It’s ‘me time’ for kids as schools close for the third-term holidays – and that means movie time!
Ster-Kinekor’s cinema screens will be home to robots, transformers and animals of all shapes and sizes including a panda bear, who promise non-stop, big-screen entertainment to keep the holiday boredom far away.
With films showing in Ster-Kinekor’s colourful, fun-filled Kids’ Cinemas, the immersive IMAX experience, Cine Prestige and D-Box at selected sites, which movie to watch when, and in which cinema format, are the only choices you’ll need to make for the best movie experiences on the big screen.
The best on the big screen
Kicking off the holiday fun is The Wild Robot, which was released in IMAX, 3D and DBOX on break-up day, Friday, 20 September.
This delightful, animated movie follows the story of an intelligent robot called Roz who is stranded on an uninhabited island following a shipwreck. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
A lesson from the film is that ‘…sometimes to survive, we must become more than we were programmed to be…’. Directed by Chris Sanders, the film features the voices of award-winning actors including Lupita Nyong’o as Roz, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu and Mark Hamill.
Watch the trailer here.
Animated robots of an altogether different kind transform the IMAX screen from Friday, 27 September, when Transformers One releases in Ster-Kinekor cinemas. The film tells the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, now better known as sworn enemies.
But, they were once friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. With the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry and Scarlett Johansson, among others, the film is directed by Josh Cooley.
Watch the trailer here.
Another animation film releasing on 27 September brings the action a little closer to home, but who knew there would be a Panda Bear in Africa? A young adventurous panda travels from China to Africa to rescue his best friend, Jielong the Dragon who has been kidnapped.
Along his adventurous journey, he discovers all sorts of strange new animals, and an amazing new world of mountains, deserts and jungles.
Watch the trailer here.
And, if you still haven’t had the chance to watch some of the other great kids’ films still on circuit, the holidays present the perfect time to catch up on these too. Inside Out 2 and Despicable Me 4 have both enjoyed a wonderful run at the box office, so book your tickets for these two tiles before it’s too late.
Ozi: Voice of the Forest about an inquisitive orangutan is another film to add to the holiday viewing list.
Kids Cinema for all the fun…
While all the kids’ movies will be playing in select cinemas across the country, the younger kids will love the fun-filled, playground-like look of the Kids Cinema featuring its own foyer area with activity tables and catering counter, brightly coloured beanbag seats (with bigger seats for the ‘big’ children at the back of the cinema!), and a slide and ball pool.
The Kids Cinemas are located at the following cinema sites: V&A Waterfront, the recently opened Kids Cinema at Capegate, Sandton City, Fourways Mall, East Rand Mall, Carnival City and Centurion in Gauteng.
Birthday Bash
With an exciting, value-for-money option now available, your party anxieties are sorted with almost two hours of top-quality entertainment on the big screen… at a most affordable price!
The new Kids’ Birthday Bash package is an exclusive offering from Ster-Kinekor at any of its cinemas, including its fun-filled Kids’ Cinemas at select sites.
The price of R139,90 per child – and for all accompanying adults – includes the movie ticket, a drink and popcorn, to enjoy while being transported into another realm on the big screen.
Additionally, you are welcome to bring in part packs, the birthday cake and your party-themed décor items and balloons to create a party atmosphere in this larger-than-life setting.
The offering for tweens and teens can be booked at any Ster-Kinekor cinema, while the younger kids will love the playground-like fun of the Kids Cinema. If the Birthday Bash package ticks all your party planning boxes, all you need to do is email [email protected] or call 0861 MOVIES (668 437).
Save and watch
Young cinemagoers can also make the most of the loyalty programmes on offer for great savings, with free movies until 7pm for kids who are Discovery Vitality members and The Epic Deal for SK Club members (free sign-up) that get you a movie ticket, drink and popcorn for just R149.90 between Mondays and Thursdays.
Catch all your favourite movies at Ster-Kinekor these holidays. Book your tickets now on Ster-Kinekor’s website here or download the SK App on your smartphone.
For news and updates, follow Ster-Kinekor Theatres on Facebook and Twitter. For all queries call Ticketlineon 0861-Movies (668 437).
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