Big Cats, Big Thrills and Big Laughs

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July is the height of summer and the pinnacle of blockbuster season in 2019. The most popular superhero swings back into action in an adventure that touches down in London, an operatic legend gets the documentary treatment, there's classy comedy and a Disney classic that could break break records. Summer 2019 is HOT.

Spider-Man: Far From Home

With Tom Holland in the role, Marvel has re-vitalised Spider-Man and he once again takes his rightful place at the top of the superhero pantheon. In this new adventure Peter Parker and his friends go on summer vacation to Europe, where Peter finds himself trying to fight off a new foe, Mysterio, who as his name indicated may not be all that he appears.

Release date: 3 July

Target audience: 16-34 Men

Est. industry admissions: 2.9m

16-34 Male TVRs: 11

Available premium spots: Gold and Bronze

Pavarotti

Thanks to films like Free Solo and Three Identical Strangers, documentaries are big news and this summer an A-list Hollywood director (Ron Howard) directs the look at the life and work of opera legend Luciano Pavarotti. Expect never before seen footage and premium aduiences in raptures.

Release date: 13 July

Target audience: ABC1 Adults

Est. industy admissions: 149k

Available premium spots: Gold, Silver and Bronze

The Lion King

This is a BIG one. A classic Disney animation gets the jaw-dropping live-action treatment with a dynamite cast and a story for the ages. The Lion King could potentially be the biggest film of 2019 and will deliver huge numbers of 16-34s.

Release date: 19 July

Target audience: 16-34 adults

16-34 TVRs: 27

Available premium spots: Silver and Bronze

Limited Partners

With a cracking cast of comic talent, including Rose Byrne, Tiffany Haddish and Salma Hayek, this tale of two female friends with very different ideals who decide to start a beauty company together, could be one of the stand-out comedies of the summer. Think Bridemsaids or Bad Moms for 2019.

Release date: 26 July

Target audience: 16-34 Women

Rlease date: 26 July

Est. industy admissions: 299k

Available premium spots: Gold, SIlver and Bronze

 

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