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Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car.

But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage!

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An erotic tale of identity and sexuality set in modern day Brazil. Elias (Kelner Macêdo) works as an assistant designer in a clothing factory. As the distance between his professional and personal life closes, Elias explores his desires, invigorated by the freedom offered through his companions.

Against the warnings of his superiors, Elias takes to socialising into the night with his co-workers. This feature debut by director Marcelo Caetano captures the beauty and delicate excitement of Elias' sexual awakening, as seen through the intense colour and vibrancy of São Paulo.

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This is the remarkable true story of the events that unfolded when a Russian passenger plane collided with a cargo plane over Germany in 2002, leaving 71 people dead.

Roman Melnyk, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger whose wife and two children were killed in the accident, struggles to cope with the tragedy and desperately searches for answers. He will not rest until he finds the person responsible for his loss. Jake, played by Scoot McNairy, the air traffic-controller on that fateful day, also finds his life in pieces. Forced to take on a new identity, his marriage crumbles, he loses his job and he becomes a ghost of his former self. Also staring Maggie Grace and directed by Elliott Lester, "Aftermath" builds to its tragic conclusion 478 days later when the two strangers finally meet.

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Thomas Crown (Steve McQueen) is a lone wolf in chic clothing. He's a Boston tycoon, who masterminds a daring bank job, even though he doesn't need the money. What he needs is the thrill of the heist, the adrenaline rush of not getting caught.

Catching crooks is where insurance investigator Vicky Anderson (Faye Dunaway) comes in. She always gets her man. But this time she may be too much in love to give him up.

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Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life.

Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally (voice of Bonnie Hunt), Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy), Doc Hudson (voice of Paul Newman) and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there's more to life than trophies and fame.

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The most successful short film collection in the world returns for an eleventh instalment.

We Are Animals

This beautifully filmed, bold and daring alternate historical fable is set during the 1980s AIDS crisis. When a closeted young man finds himself in the midst of an anti-government coup, he joins in the fight against the strict regime that is being enforced upon them.
Burger
Set on location in Cardiff, Burger is an observational study looking at the variety of customers that a late night burger bar at¬tracts. Norwegian filmmaker Magnus Mork has painted a beautiful portrait of both gay and straight couples.
Alaska Is a Drag
The unique Leo stands out from the crowd. This isn't ideal when working in a small fish cannery in Alaska. His dreams of leaving this small town appear impossible, until a new boy joins and sees Leo for the superstar he was destined to be.
Three Summers
As poignant as it is daring, Three Summers charts an unlikely friendship between a middle aged divorcee and a teenage boy. As lines are blurred and secrets are shared, a closeness develops in a way they never would have expected.
The Last Time I Saw Richard
Set in a teen mental health clinic, we meet lone wolf Jonah who is forced to share a room with the newly admitted Richard. The boys form a connection based on mutual respect and some common demons; though Jonah soon discovers that not everybody wants to be saved.
Little Man
Facing thirty, Elliott realises he has jeopard¬ised every relationship that has come his way. The weekend his brother shows up on his doorstep and a bizarre neighbour begins spying on him; Elliott is driven to the edge in this uneasy psychological tale of obsession.
For Dorian
For Dorian deals with a sensitive and vastly under-represented issue: the sexual awakening of teenagers with disabilities. Told from the moving perspective of a devoted father of a boy with Down Syndrome, it challenges the ways in which the disabled are frequently asexualised. Spooners
In this hilarious, inventive and pleasingly whimsical comedy, a gay couple's ridiculous quest for a comfortable mattress transforms into a journey of acceptance and public openness with their sexuality.

In the highly anticipated fourth instalment of The Twilight Saga, a marriage, honeymoon and the birth of a child bring unforeseen and shocking developments for Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) and those they love, including new complications with Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner).

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Elliot Tittensor (TV's Shameless) stars as Daz in headlining film 'Protect Me from What I Want', a gripping British film debut that sees him woo a young lad in an underpass, only to be threatened with a break-up the following morning.

Passive and submissive roles are tackled and tugged in gay graffiti tale 'Vandals' and Icelandic grapple-fest 'Wrestling', while 'Postmortem', 'My Name is Love', and Iris Prize winner 'Steam' look at promising encounters that turn awry. Rounding out the collection are 'Heiko', an alternative ode to foot fetishes, 'Breath' where 12 year old Erik swims out to sea to make a daring move on his best friend s father, and the crème de la crème from this collection 'Trevor', which won multiple prestigious awards from Sundance, Teddy Berlinale and even The Academy Awards (Oscar) for Best Short Film.

Shorts Comprise:
- Trevor
- Protect Me from What I Want
- Steam
- Heiko
- Breath
- Postmortem
- Vandals
- Wrestling
- My Name is Love

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team's adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage.

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Transformed, Bella (Kristen Stewart) stands alongside Edward (Robert Pattinson) as a vampire. Experiencing phenomenal powers she thrives in her new life...but danger is never far away.

Facing the wrath of the Volturi, led by the menacing Aro (Michael Sheen), can Edward, Bella and Jacob (Taylor Lautner) find the strength for one last stand to live the life they dream of?

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Marvel presents Marvel's The Avengers, the Super Hero team-up of a lifetime. Iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America assemble for the first time ever in this new action-packed Marvel saga, starring Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L.

Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself needing a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.

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When a Russian Military Convoy is taken down in Moscow, Agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) goes to the only man who can help him find his target - Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel). Toretto only agrees to help when he discovers Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) is alive and working with Hobbs' no.

1 target - Owen Shaw (Luke Evans) a Special Ops mercenary running an equally brilliant crew. Toretto's elite outfit including Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and all the Entire Original Crew pursue Shaw and his crew in a series of heart-stopping heists across Europe, each chase outgunning the other for size, scale and sheer excitement.

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"Bleed for This" is the incredible true story of one of the most inspiring and unlikely comebacks in sporting history. Miles Teller stars as Vinny "The Pazmanian Devil" Pazienza, a local boxer from Rhode island who shot to stardom after winning two world title fights.

After a near fatal car accident leaves Vinny with a severed spine, he is told he may never walk again. Against doctor's orders, renowned trainer Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart) agrees to help Vinny return to the ring in just a year after the accident for what could be the last fight of his life.

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Embark on a magical journey through time with "Boys on Film 15: Time and Tied" featuring a brand new selection of sensational gay British short films that showcase some of the UK's best emerging talent.

Closets (2015)

Tommy Knight (The Sarah Jane Adventures) stars in this light-hearted drama as Henry, a teenager struggling with his sexuality in 1986. Hiding in his wardrobe, he time travels to the present day where he meets a similar teenager, Ben, occupying his same bedroom 30 years later.
Nightstand (2015)
Two men meet over three consecutive nights - one is young and gay, and the other is married to a woman and middle aged, their tender affair starts to unravel in the nighttime metropolis leaving them to face their biggest fears.
Crossroad (2015)
The fourth short to be directed by Leon Lopez and starring Hollyoaks Ashley Campbell. Liam, a young man wracked with confusion after an incident that triggers a mission of self-discovery where the choices he faces may risk changing his life forever.
Putting On the Dish (2015)
Journey to London, 1962, were two strangers strike up a conversation on a park bench about life and sex using Polari slang to talk about their experiences in this "fantabulosa" comedy.
Morning Is Broken (2015)
Sam's brother is getting married but this family event doesn't represent a milestone just for the groom. At the wedding, Sam meets Nick, who's friendly and fond of old cars. He invites Sam to go for a drive, a pact is made and an adventure begins.
Dawn (2016)
As dawn creeps across London, two lonely outcasts meet in the darkness, more afraid of themselves than each other. As the sun begins to rise, and the veil of night is lifted, the pair search the cold light of day for hope, as it takes more than just eyes to look inside the soul.
G O'Clock' (2016)
After being called out to an emergency, Alex, a gay paramedic, saves the life of a young boy who had overdosed on GHB. He later arrives at a chill-out and meets Nik, a sexy young Spanish boy who he takes under his wing but soon discovers his caring instincts comes with a dangerous price.
Sauna the Dead (2016)
A night in a gay sauna turns into a fight for survival. Two men must over come prejudice and join forces in taking down a horde of towel wearing zombies. This genre-hopping modern day fairy tale explores how the way we treat each other ultimately creates the worlds we live in.
Trouser Bar (2016)
Set in a London gentleman's outfitters in 1976, and taking inspiration from the emotions aroused by a fetishist love of corduroy, leather and tight trousers, two men enter Sir John's Trouser Bar but little do they know the sexual adventures that awaits them inside.

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Life is going nowhere for Shaun (Simon Pegg). He spends his life in his local pub, The Winchester, with his best mate Ed (Nick Frost), has issued with his Mum and neglects his girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield). When Liz dumps him, Shaun finally decides to get his life in order.

He must win back the heart of his girlfriend, repair his relationship with his mum and face up to the responsibilities of adulthood. Unfortunately, the dead are returning to life and attempting to eat the living. For the newly inspired Shaun, this is just another obstacle. In the face of a full-scale zombie epidemic, armed with a cricket bat and a spade, Shaun sets out with Ed in tow, to rescue his mum and grudgingly his step-dad, his girlfriend and even more grudgingly her friends David (Dylan Moran) and Dianne (Lucy Davis) and take them to the safest most secure place he knows, The Winchester.