Pre-Christmas Presents

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    Author Tom Linay

As we get closer to Christmas, the blockbusters in Q4 start getting bigger and it doesn't get much bigger than the sequel to the biggest animated film of all-time, forecasted to deliver 14 16-34 TVRs. We've also got the new Love Actually, and two thrilling dramas featuring heavyweight acting talent.

Frozen II

Frozen was a genuine phenomenon and it’s still the biggest animated film of all-time worldwide. In this eagerly anticipated sequel Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient forest of an enchanted land. It’s going to be HUGE.

  • Target audience: 16-34 Women
  • Release date: 22 November
  • Est. industry admissions: 6m
  • Available premium spots: Gold and Bronze

Last Christmas

This romantic comedy has all the ingredients to be the new Love Actually. Emilia Clarke plays a young woman who works as a Santa’s elf at a toy store, where she meets the dashing Henry Golding. Emma Thompson scripts and co-stars, while Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Spy) directs. The biggest news though is that it features the music of George Michael.

  • Target audience: 16-34 Women
  • Est. industry admissions: 2.1m
  • HFSS approved
  • Available premium spots: Bronze

Le Mans ‘66

American car designer Caroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford to challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966 

  • Target audience: ABC1 Men
  • Release date: 15 November
  • Est. industry admissions: 1m
  • HFSS approved
  • Available premium spots: Silver and Bronze

The Aeronauts

The British adventure drama is already generating major awards buzz. Pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) and scientist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) find themselves in an epic fight for survival while attempting to make discoveries in a hot air balloon.

  • Target audience: ABC1 Adults
  • Release date: 8 November
  • Est. industry admissions: 956k
  • HFSS approved
  • Available premium spots: Bronze

To book into November films or to find out more, contact your DCM rep.