STACK #219 January 2023

CINEMA FEATURE

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Last year we emerged from hibernation and returned to cinemas in droves for a huge year of theatrical releases. And 2023 is shaping up to be even bigger, with the rise of the franchises and the return of some familiar faces. Here is just a taste of what's to come… Words Glenn Cochrane COMING IN 2023

finally bring John Wick the reprieve that he deserves. Or will it? Because there's plenty more in store with a fifth chapter confirmed, as well as two limited TV series in The Continental, and Ballerina . THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE March Why should Sonic get all the big screen glory? Now it's Mario and Luigi's turn in this exciting new video game adaptation from Illumination, the studio behind Despicable Me and The

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Bettinelli-Olphin and Tyler Gillett (who also helmed 2019's violently fun Ready or Not ) are back onboard for this new sequel and will be bringing with them return players Courteney Cox, Jenny Ortega, and Jasmin Savoy Brown, alongside newcomers Dermot Mulroney, Samara Weaving, and Henry

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA February

Marvel's titles seem to be getting longer with each new movie, and this one’s quite the mouthful. The 31st entry in the MCU, the second Ant-Man sequel will build upon the world created in the previous film as Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michelle Pfeiffer venture deeper into the Quantum Realm to face off against the merciless Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors). Perhaps the most accessible title in the MCU for the uninitiated, Ant-Man's cinematic evolution has been a wild ride, and hopes are high for this extravagant looking third installment. The movie will also mark Bill Murray's MCU debut – a curiosity in itself.

Secret Life of Pets . With a voice cast including Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as Bowser, it's hard to deny the excitement value. The trailer suggests a story faithful to the gameplay, and with an overwhelmingly positive response to extended clips (shown to selected audiences recently), The Super Mario Bros. Movie is now high on our must-see list. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOUR AMONG THIEVES April Unbeknownst to many, this is the fourth live action adaptation of the popular fantasy role playing game. Following one poorly received

Czerny. Little is known about the plot, except that it will take place in NewYork City, where part five’s survivors will be stalked by a new Ghostface killer. With good filmmakers, a reliable cast and a new location, this one should be a scream! JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 March Keanu Reeves returns for this much-anticipated fourth chapter, which finds the former hitman still at odds with the international organisation of assassins, but finally being offered a sliver of hope at freedom. The trailer promises more of what we love about the series and suggests a family connection will be introduced alongside the stable of returning characters. Fists are flung and guns are fired in what looks to be a slick showcase of style and violence that may

SCREAM 6 March It's fair to say that Scream 5 caught everybody off guard and was much better than any fifth film in a franchise ought to be. Directors Matt

theatrical release in 2000 and two mediocre video sequels in 2005 and 2012, this new film is poised to wipe the slate clean with a big budget, big screen makeover. Starring Chris

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