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This month, we’re giving you eight reasons to love cinema for the remainder of 2014. There are three very big reasons and five smaller ones, but they are all equally as deserving of their place on this list. Read on to learn more about DCM’s eight reasons to continue loving cinema this year...
1. Interstellar
The last time Christopher Nolan tackled sci-fi we were treated to the magnificent Inception, so it’s fair to set excitement levels to stratospheric for Interstellar. Although the plot is being closely guarded it reportedly involves a group of scientists travelling through a wormhole to find new land to grow crops. As always, Nolan has assembled a ‘stellar’ cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastina and Anne Hathaway.
Quick facts:
- Interstellar appeals to all age groups from 18 up to 45+ almost equally
- 25 – 44 year old ABC1 males are the group we predict will be loving Interstellar come it’s 7th of November release
- This will be the sixth time Michael Caine has acted in a Christopher Nolan film
2. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay part one
The third Hunger Games film is sure to be one of the most anticipated films of 2014. The first film grossed over £24m at the UK box office when it was released in March 2012 and the second, Catching Fire, did £34m at the end of 2013. The third and final book of the series, as is now popular to do, has been split into two films with the second part due in 2015. In part one, our heroine Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the autocratic Capitol.
Quick facts:
- The Hunger Games titles appeal almost equally to males and females
- After The Hunger Games but not quite got the budget for it? Why not consider Horrible Bosses 2 or Paddington whose audience profile across both Male and Females 25 – 34 is predicted to be very similar to The Hunger Games
- Jennifer Lawrence is the third youngest nominee for Best Actress Oscar in history. She won in 2013 for her role in Silver Linings Playbook
3. The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies
The final part in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit series is set to be the spectacular conclusion the trilogy deserves. Bilbo, Gandalf and the Dwarves are in Smaug's lair, but will they get their gold and return home safely? Finding out the answer will be a stunning big screen Christmas treat.
Quick facts:
- £55.4 million is the average Box Office for a Peter Jackson directed Tolkien adaptation
- Looking for the perfect couple? Then look no further, The Hobbit and Paddington make the perfect match. Whether you are after ABC1 adults, 35 – 44 year olds or the ever elusive 12 – 17 year olds, these two films make the perfect combo to reach all audience in correlation!
4. Paddington
Paddington Bear is one of the most beloved characters from children’s fiction and he makes his big screen debut this Christmas. Colin Firth voices the intrepid bear and in a production that shouts class from every pore (paw?), it’s produced by David Heyman the man behind all the Harry Potter films and last year’s Gravity. If you’re unfamiliar with the story, a bear from deepest darkest Peru travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family.
Quick facts:
- Don’t dismiss this one as one just for the kids, with almost half the audience predicted to be made up of the 25+ audience
- The character of Paddington Bear is based on a lone teddy bear, noticed by author Michael Bond on a shelf in a London store near Paddington Station on Christmas Eve 1956. Bond bought it as a present for his wife, and was eventually inspired to write a story
5. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
The first two Night at the Museum films were big hits in the UK, grossing over £20m each at the box office. This third instalment is set to be one of Christmas 2014’s biggest films and holds particular interest in the UK because it’s set in the British Museum. Ben Stiller once again returns as security guard, Larry, who has to deal with the museum’s exhibits who come to life and wreak havoc.
Quick facts:
- With this title set at the British Museum, we expect it to have particular resonance with UK audiences
- Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens makes his Night at the Museum debut as Sir Lancelot
The Madagascar series is one of the most popular family film franchises and one of the reasons for its popularity is the lovable team of intrepid penguins. They’ve had their own television show and this December they get their own movie. Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private are some of the greatest penguin spies in the world and this Christmas they have to join forces with undercover organization, The North Wind, led by Agent Classified to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine, from destroying the world as we know it.
Quick fact:
- With the first 3 Madagascar films grossing over £20m at Box Office, this spin off forms part of the biggest animated franchises to date. A sure hit with families over the Christmas period
The opening night film at the 58th BFI London Film Festival, this is the true story of genius mathematician, Alan Turing and his attempts to crack the German’s enigma code during World War II. It recently won the prestigious audience award at the Toronto International Film Festival and three of the last six recipients of that award went on to win the Best Picture Oscar. Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead is also one of the hot favourites for acting honours this awards season.
Quick fact:
- We predict this one to be a favourite of ABC1 adults, with a monster predicted 84% of the audience in this demographic
The first Horrible Bosses was one of the comedy hits of 2011 as Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis attempted to get revenge on their not very nice employers. The plot of the sequel sees the trio launching their own business, so they’re their own bosses (good plan). However, a slick investor soon scuppers their plans. Whatever happens, with a cast as strong as the one lined up, it’ll no doubt be one of the funniest films of Q4.
Quick facts:
- Surprisingly plays largely female, an ideal option for all those female gifting products in the run up to Christmas
- This is the first sequel that Jennifer Aniston has ever taken part in