Get ready for a cinematic showdown like no other! This week, UK audiences are in for a treat as a diverse mix of films hits our screens. From Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone bringing her unique brand of dark comedy to the fore in 'Bugonia', to the thrilling finale of the musical phenomenon 'Wicked: For Good' - it's a must-watch extravaganza that has something for everyone!
Leading the charge is 'Bugonia', a wildly entertaining black comedy from acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos, best known for his twisted masterpieces 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things'. When Jesse Plemons plays a conspiracy theorist who believes Emma Stone's high-powered CEO is actually an alien, you know it's going to be a wild ride! And with Sky Cinema Premiere broadcasting from Saturday, July 4, this remake of the Korean original is not to be missed.
Wicked theatre fans will be on tenterhooks as 'Wicked: For Good' drops onto Sky Cinema Premiere on Friday, July 10. This sensational second part of the Broadway adaptation takes us deeper into the tangled web of relationships between Glinda and Elphaba - played by Ariana Grande and Olivier and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo, respectively. Expect fireworks as beloved characters from The Wizard of Oz universe get their backstory moments.
And for those looking to indulge in some retro movie magic, Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic 'Blade Runner' (2007 final cut) is airing on BBC Two on Sunday, July 5 - a masterclass in neo-noir vision that has left an indelible mark on the genre. Don't forget to tune into Film4 on the same day for 'Tombstone', starring Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday in one of his most scene-stealing roles.
The TV schedule is chock-full of gems this week, with Emily Blunt's acclaimed big-screen debut 'My Summer of Love' set to sparkle on BBC Two on Wednesday, July 8. Whitney Houston fans will be thrilled to see her acting debut in the 1992 romantic thriller 'The Bodyguard', available from Friday, July 10 on Sky Cinema Premiere - alongside Kevin Costner, no less! And for film buffs, Film4's showing of 1945 noir-melodrama 'Leave Her to Heaven' promises a Technicolor treat that even Martin Scorsese can't get enough of.
This is your ultimate guide to the week's must-see films - and trust us, you won't want to miss out on any of these cinematic treats!