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Your must-see May Bank Holiday movies at Cineworld

Sean Wilson | Posted on May 3, 2024 9:42:18 AM

The early May Bank Holiday is almost here and here are all the movies you need to map out an awesome day at Cineworld.

Tags: bank holiday movies, family movies, the fall guy, ryan gosling, emily blunt, imax, 4dx, screenx, superscreen, star wars, zendaya, kung fu panda 4

May’s must-see movie releases to watch at Cineworld

Sean Wilson | Posted on Apr 23, 2024 9:33:24 AM

From The Fall Guy to Furiosa, here's our list of must-see May releases that will keep you busy over the next few weeks.

Tags: the fall guy, ryan gosling, emily blunt, kingdom of the planet of the apes, furiosa, anya taylor-joy, chris hemsworth, star wars, family movies, the garfield movie, chris pratt, unlimited

New Star Wars movies announced as part of Star Wars Celebration

Sean Wilson | Posted on Apr 7, 2023 11:01:36 AM

Are you ready to return to a galaxy far, far away? As part of 2023's official Star Wars Celebration, several new Star Wars movies have been confirmed by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.

Tags: star wars, family movies, daisy ridley, the mandalorian, star wars: the rise of skywalker, jon favreau, james mangold, disney

11 marathon movie franchises to binge during lockdown

Sean Wilson | Posted on Apr 5, 2021 1:00:00 AM

Stay occupied during the remaining lockdown period with our Cineworld blog list of time-consuming film franchises.

Tags: 2020 movies, 2021 movies, black widow, halloween, harry potter, james bond, lord of the rings, marvel cinematic universe, mission: impossible, no time to die, planet of the apes, soundtrack, star trek, star wars, x-men

National Film Score Day: 11 iconic movie soundtracks to lift your spirits

Sean Wilson | Posted on Apr 3, 2021 6:00:43 AM

We're celebrating National Film Score Day here on the Cineworld blog with a round-up of 11 classic movie themes.

Tags: 2021 movies, soundtrack, lord of the rings, james bond, harry potter, star wars, avengers: endgame, john williams

Sci-fi movies arriving in 2021 and 2022

Sean Wilson | Posted on Mar 19, 2021 6:00:40 AM

Here's our Cineworld blog list of upcoming sci-fi movies, from Chaos Walking to Avatar 2.

Tags: 2021 movies, sci-fi, tom holland, dune, avatar 2, the matrix 4, denis villeneuve, james cameron, star wars, patty jenkins

13 live-action family movies that are suitable for all ages

Sean Wilson | Posted on Jan 21, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Here's our Cineworld blog list of classic all-ages family movies, suitable for those aged 5 to 105.

Tags: 2020 movies, 2021 movies, family movies, harry potter, indiana jones, iron man, jumanji, jurassic park, mary poppins, paddington 2, soundtrack, star wars, the wizard of oz

Disney movies coming soon: your essential list

Sean Wilson | Posted on Dec 14, 2020 11:25:23 AM

You can expect Walt Disney Animation movies, Disney-Pixar movies and Marvel movies over the coming years. Cineworld blog details here.

Tags: disney, walt disney, pixar, family movies, star wars, marvel cinematic universe, black panther 2, doctor strange in the multiverse of madness, ant-man 3, thor: love and thunder, 2021 movies

Brighten up your December with these movie-themed Christmas trees from Pinterest

Sean Wilson | Posted on Dec 2, 2020 9:19:53 AM

December is finally here and that means the Christmas tree can finally go up. If you're looking for inspiration, here's our Cineworld blog round-up of Pinterest trees.

Tags: christmas, 2021 movies, cineworld movies, star wars, marvel cinematic universe, frozen, harry potter

Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon casts Star Wars' Kelly Marie Tran

Sean Wilson | Posted on Aug 28, 2020 12:13:09 PM

Star Wars actor Kelly Marie Tran is taking over the lead role in Disney animation Raya and the Last Dragon. Blog details here.

Tags: raya and the last dragon, disney, awkwafina, family movies, 2021 movies, star wars

The Empire Strikes Back returns to Cineworld for our re-opening

Sean Wilson | Posted on Jun 19, 2020 11:52:19 AM

Revisit Star Wars classic The Empire Strikes Back on the big screen at Cineworld this summer, and celebrate our grand re-opening. Blog details here.

Tags: star wars, the empire strikes back, george lucas, cineworld news, cineworld coming soon, 2020 movies, 2021 movies, soundtrack

Star Wars movies ranked on Rotten Tomatoes: which one scores highest?

Sean Wilson | Posted on Jun 2, 2020 1:00:00 AM

Which Star Wars movie scores the highest critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes? Enter the blog to find out.

Tags: 2020 movies, 2021 movies, attack of the clones, george lucas, jj abrams, return of the jedi movie, revenge of the sith, reviews, rian johnson, rotten tomatoes, soundtrack, star wars, star wars: a new hope, star wars: the force awakens, star wars: the last jedi, star wars: the rise of skywalker, the empire strikes back, the phantom menace

The Empire Strikes Back: 40 facts to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Sean Wilson | Posted on May 20, 2020 1:00:00 AM

Star Wars classic The Empire Strikes Back is celebrating its 40th anniversary, so here's our blog list of 40 fun facts.

Tags: 2020 movies, 2021 movies, carrie fisher, george lucas, han solo, harrison ford, jj abrams, john williams, mark hamill, soundtrack, star wars, star wars day, star wars: the rise of skywalker, the empire strikes back

Taika Waititi and friends read James and the Giant Peach

Sean Wilson | Posted on May 19, 2020 1:00:00 AM

New Star Wars director Taika Waititi is joined by the Hemsworth brothers, Chris and Liam, to read Roald Dahl classic James and the Giant Peach.

Tags: 2020 movies, 2021 movies, benedict cumberbatch, books into movies, chris hemsworth, liam hemsworth, meryl streep, roald dahl, soundtrack, star wars, taika waititi

Taika Waititi: 5 reasons why he's a perfect fit for Star Wars

Sean Wilson | Posted on May 6, 2020 1:00:00 AM

It's been announced that Thor: Ragnarok filmmaker Taika Waititi will direct a new Star Wars movie. Here's why it's excellent news.

Tags: 2020 movies, 2021 movies, jj abrams, jojo rabbit, rian johnson, soundtrack, star wars, star wars: the force awakens, star wars: the last jedi, star wars: the rise of skywalker, taika waititi, thor: ragnarok

Taika Waititi confirmed to direct new Star Wars movie

Sean Wilson | Posted on May 5, 2020 1:00:00 AM

Thor: Ragnarok helmer Taika Waititi will be directing the new Star Wars movie. Blog details here.

Tags: 2020 movies, 2021 movies, jojo rabbit, marvel, marvel cinematic universe, soundtrack, star wars, star wars day, star wars: the rise of skywalker, taika waititi, the mandalorian, thor: love and thunder, thor: ragnarok

Star Wars: your guide to the saga in order of release

Sean Wilson | Posted on May 4, 2020 1:00:00 AM

May the 4th be with you! To celebrate Star Wars Day, we're taking you across the galaxy on a Cineworld blog recap of the franchise.

Tags: attack of the clones, carrie fisher, george lucas, han solo, harrison ford, jj abrams, luke skywalker, mark hamill, return of the jedi movie, revenge of the sith, rian johnson, rogue one: a star wars story, solo: a star wars story, star wars, star wars: a new hope, star wars: the force awakens, star wars: the last jedi, star wars: the rise of skywalker, the empire strikes back, the phantom menace

Star Wars: ranking John Williams' greatest tracks from the saga

Sean Wilson | Posted on May 4, 2020 1:00:00 AM

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is John Williams' final score in the Star Wars saga, so we're honouring his achievement by ranking his best cues.

Tags: adam driver, attack of the clones, daisy ridley, george lucas, jj abrams, john boyega, john williams, return of the jedi movie, revenge of the sith, rian johnson, soundtrack, star wars, star wars: a new hope, star wars: the force awakens, star wars: the last jedi, star wars: the rise of skywalker, the empire strikes back, the phantom menace

Tuesday tracklist: chill out with these classic Thomas Newman themes

Sean Wilson | Posted on Apr 28, 2020 1:00:00 AM

If you need to take some time out, tune in to the latest instalment of the Cineworld Tuesday Tracklist, rounding up some of the most beautiful Thomas Newman music.

Tags: 1917, alan silvestri, danny elfman, disney, hans zimmer, jerry goldsmith, john williams, michael giacchino, soundtrack, star wars, thomas newman

5 memorable movie auditions that sent actors to stardom

Sean Wilson | Posted on Mar 27, 2020 12:00:00 AM

Sean Astin's endearing audition tape for eighties classic The Goonies hit the internet this week. And we've rounded up five others.

Tags: carrie fisher, daisy ridley, e.t. the extra terrestrial, henry thomas, jumanji, movie auditions, robert de niro, scarlett johansson, sean astin, star wars, star wars: the force awakens, the godfather, the goonies

The Call of the Wild’s Buck and 5 other Harrison Ford sidekicks

Posted on Feb 11, 2020 12:00:00 AM

The Call of the Wild pairs Harrison Ford with sled-dog Buck for a rip-roaring adventure, based on Jack London's novel. Cineworlder Jon Fuge rounds up some other classic Ford sidekicks.

Tags: blade runner 2049, books into movies, chewbacca, family movies, half term movies, harrison ford, indiana jones, star wars, the call of the wild

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – 10 times John Williams ensures the Force is with us

Sean Wilson | Posted on Jan 23, 2020 12:00:00 AM

John Williams has been Oscar-nominated for his ninth and final Star Wars score, The Rise of Skywalker, so we're recapping its best moments.

Tags: attack of the clones, george lucas, jj abrams, john williams, oscar nominations, oscars, oscars 2020, oscars predictions, return of the jedi movie, revenge of the sith, soundtrack, star wars, star wars: a new hope, star wars: the force awakens, star wars: the last jedi, star wars: the rise of skywalker, the empire strikes back, the phantom menace

Star Wars: your Cineworld guide to the franchise

Sean Wilson | Posted on Dec 28, 2019 12:00:00 AM

We're celebrating the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with our very special video guide to the Star Wars saga.

Star Wars in order of release: A New Hope (1977)

Sean Wilson | Posted on Nov 30, 2019 11:05:34 AM

We're counting down to the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with our Cineworld blog recap of Star Wars movies in order. This week: A New Hope.

Tags: star wars, star wars: a new hope

Star Wars in order of release: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)