Ahead of one of the biggest years in film, Empire Cinemas has pulled together must see film recommendations for each month. Spanning Fifty Shades of Grey to Star Wars; Jurassic World to James Bond: Spectre, the Empire Cinemas hotlist touches on the fantastic array of films released next year, across a range of movie genres.
Jon Nutton, Marketing Director of Empire Cinemas, said: “Next year is shaping up to be a fantastic year in film, with brand new blockbusters, hotly tipped sequels and popular spin-offs. As well as some of our favourite, familiar film faces, we’re incredibly excited to support the new acting talent breaking through in 2015. The big screen experience at Empire Cinemas is the best way to enjoy these epic films, so make sure you get these dates in your diaries.”
Below, Empire Cinemas’ monthly top picks at the flicks:
JANUARY
Into the Woods – 9th January
Trailer: http://bit.ly/1vRRnnj
Into the Woods is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. Features a musical all-star cast including Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, James Corden and Johnny Depp.
Further recommendations in January: Taken 3, Kingsman: Secret Service and Big Hero 6.
Fifty Shades of Grey – 14th February
Trailer: http://bit.ly/1wx4AH9
Fifty Shades of Grey , starring Irish hunk Jamie Dornan, is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the Fifty Shades trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print.
Further recommendations in February: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Shaun the Sheep Movie and Jupiter Ascending.
MARCH
Cinderella – 27th March
Trailer: http://bit.ly/1wSL2ir
Cinderella follows the fortunes of young Ella (Eloise Webb) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Ella welcomes her new stepmother and her daughters into the family home, but when Ella's father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a cruel new family.
Further recommendations in March: The Sponge Bob Movie, Paranormal Activity: Ghost Dimension 3D and Unfinished Business.
APRIL
Avengers Assemble: Age of Ultron – 24th April
Trailer: http://bit.ly/1uIIsUU
When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to The Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron (James Spader) from enacting his terrible plans...
Further recommendations in April: Fast & Furious 7, A Little Chaos and The Longest Ride.
MAY
Pitch Perfect 2 – 15th May
Trailer: http://bit.ly/13qs6ef
Collegiate a cappella group the Barden Bellas enter into an international competition that no American team has ever won. The musical mash-up stars Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson.
Further recommendations in May: Mad Max: Fury Road, Tomorrowland and Spy.
JUNE
Jurassic World – 12th June
Trailer: http://bit.ly/13qs6ef_
Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next instalment of his ground-breaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure, starring Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy), from a screenplay he wrote with Derek Connolly.
Further recommendations in June: The Minions Movie, Insidious 3 and Entourage.
JULY
Terminator: Genisys – 3rd July
Trailer: http://bit.ly/1ITuFp5
Terminator: Genisys is the fifth instalment in the Terminator franchise scheduled for release on July 1st 2015. It is set to be directed by Alan Taylor (Thor: The Dark World, The Sopranos) and will star Arnold Schwarzenegger as a robot Terminator.
Further recommendations in July: TED 2, Ant-Man and Pan.
AUGUST
Goosebumps – 7th August
Trailer: Not released
A young kid teams up with the niece of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Greendale, Maryland. Stars Jack Black (School of Rock).
Further recommendations in August: Man from U.N.C.L.E, Fantastic Four and Pixels.
SEPTEMBER
Suffragette - 11th September
Trailer: Not released
Starring Meryl Streep, Helena Bonham Carter and Carey Mulligan, the film follows the women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State.
Further recommendations in September: Everest, Maze Runner: Scorch Trials and Triple Nine.
OCTOBER
James Bond: Spectre – 23rd October
Trailer: Not released
A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M (Ralph Fiennes) battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond (Daniel Craig) peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind Spectre.
Further recommendations in October: The Jungle Book, The Walk and The Intern.
NOVEMBER
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 – 20th November
Trailer: Not released
After being symbolized as the 'Mockingjay' Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol.
Further recommendations in November: The Good Dinosaur, The Last Witch Hunter and Friday The 13th.
DECEMBER
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens – 18th December
Trailer: http://imdb.to/1yUckFo
A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). The impressive cast features a mix of original and new actors, including Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford, plus Lupita Nyong'o, John Boyega and Adam Driver.
Further recommendations in December: Mission: Impossible 5, Snoopy and Charlie Brown: A Peanuts Movie.
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