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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. - Director:
- John Lasseter
- Cast:
- Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman
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The Boy and the Heron (2023)El niño y la garza
From legendary Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) comes a Bafta and Academy Award-winning® new fantasy adventure. After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family's estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events leads him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito's new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey, Mahito must uncover the secrets of the world and the truth about himself. - Director:
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Cast:
- Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Ko Shibasaki
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The adventure story to an ancient land of mystery and tradition with Merida (voices of Kelly Macdonald / Peigi Barker), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land. When Merida's actions inadvertently unleash chaos in the kingdom, she must harness all of her skills and resources - including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers - to undo a beastly curse before it's too late, and discover the meaning of true bravery. - Director:
- Mark Andrews
- Cast:
- Kelly MacDonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson
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This is the film that catapulted Sylvester Stallone into the international spotlight and launched one of the most successful series of films in movie history, This is the story of a loser, a two bit boxer from Philadelphia, who gets a second chance in life by being offered an impossible shot at the heavyweight title. Stallone's performance is as powerful as his character's punches in the ring. This is one of the most exciting action movies you will ever see. Rocky is the simple story of a man whom fate chooses for a shot at glory in what has otherwise been an ordinary life. And while this subject matter is nothing new, it was unusual for Hollywood to release an old-fashioned 'feel-good' movie in the seventies, a decade whose films were mostly unconventional in attitude and anti-establishment in tone. Rocky is, of course, a fairy tale, but by grounding its characters in an everyday reality, the filmmakers were able to make them seem real and alive. And making the major contribution to that sense of reality was Sylvester Stallone, an out-of-work actor/writer whose faith in himself took him from utter obscurity to world-wide fame and fortune virtually overnight..... - Director:
- John G. Avildsen
- Cast:
- Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)Pirates of the Caribbean 1: The Curse of the Black Pearl / Pirates of the Caribbean / P.O.T.C.
The roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow's idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the governor's beautiful daughter Elizabeth (Keira Knightley). In a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl, Elizabeth's childhood friend Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) joins forces with Jack (Johnny Depp). What Will doesn't know is that a cursed treasure has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live forever as the undead. - Director:
- Gore Verbinski
- Cast:
- Johnny Depp, Christopher S. Capp, Geoffrey Rush
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Arcane: Series 1 (2021)Arcane: League of Legends
Based on champions and lore from the League of Legends universe, 'Arcane' follows the story of two orphaned sisters, Vi (voice of Hailee Steinfeld) and Powder (voice of Mia Sinclair Jenness), as they fight to make a name for themselves in the derelict, underground alleyways of Zaun. Dreaming of a day when they can experience some of the wealth and opulence of the city of Piltover just above them, Vi, Powder, and friends undertake a seemingly simple heist that, unbeknownst to them, will forever alter their destinies and the fate of both cities. - Director:
- Pascal Charrue
- Cast:
- Hailee Steinfeld, Kevin Alejandro, Jason Spisak
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Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) is a fussy angel. Crowley (David Tennant) is a loose-living demon. They've both been on Earth for over 6,000 years. During that time they've grown quite fond of it, and, against all odds, each other. But there's a problem - the Antichrist has arrived here on Earth, which means the world they have become too fond of will end in flames, if they don't manage to save it. This wildly imaginative and gloriously funny drama follows Aziraphale and Crowley as they join forces in an attempt to find an 11-year-old Antichrist (and his dog) and avert the Apocalypse. Armageddon is coming - but it doesn't have to be the end of the world. - Director:
- Douglas Mackinnon
- Cast:
- David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Frances McDormand
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Good Omens is a British fantasy comedy series based on the book written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. The series follows the adventures of the unlikely duo Crowley and Aziraphale, a demon and an angel on opposite sides of a heavenly war. They form a bond over the generations that is tested when the apocalypse threatens humanity. The series stars Michael Sheen, David Tennant, and Jon Hamm. - Director:
- Douglas Mackinnon
- Cast:
- David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Frances McDormand
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As the world falls, young Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and ends up in the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth). Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme). While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home. - Director:
- George Miller
- Cast:
- Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke
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Season 2 of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series continues to explore the evolving relationship between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her young, up-and-coming comedy writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder) as the pair embark on a cross-country road trip work-shopping Deborah's new stand- up routine. Series 2 features new recurring guest stars Laurie Metcalf, Martha Kelly, Ming-Na Wen and Susie Essman, with guest appearances by Margaret Cho and Devon Sawa. - Director:
- Lucia Aniello
- Cast:
- Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins
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One Punch Man: Series 1 (2015)One Punch Man: Wanpanman: Series 1
Saitama, disappointed, has just been turned down from yet another job interview...but his life suddenly turns upside down when, right in front of his eyes, a crab-man threatens a literal buttheaded boy! He saues the boy and has a revelation... He's a super hero - but not like any other! He's an anti-hero, but one that's completely off the mark. His super power is to bring down any enemy with just one punch. But being so powerful gets pretty boring...Will Saitama ever meet a worthy opponent?! - Director:
- Shingo Natsume
- Cast:
- Makoto Furukawa, Max Mittelman, Kaito Ishikawa
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)Avatar 2
"Avatar: The Way of Water" reaches new heights and explores undiscovered depths as James Cameron returns to the world of Pandora in this emotionally packed action adventure. Set more than a decade after events of the first film, this breathtaking new movie launches the story of the Sully family and introduces audiences to the majestic ocean tulkun. - Director:
- James Cameron
- Cast:
- Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver
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Dragon Ball Super: Part 10 (2017)Dragon Ball Super: Doragon bôru cho
The Tournament of Power comes to an end! Universes bid their sad farewells as one by one they're wiped from existence. With only the strongest warriors left in the ring, it's time for Universe 7 to face Jiren head-on. But even if Goku and Vegeta combine their powers, will it be enough to take down this juggernaut?! Time is running out, and so is everyone's energy. It's down to the wire in the epic conclusion of Dragon Ball Super! - Director:
- Ryota Nakamura
- Cast:
- Masako Nozawa, Chris Ayres, Dawn Michelle Bennett
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From DreamWorks Animation comes an adaptation of Peter Brown's award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, 'The Wild Robot'. The epic adventure stars Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o (Us, the Black Panther franchise) as Roz, a robot that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings. Gradually Roz starts building relationships with the animals on the island, including a clever fox voiced by Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian), and becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling named Brightbill. 'The Wild Robot' is a powerful story about self-discovery, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature, and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things. - Director:
- Chris Sanders
- Cast:
- Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor
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Carl Fredricksen (voices of Edward Asner / Jeremy Leary), a retired balloon salesman, is part rascal, part dreamer who is ready for his last chance at high-flying excitement. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl sets off to the lost world of his childhood dreams. Unbeknownst to Carl, Russell (voice of Jordan Nagai), an overeager 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer who has never ventured beyond his backyard, is in the wrong place at the wrong time - Carl's front porch! The world's most unlikely duo reach new heights and meet fantastic friends like Dug (voice of Bob Peterson), a dog with a special collar that allows him to speak, and Kevin, a rare 13-foot-tall flightless bird. Stuck together in the wilds of the jungle, Carl realises that sometimes life's biggest adventures aren't the ones you set out looking for. - Director:
- Pete Docter
- Cast:
- Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger
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