Pre-screens of the much-anticipated FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM only at IMAX on 19 and 20 November
Seventy years before Harry Potter started studying at Hogwarts, magic was being made half a world away in 1926 New York. The much-anticipated film, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, from the creator of Harry Potter, promises to take audiences to a whole new era in J.K. Rowling’s world of wizards and wizardry, magic, muggles… and some rather fantastic beasts!
The film releases at Ster-Kinekor cinemas countrywide, in 2D, 3D, Cine Prestige and IMAX® 3D, on Friday, 25 November. But, for those who simply can’t wait till then, Ster-Kinekor has magically lined up special pre-screenings at its seven IMAX cinemas for the maximum movie experience. The pre-screenings are scheduled for two shows only – at 14:15 and 20:00 – on Saturday, 19 and Sunday, 20 November. To book for these shows, just wave your magic wand and call up www.movies.sterkinekor.co.za… It’s as easy as ‘abracadabra’!
The IMAX® 3D release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has been digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customised theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are part of the wizarding world of 1926 New York!
Exclusively in IMAX® 3D, key visual 3D effects from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will break beyond the widescreen frame line to take full advantage of the IMAX screen. The filmmakers used this effect to enhance the IMAX® 3D presentation for a more immersive, engaging and fun audience experience.
Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) stars in the central role as Magizoologist Newt Scamander, under the direction of David Yates, who directed the last four Harry Potter blockbusters. This film also marks the screenplay debut of author J.K. Rowling, whose “Harry Potter” books have created a global phenomenon following their adaptation into the top-grossing film franchise of all time.
Also starring in the film are Katherine Waterston (Steve Jobs) as Tina, Dan Fogler as the No-Maj Jacob Kowalski, Ezra Miller, Alison Sudol, Jon Voight, Ron Perlman, Samantha Morton and Colin Farrell.
The year is 1926, and Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find, document and rescue an extraordinary array of magical creatures, some of which are safeguarded in the hidden dimensions of his deceptively nondescript leather suitcase.
Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident, were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds. Newt and his band of unlikely heroes find themselves on a collision course with the dark forces that could push the wizarding the No-Maj worlds to the brink of war…
To enjoy the full effects of this film with all its magical powers and fantastical creatures, make sure you book your tickets to watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in 3D in one of the seven Ster-Kinekor IMAX theatres, situated at Eastgate and Cradlestone Mall in Johannesburg, Mall of Africa in Midrand, The Grove Mall in Pretoria, Gateway in Durban, Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth and CapeGate in Cape Town.
Bookings are now open for the pre-screenings on 19 and 20 November, and national release on 25 November, of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in 3D in IMAX theatres and at Ster-Kinekor’s luxurious Cine Prestige cinemas at select sites, as well as in all Ster-Kinekor cinemas countrywide. Members of the various Ster-Kinekor loyalty programmes also enjoy all the benefits and discounts offered by SK Club, Discovery Vitality and Edgars Club, when booking tickets for this film.
The film releases in Ster-Kinekor cinemas countrywide on Friday, 25 November. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them carries a 10 – 12 PC V classification, and the running time is 135mins.
For more information on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them at Ster-Kinekor, IMAX® and Cine Prestige, visit www.movies.sterkinekor.co.za / www.sterkinekor.com. To find out what other exciting promotions Ster-Kinekor has on offer, follow @sterkinekor on Twitter or Ster-Kinekor Theatres on Facebook. For queries, call Ticketline on 0861 MOVIES (668 437) or book at the cinema.
