If you haven’t yet decided how you will be spending Heritage Day on 24 September, Ster-Kinekor has some special treats in store for the whole family at its cinemas countrywide. South Africa’s favourite cinema chain is giving you the chance to catch exclusive pre-release screenings of two upcoming blockbuster titles on the public holiday, before their national release. Grab your friends and family, and be among the first to catch these films on Ster-Kinekor’s big screens.
Planes 2: Fire and Rescue in 3D, which has special pre-screenings at all Ster-Kinekor release sites across all show times for the public holiday. Darren Simpson, one of South Africa’s favourite comedians, radio personalities and host of the 94.7 Breakfast Xpress, is the voice of ‘Drip’, one of five firefighters called The Smokejumpers, in the movie! Be sure to listen out for Darren’s unmistakable voice in his first role for a Disney animated film.
Before or after watching this adventurous sequel, the youngsters can enjoy fun activations including games and colouring-in activity sheets, at some of the participating Ster-Kinekor cinemas. Wonderful Planes 2: Fire & Rescue merchandise and prize hampers are also up for grabs. The cinema activations take place on Wednesday, 24 September, at the following Ster-Kinekor cinemas: The Zone, Carnival City and Cradlestone in Johannesburg; Brooklyn Mall and Forest Hill in Pretoria; Gateway in Durban; and Blue Route and Cavendish in Cape Town.
SYNOPSES OF THE FILM:
Planes 2: Fire & Rescue (3D) is a new comedy-adventure about second chances. It features a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting the historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting.
Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited super scooper Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles, including Drip, known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.
Planes 2: Fire & Rescue in 3D has a running time of 1hr, 24mins.
Don’t miss out on the chance of seeing these two great films before their national release. All Ster-Kinekor cinemas are now fitted with the latest digital projection technology, ensuring that you ‘see it best’ and ‘see it first’, as you enjoy ‘Great Moments at their Greatest’.
For more information about show times, and to book your tickets for these pre-release screenings, visit: www.sterkinekor.com. Avoid the queues by booking online, by calling Ticketline on 0861-MOVIES (668 437) or you can book at the box office. You can also secure your seats by downloading the Ster-Kinekor App on your Nokia, Samsung Android, iPhone and Blackberry smart phone, to book from your mobile. To find out what other exciting promotions Ster-Kinekor has on offer, follow @sterkinekor on Twitter or Facebook at Ster-Kinekor Theatres.
