IT’S the April break, it’s school holiday time, and there’s no better way to spend quality time with family and friends than by watching a great story unfold on the big screen. With a line-up of fun, adventure, and animated magic on offer, Ster-Kinekor is inviting you to spend a few special hours together, enjoying ‘great moments at their greatest’.
While all the children’s movies will be playing in cinemas across the country, the younger ones will love the experience of enjoying the film in the special fun-filled Kids’ Cinema spaces that feature their own foyer area with activity tables and catering counter, brightly coloured beanbag seats (with bigger seats for parents at the back), and a slide and ball pool. The Kids’ Cinemas can be found at Ster-Kinekor Blue Route, V&A Waterfront and Capegate in Cape Town.
The holiday movie line-up is packed with exciting titles. First up is something for children young and old alike, when the delightful Enid Blyton fantasy book is brought to life on the big screen. Now on circuit, The Magic Faraway Tree should bring back wonderful memories for the child in all of us.
In this updated version, soon after the Thompson family’s arrival in the countryside, the three children – Joe, Beth, and Fran – discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot, and Saucepan Man.
At the top of the tree, they’re transported to spectacular and fantastical lands, and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other again for the first time in years. The film, directed by Ben Gregor, stars Andrew Garfield, Clare Foy, Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning, Jennifer Saunders, Michael Palin, Rebecca Ferguson, Nonso Anozie and Dustin Demri-Burns.
Releasing on 1 April and bringing the IMAX Experience® to Ster-Kinekor’s biggest screens is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. To enjoy this adventure-filled film in the biggest format, head to V&A Waterfront, Blue Route and Capegate.
Shrek Forever After returned to the big screen from 27 March for two weeks, as part of the Throwback Cinema promotion, with the ticket price of just R50. A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he’s duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met, he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
Younger cinemagoers can also make the most of the loyalty programmes on offer for great value, with free movies until 7pm for under-18s who are Discovery Vitality members, while The Epic Deal for SK Club members (free sign-up) gets you a movie ticket, small drink and popcorn for just R149.90 from Mondays to Fridays.
And, if it’s your birthday during the holidays, why not invite your friends to a party with a difference at your favourite Ster-Kinekor cinema? It offers the perfect venue, special ticket prices and you get to watch a cool movie with your besties.
Catch all your favourite holiday movies at Ster-Kinekor. Book your tickets now on the new-look website or download the new-look SK App on your smartphone. For news and updates, go to Facebook: Ster-Kinekor Theatres | follow Ster-Kinekor on X: @Ster-Kinekor. For all queries, call Ticketline on 0861-Movies (668 437).
