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The Magnificent 60's

Murderers’ Row (1966)

16th January 2026 PJ Max

Dean Martin returns as Matt Helm in a colourful swinging spy caper packed with playful humour glamorous set pieces and the series’ signature 60s charm...

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BFI

Laurel and Hardy – 12 Essential Films

16th January 2026 PJ Max

A celebration of Laurel and Hardy’s timeless partnership highlighting twelve essential films that showcase their unmatched comedic chemistry charm and enduring influence on screen comedy...

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Industrial Light & Magic

Behind The Magic – The Visual Effects of Sinners

16th January 2026 PJ Max

ILM showcase their Oscar shortlisted VFX for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners blending cutting edge digital craft with grounded cinematic realism to elevate the film’s emotional impact...

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Rotten Tomatoes Trailers

Wildwood Featurette – Where Mystery Dwells (2026) +1

16th January 2026 PJ Max

Laika’s Wildwood featurette explores the film’s enchanting world craftsmanship and mystical atmosphere offering a deeper look at the studio’s signature blend of imagination and artistry...

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Curzon

PRIMAVERA – Coming Soon

16th January 2026 PJ Max

Primavera teases a vibrant emotional journey with striking imagery and a promise of lyrical storytelling as anticipation builds for its upcoming release...

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Warner Bros.

The Bride! – One Sheet Poster

15th January 2026 PJ Max

The Bride unveils its striking one sheet poster teasing gothic horror bold style and a fierce reimagining of the classic monster myth for modern audiences...

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The Magnificent 60's

The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun (1970)

14th January 2026 PJ Max

A stylish psychological thriller following a secretary drawn into a surreal web of danger mystery and self doubt after an impulsive drive across France...

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Disney

Send Help – New Trailer and Poster

13th January 2026 PJ Max

The new Send Help trailer unleashes chaotic supernatural mayhem with sharp humour wild energy and a fresh poster teasing the film’s offbeat horror comedy tone...

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Marvel

Avengers: Doomsday – Only in Theaters December 18

13th January 2026 PJ Max

Marvel’s Avengers Doomsday storms into cinemas this December promising universe shattering stakes explosive action and the next major chapter in the MCU’s escalating saga...

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The Magnificent 60's

Take Me Naked (1966)

13th January 2026 PJ Max

A curious slice of 1960s exploitation cinema blending low budget experimentation social commentary and the era’s fascination with boundary pushing underground filmmaking...

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Entertainment Film Distributors

Return to Silent Hill – in cinemas everywhere January 23

12th January 2026 PJ Max

Return to Silent Hill brings the iconic horror franchise back to cinemas with a dark psychological tale blending nightmarish imagery emotional trauma and atmospheric dread...

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The Magnificent 60's

A Prize of Arms (1962)

11th January 2026 PJ Max

A taut British heist thriller following soldiers plotting a daring payroll robbery brought to life with sharp pacing strong performances and a gritty 1960s atmosphere...

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The Magnificent 60's

A Place for Lovers (1968)

9th January 2026 PJ Max

A doomed romance unfolds in the Italian Alps as two troubled lovers seek escape passion and meaning in one of the 1960s most critically derided dramas...

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The Magnificent 60's

7 Women (1966)

7th January 2026 PJ Max

John Ford’s final film follows a group of missionaries facing danger and moral conflict in 1930s China anchored by Anne Bancroft’s commanding performance...

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The Magnificent 60's

Kisses for My President (1964)

6th January 2026 PJ Max

This 1964 political comedy follows the first female US president and her sidelined husband delivering playful satire and lighthearted chaos from a distinctly mid century perspective...

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Marvel

Avengers: Doomsday – Only in Theaters December 18, 2026

6th January 2026 PJ Max

Marvel’s Avengers Doomsday storms into cinemas this December promising universe shattering stakes explosive action and the next major chapter in the MCU’s escalating saga...

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The Magnificent 60's

Petulia (1968)

5th January 2026 PJ Max

Richard Lester’s Petulia captures the fractured spirit of late 60s San Francisco through a haunting story of impulsive love emotional disconnection and shifting identities...

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The Magnificent 60's

What A Way To Go! (1964)

4th January 2026 PJ Max

A dazzling 60s comedy packed with extravagant set pieces sharp satire and Shirley MacLaine’s vibrant performance as a woman whose husbands keep meeting unfortunate ends...

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BFI

10 great films of 1926

1st January 2026 PJ Max

A curated look at standout films from 1926 celebrating pioneering creativity influential directors and the cinematic innovations that helped shape the future of global filmmaking...

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Vertigo Releasing

Man Finds Tape – Official Trailer (2026)

2nd December 2025 PJ Max

The official trailer for Man Finds Tape teases a chilling mystery as a disturbing discovery pulls its protagonist into escalating danger and unsettling psychological tension...

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Focus Features

Obsession – Official Teaser Trailer

2nd December 2025 PJ Max

The official teaser for Obsession hints at a tense psychological thriller driven by desire secrecy and escalating danger as its characters spiral toward inevitable consequences...

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The Magnificent 60's

Isadora (1968)

2nd December 2025 PJ Max

This 1968 biopic explores the turbulent life of dancer Isadora Duncan blending artistic ambition personal tragedy and bold 60s filmmaking into a striking period portrait...

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BFI

Edgar Wright talks to Mark Kermode about The Running Man – BFI IMAX Q&A

1st December 2025 PJ Max

Edgar Wright joins Mark Kermode for an energetic BFI IMAX Q&A exploring The Running Man its legacy influences and the film’s surprising cultural staying power...

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Disney

Audiences Go Wilde for Zootropolis 2

1st December 2025 PJ Max

Globally, Zootropolis 2 has reached an estimated cume of $556 million on opening weekend...

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Entertainment Film Distributors

Fackham Hall – Cinemas everywhere 12th December

1st December 2025 PJ Max

The upcoming comedy Fackham Hall arrives in cinemas this December promising cheeky humour lively performances and a playful throwback to classic British farce...

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Lucasfilm

The Mandalorian and Grogu – Poster & Images

23rd September 2025 PJ Max

A striking poster and new images from The Mandalorian and Grogu highlight the film’s cinematic scale dynamic action and the enduring bond between Din and Grogu...

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Lionsgate

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – Images

19th September 2025 PJ Max

The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists...

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Universal Pictures

Polite Society – Image Gallery

25th April 2023 PJ Max

A vibrant collection of stills from Polite Society showcases its energetic action style bold characters and colourful visual flair celebrating the film’s unique personality...

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Apple TV

Causeway – Premiere – Images

12th September 2022 PJ Max

Premiere images from Causeway, capturing Jennifer Lawrence and the creative team as they introduce this intimate character drama about trauma, resilience, and quiet emotional recovery...

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Ask the Lucasfilm Jedi Council

Q : Can you describe the process and use of screen tests during the selection process for a film?

Robin Gurland: Screen tests are traditionally the final phase of the audition process for lead or supporting lead roles. The actor being tested usually does one or two scenes completely “off book” and depending on the schedules of the other lead actors cast, often they will be brought in to do the scenes along with the actor being tested. Screen tests can get very elaborate with full hair and make-up, costume and lighting or fairly simple, but they are always shot on film.

From Ask the Jedi Council Archives – 1999

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