The musical biopic, Michael, moonwalks into screens, and the animated family movie Hotpig! hunts for an audience in cinemas this week!
This week’s biggest cinema release isn’t Bad! In fact, it’s a real Thriller! You don’t need to be a Smooth Criminal to know that the musical biopic, Michael, is opening on screens across the world. Jaafar Jackson steps into his uncle’s virtually unfillable shoes to portray the musical legend. Also hitting screens is the family animated film, Hitpig!. With five other movies opening alongside these two big movies, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy with this week’s new releases.
MICHAEL
Universal Pictures-Released Wednesday 22nd April
Synopsis: The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson – from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Miles Teller, Colman Domingo
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Cert: 12A
HITPIG!
Kazoo Films-Released Friday 24th April
Synopsis: A clever bounty-hunting pig must return a dancing elephant to a Las Vegas circus to collect $1 million. However, when the mission goes sideways, he soon realizes that no amount of money is worth losing his newfound friends.
Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh, Rainn Wilson, Anitta
Directors: Cinzia Angelini and David Feis
Cert: U
ALSO RELEASED THIS WEEK
EXIT 8
Vertigo Releasing-Release date: Friday 24th April
Cert: 15
I saw the film last year at the BFI London Film Festival, and had a great time with it, saying:
“Genki Kawamura’s Exit 8 is an enjoyable mystery thriller/ horror movie.
It keeps you guessing throughout and manages to keep the audience on their toes.
Some scares abound, but it’s the mystery that makes the film so engrossing.”
THE NORTH
Tull Stories-Release date: Friday 24th April
Cert: 15
PRIMAVERA
Curzon-Release date: Friday 24th April
Cert: 15
SURVIVING EARTH
Metis Films-Release date: Friday 24th April
Cert: 15
ULTRAS
Bulldog Film Distribution-Release date: Friday 24th April
Cert: 15
Get your cinematic fix with any of these great new releases.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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