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Must-See IMAX Films: Sinners and More This April

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Get ready to lose yourself in a feast of big Filmed For IMAX®  blockbuster titles over the next few months. The films bring to life stories from some of the world’s most visionary filmmakers who are opting to film with IMAX.

Through the Filmed For IMAX programme, filmmakers partner with IMAX to harness the company’s technology, from pre-production to release, to deliver the world’s most immersive cinema viewing experience. IMAX cameras are known for their ability to capture the highest-quality footage, making each scene come alive with breathtaking clarity and scale. When the film plays out, the larger-than-life IMAX screens and sound systems create an experience that’s simply unmatched in the world of cinema-viewing today.

“We are thrilled to screen this remarkable slate of titles with the full Filmed For IMAX experience in our IMAX cinemas,” says Lynne Wylie, chief marketing officer of Ster-Kinekor. “The level of detail, the immersive sound, and the expansive visuals are designed to make audiences feel as if they are stepping into the world of the film.

“Everything from the movie itself to the cinema design, projection and sound has been customised and enhanced to make audiences feel as if they are part of the action. It’s a whole different way of experiencing cinema, and we can’t wait for audiences to see all these IMAX titles as they were made and intended to be viewed, on our cinemas’ biggest screens.”

Sinners

Leading the charge is Sinners, the latest Filmed For IMAX title, which released at all Ster-Kinekor IMAX locations nationally on Friday, 18 April. Shot with cutting-edge IMAX  cameras, and featuring IMAX’s exclusive expanded aspect ratio, select sequences of the film will visually expand in IMAX’s 1.90:1 aspect ratio, filing the entire massive screen.

Sinners is a suspense-filled, supernatural horror film that transports viewers into a world of dark secrets, high drama and stunning visuals. Twin brothers, trying to leave their troubled lives behind, return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. From director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed), the film stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Saul Williams, Andrene Ward-Hammond and Jack O’Connell.

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Top 3 South African Rom-Coms to Stream on Showmax This February

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Being the month of love, Showmax has ticked all the boxes for rom-coms this February. Here are 3 South African movies to watch on Showmax this month.

Not My Type | Stream from Friday, 14 February

Church baddie Letsatsi has spent years designing wedding dresses while waiting for the perfect man God has in store for her. When her younger sister receives a marriage proposal, she becomes desperate. Her meticulously planned life, which should have included a husband by now, is not unfolding as she expected.

Lorraine Moropa (Guilt, Hope, Ikani) stars as Letsatsi, with Lulama Nyembezi (The Queen, House of Zwide) as Thimothi, a former believer who turned bad boy after experiencing church hurt. Moagi Kai is Mhlonishwa, a fellow Christian who Letsatsi believes is her answered prayer.

Produced by Thape Media Production (Gospel Unplugged, Widowed, Fix My Love, Fooled By Love), Not My Type is directed by SAFTA winner Siyabonga Mkhize (Umkhokha, 7de Laan, eHostela, Champions).

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Experience Classic Movies at Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema

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As the new year starts, and the tricky act of juggling the ‘Janu-worry’ budget comes into play, everyone is looking for a bargain to get them through the month. With Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema promotion continuing through January and into February 2025, you get to enjoy some real cinema classics at the classic price of just R50 per ticket.

“We’ve secured some more iconic movie titles for the whole family to enjoy, as we all ease ourselves into another new year. These include Interstellar, which releases on Friday 03 January, followed by Groundhog Day from 10 January. The Pursuit of Happyness fills the big screen from 17 January with No Country for Old Men releasing the following week, and The Truman Show on 31 January. The much-loved film, 10 Things I Hate About You, sees us survive and exit January, with its release on 07 February,” says Lynne Wylie, chief marketing officer of Ster-Kinekor.

“Bringing back popular movie titles from years gone by is proving to be a popular must-see-again option for our big screen fans and, with the discounted ticket price for these Throwback Cinema titles, what’s not to love? Continuing this popular promotion, January’s line-up spans a number of movie genres, ensuring there is something for everyone to watch during the holiday period, either as repeat viewing or for a first-time big screen experience.”

Getting into the spirit of the new year, Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema line-up includes some all-time favourites. And even though budgets might be tight, the affordable price gives you the ticket to revisit iconic movies or to discover them for the first time on the big screen.

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Top Films to Stream on Showmax This December

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WONKA | First on Showmax | Stream from Friday, 6 December

Inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (Dune) as the young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time. 

From Paul King (writer-director of the Paddington films) and Harry Potter producer David Heyman, the magical musical comedy was the seventh biggest blockbuster of 2023. 

Chalamet won the Kids’ Choice Award for Favourite Movie Actor, while Calah Lane was nominated for a Critics Choice Award, Keegan-Michael Key for a Kids’ Choice Favourite Villain Award, and Olivia Colman for a Critics Choice Super Award. Also look out for Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa.

Wonka has an 82% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with The Guardian hailing the family film as “spectacular, imaginative, sweet-natured and funny.”

Watch the trailer:

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Experience Disney’s Festive Magic This Holiday Season

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Disney Africa recently kicked off Spark Joy This Holiday, its largest festive campaign to date. Throughout the season, fans can experience the holiday magic with Disney, with delightful products that bring beloved Disney stories to life, holiday classics streaming on Disney+, festive programming across Disney Channel and Disney Junior, and the special Disney Chari-tree initiative in malls across the country in support of Reach For A Dream, which helps bring joy to children in need during this season of giving.

Comments Luke Roberts, General Manager, Consumer Product Commercialisation, MENA and Africa: “The holiday season is such a special time of year and Disney is using the power of its stories and characters to inspire joy and wonder in people all over the world. We are excited to launch Spark Joy This Holiday, a campaign that not only celebrates the special connection so many fans and families have with Disney, but also to celebrate this magical time of year together in many different ways.”

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