This week, three new films are hitting cinemas, while new movies are also arriving on digital platforms and pay-per-view services.
This Week's Cinema Releases 🍿
As other films did not want to face two giant rivals like The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, only three films are being released this week. Leading these films, of course, is the new Spider-Man. Here are the new films coming to cinemas this week:
1️⃣ Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Having received extremely positive reviews in its previews, the new Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, meets moviegoers this week.
- Genre: Superhero, Action
- Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
- Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon
Spider-Man: Brand New Day seems to be much more than an ordinary Spider-Man film. Because the movie features not only Spider-Man but also different Marvel heroes. Mark Ruffalo's Hulk and Jon Bernthal's Punisher are confirmed to be in the film. However, the Marvel heroes we will see in the film may not be limited to these. Directed this time by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi) instead of Jon Watts, the director of the first three films, Spider-Man: Brand New Day also sees Zendaya and Jacob Batalon returning in their previous roles. However, their roles will be smaller this time. New additions to the cast for the fourth film include Sadie Sink and Liza Colon-Zayas.
2️⃣ Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness
Famous actor Johnny Depp is behind the camera this time, with a film he directed.
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Johnny Depp
- Cast: Riccardo Scamarcio, Antonia Desplat, Bruno Gouery, Stephen Graham, Al Pacino
The film focuses on three tumultuous days in the life of artist Amedeo Modigliani in Paris in 1916, under the shadow of World War I. In a story unfolding amidst police pressure, the devastation of war, and personal dilemmas, Modì plans to leave the city, believing his works are not valued. During this time, he leads a chaotic life with his friends Maurice Utrillo, Chaim Soutine, and his muse Beatrice Hastings. Surrounded by police, critics, and bombs, Modì questions the meaning of his craft and his artistic life. His encounter with American collector Maurice Gangnat (Al Pacino), in particular, becomes a turning point that could profoundly affect his career.
3️⃣ Scotty the Free Cat
The film tells the story of Scotty, accustomed to living alone on the streets, and his journey through the city with Katie, a house cat who suddenly enters his life.
- Genre: Animation, Adventure
- Director: Mohammad Pirzadi
Scotty the Free Cat centers on the story of a cat who is adept at the dynamics of street life and prefers solitude. Scotty's established routine changes when a house cat named Katie unexpectedly enters his life. The duo embarks on a journey through various parts of the city, encountering other street cats along the way. This process not only leads Scotty to discover new environments but also becomes a period where he questions, for the first time in his life, where he truly belongs.
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New Movies on Digital Platforms This Week 🎬
As every week, this week, in addition to cinemas, new films are also coming to digital platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. Here are this week's highlights on the digital side:
1️⃣ Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour
Famous singer Billie Eilish's concert film, shot by James Cameron, is coming to Paramount+ this week.
- Genre: Documentary, Concert Film
- Director: James Cameron
- Release Date: August 6
- Platform: Paramount+
This concert film, directed by James Cameron, offers a VIP backstage pass to Billie Eilish's sold-out Hit Me Hard and Soft tour.
New Movies Coming to Pay-Per-View (VoD) Services This Week 🎥
Some films released abroad in recent weeks are coming to pay-per-view (VoD) services like Google Play, Amazon Video, and iTunes this week. Additionally, films prepared directly for VoD are also taking their place on these services this week. Moviegoers will be able to rent or purchase these films for a small fee via their preferred VoD service.
1️⃣ Evil Dead Burn
The new Evil Dead film, released at the beginning of this month, is coming to pay-per-view services this week.
- Genre: Horror
- Director: Sébastien Vanicek
- Cast: Luciane Buchanan, Hunter Doohan, Souheila Yacoub
- Release Date: August 4
A young woman, seeking solace after losing her husband, takes refuge with his family in their isolated, desolate home. However, this sanctuary quickly turns into a bloody trap as dark forces intervene. As family members one by one transform into terrifying Deadites, turning this gathering into a hellish reunion, the young woman will learn in the bloodiest way that vows made in life continue to breathe even after death.
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