SPOTLIGHT | The greatest story ever told is now on the big screen
Animation as you've never seen it before, with an all-star cast of voice-overs
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Spotlight's latest episode looks at a wide variety of entertainment options on big and small screens for Easter weekend.
From the best-selling book of all time comes the greatest story ever told, as beloved author Charles Dickens shares the story of Jesus Christ with his son. Beautifully animated, The King of Kings is directed by Seong-ho Jang and told from a father’s vivid storytelling perspective of the journey of Jesus’s life — from humble beginnings to the ultimate sacrifice — with a spectacular voice cast including Pierce Brosnan, Kenneth Branagh, Oscar Isaac, Forest Whitaker and Uma Thurman. Don’t miss Spotlight's coverage of the advance screenings for South African audience reactions. On at cinemas.
The cinema release of Sneaks takes us to the basketball court, where we step outside the box where Sneakers come to life ... A pair of kicks is separated on the streets of New York and they must go on an adventure of a lifetime to find each other and be returned to their rightful owner. This family oriented animated movie stars voice actors Martin Lawrence, Anthony Mackie and Chloe Bailey.
For in-house fun this long weekend, a host of some of the best family entertainment is now available to stream on Showmax, including:
- The Famous Five season 1, where five daring explorers discover hidden treasures and unforgettable adventures;
- the ever-popular Despicable Me 4, where Gru’s family has to go on the run; and
- Transformers One, which reveals how Optimus Prime and Megatron become sworn enemies.
• Book your cinema tickets by visiting sterkinekor.com and numetro.co.za.
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