Cineworld, Showcase & VUE - Delightful animation about a monster’s love for a nightclub singer in 1910 Paris.

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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED (U)

Cineworld, Showcase, VUE , Odeon & Regen, Redcar (Sat/Sun) - Those super-cute singing chipmunks are all at sea in their craziest adventure yet.

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A TURTLE’S TALE (U)

Cineworld (Sat 10am, games plus choice of films for £1) - The adventures of Sammy the sea turtle as he swims the ocean in search of his lost love.

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CARS 2 (U)

Odeon (Sat/Sun) - Lightning McQueen and best friend Mater hit the road for new adventures.

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DOLPHIN TALE (U)

Cineworld (Sat 10am, games plus choice of films for £1) - The true story of the bond between a boy and an injured dolphin starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd.

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HAPPY FEET TWO (U)

Cineworld - The tap-dancing penguin is back with new friends in an eye-popping new 3D adventure!

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HAYWIRE (15)

Cineworld, Showcase & VUE - Director Steven Soderbergh proves his credentials with the action genre in this explosive thriller, which was filmed predominantly in Ireland and stars Ewan McGregor and Antonio Banderas.

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INTRUDERS (15)

Showcase - A horror/thriller centered on the origin of the monsters that are born in childhood and are passed on by the family, starring Clive Owen.

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J EDGAR (15)

Cineworld & Showcase - Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the incredible story of the most powerful man in 20th century America.

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LIKE CRAZY (12A)

Showcase - When a British college student falls for her American classmate, they embark on a passionate and life-changing journey only to be separated when she violates the terms of her visa.

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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL (12a)

Cineworld, Showcase & VUE - Tom Cruise returns to accept his most dangerous, action-packed, globe-spanning mission yet.

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PUSS IN BOOTS (U)

Cineworld, Showcase, VUE & Odeon - The swashbuckling legend of Shrek’s feline friend is revealed in this animated comedy spin-off.

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RIO (U)

VUE (Sat/Sun) - Domesticated blue macaw Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) heads for a Brazilian adventure when his owner is approached by a conservationist who wants the rare bird.

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SHAME (18)

Cineworld - Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan star in an acclaimed drama of addiction and desire.

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SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS (12a)

Cineworld, Showcase & VUE - The world’s most brilliant detective must face his nemesis - the fiendish Professor Moriarty.

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THE ARTIST (PG)

Cineworld - One of the year’s most original films - a charming tale of two actors set during the silent movie era.

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THE DARKEST HOUR

VUE - Invisible aliens invade Moscow in this fast-paced science fiction thriller with amazing special effects.

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THE DESCENDANTS (15)

Cineworld & Showcase - Prosperous Hawaiian estate agent Matt King (George Clooney) has never been the world’s most attentive father. But when his wife Elizabeth is left in a coma following a tragic speedboat accident, Matt is forced to re-evaluate his life and his relationship with his two daughters.

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THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (18)

Cineworld & Showcase - Daniel Craig stars in a dark and thrilling new English language adaptation of the phenomenally popular bestseller.

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THE GREY (15)

Cineworld, VUE & Odeon - Liam Neeson takes on a pack of Alaskan killer wolves in this intense survival thriller.

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THE IRON LADY (12A)

Showcase, Regent, Redcar & ARC, Stockton - Meryl Streep stars in this revealing portrait of legendary British prime minister Margaret Thatcher.

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THE LION KING (U)

Showcase (Sat 10am games plus choice of films for £1) - Disney’s highest-grossing hand-drawn animation of all time strides back onto the big screen, looking more sensational than ever in the fashionable 3D format.

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THE SITTER (15)

Cineworld, Showcase, VUE & Odeon - When unemployed, slobby layabout Noah Jaybird (Jonah Hill) agrees to babysit for the attractive Mrs Pedulla (Erin Daniels), he finds himself stuck with the worst kids on the planet.

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THE THREE MUSKETEERS 3D (12A)

Odeon (Mon) - The classic sword-slinging tale of adventure gets an action-packed makeover. Stars Milla Jovovich, Juno Temple, Logan Lerman, Orlando Bloom, Ray Stevenson, Christoph Waltz, Luke Evans and Matthew MacFadyen.

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TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (15)

Showcase - John Le Carré’s spy novel is brought to the big screen with John Hurt as Control, the chief of a 1970s British Secret Intelligence Service unit known as the Circus.

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UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING (18)

Cineworld, Showcase & VUE - Kate Beckinsale returns as vampire warrior Selene in this sensational 3D sequel.

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WAR HORSE (12A)

Cineworld, Showcase, VUE & Odeon - Steven Spielberg’s heart-warming epic of adventure and loyalty between man and horse during World War One.

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W.E. (15)

Showcase - Madonna turns director to explore one of the 20th century’s greatest love stories - the love affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

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WE HAVE A POPE (PG)

ARC, Stockton (Fri-Wed) - Michel Piccoli stars as Cardinal Melville, who fears become reality when he is elected as the new pope.

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Advance showing

CHRONICLE (12A)

Cineworld, Showcase, VUE & Odeon (Wed & Thur) - Three teenagers acquire incredible superpowers, but soon learn the downside of their amazing gift.