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“★★★★★ – Brimming with wit, soul and jaw-dropping visuals” – Total Film. The greatest of all the Spider-Man films and one of the best in the superhero genre, Into The Spider-Verse perfectly blends humour, heroism and storytelling as ordinary teenager Miles Morales struggles to fill the shoes- and mask- of Peter Parker as the new Spider-Man.
“★★★★★ – A thrilling, giddy family adventure” – Empire. Your new favourite animated film has arrived in the form of the wonderfully zany The Mitchells vs. The Machines. When the inevitable finally happens and robots take over the Earth, it’s up to the world’s weirdest family to save the human race. So strap in for the wildest road trip ever.
Shakespeare’s life story, as told by the Horrible Histories team. 1593, and while King Philip of Spain plots to kill Queen Elizabeth of England, young Bill Shakespeare leaves Stratford to follow his dream to be a playwright in London – despite the theatres being closed due to plague.
“★★★★ – Hands-down Disney’s best and punchiest prequel yet” – Total Film. Emma Stone stars as Cruella de Vil in this origin story for the notorious villainess of 101 Dalmations. From humble beginnings, Estella, as she is then known, rises through the fashion world of 1970s London before her relationship with fellow fashionista Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson) sets her upon a dark and vengeful path towards becoming “Cruella.”
“★★★★ – a giddy delight” – Observer. Fans of Harry Potter and Studio Ghibli will adore this enchanting animation about a young girl who gains magical powers from a rare and mysterious flower she finds in the woods. This delightful animation has featured previously in our recommendations and is currently available on All4.
★★★★★ – Observer. Officially the greatest film ever made, Paddington 2 is a sheer delight from beginning to end. A deliciously hammy Hugh Grant stars as ageing, cravat-wearing actor Phoenix Buchanan, who steals a book Paddington had intended to give his Aunt Lucy for her birthday and frames our poor hero for the theft.
★★★★ – Empire. Journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where 500 years ago dragons and humans united to defeat an ancient evil. Now, that evil has returned and the fate of humanity rests on Raya (Kelly Marie Tran, The Last Jedi), a lone warrior on a quest to track down the legendary last dragon.
★★★★ – Empire. This gorgeous musical animation arrived on Netflix with little fanfare, but has quickly become one of their most popular family films. When Fei Fei loses her mother, she takes heart from a fairytale about a mystical goddess who waits for her beloved on the Moon. Years later, and with her father due to remarry, Fei Fei decides to build a rocket to meet the Moon goddess herself.
“Joyous and courageous” – Paste Magazine. The latest film from Studio Ponoc showcases breathtaking animation and unique storytelling. Modest Heroes is an ambitious anthology of three short stories: two children search for their missing father in a fantastical underwater world, a young boy who is battling against his potentially lethal allergy, and an invisible salesman who is trying to become a hero.
Legendary animators William Hanna and Joseph Barbera’s beloved creations reach their ninth decade with this feature length adventure. Seamlessly blending live action and animation, their rivalry is transported to New York City when Jerry moves there after seemingly burying the hatchet with his old foe. But the owners of his new home, the Royal Gate Hotel, are not happy with the mouse’s presence. Enter Tom Cat.
★★★★ – Empire. Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda shine in this glorious Disney sequel, with Blunt masterfully keeping the nostalgic viewer happy but also making the role her own. Magical nanny Mary Poppins returns to the Banks household to help the family evade grave dangers by taking them on more magical adventures. Also available to rent on Amazon Prime.
★★★★★ – Independent. Released on Christmas Day, we were sad to not be able to show it on the big screen, but the latest Pixar film is a delight to discover on Disney+. School teacher Joe dreams of getting his big break as a jazz musician, but after an accident he finds himself in the “Great Beyond” – a place for lost souls. Tasked with training a cynical soul, Joe becomes determined to find his way back to his life.
★★★★ – Telegraph. From the director of Carol comes this touching film telling the intertwined stories of two deaf children, Ben and Rose, living fifty years apart, who set out to change their lives. Todd Haynes brings a typically imaginative, playfully cinematic eye to his adaptation of Brian Selznick’s acclaimed young adult novel, starring Julianne Moore.
★★★★ – Guardian. Another awesome Lego movie, this time featuring the Caped Crusader himself. Surprise, surprise – the Joker’s planning another hostile takeover of Gotham City. Can Batman save the day? Most likely, but only if he learns the art of teamwork… somewhat tricky for a lone vigilante! Packed with action and gags, it is a “LOL” family favourite.
★★★★ – Guardian. Tomm Moore’s (The Secret of Kells, Wolfwalkers) Oscar-nominated animation is an evocative tale of Celtic magic and folklore. Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Selkie – embark across a fading world of ancient legend in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. An entrancing, enchanting family delight.
Mon 26 – Fri 30 Jul, 9.30am – 3.30pm | SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT. Make a short film in 5 days at our annual summer holiday Film Camp for children aged 7-11. Enter the room on Monday with just an idea or two, and leave on Friday with a film in the can that you shot and starred in.
Mon 2 – Fri 6 Aug, 9.30am – 3.30pm | SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT. Make a short film in 5 days at our annual summer holiday Film Camp for 12 to 15-year-olds. Enter the room on Monday with just an idea or two and leave on Friday with a film in the can that you shot and starred in.
Mon 9 – Fri 13 Aug, 9.30am – 3.30pm | Limited places left
Make a short film in 5 days at our annual summer holiday Film Camp for 16 to 19-year-olds. Enter the room on Monday with just an idea or two and leave on Friday with a film in the can that you shot and starred in.
We’ve got a great range of activities or young people at Phoenix, from filmmaking courses to downloadable activities for children and families
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In this online tutorial, we'll show you how to create amazing '3D' drawings that you can view 360°, just like in virtual reality.
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Turn your drawings into amazing spinning animations in this free 'at-home' workshop for children and families
Use your brains to solve these puzzles and your creativity to colour in a new Spider-suit.
Get to know your new favourite movie family with this range of puzzles and colouring in sheets – there’s one for every character, even the family pug Monchi!
The perfect excuse to get some fresh air, these fun and imaginative activities encourage children to explore nature.
There’s lots of fun to be had from drawing to mask making to Tom and Jerry bingo in this bumper activity book.
Young fans of Soul will enjoy these fun activities, including a template for making a door-hanger.
Stop Joker’s escape, enter into a lobster thermidor cook-off, or help Alfred take pics of Batman and his chums, with these fun online Lego games.
Get busy with your crayons and felt tips to create a colourful Lego Batman masterpiece.