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Netflix has unveiled additional cast members for an exciting new animated feature arriving later this year.With Michael B Jordan and Juno Temple already on board, the platform has announced that comedy legends Cedric the Entertainer and Tracy Morgan will also contribute their vocal talents to Swapped.The story unfolds in a grand animal realm called the Valley, where Jordan provides the voice for a diminutive forest creature who becomes entangled in a body-switching mishap with an aristocratic bird, brought to life by Temple.A synopsis reveals: "The two sworn enemies are forced to walk in each other's feathers and fur as they embark on a wild journey together."The project also features contributions from the writing duo Christian Magalhaes and Robert Snow, recognised for their work on Du...

Back in September, Der Tiger had a quiet cinematic release before heading to streaming on Amazon Prime Video.Since its global debut on the streaming service on January 2, the new World War 2 action thriller has hit No 1 on the film chart across 15 countries and is currently at No 3 in the UK.Retitled ‘The Tank’ in English, the film follows one from the German perspective on the Eastern Front against Stalin’s Red Army.David Schütter stars as Philip Gerkins, who is ordered to lead the men under his command in their Tiger tank into contested territory, to locate Tilman Strauss’ Lieutenant Paul von Hardenburg.The film’s official synopsis reads: “Eastern Front, 1943: A German Tiger tank crew is sent on a dangerous mission deep behind the fiercely contested front lines. As they journey throug...

This Steven Spielberg hit is widely recognised as one of the greatest war films of all time and will be available to watch tonight. Saving Private Ryan is a devastating epic starring Matt Damon and Tom Hanks, adapted for the screen by Robert Rodat from the Stephen E. Ambrose’s books, and it is airing on BBC2 at 10pm.The arresting film with some of the most period-accurate and horrifying combat scenes centre around Private Ryan (Damon) as he struggles through the bitter end of World War II in 1944 Normandy.Saving Private Ryan also stars Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore and Jeremy Davies.Captain John Miller (Hanks) leads his men on a grim and courageous journey to find Private James Ryan. Each of Miller’s men overcomes their own treacherous journey and discover themselves amid horrors of war.Th...

A 'gritty' war film with a reportedly 'ridiculous' twist ending has just landed on Prime Video.The Tank, which was only released on the platform a few days ago, has quickly become a favourite among subscribers.At present, the German-produced film, also known as The Tiger, is the third most-watched title among UK-based users.It ranks just behind the latest episodes of Fallout and Beast Games, both currently streaming their second seasons.However, The Tank is outperforming all other film options, including Prime exclusive Trap House.Set in World War II, the film offers an Axis perspective, similar to Netflix's All Quiet on the Western Front. According to the synopsis, the plot follows a five-man crew of a German Tiger tank dispatched on a covert mission deep behind the fiercely contested ...

Fans of period dramas are being urged to watch a drama based on the 1925 novel by Virginia Woolf, which is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. The film, which is one of many great period dramas based on a novel, moves between the present and the past as it explores the life of a woman whose husband is a prosperous politician in London.Set in 1923, the film begins by following a woman named Clarissa, but intercut with Clarissa's present and past is the story of another couple - Septimus and his wife Rezia. Septimus was a decorated officer in the First World War who ended up paralysed by horrible flashbacks, while his wife is desperate to get him psychiatric help.The film in question is Mrs Dalloway, starring Vanessa Redgrave in the title role, with Rupert Graves as Septimus Warr...

A superhero film hailed by audiences as 'exhilarating' and 'moving', featuring Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand, broadcasts on Film4 this evening.Darkman, which debuted in 1990, centres on scientist Peyton Westlake (Liam Neeson), who suffers horrific disfigurement and is presumed dead following an attack by gangsters employed by dodgy property developer Louis Strack Jr.The assault comes after his solicitor girlfriend, Julie Hastings (Frances McDormand), exposes their unlawful activities.A radical medical treatment involving synthetic skin and severed nerves saves his life, bestowing superhuman abilities but rendering him psychologically volatile and dependent on 99-minute temporary faces that deteriorate in daylight.Adopting the persona of Darkman, he embarks on a revenge mission again...

A cinematic masterpiece branded as "one of the best films ever made", featuring Harrison Ford, graces Channel 5's schedule this evening. Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1960s television series and loosely based on the Sam Sheppard trial, The Fugitive boasts an impressive cast including Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Joe Pantoliano, Andreas Katsulas, and Jeroen Krabbé.Released in 1993, The Fugitive chronicles the plight of Dr. Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford), an esteemed surgeon who finds himself falsely accused and sentenced to death for his wife's murder, allegedly committed by an enigmatic one-armed assailant. Following a dramatic prison transport escape, Kimble becomes a fugitive, desperately seeking the true perpetrator to vindicate himself whilst evading the relentle...

A wartime thriller hailed by cinema enthusiasts as 'powerful' and 'superb' graces BBC4 screens this evening.The Eagle Has Landed, originally released in 1976 and re-issued in 2017, boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, and Robert Duvall, alongside Jenny Agutter, Donald Pleasence, and Treat Williams.Set during World War II, the plot follows Nazi officer Max Radl (Robert Duvall) as he concocts an audacious scheme to kidnap or assassinate the British Prime Minister.With approval from German Commander Heinrich Himmler (Donald Pleasence), the operation proceeds under the leadership of Col. Kurt Steiner (Michael Caine), assisted by Liam Devlin (Donald Sutherland), an Irishman harbouring deep resentment towards England.Initially, the mission appears to ...

A spine-chilling film that masterfully intertwines horror and humour, featuring a Hollywood star who has since bowed out of acting, is set to air on Film4 tonight. The Frighteners, released in 1996, centres around Frank Bannister (Michael J. Fox), an ex-architect who now masquerades as an exorcist of malevolent spirits.To lend credibility to his fabricated profession, he attributes his "unique" ability to a car accident that claimed his wife's life. However, he didn't anticipate the string of deaths that would plague his small town. As he attempts to unravel the eerie mystery behind these fatalities, he finds himself falling for the wife (Trini Alvarado) of one of the victims while contending with an unhinged FBI agent (Jeffrey Combs).Featuring Michael J. Fox of Back To The Future fame,...

A wartime epic hailed as "a must-watch film" for any fan of war movies airs on BBC this evening, boasting a stellar ensemble cast. Released in 1961, The Guns of Navarone stands as a defining Second World War drama adapted from Alistair MacLean's celebrated novel.The picture features Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker, Anthony Quayle, Irene Papas, Gia Scala, and James Darren. Set in 1943, the story follows a small commando unit tasked with demolishing massive German artillery installations on the Greek Island of Navarone to liberate Allied forces stranded on Kheros. Under the command of British Major Franklin (Anthony Quayle), the squad comprises American officer Mallory (Gregory Peck), Greek resistance operative Stavros (Anthony Quinn) and hesitant demolitions speci...