version of the movie named King of the Monsters is going to be released on 31st May so don't forget to book your big screen tickets in a cinema near you! I am sure you will forget Daenerys dragons (Game of Thrones) after seeing the trailers of this movie. 

GODZILLA: KING OF POP CULTURE - 2019 - 65th Year Anniversary

• Monument over the Toho Building – Tokyo, Japan
• Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
• 64 years of merchandise in the Billions!
• MTV Lifetime Achievement Award
• 32 films produced worldwide since 1954. 
• Most movie tickets EVER sold in Japan
• Name official Cultural Ambassador in Shinjuku, Japan

Pillars of the Movie Series

• Epic, a global disaster movie that expands beyond a pure monster genre, four epic monsters make this one that MUST be seen on the big screen.
• Godzilla is both the ultimate danger to humanity and its only salvation – a complex hero that evokes a sense of empathy. The last of his kind, he is putting his life on the line for the good of the world. Instinctively fighting to preserve the natural order, Godzilla is unwittingly making the ultimate sacrifice – and taking on a battle he might not win.
• Madison is an empowered, formidable teenage heroine taking charge to save the day. On a parallel path with Godzilla to save the world, she forms an unusual partnership with him, opening herself up to great danger, and adding a tangible sense of humanity, risk, and drama.
• At the forefront are the film’s human stakes and emotional connections against a backdrop of an epic action spectacle. The film is anchored in a story about a relatable family torn apart by tragedy – and reunited through the selfless courage of one.
• 65th year anniversary of Godzilla. It has a massive legacy appeal and cultural importance. This is a classic icon reimagined for our time.
• The appeal of a top-name (international) talent. With Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sally Hawkins, Bradley Whitford, and Ken Watanabe – our talent bench is deep.
• A balance of authenticity and modernity – celebrating the most popular monsters in pop culture history reinvented for the big screen in epic, VFX glory. These monsters are evolved and powerful; resonant for modern audiences yet true to their origins.
• King Ghidorah is the ultimate villain, a legendary, apex predator. He is the “Bane” to Godzilla’s “Dark Knight” – the fiercest titan of them all, the one who might just do the inconceivable – defeat Godzilla.
• Monarch has evolved from the secretive organization seen in 2014’s Godzilla to become a public-facing, high-tech hero force. By declassifying evidence files and opening up their titan tracking tools, Monarch invites fans to “join the fight.”

Brief about the latest version - 

DIRECTOR: Michael Dougherty (“Krampus)

CAST: Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air,” “The Conjuring” films)

Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai”)

Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”)

Kyle Chandler (“The Wolf of Wall Street”)

Millie Bobby Brown (“Stranger Things”)

SYNOPSIS:

Following the global success of “Godzilla” and “Kong: Skull Island” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse: “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” an epic action-adventure that pits Godzilla 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 nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scbFgATmmpg

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS is in cinemas 31 May © 2018 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS, LLC

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THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA #Movie @WarnerBros_sa #LaLlorona @LaLlorona #Contest

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La Llorona. The Weeping Woman. A horrifying apparition, caught between Heaven and Hell, trapped in a terrible fate sealed by her own hand. The mere mention of her name has struck terror around the world for generations. 

In life, she drowned her children in a jealous rage, throwing herself in the churning river after them as she wept in pain. 

Now her tears are eternal. They are lethal, and those who hear her death call in the night are doomed. La Llorona creeps in the shadows and preys on the children, desperate to replace her own. As the centuries have passed, her desire has grown more voracious…and her methods more terrifying. 

In 1970s Los Angeles, La Llorona is stalking the night—and the children. 

Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope to survive La Llorona’s deadly wrath may be a disillusioned priest and the mysticism he practices to keep evil at bay, on the fringes where fear and faith collide. 

Beware of her chilling wail…she will stop at nothing to lure you into the gloom. 

Because there is no peace for her anguish. There is no mercy for her soul. 

And there is no escape from the curse of La Llorona. 

Copyright: © 2018 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC

Since May 3, 2019, this timeless Mexican legend comes to terrifying life in New Line Cinema’s “The Curse of La Llorona.” 

The film is produced by Emile Gladstone, Gary Dauberman (“IT” and “Annabelle” franchises) and James Wan (“The Conjuring” universe). Michael Chaves, who won Shriekfest’s Best Super Short Film in 2016 for “The Maiden,” makes his feature directorial debut. 

The film stars Linda Cardellini (Netflix’s “Bloodline,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,”); Raymond Cruz (TV’s “Major Crimes”); Patricia Velasquez (TV’s “The L Word,” “The Mummy” films); and Marisol Ramirez (TV’s “NCIS: Los Angeles”). The cast also includes Sean Patrick Thomas (the “Barbershop” films, “Halloween: Resurrection”), Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen (“Selfless”) and newcomer Roman Christou. 

Chaves directs from a screenplay by Mikki Daughtry & Tobias Iaconis. The behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Michael Burgess, production designer Melanie Jones, editor Peter Gvozdas and costume designer Megan Spatz. The music is by Joseph Bishara (the “Annabelle” and “Conjuring” films). 

New Line Cinema presents An Atomic Monster/Emile Gladstone Production, “The Curse of La Llorona.” 

I am sure you have time as Game of Thrones is going to end and New SA Government is also in place and Cricket World Cup will only start a little later in 2 week time, so go and check out this Horror, Thriller Entertainment Movie at its best. 

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10 Things You Never Knew About @Marvel Studio's @TheBlackPanther #WakandaForever

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To celebrate the in-home release of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, we’ve uncovered 10 stellar secrets from the making of the epic superhero saga. The mighty new Marvel movie is released Digitally in HD, 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on May 8 and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand on May 15. Wakanda forever!

SUPERHERO SECRET #1
THE COMIC BOOKS WERE A HUGE INSPIRATION FOR THE FILMMAKERS
When it comes to the inspiration behind the story of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, director, and co-writer Ryan Coogler admits that he delved deep into the history of the acclaimed Marvel comic book series. “We pulled from all of the comics,” Coogler explains. “When you watch our film, you will probably see something from every writer that has touched T’Challa’s character in the Black Panther comics. Everything from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s initial runs through to Don McGregor, Christopher Priest, Jonathan Hickman and Brian Stelfreeze. We grabbed from it all. Each writer left their own mark, so Agent Ross [played by Martin Freeman in the movie] came from Christopher Priest’s run and the character of Shuri came from Reginald Hudlin’s run. Each run left something for us to pull from, but we pulled from absolutely all of them.”

SUPERHERO SECRET #2
THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL ON SET WAS MIND-BLOWING FOR THE ACTORS
“It was incredible to walk on to the Wakandan sets,” enthuses Danai Gurira, who plays Okoye in the movie. “Our production designer, Hannah Beachler, was amazing. I remember walking into the Tribal Council room and thinking, ‘This room is stunning.’ The floors were see-through. There were massive, beautiful panther statues. The throne was very African. The entire décor was very African. It was an amazing experience, which was very rich for my character because I stood there and I thought, ‘This is like nothing else on the planet and it’s my character’s job to protect it.’ Hannah pulled from lots of awesome traditional African aesthetics. You don’t get to see it in the movie, but she also designed T’Challa’s office, which was another amazing room on set. We shot some scenes in there, which were left out of the movie – but the office was constructed and it looked amazing.”

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THE PRODUCTION TEAM TOOK A TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICA TO RESEARCH THE MOVIE
“We took a really important trip to South Africa to do a ton of research for Black Panther,” reveals production designer Hannah Beachler. “We went up and down the country, which helped immensely when we started to create the sets. It was incredible to see all the colors, the textiles and the way things were built. In the end, we shot a lot of plates and second unit footage in South Africa. We shot footage in Uganda, which was used to show the farm land and open space of Wakanda. It was beautiful. We also shot at Victoria Falls in Zambia. When the fighters come flying through the falls and get to the challenge pool; that flight through the falls is Victoria Falls. But when you get to the challenge pool, what you see behind them is a bit of Iguazu Falls, which is in South America. We smashed the two together because we wanted a horizon.”

SUPERHERO SECRET #4
SEBASTIAN STAN WAS ONLY ON THE BLACK PANTHER SET FOR ONE DAY
“The tag scene with Bucky [played by Sebastian Stan] at the end of the movie came as a wonderful surprise to me,” explains Letitia Wright, who plays Shuri in Black Panther. “I was so happy when I read about it. Props to Ryan [Coogler] for adding it to the movie. This scene was shot quite late in the production, but I really enjoyed it. It was a beautiful day on set and I thought it was a great way for us to find out where Bucky had been hiding in Wakanda. We shot the scene in a forest area somewhere in Atlanta, but it only took a day. Sebastian was really great to work with. He’s a good chap.”

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THE IN-HOME RELEASE IS PACKED WITH DELETED SCENES AND OUTTAKES
Marvel fans can delve deeper into the wondrous world of Wakanda with the exclusive bonus features packaged with the in-home release of the movie. Not only are there behind-the-scenes featurettes and never-before-seen outtakes, but there are also a number of deleted scenes. “There are a couple of scenes with Okoye and W’Kabi [played by Daniel Kaluuya] that I would love people to see,” explains Danai Gurira. “There’s a scene between Okoye and W’Kabi, which takes place after Killmonger tells us what he’s going to do with the kingdom. Okoye is very disturbed by her man seeming to positively respond to Killmonger. There’s also a scene where W’Kabi and Okoye go head-to-head. Okoye pushes W’Kabi to a place where all the rage he had towards T’Challa comes out. I hope some of those moments end up in the deleted scenes.”

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LUPITA NYONG’O HAD TO LEARN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES FOR THE MOVIE
“The African language that we speak in the movie is Xhosa, which is a Bantu language from South Africa,” reveals Lupita Nyong’o, who plays Nakia in Black Panther. “It has the clicks which my native tongue does not have, so I had to learn it for the movie. I worked very closely with a dialect coach to get it right. I also speak Korean in the film, which was a doozy. A week before we shot the scenes in South Korea, they finalized exactly what Nakia was going to say, so all week I kept practicing the lines over and over again. However, I slipped up from time to time. At one point, the Korean extras laughed because they told me I’d said something about a barbecue by mistake – but we got there in the end.”

SUPERHERO SECRET #7
LETITIA WRIGHT DISCOVERED SHE’D WON HER ROLE IN A RATHER UNUSUAL PLACE
“The audition process was really interesting,” admits Letitia Wright. “I sent over two tapes from London and I didn’t think anything would happen – but then I got a call asking me to fly out to Los Angeles for a screen test. That’s where I met Ryan [Coogler] and Chadwick [Boseman, who plays T’Challa]. Thankfully, we had an immediate connection. I went home and I didn’t hear anything for a couple of weeks – but then I was called back for another screen test. This time, I flew to Atlanta and they put braids in my hair – and I knew I just had to have fun with the audition. I remember thinking, ‘Man, if this happens, it will be very special for me.’ A couple of weeks later, I found out they wanted me for the role of Shuri. I was standing at a bus stop in London when the call came through. I went crazy! I was screaming at the bus stop! I was overjoyed to be part of this epic movie.”

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CAST MEMBERS HAD TO TACKLE A GRUELING SIX-WEEK BOOT CAMP
Before the cameras started to roll on Black Panther, cast members flew out to Atlanta to prepare for the movie’s awe-inspiring action sequences. “The boot camp lasted six weeks,” reveals Danai Gurira. “It was really helpful to get athletically conditioned for the film shoot, although we also got into the specifics of the movements of our characters. We learned fight choreography, as well as different techniques of how our character was going to move on the set. It was intense, but I learned a lot. Okoye is the general of the army and the head of the Dora Milaje, so the way she fights is very traditional. Her movement with the war spear comes from very ancient movements of the nation. It was really interesting to learn.”

SUPERHERO SECRET #9
THERE WERE RAP BATTLES BETWEEN THE ACTORS ON SET
An exclusive gag reel has been created for the in-home release, which is packed with comedy bloopers and slapstick slip-ups from the set of the movie. “There were a lot of funny moments during the filming of Black Panther,” recalls Letitia Wright. “Even though the shoot was a lot of hard work and there were some incredibly physical scenes, we always found moments to have fun. We had rap battles in between takes, or we organized dinners and bowling sessions. There was a day where we did a Get Out challenge because we had [Get Out star] Daniel Kaluuya working with us. Who won the rap battles? To be perfectly honest, I think I was the best. I was up against a lot of people, but their rapping skills were terrible.”

SUPERHERO SECRET #10
LOOK CLOSELY AT THE MOVIE’S KIMOYO BEADS FOR HIDDEN QUALITIES
Hannah Beachler admits she had a ton of fun working on the high-tech gadgets for the movie. “The Kimoyo beads are my favorite,” the production designer admits. “I really pushed the design on them because I knew the beads needed to be something really cool. The Kimoyo beads were originally introduced in the Black Panther comics – but Ryan [Coogler] loved the idea of using them for communicating in the movie. If you look closely at the beads, you’ll see there’s a prime bead, which is given to you when you’re born in Wakanda. There is a little peak on the prime bead, which makes it stand out from the others. All the beads’ symbols light up, but the prime bead lights up completely. A Nigerian language – nsibidi – is used for the symbols on the beads. You’ll also see nsibidi writing on columns of some of the iconic buildings in Wakanda, too.”

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#Bollywood Take on Income Tax and Myth Busting Story Of The Colourful City of #Mumbai @SterKinekor

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For incredible entertainment and unforgettable cinema moments, Ster-Kinekor Cinemas brings you Bollywood film Raid. In the eyes of his elite team of commandos he is a typical rookie too ambitious for his lack of experience and capabilities; a typical toothless dog, but Amay (Ajay Devgn) is more than ready to join the team in their mission to take down a cop who has become a brutal crime lord; Tauji (Saurabh Shukla). Based on a true story of 1980’s. Raid will remind you of the tale of David and Goliath as Amay takes on the crime lord. Witness it all on Ster-Kinekor big screens since this Friday 16 March 2018 at Gateway, The Zone, Forest Hill and Carnival City

Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid is a crime drama film based on a true story of 1980’s high profile raid ever witnessed by India. After being excluded from the uppermost mission the team’s cover is blown but the fearless Amay, a mere IT officer formulates a plan to offer immunity to every criminal in his high-rise apartment block in exchange for the cops' heads. Witness a hero come to life as Amay heads the team in bringing Lockdown’s most powerful man down. Will Amay accomplish his mission or will Tauji remain victorious? Find this out!

Watch the official trailer for Raid here:
https://movies.sterkinekor.co.za/Browsing/Movies/Details/f-HO00001140

Also showing at Ster-Kinekor cinemas is an intriguing film 3 storeys. This is an attempt to shatter myths and misconception of Mumbai’s inhabitants. 3Storeys is narrative of interweaved stories of a businessman who finds himself in the hot waters of renting a house he cannot afford; the second story tells a story of an abused wife while the third story recounts a story of forbidden love between a Muslim boy and a Hindu girl.

3storeys narrates life’s reality of circumstances that often go against human wishes and desires. Each story encapsulates an unexpected but desirable twist, immerse yourself in this skillfully written fiction which is NOW showing at Forest Hill, Gateway in Durban, Greenstone Ster-Kinekor cinemas.

Watch the official trailer of 3Storeys here:
https://movies.sterkinekor.co.za/Browsing/Movies/Details/h-HO00000916

Find out more by visiting www.sterkinekor.com or download the SK App on your smartphone. You can also book at the box office. For news and updates, go to facebook: Ster-Kinekor Theatres | follow Ster-Kinekor on Twitter: @Ster-Kinekor. For all queries, call Ticketline on 0861-Movies (668 437).

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An African Superhero Saves The World #BlackPanther @SterKinekor #Feb2018 #Marvel

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Join in on the action and feel like a genuine African superhero, battling the forces of evil to save the world from imminent destruction in IMAX, D-BOX, Cine Prestige, 3D or 2D this February.

Ster-Kinekor Theatres proudly brings you the much-anticipated, Marvel’s Black Panther, releasing in cinemas on 16 February. Don’t miss this Hollywood blockbuster about an African superhero is set in an imaginary technologically advanced African kingdom.

The world needs more African superheroes and Chadwick Boseman, who stars as T'Challa/Black Panther, represents - sparking your imagination and entering your dreams. The immersive IMAX, D-BOX or 3D experience, breath-taking sets and incredible costumes will transport you to Wakanda.

T’Challa is king of Wakanda and returns home to find his sovereignty challenged by two long-time adversaries. Their conflict reaches global proportions. The character of Black Panther was the first black superhero introduced into the mainstream comic world with his debut in an issue of Fantastic Four in July 1966. Chadwick Boseman first appeared as Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War in 2016 and Black Panther as a stand-alone film is a landmark event.

Following on from the storyline in Captain America: Civil War, with King T’Challa’s return to Wakanda, he teams up, as the Black Panther, with CIA agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje - Wakanda's special forces - to combat his enemies and prevent a world war. In line with the month of love, T’Challa/Black Panther gains enhanced strength by ingesting a heart-shaped herb.

Legendary South African actor, John Kani stars as T’Chaka, T’Challa’s father, and his son, Antandwa Kani, plays a young T’Chaka in the film in flashback scenes. Connie Chiume, best known for her role as Mamokete in Rhythm City, plays the role of Mining Tribe Elder. The film contains scenes in Wakandian, actuallyisiXhosa, taught to Chadwick Boseman by John Kani.

The screenplay for this Marvel Studios work of genius is co-written by the director by Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole. Black Panther also stars Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker and Andy Serkis. The film’s running time is 140 minutes. Watch the official trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjDjIWPwcPU

Live out your African superhero fantasy at special Black Panther screening events, taking place on opening night, on Friday 16 February, at Eastgate (Johannesburg), the Mall of Africa (Johannesburg), Gateway (Durban) and Cape Gate (Cape Town), in both IMAX and D-BOX. Come dressed in your “traditional Wakanda gear” to join in the fun at the before and after party. Arrive at 7pm, the movie starts at 8pm, booking is essential.

Bookings are now open. Members of the various Ster-Kinekor loyalty programmes will enjoy all the benefits and discounts offered by the different programmes from SK Club, Discovery Vitality, and Edgars Club when booking tickets for this film.

For more information, and to book your tickets for the official launch of Black Panther, download the Ster-Kinekor App or visit www.sterkinekor.co.za or sterkinekor.mobi. Follow @sterkinekor on Twitter or Ster- Ster-Kinekor Theatres on Facebook. For queries, call Ticketline on 0861 MOVIES (668 437) or book at the box office.

 

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Breathe: An Inspiring #LoveStory Of Hope and Determination @BreatheMov @SterEnt #5YearsofTheLifesWay

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What would you do if your husband’s life suddenly changed irrevocably and he is about to give up hope? You take over and give him the strength to go on by loving him unconditionally, just like Diana Cavendish (Claire Foy) did in this inspiring true story that is coming to life on the big screen in January 2018.

BREATHE is actor, Andy Serkis’s (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Rise, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) directorial debut and he worked very closely with scriptwriter, William Nicholson (Gladiator, Les Misérables, First Knight) to tell this story of his best friend and producer, Johnathan Cavendish’s (Bridget Jones’s Diary, Elizabeth: The Golden Age) parents with the sensitivity and empathy that it deserved.

Adventurous and charismatic, Robin Cavendish (Andrew Garfield) has his whole life ahead of him when he is paralyzed by polio whilst in Africa at the age of twenty-eight. Against all advice, Robin’s wife Diana brings him home from the hospital where her devotion and witty determination transcends his disability. Together they refuse to be imprisoned by his suffering; dazzling others with their humor, courage, and lust for life. They also use their own story to inspire other people who are going through similar circumstances. Clever technology makes it possible for Robin to ‘get out of bed’ and experience new adventures and enables him to become an advocate for disabled people across the world.

The movie, which is set in the 1950’s, not only boasts a beautiful set and costume design, but also a star-studded cast. Andrew Garfield, who plays Robin, is famous for his roles in The Social Network, Never Let Me Go, The Amazing Spider-Man and Silence. Claire Foy, who is praised for her accurate portrayal of Diana Cavendish, starred in Season of the Witch and Going Postal.

“The most important thing to get was their love for each other. I didn’t want to over-sentimentalize her, and she definitely doesn’t want to be seen as a saint, or an angel, or incredible sort of nurse. It was actually just true love,” says Foy about getting into character for this part.

Hugh Bonneville, who has already been nominated for BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe awards for his role in Downtown Abbey, and Tom Hollander (Mission Impossible, About Time, Pirates of the Caribbean) can also be seen in the movie.

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and was also screened at the Opening Night Gala at the BFI London Film Festival. It has already been nominated for an Archie Award for Best First Feature at the Philadelphia Film Festival and Best Makeup and Hair Design and Sound at the Independent British Film Awards. During the Heartland Film Festival, it won the Truly Moving Picture Award.

BREATHE is a heart-warming and highly emotional celebration of bravery and human possibility, a love story about living every breath as though it’s your last. It will appeal to audiences of all ages, but especially if you enjoyed The Theory of Everything, Lion, The Imitation Game, and Brooklyn.

This inspirational movie is distributed by Ster-Kinekor Entertainment and will be released in South African cinemas on 19 January 2018.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreatheFilmUK/
Twitter: @BreatheMov
Instagram: @breathemov
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_YnYrLfjxA

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Paddington Dances With The Duchess Of Cambridge Before Coming to #SouthAfrica @SterEnt #Paddington2SA

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The life-size Paddington bear, who recently charmed the Duchess of Cambridge, will be visiting South Africa at the end of this month to promote the upcoming Paddington 2 movie which will be hitting the South African big screens on December 1, 2017.

Images Courtesy of MailOnline / AFP Getty Images

Yesterday, Paddington was spotted at Paddington station in London dancing with Kate, Duchess of Cambridge who is expecting her third child with Prince William. Paddington left the Royal family laughing and dancing with his presence. The royals, along with the cast and crew of Paddington 2 film, joined children on charity train ride. Read the full article here

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For further information on Paddington 2, including official trailers, please visit www.facebook.com/sterkinekorentertainment or follow on Twitter at @SterEnt, using #Paddington2SA

 

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KALUSHI Walks Off With Prestigious Tutankhamen Award #Egypt #SouthAfrica

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The Luxor African Film Festival took place in the historic Old and New Kingdoms of Ancient Egypt, between 16 and 22 March. Despite the stiff competition from both the Arab-speaking countries as well as the African Diaspora, KALUSHI walked off with the Best Film Award at the Festival. The award was presented to the director of KALUSHI, Mandla Dube, by the Egyptian Minister of Arts and Culture.

According to one of the jurors, South African filmmaker Nchavheni Wa Luruli, it was the ideal film to win the award based on the festival's theme of International Freedom.

Dube commented: “KALUSHI was well received by the Arab-speaking country and illustrated yet again the powerful impact that film has on unifying the diverse community on the African continent. It is an honour to have been chosen for such a prestigious award.”

On April 6th the film travels to the British Film Institute to commemorate Solomon Mahlangu's execution anniversary, where the cast as well as the South African High Commissioner to Great Britain will be present.

Next for KALUSHI is a screening at the New York African Film Festival which will be hosted at the Lincoln Centre. KALUSHI is currently screening at cinemas in South Africa.

 

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