Eddie the Eagle plus lots more…
Popcorn Cinema Show takes a look at this weeks new film releases for 1st April 2016 in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand at the cinema, plus all the weeks main film news. So what’s our first new release Eddie the Eagle about? Find out after the news…
Film News
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Takes Top Spot
So no surprise as The new Batman/Superman film shoots straight to number one at the box office in both the US and UK
It took $166,007,347 in North America and £14,621,007 in the UK.
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Film Releases
Eddie the Eagle (Drama)
Released 1st April 2016 UK (12A) 106 Mins
Starring Taron Egerton ; Hugh Jackman ; Christopher Walken ; Keith Allen ; Jim Broadbent
Eddie the Eagle is based on the true story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards the British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself. Eddie takes makes an unlikely appearance at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
God’s Not Dead 2 (Drama)
Released 1st April 2016 US (PG) 121 Mins
Starring Melissa Joan Hart ; Jesse Metcalfe ; Fred Thompson ; Hayley Orrantia ; Robin Givens
A Christian high school teacher answers her classes questions on Jesus honestly sparking a huge court case.
Meet the Blacks (Comedy)
Released 1st April 2016 US (R) 93 Mins
Starring Mike Epps ; Gary Owen ; Zulay Henao ; Bresha Webb ; Lil Duval ; George Lopez ; Mike Tyson
Carl Black decides it is time to move the family to Beverly Hills and enjoy the good life, the only problem being it just happens to coincide with annual purge, meaning all crime is legal for 12 hours.
Film Releases Down Under
Labyrinth of Lies
Released AU 31st March 2016 124 Mins (WWII Drama, German with English subtitles)
Sherpa
Released AU 31st March 2016 96 Mins (Documentary)
Hunt For the Wilderpeople
Released NZ 31st March 2016 101 Mins (Comedy Drama)
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Top 10 Box Office Movies
US Box Office
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (NEW) $166,007,347
Zootopia $24,022,288
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (NEW) $17,861,950
Miracles from Heaven $9,694,581
The Divergent Series: Allegiant $9,435,173
10 Cloverfield Lane $5,940,154
Deadpool $4,897,941
London Has Fallen $3,027,568
Hello, My Name is Doris $1,668,806
Risen $935,025
UK Box Office
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (NEW) £14,621,007
Zootropolis (NEW) £5,306,726
Kung Fu Panda 3 £1,198,616
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (NEW) £983,534
10 Cloverfield Lane £771,215
London Has Fallen £565,111
The Boy £341,169
The Divergent Series: Allegiant £311,215
High-Rise £273,289
Deadpool £205,940
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