EARLY CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN AS STER-KINEKOR CENTURION LAUNCHES REVAMPED CINEMA
Ster-Kinekor Centurion has reopened following an extensive revamp.
The complex has been upgraded and now boasts a kids' cinema – guaranteed to bring endless joy these holidays!
The Centurion Mall kids' cinema is the fourth to be opened, following the Fourways Mall, Sandton City and East Rand cinemas. Ster-Kinekor’s growing chain of kids’ cinemas are dedicated to providing children with an exceptional experience: a special waiting area keeps children entertained with activities, while inside the cinema, colourful beanbag seating, an indoor slide and a ball pool keep them busy and happy until their movie starts. Ster-Kinekor kid’s cinemas offer a great way to occupy children during the holidays – launching in Centurion just in time for the 2018 festive season.
Adults will also enjoy the results of the recently completed revamp. New seating offers greater comfort, while innovative self-service ticketing and catering terminals streamline the process of queuing for tickets, snacks and beverages. And, of course, every cinema is fitted with the best in digital projection and surround sound, ensuring a great viewing experience, whatever film you choose to watch. And there is plenty to look forward to! Catch these new and forthcoming releases at the newly revamped Ster-Kinekor Centurion:
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's plans of raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings, Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided world. Watch the trailer here.
Frank & Fearless
Perennial South African favourite Leon Schuster returns, this time as Frank, an ageing reprobate who teams up with a rural African boy named Fearless, a large dog and an orphaned baby rhino. This unlikely group hatches a plan to stop the slaughter of rhinos, which leads them into comic misadventures – and moments of tragedy – as they become an inspiration and a conscience to a world in need of heroes. A family film in the side-splitting Schuster comedy tradition. Watch the trailer here.
Widows
Veronica, Linda, Alice and Belle have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities. Tensions soon rise when they take fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. Watch the trailer for Widows here.
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) navigate the vast and dynamic world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush. Ralph Breaks the Internet releases on 30 November; watch the trailer here.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day. Bohemian Rhapsody releases on 30 November; watch the trailer here.
Creed 2
Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent who has ties to his family's past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis must confront their shared legacy and question what's worth fighting for while discovering that nothing's more important than family. Creed 2 releases on 30 November; watch the trailer here.
The Grinch
A newly imagined take on the grumpy green grouch who spends his days being nasty to everyone – except, perhaps, his dog Max. The Grinch especially hates Christmas, and plots to ruin the day for the village of Whoville – by stealing it. Based on the hugely popular story by Dr Seuss, The Grinch stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the mean-spirited title character. The Grinch releases on the 7 December; watch the trailer here.
Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse
Miles Morales is Spider-Man – but he’s not the only one, as he discovers when another Spider-Man, Peter B. Parker turns up. And there are many more! Crossing parallel dimensions, Miles teams up with the Spider-Men of other dimensions to stop a threat to all reality. Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse is animated in a ground-breaking new visual style; watch the trailer here. It releases on 14 December 2018.
Bumblebee
In 1987 (20 years before the events of the first Transformer film) 18-year-old Charlie discovers a yellow beetle in a local junkyard in a small California beach town. She soon discovers that this is no ordinary car. Bumblebee is scared, broken down and on the run, and trouble is close behind him. Bumblebee and Charlie find themselves hunted by Sector 7, a government agency led by Agent Burns. Bumblebeereleases on 21 December; watch the trailer here.
Elliot: Littlest Reindeer
When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, Elliot has three days to fulfil his lifelong dream of earning a place in Santa’s team at the North Pole try-outs. Meanwhile, his best friend Hazel discovers that back at the farm, their friends' lives are in danger. Elliot has to choose – will he save Christmas, or his friends? Can he possibly do both? Elliot: Littlest Reindeer releases on 14 December 2018; watch the trailer here.
Mary Poppins Returns
Several decades after she floated off into the sky, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder that is missing in their lives following a personal loss. Mary Poppins Returns releases on 28 December; watch the trailer here.
Robin Hood
A war-hardened Crusader and a Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure, packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography and a timeless romance. Robin Hood releases on 7 December 2018; watch the trailer here.
Luis & The Aliens
An 11-year-old boy befriends three aliens after they crash their UFO into his house. Luis & The Aliens releases on 4 January 2019 – watch the trailer here.
