downtime | tv releases Bahrainthismonth.com 84 December 2023 Leave The World Behind A family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a mysterious cyber-attack. As the threat grows more imminent, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in this collapsing world Releases Rebel Moon: Part I: A Child of Fire In a universe controlled by the corrupt government of the Motherworld, the moon of Veldt is threatened by the forces of the Imperium, the army of the Motherworld controlled by Regent Balisarius. Kora, a former member of the Imperium who seeks redemption for her past in the leadership of the oppressive government, tasks herself to recruit warriors from across the galaxy to make a stand against the Motherworld’s forces before they return to the planet. Wonka Wonka is a musical fantasy film directed by Paul King, who co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby, based on a story by King. It tells the origin story of the titular Willy Wonka, a character in the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, featuring his early days as an eccentric chocolatier. The film stars Timothée Chalamet in the title role, along with newcomer Calah Lane and an ensemble cast including Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Several years after the events of the first film, Arthur Curry/ Aquaman (Jason Momoa) is forced to protect Atlantis and his loved ones from devastation after an ancient power is unleashed by David Kane/Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) obtaining the cursed Black Trident. In order to achieve this, he will have to seek help from an unlikely ally, his brother Orm (Patrick Wilson). Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget After successfully escaping from Tweedy’s farm in a daring and risky manner, Ginger has discovered her ideal place – an idyllic island bird sanctuary where the entire flock can live in harmony, without any risks from humans. With the arrival of Ginger and Rocky’s new daughter, Molly, it appears that Ginger’s fairytale ending has finally come true. However, the entire chicken population is now confronted with a menacing and new danger on the mainland led by a familiar foe. Determined to safeguard their freedom, even if it means endangering it, Ginger and her team are determined to break in. CINEMA RELEASES The festive season can only mean one thing: Christmas television! We’ve brought you the best of what’s to come.
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