"Marvel heroes" and "Disney princesses" will gather at the movie festival
To present Blockbusters on the big screen
Four Marvel Cinematic Universe’s hits: Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, as well as five Disney's classic live-action "Princess series” films Maleficent, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Mulan will be showcased at the Carnival-Blockbusters section of the Beijing Film Panorama of the 13th BJIFF, and the film schedule will be released at the same time.
Both the "Marvel heroes" and "Disney princesses” series films will be screened at the BJIFF, forming an unprecedented lineup, which can be regarded as a "real blockbuster", and cannot be missed. In particular, what fans are especially looking forward to is that, a special back-to-back marathon screening for the Guardians of the Galaxy series will be held to allow fans to watch the first two films of the Guardians of the Galaxy series, and exclusive highlights from Marvel Studios' new movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, will be shown for the first time at the event.
The “cosmic cluster” is back on the big screen
Back-to-back marathon screening of IMAX Guardians of the Galaxy to bring constant surprise
Among the many Marvel heroes, the "cosmic cluster" guardians of the galaxy is extremely popular. Its films Guardians of the Galaxy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 have become a unique series in the Marvel cinematic Universe with unusual character settings, dazzling special effects, quirky and hilarious storylines, and endless songs. The final work of the series, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, will be released nationwide on May 5, and the "cosmic cluster” will gather for one last time to play the final galactic chapter.
Before starting the final journey with the guardians of the galaxy, the Beijing Film Panorama will feature four related Marvel blockbuster films: Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, inviting moviegoers to step into theaters and relive the nearly decade-long journey with the “cosmic cluster”. Fans will be able to relive the time on the big screen as they guard the galaxy with an infinite raw gemstone in their hands and take on Thanos together with the avengers and watch Star-Lord’s nice dance and listen to some super cool songs, which will keep the anticipation for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 high.
It is worth mentioning that during this panorama period, there will be a special back-to-back marathon screening for the Guardians of the Galaxy series on April 22, which is the only opportunity. In addition to enjoying the immersive experience of watching the first two acclaimed films in IMAX theaters, the audience can also enjoy exclusive IMAX footage of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 two weeks in advance before its release, which is a super perk!
Poster for special panorama of Marvel Cinematic Universe
Poster for back-to-back marathon screenings of Guardians of the Galaxy
Disney's classic live-action "Princess series" to recall for good memories
To meet again love and courage in best films
For many movie fans, "Disney Princess series" animated films can be regarded as one of the synonyms for Disney films. These classic animations have accompanied fans growing up and become precious beauty and classic in their hearts. In recent years, Disney has reinterpreted the classic and made live-action versions for the big screen, making bold innovations in both presentation and plot, and the elaborately crafted scenes and costumes are also impressive. The live-action version of Disney's classic animation has become a synonym for confronting oneself, pursuing dreams bravely and achieving super high production standards.
In this Beijing Film Panorama, five live-action Disney princess films, Maleficent, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Mulan, will all be screened. Five delicate, warm and beautiful romantic stories, five princesses with their own power and self-confidence will once again bring warmth and healing, making people believe in the moving and beautiful power of life.
Poster for special panorama of Disney classic series
The latest live-action adaptation of Disney's animation classic, The Little Mermaid, has been announced for release in theaters nationwide on May 26. Inspired by the well-known Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales, The Little Mermaid follows the moving adventures of Ariel, a mermaid princess. Oscar-winning directors and a number of Academy Award winners including those behind the scenes, are supporting the film. Legendary musician Alan Menken, an eight-time Academy Awards winner, teams up with Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda to perform classic melodies and new hit songs.
According to a schedule released today, nine films from Marvel Studios and Disney will hit cinemas in Beijing from April 20 to 29, and tickets will go on sale at 12:00 on April 18 on Maoyan, the official ticketing platform of the BJIFF.
Either touching and imposing heroic epic, surprising, mindful and hilarious galactic adventure, or classic representation of romance, love and bravery, you can find them all from nine films from Marvel Studios and Disney, which will be showcased at the BJIFF.