The eighth film in the core “Star Wars” saga, “The Last Jedi” commences global release from Dec. 13, with international openings for animated adventure “Ferdinand”, as well as United States bows for family comedy “Permanent” and sci-fi action movie “Beyond Skyline” taking place the same week.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13)
Starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, Domhnall Gleeson, Carrie Fisher, Andy Serkis, Oscar Isaac (all “Star Wars: the Force Awakens”), Laura Dern (“Jurassic Park”), Kelly Marie Tran (“CollegeHumor Originals”), Benicio Del Toro (“Sicario”)
Studio synopsis: Having taken her first steps into the Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past.
Director: Rian Johnson (“Looper”, “Breaking Bad”)
Select release dates: France, Belgium, Netherlands, Taiwan – Dec. 13; United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa – Dec. 14; United States, Canada, Philippines, Vietnam – Dec. 15; China – Jan. 5, 2018
Website & social: starwars.com, facebook.com/starwars, instagram.com/starwars, twitter.com/starwars, starwars.tumblr.com
Ferdinand (PG)
Starring John Cena (“WWE Raw”), Kate McKinnon (“The Angry Birds Movie”), David Tennant (“Doctor Who”),
Bobby Cannavale (“Ant-Man”), Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin”), Anthony Anderson (“Black-ish”)
Studio synopsis: After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, Ferdinand is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure.
Director: Carlos Saldanha (“Rio”, “Ice Age”)
Select release dates: U.K., Ireland – Dec. 9; Australia, Malaysia – Dec. 14; Indonesia, U.S. – Dec. 15; France, Netherlands – Dec. 20; Singapore – Dec. 21; New Zealand – Dec. 25; Philippines – Jan. 8, 2018; China – Jan. 19; Hong Kong – Feb. 15
Website & social: FerdinandMovie.com, twitter.com/FerdinandMovie, facebook.com/FerdinandMovie, instagram.com/ferdinandmovie
Permanent (PG-13)
Starring Kira McLean, Patricia Arquette (“Boyhood”), Rainn Wilson (“The Office”)
Studio synopsis: A comedy about bad hair, adolescence and socially awkward family members.
Director: Colette Burson (“Hung”)
Select release dates: U.S. – Dec. 15 (in theaters, on demand)
Website & social: PermanentFilm.com, facebook.com/PermanentFilm
Beyond Skyline (R)
Starring Frank Grillo (“Captain America: Civil War”), Bojana Novakovic (“Shameless”), Iko Uwais (“The Raid”)
Studio synopsis: A tough-as-nails detective embarks on a relentless pursuit to free his son from a nightmarish alien warship.
Director: Liam O’Donnell (directorial debut)
Select release dates: U.S. – Dec. 15
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