Saturday, May 31, 2014

Catch South African Actor Sharlto Copley in Maleficent at Ster-Kinekor



STER-KINEKOR RELEASES MALEFICENT IN THE IMAX® 3D THEATRE AT GATEWAY
Be the first to watch this Disney film on the IMAX® 3D screen with special pre-release screenings this weekend
“This curse will last until the end of time…”



Get ready for evil revenge on a large scale. The first Disney movie to focus on the villain in the title role, Maleficent, blasts its way onto the Ster-Kinekor IMAX screen in June. All the action happens at the IMAX® 3D theatre at Ster-Kinekor’s most popular cinema complex, Gateway in Durban, from Friday, 06 June, with the release of Maleficent.
But, for those Disney fans who can’t wait for the national release on 06 June, Ster-Kinekor has arranged two days of exclusive pre-release screenings of Maleficent. These will take place at its IMAX theatre at Gateway, for the first three shows on both Saturday, 31 May and Sunday, 01 June. Bookings for these special pre-screenings are now open.
The IMAX® release of Maleficent has been digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX 3D Experience® using proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customised theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
From the Disney studio comes Maleficent—the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty. A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) has enjoyed an idyllic life growing up in a peaceful forest kingdom, until the day an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. 
Maleficent rises to be the land’s fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal—an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading king’s successor. As a result, she places a curse upon his newborn infant, Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of a seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love, and the human kingdom that holds her legacy.

Maleficent realises that Aurora (played by Elle Fanning) may hold the key to peace in the kingdom—and perhaps to Maleficent’s true happiness too – but she is forced to take drastic action that will change both worlds forever. The film, directed by Robert Stromberg, also stars South African actor, Sharlto Copley, as Stefan.
Seeing Disney’s Maleficent in The IMAX 3D Experience® is a truly immersive cinematic experience that you won’t want to miss this June!
For more information on Ster-Kinekor and IMAX®, visit www.sterkinekor.com. Avoid the queues by booking online or by calling Ticketline on 082 16789, or you can book at the box office.  You can also download the Ster-Kinekor App on your Nokia, Samsung Android, iPhone or Blackberry smart phone for updates and to book from your mobile.  To find out what other exciting promotions Ster-Kinekor has on offer, follow @sterkinekor on Twitter or Facebook at Ster-Kinekor Theatres.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

2014 Doccie Fest for Cinema Nouveau



CINEMA NOUVEAU LAUNCHES THE 2014 DOCCIE FEST WITH FOUR EXTRAORDINARY FILMS DEALING WITH FOUR EXTRAORDINARY TOPICS



Three wrongly-accused teenagers, local striking miners, the skill of a Dutch master painter and a world-class athlete’s fall from grace create the food for thought in four extraordinary documentaries that make up this year’s Doccie Fest, presented exclusively by Cinema Nouveau on its big digital screens. The four films will be screened over four weeks, from 23 May, at Cinema Nouveau in the Rosebank Mall, Johannesburg; Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria; Gateway in Durban; and at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
The Doccie Fest launches on Friday, 23 May with director Amy Berg’s West of Memphis (running time: 147mins), a powerful examination of a catastrophic failure of justice in Arkansas, USA. A ‘fictional’ version of this event unfolds in Devil’s Knot, currently on circuit at Cinema Nouveau, but this astounding documentary shows why fact always trumps fiction.
Berg collaborated on the production with first-time producers Damien Echols and Lorri Davis, together with the multiple Academy Award winning team of filmmakers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh. Her unprecedented access to the inner workings of the defense presents footage of the investigation, research and appeals process that reveals shocking new information about a case that still haunts the American South.
West of Memphis is told and made by those who actually lived the nightmare of events, documenting their extraordinary and desperate fight to bring the truth to light; a fight to stop the State of Arkansas from killing an innocent man. Starting with a searing examination of the police investigation into the 1993 murders of three, eight-year-old boys - Christopher Byers, Steven Branch and Michael Moore - in the small town of West Memphis, Arkansas, the film goes on to uncover new evidence surrounding the arrest and conviction of the other three victims of this shocking crime – Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley.
All three were teenagers when they became the target of the police investigation, and all three went on to lose 18 years of their lives - imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. How the documentary came to be made, is in itself a key part of the story of Damien Echols’ fight to save his own life. Director Amy Berg wrote: “… the 18 years of injustice, an investigation rife with corruption, and the destruction of multiple lives—I understood that this was a story that not only exposed a frightening failure of justice within our legal system, but exposed a judicial culture where innocence did not matter.”
The film reveals how close Damien and his wife Lorri Davis, together with his legal team, friends and supporters, came to losing that battle. But as Echols, who spent 18 years on death row, himself has stated: "... in the face of such horror, in the face of resounding grief and pain, you cannot give up... you must never give up."
The second production in the Doccie Fest releases on Friday, 30 May, and is a hard-hitting account of the deaths of 34 striking miners at Lonmin’s Marikana platinum mine in the North West province in August 2012. Miners Shot Down (running time: 90mins, 13V) is a locally-produced documentary in the political thriller genre from renowned South African filmmaker, Rehad Desai of Uhuru Productions.
Desai was at Marikana in August 2012, covering the wildcat strike by Lonmin’s rock drill operators in the days leading up to the massacre. At the time, he had intended to make a film about enduring inequality faced by mineworkers and mining communities across the country’s platinum belt. But nobody at the time could have predicted that the South African state would turn its guns on miners at Marikana who, out of sheer frustration with their union the NUM, had decided to go it alone to demand a living wage.
Since the massacre, unpacking the events that led to the country’s first post-colonial massacre has become Desai’s obsession. Since January this year, the miners’ have been on a prolonged strike regarding a basic living wage, creating further content for headlines and front page news stories, making the subject of this documentary all the more relevant in 2014.
Releasing on Friday, 06 June is the third title in Cinema Nouveau’s Doccie Fest. Tim's Vermeer (running time: 81mins) tells the fascinating obsession of Texas-based inventor Tim Jenison with the works of celebrated 17th century Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer.
How did the painter manage to paint so photo-realistically, 150 years before the invention of photography? One painting of Vermeer’s comes under particular scrutiny – that of "The Music Lesson", which features an astonishing amount of detail.
Did Dutch master Johannes Vermeer use technology to help make his astonishing lifelike images? He did, according to Tim's Vermeer, a documentary featuring Jenison, written and narrated by Penn Jillette (of ‘Penn & Teller’ fame), and directed by his partner, Teller.
Artist David Hockney and others believe that Vermeer may have employed a device called a camera obscura, though many art historians are not convinced. But when inventor and digital video expert Tim Jenison became intrigued with the question, he decided to take a scientific approach. His quest is detailed in the film.
Jenison eventually comes to the conclusion that Vermeer used a variety of optical devices (mirrors, camera obscura, lenses) in his works. To test this theory, he decides to recreate "The Music Lesson" from scratch, even though he is not a skilled painter. The epic research project Jenison embarks on spans a decade, and is as extraordinary as his discoveries that take him to Delft in Holland where Vermeer painted his masterpieces, to the north coast of Yorkshire to meet Hockney, and to Buckingham Palace to view the Vermeer in the Royal Family’s collection.
The Armstrong Lie (running time: 124mins), a documentary chronicling cycling legend Lance Armstrong's improbable rise and ultimate fall from grace,, is the fourth and final film in the Doccie Fest. It releases on Friday, 13 June.  In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong's much-publicised comeback to cycling. The project was shelved however, when one of the most talked about doping scandals in the history of sport erupted, creating headlines around the world.
The project was back on track following Armstrong's eventual confession on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’, which was viewed by millions of people globally. This intriguing documentary picks up events in 2013 and presents a riveting, insider's view of the unravelling of one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of sports. As Lance Armstrong himself said: "I didn't live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."
(Trailer: The Armstrong Lie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMo78N4BMww)

For screening times and booking information for the 2014 Doccie Fest, visit www.cinemanouveau.co.za or sterkinekor.mobi, or call our Ticketline on 082 16789. Follow Cinema Nouveau on Twitter @nouveaubuzz or on Facebook. You can also download the Ster-Kinekor app on any Nokia, Samsung Android, iPhone and BlackBerry smartphone, for updates and to book from your mobile.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Another Ster-Kinekor 'Girlfriends Getaway' Just For You Ladies



STER-KINEKOR’S ‘GIRLFRIENDS’ GETAWAY’ PRESENTS PRE-SCREENING OF
WALK OF SHAME     

       
If you are looking for an awesome night out with your girlfriends, coupled with a good laugh, then Ster-Kinekor has just the answer. Join them at select cinemas around the country for the next ‘Girlfriends’ Getaway’ event, taking place on Wednesday, 21 May, from 19:00. Enjoy each other’s company as you are entertained with a hilarious ‘chick flick’ this month. Walk of Shame promises to have you rolling in the aisles and leaving the cinema sharing your own ‘walk of shame’ encounters.
The outrageous comedy Walk of Shame stars Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games, Pitch Perfect) as a resourceful reporter whose one-night stand with a handsome stranger (James Marsden of Anchorman 2), leaves her stranded the next morning. She’s in downtown Los Angeles without a phone, car, ID or money – and with only eight hours before the most important job interview of her career.
Walk of Shame also stars Gillian Jacobs, Sarah Wright Olsen, Kevin Nealon, Ethan Suplee, Bill Burr, and Willie Garson. Written and directed by Steven Brill, the movie is produced by Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi and Sidney Kimmel.
For an entertaining night out with the girls, where you can just kick back and relax at the movies, don’t miss this month’s ‘Girlfriends’ Getaway’ event. It takes place at the following Ster-Kinekor cinemas:
WESTERN CAPE:
Cape Gate | Cavendish | Blue Route | Tyger Valley| Somerset | Garden Route
EASTERN CAPE:
The Bridge – Port Elizabeth
GAUTENG:
The Zone | Sandton | Cresta | Northgate | Cradlestone | Greenstone | Eastgate | Irene | Brooklyn | The Grove
KWAZULU-NATAL:
Gateway
MPUMALANGA:
Secunda Mall – Secunda
To make your evening out with the girls on 21 May even more special, there will be lucky draw hampers and goodie bags to pamper all our ‘girlfriends’.  Expect a little treat courtesy of Glamour Magazine, Satiskin, Futurelife, Adventure Boot Camp, Mangwanani & Planet Fitness. (*Note: hampers, goodie bag contents and in-foyer activations may vary from cinema to cinema.) 
Walk of Shame releases to the public at Ster-Kinekor theatres countrywide on Friday, 23 May. 
(Official trailer for Walk of Shame:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTHZEFo7JsY)
Remember, with ‘Girlfriends’ Getaway’, no guys are allowed!

To find out more, visit www.sterkinekor.com. Avoid the queues by booking online, by calling Ticketline on 082 16789 or you can book at the box office.  You can also secure your seats by downloading the Ster-Kinekor App on your Nokia, Samsung Android, iPhone and Blackberry handset, to book from your mobile. To find out what other exciting promotions Ster-Kinekor has on offer, follow @sterkinekor on Twitter or Facebook at Ster-Kinekor Theatres.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Godzilla crashes onto Imax at Ster-Kinekor Gateway 16 May


STER-KINEKOR RELEASES GODZILLA IN IMAX® 3D AT GATEWAY


Since opening in November 2013, the IMAX® theatre at Ster-Kinekor’s most popular cinema complex, Gateway in Durban, has hosted some of the biggest blockbuster titles released to date and continues to attract large audiences.
On Friday, 16 May, Godzilla will be crashing his way onto the impressive IMAX® screen, in line with its worldwide release. Book your tickets now to see this sci-fi action adventure film in the most immersive cinematic experience.
The IMAX® 3D release of Godzilla has been digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX 3D Experience® using proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customised theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie – and part of the non-stop action.
An epic rebirth to Toho's iconic Godzilla, this spectacular, visual effects-driven adventure from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, pits the world's most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.
Directed by Gareth Edwards, Godzilla stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick-Ass), Oscar® nominee Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai, Inception), Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene), Oscar® winner Juliette Binoche (The English Patient, Cosmopolis), Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine), with Oscar® nominee David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck, The Bourne Legacy) and Bryan Cranston (Argo, TV’s Breaking Bad).

Don’t delay in securing your tickets for this blockbuster - watching Godzilla on the IMAX® screen will make you feel as if you are part of the action.
The film carries a 13 PG classification.
For more information on Ster-Kinekor and IMAX®, visit www.sterkinekor.com. Avoid the queues by booking online or by calling Ticketline on 082 16789, or you can book at the box office.  You can also download the Ster-Kinekor App on your Nokia, Samsung Android, iPhone or Blackberry phone for updates and to book from your mobile.  To find out what other exciting promotions Ster-Kinekor has on offer, follow @sterkinekor on Twitter or Facebook at Ster-Kinekor Theatres.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Seems Ster-Kinekor Has Something Special Lined Up for Mother's Day


SPOIL YOUR MOM THIS MAY WITH GREAT MOVIES, TREATS AND WONDERFUL PRIZES FROM STER-KINEKOR
















Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of our mothers in society. It’s the month of super-spoiling your mom… so, to be different, why not spoil her with some great MOMents by treating her to a beautiful, funny or romantic movie? The perfect place to do this of course, is at your nearest Ster-Kinekor cinema!

Get ready for a month filled with ‘Great MOMents at their Greatest’ with your mom and Ster-Kinekor throughout the merry month of May!  When you watch any movie at your favourite cinema during May, simply SMS the keyword `MOM’, your ticket reference number and your name to 33007, to be in with a chance to win some great prizes! Six Nokia Lumia 625 smartphones with portable chargers are up for grabs, as well as exclusive movie merchandise and five mother-and-daughter spa vouchers valued at R2 800 each!

Ster-Kinekor is also giving you another opportunity to show your appreciation for your mom. Giant-sized ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ Hallmark cards will be installed at select cinemas, where you can physically write a personal message to your mom. The cards can be found at Ster-Kinekor Sandton, Cresta, Cradlestone and Greenstone in Johannesburg; The Grove and Brooklyn in Pretoria; Cavendish, Cape Gate and Bayside in Cape Town; and at Gateway in Durban.

Before the film starts, remember to stock up on the special Mother’s Day Double-Take Combo because no cinema experience is complete without the prerequisite popcorn and cool drink! For another  chance to win one of five spa day experiences for two, also valued at R2 800, all you have to do is SMS the keyword ‘DOUBLE’ and the flavour of your drink to 32671. All the competitions start on Friday, 02 May and end on 29 May. Visit www.sterkinekor.com for the competition details and T&Cs.

However, if you are unable to get to one of these Ster-Kinekor cinemas, why not post a special message to your mom on Ster-Kinekor’s Facebook page, telling her just how much you appreciate everything that she does for you? Every week, one message will be selected as the best, and its author will win two tickets to treat mom to one of May’s special movies. With so many chances to win and spoil your mom this May, what are you waiting for?

Some of the great movies to share with your mom during May include: The Other Woman (releases on 01 May), Heaven is For Real (09 May), and Walk of Shame and Grace of Monaco (23 May). One Chance and Endless Love are two other ‘mom-friendly’ films that are currently on circuit.

View the trailers here



To find out more, visit www.sterkinekor.com. Avoid the queues by booking online, by calling Ticketline on 082 16789 or you can book at the box office.  You can also secure your seats by downloading the Ster-Kinekor App on your Nokia, Samsung Android, iPhone and Blackberry handset, to book from your mobile. To find out what other exciting promotions Ster-Kinekor has on offer, follow @sterkinekor on Twitter or Facebook at Ster-Kinekor Theatres.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Get Exclusive X-Men Content For The New Movie



For all the X-Men fans out there in the lead up to the launch of X-MEN: Days of Future Past on 23 May, Mountain Dew is bringing fans closer to the action with the release of their ‘Unleash Your X’ Facebook campaign (https://www.facebook.com/MountainDewSA/app_261344497378176).



Over the coming days Mountain Dew will unlock exclusive X-MEN:DOFP video content - go behind-the-scenes with stories from the set,  interviews with the film’s leading talent,  analysis of the characters’ journeys through the seventh filming of the X-MEN franchise and a video series of never-been-seen footage.

Fans can also explore and share character dossiers with images, posters and information, create their own mutant profile sharing their personal ‘X’ and enter for X-MEN: DOFP prizes

For more information, visit Facebook and  @Mountain_DewSA on Twitter or watch Mountain Dew introduce X-Men at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dQk1hqTrag
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