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Mufasa: The Lion King Movie Review

In that respect, it’s a success as the visuals are spectacular and the action sequences are very effective at getting across the physicality of that world. It’s some of the creative choices in the storytelling aspect that leave the work open for the audience to be taken out of the zone. One element that goes against its hyperrealism is having the warthog voiced by Seth Rogen break the fourth wall.   //   His jokes make reference to a modern world and this is jarring in the ...

Check out the new trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King!

Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.   //   The film stars Aaron Pierre (Mufasa), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka/Scar), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi), ...

Watch the new trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King – coming to cinemas this December!

The film capped the studio’s presentation with a show-stopping performance of the classic “Nants’ Ingonyama” and new song “Ngomso” by Lebo M., who contributes to the film’s music, alongside a full choir. “Mufasa: The Lion King” releases only in Australian cinemas December 19, 2024.   //   Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, ...

Win tickets to The Promised Land starring Danish superstar Mads Mikkelsen!

In 1755, the impoverished Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer the harsh, uninhabitable Danish heath, on which seemingly nothing will grow, with a seemingly impossible goal; to build a colony in the name of the King.   //   In exchange, he’ll receive a desperately desired Royal name for himself. But the sole ruler of the area, the merciless Frederik de Schinkel, arrogantly believes this land belongs to him. When de Schinkel learns that the maid Ann Barbara and ...

It is time – the teaser trailer for Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King has arrived!

Disney unveiled a first look at “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the new film coming to Australian cinemas December 19, that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. An all-star roster of talent has been announced, bringing new and fan-favourite characters to life - plus, celebrated award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda is writing the film’s songs produced by Mark Mancina and Miranda, with additional music and performances by Lebo M. Said Miranda, “Elton John. ...

The Promised Land Senior’s Morning Tea Preview Screening is coming to Dendy Cinemas Cooparoo!

In 18th-century Denmark, impoverished war hero Capt. Ludvig Kahlen (Mikkelsen) sets out to tame a vast, uninhabitable land on which seemingly nothing can grow. This beautiful but forbidding area is under the rule of Frederik De Schinkel, a merciless nobleman who realizes the threat Kahlen represents to his power.   //   As a new community starts to settle in, De Schinkel swears vengeance, leading to a violent and intense confrontation between the two men. The Promised ...

Check out the first look at Mufasa: The Lion King!

Disney unveiled a first look at “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the new film coming to Australian cinemas December 19, that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. Announced this morning is an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favourite characters to life - plus, celebrated award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda is writing the film’s songs produced by Mark Mancina and Miranda, with additional music and performances by Lebo M. Said Miranda, “Elton ...

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Movie Review

After the opening WW 2 set-piece we jump forward in time to find Jones being awoken from a deep slumber by a neighbour loudly playing the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour to herald the arrival of the first men on the moon. This expensive use of a fab four tune successfully sets up the late sixties landscape, as does the slice-of-life scenes from New York City   //   Coming in contact with his goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) sets in motion a contrivance that ...

Watch the behind-the-scenes featurette “The Last Adventure” from the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny!

Starring along with Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (“Pain and Glory”), John Rhys-Davies (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Shaunette Renée Wilson (“Black Panther”), Thomas Kretschmann (“Das Boot”), Toby Jones (“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”), Boyd Holbrook (“Logan”), Olivier Richters (“Black Widow”), Ethann Isidore (“Mortel”) and Mads Mikkelsen (“Another Round”).   //   Directed by James Mangold (“Ford v Ferrari,...

Watch the new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – coming to Australian cinemas this June!

Appearing in person were cast members Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen, Director/Co-Writer James Mangold and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, with a message from star Harrison Ford, to reveal new details about the highly anticipated instalment of the iconic franchise. //   The film, which will be Harrison Ford’s final Indiana Jones adventure, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18 and opens in Australian cinemas on June 28. In Lucasfilm’s “Indiana Jones and ...