Hi all Holiday time is here, with a new animated treat for the kiddies... a sequel to The Croods, featuring some top voice talent. Note that the age restriction has been appealed and may change. The rest of the lineup is aimed at an older audience. First up is the re-release of a Japanese animated classic, Akira, upgraded to the big IMAX screens. The big adult release this week is an alternative Christmas tale, Fatman, with Mel Gibson and Walton Goggins. Keeping within the violent crime genre, a new Afrikaans film, set in the cape Flats and on limited release, looks at vigilante justice in Bloed Betaal. American Dream is another crime thriller, a cautionary tale about dealing with the Russian mob. Lastly, Monster Hunter is releasing next week, with the IMAX version rolling out early on Wednesday. Enjoy! :-) Cheers, Ian New this week * The Croods: A New Age (3D) (PG7-9 V) * The Croods: A New Age (PG7-9 V) * Fatman (16 LVD) * Akira (IMAX) (probably 16) * Bloed Betaal (probably 16 LVD) * American Dream (probably 16 LVD) http://www.moviesite.co.za/new.htm Forthcoming attractions http://www.moviesite.co.za/4thcome.htm Updated the pic and quote on the home page http://www.moviesite.co.za/ This Week's pinup http://www.moviesite.co.za/pinup.html (Full HD wallpaper ...) Pick of the Week http://www.moviesite.co.za/pick.htm All the previews. 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