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Get Him To The Greek (15)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: The comedy is the latest film from producer Judd Apatow (The 40�Year�Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People). Aaron Green (Hill) gets things done. The ambitious 24�year�old has been given a career�making assignment. His mission: Fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.�s world famous Greek Theatre for the first�stop on a huge comeback tour. His record mogul boss, Sergio Roma (Sean Combs), gives him one warning: "The artist is the worst person on Earth. Turn your back on him at your own peril." British rocker Aldous Snow (Brand) is a brilliant musician, but due to a bad break up and nose�diving career, has fallen off the wagon and is now a drunken disaster. Weary of "yes men" and scared he�s entered the "greatest hits" moment in his career, Snow�s in the midst of a nihilistic downward spiral. When he learns his true love, model/pop star Jackie Q (Rose Byrne), is in Los Angeles, Aldous makes it his quest to win her back� right before kick�starting his world domination. As the countdown to the concert begins, one innocent young man must navigate a minefield of London drug smuggles, New York City brawls and Vegas lap dances to deliver his charge safe and, sort of, sound� all while trying to remain faithful to his med student girlfriend (Elisabeth Moss). He may have to coax, lie to, enable and party with Aldous, but Aaron will get him to the Greek.

Starring: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Rose Byrne

Todays film times: 11:30 14:00 16:20 19:00 21:30

Inception (12A)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in an original sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible: inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. This summer, your mind is the scene of the crime.

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Todays film times: 11:00 13:00 14:10 16:30 17:30 19:45 20:50

Predators (15)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: PREDATORS, a bold new chapter in the Predator universe, shot under the creative auspices of Robert Rodriguez, stars Adrien Brody as Royce, a cold-blooded mercenary whose only allegiance is to those who pay him. He reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors who come to realize they�ve been brought together on an alien planet� as prey. With the notable exception of disgraced physician Edwin (Topher Grace), they are all cold-blooded killers � mercenaries, Yakuza, convicts, death squad members � human �predators� that are now being systemically hunted and eliminated by a new breed of alien Predators.

Starring: Adrien Brody, Alice Braga, Danny Trego

Todays film times: 21:30

Shrek Forever After 2D (U)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's an ogre to do? Well, if you're Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. What's happened to this ogre's roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a "real ogre," Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all he's done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one True Love Shrek Forever After will be showing in 3D at selected Cinemas (see list of cinemas on right for details).

Starring: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett

Todays film times: 10:20 12:30 14:40

Shrek Forever After 3D (U)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Starring: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett

Todays film times: 11:45 14:00 16:20 19:00

Splice (15)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: Clive (Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody) and Elsa (Academy Award-nominee Sarah Polley) are young, brilliant and ambitious. The new animal species they engineered have made them rebel superstars of the scientific world. In secret, they introduce human DNA into the experiment. The result is something that is greater than the sum of its parts: a female animal-human hybrid that may be a step up on the evolutionary ladder. Clive and Elsa think they may have designed the perfect organism, until she makes a final shocking metamorphosis that could destroy them.

Starring: Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chaneac

Todays film times: 21:15

The A-Team (12A)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: THE A-TEAM follows the exciting and daring exploits of Hannibal Smith and his colorful team of former Special Forces soldiers who were set up for a crime they did not commit. Going �rogue,� they utilize their unique talents � and eccentricities � to try and clear their names and find the true culprit.

Starring: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton �Rampage� Jackson

Todays film times: 11:20 12:30 14:20 15:20 17:10 18:20 20:20 21:10

The Karate Kid (PG)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: In Columbia Pictures' The Karate Kid, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, and kung fu prodigy, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.

Starring: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan

Todays film times: 10:30 11:40 13:30 14:50 16:40 18:00 20:00 21:00

The Rebound (15)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: Newly single mum Sandy (Catherine Zeta Jones ) moves to New York to start over. She hires a male nanny (Justin Bartha from The Hangover) to look after the kids. He�s 25-years old. And cute. There�s great chemistry between them and it�s not long before they see a lot more of each other� But could her fling become the real thing? Find out in this sexy comedy, in cinemas July 23.

Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bartha, Robert Bizik

Todays film times: 17:30 20:40

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (12A)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: Bella (Stewart) once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward (Pattinson) and her friendship with Jacob (Lautner) -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner

Todays film times: 11:50 13:50 15:10 17:20 18:10 20:45

Toy Story 3 (2D) (U)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: The creators of the beloved �Toy Story� films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Lee Unkrich (co-director of �Toy Story 2� and �Finding Nemo�) directs this highly anticipated film, and Michael Arndt, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of �Little Miss Sunshine,� brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities to the proceedings. Toy Story 3 will be showing in 3D at selected Cinemas (see list of cinemas on right for details).

Starring: Tom Hanks (voice), Tim Allen (voice), Joan Cusack (voice)

Todays film times: 13:00 16:00 18:30 21:20

Toy Story 3 (3D) (U)

30/07/2010 - 05:00

Synopsis: The creators of the beloved �Toy Story� films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Lee Unkrich (co-director of �Toy Story 2� and �Finding Nemo�) directs this highly anticipated film, and Michael Arndt, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of �Little Miss Sunshine,� brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities to the proceedings. TOY STORY 3 will be presented in Disney Digital 3D� in selected cinemas.

Starring: Tom Hanks (voice), Tim Allen (voice), Joan Cusack (voice)

Todays film times: 10:40 12:00 14:30 15:20 17:00 17:50 19:30 20:30 22:00