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I love big epic movies!
I also love small, highly emotional and deeply thoughtful indie films too because, well, they’re good for the soul, but there’s something about experiencing a big popular movie that everyone is watching at the same time that gives you a greater sense of community along with, hopefully, some damn good storytelling.
I have been especially looking forward to these two films which are sequels to films I have already watched and loved and which look to be promising additions to what’s gone before.
It’s going to be a great way to end the year!
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In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ sequel Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Zootopia 2, also called Zootropolis 2 and Zoomania 2 in other countries, is once again co-directed by animation filmmakers Byron Howard (director of Bolt, Tangled, Zootopia) & Jared Bush (director of Zootopia, creator of Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero), both directors from the Encanto movie previously. The screenplay is written by Jared Bush (writer on Zootopia, Moana, Encanto, Moana 2). Produced by Yvett Merino. Made by Disney Animation Studios based in Burbank. (courtesy First Showing)
Zootopia 2 opens in U.S. on 26 November and 27 November in Australia.
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Set on the moon Pandora directly after the events of the first two movies Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. Jake & Neytiri’s family grapples with grief after Neteyam’s death, encountering a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe – the Ash People – who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. Avatar: Fire and Ash, also known as Avatar 3, is directed by iconic Canadian filmmaker James Cameron, director of the films Piranha II: The Spawning, The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, True Lies, Titanic, Avatar & Avatar: The Way of Water previously; and a producer on Alita: Battle Angel and Terminator: Dark Fate. The screenplay is by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver; story by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Salerno. Produced by James Cameron, Jon Landau (RIP), and Rae Sanchini. 20th Century Studios + (courtesy First Showing)
Avatar: Fire and Ash opens 19 December in U.S. and 18 December in Australia.