Lyzsi SinclairAugust 2010 UK cinema film release schedule...
Getting straight to the point, here is your entire Cinema release schedule for the UK in August...
WEDNESDAY 4th AUGUST 2010.
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore – U
Sequel to the 2001 children’s film, with a voice cast this time around including James Marsden, Christina Applegate, Bette Midler, and Chris O’Donnell.
FRIDAY 6th AUGUST 2010.
Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky – 15
French film that is an adaptation of a novel charting the affair between Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky, during the time Chanel No.5 was created. Directed by Jan Kounen; with Anna Mouglalis and Mads Mikkelson.
Knight And Day – 12A
Starring Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, and Marc Blucas; this action comedy follows a woman swept up in dangerous events, after she meets a secret agent who wasn’t supposed to survive his late mission.
Step Up 3D – 12A
The third in the series of popular dance films, this time following the current trend of being presented in 3D. This musical drama romance stars Alyson Stoner, Adam G. Sevani, and Harry Shum Jr.
WEDNESDAY 11th AUGUST 2010.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice - PG
Big-budget Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney children’s film filled with magic - starring Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Salma Hayek, and Alfred Molina.
FRIDAY 13th AUGUST 2010.
Black Dynamite – 15
Starring Michael Jai White and Arsenio Hall – this film is a spoof of the 1970’s black exploitation films culture.
The Last Airbender – PG
Coming-of-age action family adventure film, from director M. Night Shyamalan. With Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, and Jackson Rathbone.
Tinkerbell & The Great Fairy Rescue – U
This animated family fantasy adventure stars the little fairy with the big attitude, from the ever-popular “Peter Pan”. Voices by Lucy Liu, Michael Sheen, and Kristen Chenoweth.
WEDNESDAY 18th AUGUST 2010.
Marmaduke – U
Family comedy based on the popular newspaper comic strip, about a larger than life Great Dane dog. Starring Owen Wilson, Emma Stone, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Steve Coogan.
THURSDAY 19th AUGUST 2010.
The Expendables – 15
Full-scale action adventure flick bringing together some of the most iconic actors in action film history. Written by and starring Sylvester Stallone; this film also includes Jet Li, Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
FRIDAY 20th AUGUST 2010.
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) – 18
Director Tom Six brings us this deeply horrific and disturbing horror about a demented surgeon, who operates on three victims in an attempt to reverse-engineer Siamese triplets.
Piranha 3D – TBC
Horror with Elizabeth Shue, Christopher Lloyd, Adam Scott, Eli Roth, and Kelly Brooke; about the discovery of pre-historic man-eating fish in a local lake.
Salt – 12A
Action Thriller starring Angelina Jolie, in which she plays CIA officer Evelyn Salt, who finds herself accused of being a Russian spy – and so goes out on the run, using her skills to elude capture, and try to prove her innocence.
WEDNESDAY 25th AUGUST 2010.
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid – PG
Family comedy - and adaptation of the popular illustrated novel by Jeff Kinney – about the life and trials of a sixth-grade student. Starring in this adaptation are Zachary Gordon, Rachel Harris, and Steve Zahn.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World – 12
Epic comic book comedy/action adaptation from director Edgar Wright. Taking cast in this are Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth-Winstead, Chris Evans, and Brandon Routh.
FRIDAY 27th AUGUST 2010.
Avatar (Special Edition) – 12A
Given a cinematic re-release; James Cameron’s 3D masterpiece comes to screens with 8 minutes extra of never-before-seen footage. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver star.
Going The Distance – 15
This romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore, Christina Applegate and Justin Long, looks at a couple’s trials and tribulations in maintaining a long-distance relationship.
Grown Ups – 12A
After their high-school basketball coach passes away, five friends and former team-mates go for a holiday weekend away. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, and Salma Hayek star.
The Last Seven – 18
British Horror thriller set in a post-apocalyptic London; with Danny Dyer, Tamar Hassan, Simon Philips, Daisy Head, and whole host of up-and-coming British talent.
And the rest…
06.08.2010 ~ Eccentricities Of A Blonde-Haired Girl (TBC); Undertow (15).
13.08.2010 ~ The Final (18); Le Refuge (15); The Secret In Their Eyes (18).
20.08.2010 ~ The Illusionist (PG); Mother (15); Pianomania (TBC); The Scar Crow (TBC).
27.08.2010 ~ Dog Pound (18); The Girl Who Played With Fire (15); The Leopard (TBC); The Maid (15); Soulboy (TBC).
That’s everything heading our way in the UK this August. There’s some pretty cool films on offer with the likes of “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” – but also some pretty average films with stuff like “Marmaduke” and “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore”. Hopefully this schedule will help you plan your ‘Must-See’ and ‘Must Miss’ films for the next month. Coming your way here on Cinemanut in the next few weeks, will be reviews for “Toy Story 3”, “The A-Team” and “Karate Kid” – as well as film news and articles about all things going on in Cinema-land. Flix Out.
WEDNESDAY 4th AUGUST 2010.
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore – U
Sequel to the 2001 children’s film, with a voice cast this time around including James Marsden, Christina Applegate, Bette Midler, and Chris O’Donnell.
FRIDAY 6th AUGUST 2010.
Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky – 15
French film that is an adaptation of a novel charting the affair between Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky, during the time Chanel No.5 was created. Directed by Jan Kounen; with Anna Mouglalis and Mads Mikkelson.
Knight And Day – 12A
Starring Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, and Marc Blucas; this action comedy follows a woman swept up in dangerous events, after she meets a secret agent who wasn’t supposed to survive his late mission.
Step Up 3D – 12A
The third in the series of popular dance films, this time following the current trend of being presented in 3D. This musical drama romance stars Alyson Stoner, Adam G. Sevani, and Harry Shum Jr.
WEDNESDAY 11th AUGUST 2010.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice - PG
Big-budget Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney children’s film filled with magic - starring Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Salma Hayek, and Alfred Molina.
FRIDAY 13th AUGUST 2010.
Black Dynamite – 15
Starring Michael Jai White and Arsenio Hall – this film is a spoof of the 1970’s black exploitation films culture.
The Last Airbender – PG
Coming-of-age action family adventure film, from director M. Night Shyamalan. With Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, and Jackson Rathbone.
Tinkerbell & The Great Fairy Rescue – U
This animated family fantasy adventure stars the little fairy with the big attitude, from the ever-popular “Peter Pan”. Voices by Lucy Liu, Michael Sheen, and Kristen Chenoweth.
WEDNESDAY 18th AUGUST 2010.
Marmaduke – U
Family comedy based on the popular newspaper comic strip, about a larger than life Great Dane dog. Starring Owen Wilson, Emma Stone, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Steve Coogan.
THURSDAY 19th AUGUST 2010.
The Expendables – 15
Full-scale action adventure flick bringing together some of the most iconic actors in action film history. Written by and starring Sylvester Stallone; this film also includes Jet Li, Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
FRIDAY 20th AUGUST 2010.
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) – 18
Director Tom Six brings us this deeply horrific and disturbing horror about a demented surgeon, who operates on three victims in an attempt to reverse-engineer Siamese triplets.
Piranha 3D – TBC
Horror with Elizabeth Shue, Christopher Lloyd, Adam Scott, Eli Roth, and Kelly Brooke; about the discovery of pre-historic man-eating fish in a local lake.
Salt – 12A
Action Thriller starring Angelina Jolie, in which she plays CIA officer Evelyn Salt, who finds herself accused of being a Russian spy – and so goes out on the run, using her skills to elude capture, and try to prove her innocence.
WEDNESDAY 25th AUGUST 2010.
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid – PG
Family comedy - and adaptation of the popular illustrated novel by Jeff Kinney – about the life and trials of a sixth-grade student. Starring in this adaptation are Zachary Gordon, Rachel Harris, and Steve Zahn.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World – 12
Epic comic book comedy/action adaptation from director Edgar Wright. Taking cast in this are Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth-Winstead, Chris Evans, and Brandon Routh.
FRIDAY 27th AUGUST 2010.
Avatar (Special Edition) – 12A
Given a cinematic re-release; James Cameron’s 3D masterpiece comes to screens with 8 minutes extra of never-before-seen footage. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver star.
Going The Distance – 15
This romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore, Christina Applegate and Justin Long, looks at a couple’s trials and tribulations in maintaining a long-distance relationship.
Grown Ups – 12A
After their high-school basketball coach passes away, five friends and former team-mates go for a holiday weekend away. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, and Salma Hayek star.
The Last Seven – 18
British Horror thriller set in a post-apocalyptic London; with Danny Dyer, Tamar Hassan, Simon Philips, Daisy Head, and whole host of up-and-coming British talent.
And the rest…
06.08.2010 ~ Eccentricities Of A Blonde-Haired Girl (TBC); Undertow (15).
13.08.2010 ~ The Final (18); Le Refuge (15); The Secret In Their Eyes (18).
20.08.2010 ~ The Illusionist (PG); Mother (15); Pianomania (TBC); The Scar Crow (TBC).
27.08.2010 ~ Dog Pound (18); The Girl Who Played With Fire (15); The Leopard (TBC); The Maid (15); Soulboy (TBC).
That’s everything heading our way in the UK this August. There’s some pretty cool films on offer with the likes of “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” – but also some pretty average films with stuff like “Marmaduke” and “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore”. Hopefully this schedule will help you plan your ‘Must-See’ and ‘Must Miss’ films for the next month. Coming your way here on Cinemanut in the next few weeks, will be reviews for “Toy Story 3”, “The A-Team” and “Karate Kid” – as well as film news and articles about all things going on in Cinema-land. Flix Out.
