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THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER

» Director: Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok) » Genre: Superhero » Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale

Thor is ready to hang up his hammer and embark on a journey towards inner peace. However, his spiritual sojourn is interrupted when he discovers that Gorr, the God Butcher, is seeking to completely annihilate the Gods. Thor must embrace his destiny as one of the most powerful warriors of the Universe and leave peace-making to brighter days.

BULLET TRAIN

» Director: David Leitch (Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw) » Genre: Action » Cast: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Five assassins find themselves on a fast-moving bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka. Brad Pitt plays Ladybug – an unlikely hit man who simply wants a life of peace after one too many adventures gone wrong. Things take an exciting turn when Ladybug and the other assassins discover that they have a common mission to complete. Their objectives may be conflicting, yet their destiny is most definitely to work as part of a united team.

PIG

» Director: Michael Sarnoski (Fight Night Legacy) » Genre: Drama » Cast: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin

If you love Nicolas Cage in challenging roles in which he is called upon to bare his soul, don’t miss out on Pig. In this raw, heartfelt film about unconditional friendship, he plays Rob – a former Chef turned reclusive truffle forager. Living in a cabin in the Oregon woods, he hunts for truffles with his beloved pig. When his pet is stolen, he embarks on a search for her in the city of Portland, determined to do anything it takes to bring her back home.

BERGMAN ISLAND

» Director: Mia Hansen-Love (Things to Come) » Genre: Drama » Actors: Vicky Krieps, Tim Roth, Grace Delrue

A young film-making couple heads to the island of Fårö (where Ingmar Bergman lived and shot so many amazing films) to attend a wedding. In this beautiful, wild landscape, they hope to find the inspiration for their next film. However, as the days go by, the romantic ideal of a first love returns to haunt them. Real and imagined lives overlap with increasing complexity, and the couple face surreal, fantastical experiences that will change them forever.

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU

» Directors: Kyle Balda (Minions), Brad Ableson (The Simpsons), Jonathan del Val (Despicable Me 2) » Genre: Animation » Voices: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson

The Rise of Gru takes us back to when Gru was a young man (with hair!). The youthful scoundrel aims to join a group of super villains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader – the skilful fighter, Wild Knuckles. Gru’s interview with the mob results in disaster, and he ends up on the run with his faithful Minions, the Vicious 6 hot on their trail. Gru finds an unlikely ally in Wild Knuckles himself, and realises that even legendary villains sometimes need a little help from their friends. e