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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
What’s this then?
A family moves into a new New York pad and finds an unexpected squatter: a singing crocodile. Shawn Mendes gives voice to the friendly reptile in this adaption of a much loved picture book.
Why they’ll love it:
What kid wouldn’t want to hang out with a friendly, singing crocodile who loves bubble baths (and caviar)?
Why you’ll love it:
A heartwarming story and a great cast — including Constance Wu, and Javier Bardem as an eccentric showman. Plus, a catchy soundtrack, with songs by the people behind the La La Land soundtrack.
Mia and Me: The Hero of Centopia
What’s this then?
An animated adventure based on a hugely popular German children’s TV series about a girl with magical powers. Along with her friends, she travels to faraway islands on an exciting quest to save the world from evil.
Why they’ll love it:
Super colourful characters, talking unicorns and magical kingdoms.
Why you’ll love it:
A chance to sit back and put your feet up while they enjoy themselves.
Room on the Broom & The Highway Rat
What’s this then?
Animated adaptations of two of Julia Donaldson’s much-loved children’s books: about a witch who invites lots of animals to travel on her broom, and a greedy rat who gets his comeuppance.
Why they’ll love it:
If they loved The Gruffalo, this is a chance for them to catch up with some lesser known — but just as captivating — Julia Donaldson stories.
Why you’ll love it:
There’s a seriously starry voice cast, including Gillian Anderson, Rob Brydon, David Tennant and David Walliams. And Donaldson’s tales are always super heartwarming with a great message.
Back on The Big Screen
Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets - 20th Anniversary
What’s this then?
The second instalment in the Harry Potter series flies back onto the big screen, 20 years after its original release.
Why they’ll love it:
A rare chance to see their favourite characters on the big screen. Plus flying cars, a Whomping Willow and a wrinkly little elf called Dobby.
Why you’ll love it:
Because you love Hogwarts as much as they do, of course.
Hocus Pocus
What’s this then?
A spooky season family favourite comes back to the big screen. A teenager accidentally resurrects three witches (oops) — played by Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy — and a night of chaos and comedy follows.
Why they’ll love it:
More funny than frightening, this is a great one to get the whole family in the Halloween mood without being *too* scary. Plus, there’s a talking cat – and who doesn’t love one of those?
Why you’ll love it:
Nearly thirty years since its release, Hocus Pocus is a proper cult classic – and if you’ve never seen it on the big screen, now is your chance.
ParaNorman - 10th Anniversary
What’s this then?
Norman is just a regular kid…who can see and speak to ghosts. In this animated fantasy-comedy he must use his special powers to lift a witch's curse on his hometown.
Why they’ll love it:
This is genuinely pretty spooky at times, which older kids will love – but there’s lots of laughs, too.
Why you’ll love it:
It’s one of those animations that’s as much for adults as it is for kids – with dark humour, and loads of horror film references. It was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Film.
