2017-2018: December 27 - January 7

Introduction for newcomers
Glossary

Cinema

27 Dec 2017 - 2 Jan 2018

Feature films screened in UK cinemas for the first time:

The Greatest Showman
USA - 2017 - 105m - col / scope
D: Michael Gracey
D-Cinema and IMAX-D/L release prints.
Dolby Atmos / IMAX 12-track

Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
களவாடிய பொழுதுகள்
India - 2017 - 154m - col / scope
D: Thankar Bachan
Audio: 5.1

Molly's Game
USA/China - 2017 - 140m - col / scope
D: Aaron Sorkin
Audio: 5.1

Namiya
解憂雜貨店
China/HK - 2017 - 110m - col / scope
D: Han Jie
Audio: 5.1

The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai
Nigeria - 2017 - 98m - col
D: Niyi Akinmolayan
Audio: 5.1

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Home Video (ex-cinema)

1 - 7 Jan 2018

Feature films and TV movies released on UK home video for the first time, having previously been screened in UK cinemas:

Jungle
Aus/UK/Col - 2017 - 115m - col / scope
D: Greg McLean
Audio: 5.1

Stratton
UK - 2017 - 94m - col / scope
D: Simon West
Audio: 5.1

Wish Upon
USA/Can - 2017 - 90m - col / scope
D: John R. Leonetti
Audio: 5.1

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Home Video (reissues)
1 - 7 Jan 2018

Feature films and TV movies:

Rush Hour 3
USA/Ger - 2007 - 91m - col / scope
D: Brett Ratner
Audio: 5.1

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Note:

Be aware that scope or 3-D movies may not always be replicated that way on home video. Similarly, some video releases may offer a different audio configuration to the one originally intended (5.1, Dolby Atmos, etc.). In each case, the Index provides details of the primary audio-visual specifications, and any video version which deviates from these specs constitutes a revision of the original intentions, potentially compromising the effectiveness of the presentation.

Also, the given running time assumes a projected frame-rate of 24 frames per second (except for TV material in countries where the broadcast frame-rate is 25fps). Most VHS and DVD releases in the UK are replicated at 25fps, causing a subliminal speed-up that 'reduces' the running time by around 4 per cent. Most Blu-ray releases (including 4K) are replicated at the original 24fps.