Based on information provided by the Dark Horizons site and internet research, here are just some of the movies you can expect to see in the movie theatres in June:
Snow White and the Huntsman
Opens: June 1
In the alternative world of the Middle Ages, the ruthless Queen Ravenna has conquered several European kingdoms and plans to take over the Kingdom of England, but she realizes that her stepdaughter, Snow White, is destined to surpass her not only as the “Fairest One of All,” but also as the kingdom’s successor. The cast includes Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Sam Clafin and Ian McShane.
Bel Ami
Opens: June 8
This film chronicles the rise of a young man to power in Paris via his manipulation of the city’s most influential and wealthy women. The cast include Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christina Ricci and Colm Meaney.
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
Opens: June 8
Four former zoo animals still trying to return to New York end up stranded in Monte Carlo; from there they join a travelling circus which moves around several European cities, along the way helping the other creatures in the circus rediscover their passion for performing. Voices will be provided by Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Frances McDormand.
Prometheus
Opens: June 8
In the late 21st century, a star map is discovered within the archaeological imagery of several otherwise unconnected cultures. The crew of the faster-than-light spaceship, Prometheus, are sent on a scientific expedition to follow the map as part of an outer space exploration mission to find the origins of mankind. Exploring the advanced civilization of an extraterrestrial race and discovering their amazing technology, they soon face a threat to humanity’s very existence. The cast includes Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green and Guy Pearce.
Safety Not Guaranteed
Opens: June 8
The film follows three employees of a magazine as they investigate an ad that reads: “Wanted: Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. I have only done this once before. Safety not guaranteed.” The film stars Aubrey Plaza, Jake M. Johnson, Karan Soni and Mark Duplass.
Rock of Ages
Opens: June 15
The film follows waitress Sherrie Christian (Julianne Hough) and busboy Drew Boley (Diego Boneta) who fall in love during the pop metal era of the 1980s. The cast includes Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Tom Cruise, Malin Akerman, Paul Giamatti and Mary J. Blige.
The Woman in the Fifth
Opens: June 15
Ethan Hawke plays American writer who moves to Paris to try and rebuild his relationship with his estranged wife and his six year-old daughter. It soon comes to light he has a history of violence and a not particularly good grasp on reality – he soon ends up robbed and stuck in a seedy hotel where things take a turn for the decidedly weird. The cast includes Kristin Scott Thomas, Joanna Kulig and Samir Guesmi.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Opens: June 22
This film re-imagines the life of President Abraham Lincoln to have a secret identity as a vampire killer who seeks the beast that killed his mother. The cast includes Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Brave
Opens: June 22
This animation film involves a feisty young princess setting out to discover true bravery to undo a curse on the kingdom. The voices will be provided by Kelly Macdonald, Julie Walters, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson and Kevin McKidd.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Opens: June 22
The story has an extinction-level meteor shower headed for Earth and a man (Steve Carrell) finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He ends up going on a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart with the help of a neighbor (Kiera Knightley), who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan. The cast includes Melanie Lynskey, Adam Brody, William Petersen, Patton Oswalt, Connie Britton, Rob Corddry and Mark Moses.
Magic Mike
Opens: June 29
The story is loosely based on actor Channing Tatum’s experiences as a teenage male stripper in Florida in the late 90’s where he was mentored by the titular Mike. In the film, Tatum will take on the role of Mike. The cast includes Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello.
People Like Us
Opens: June 29
This film tells the story of a struggling man who, after flying home to L.A. for the funeral of his estranged record-producer father, discovers that the will stipulates that he must deliver $150,000 in cash to a 30-year-old alcoholic sister he never knew existed, and her troubled 12-year-old son. The cast includes Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mark Duplass and Jon Favreau.
Take This Waltz
Opens: June 29
The film centers around Margot, a 28 year old freelance writer who lives in a charming house on a leafy street in the Little Portugal section of Toronto, as she struggles with and examines her feelings for Lou, her husband of five years, while exploring a new relationship with Daniel, an artist and rickshaw driver who lives across the street. The cast includes Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman and Luke Kirby.
Movies coming out in July will be posted at the end of June.
Enjoy!
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