Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace gets rated by the BBFC once again ahead of its 25th anniversary release and its been given a PG age rating for moderate violence, mild threat

The movie which was first released in 1999 stars Liam Neeson who has since been seen in many movies including Taken and Men In Black: International, it also stars Ewan McGregor who has been seen in Son of a Gun and other Star Wars movies including Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

The movie was directed by George Lucas who has directed the likes of American Graffiti and THX 1138.

Movie Synopsis

A pair of Jedi warriors escape a planet amid failed trade negotiations and encounter a highly gifted enslaved boy in this 1999 sci-fi adventure prequel.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: moderate violence, mild threat
• Release date: 3rd May 2024
• Runtime: 136 minutes (2 hours 16 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • George Lucas
• Starring:
  • Liam Neeson
  • Ewan McGregor
  • Natalie Portman

BBFC movie page

A new poster has been released for upcoming movie Harold and the Purple Crayon which can seen in full if you scroll down this page.

Movie breakdown

• It stars among others Zachary Levi (An American Carol) and Zooey Deschanel (Live Free Or Die)
• It is directed by Carlos Saldanha (Rio 2)
• The movie also stars Camille Guaty, Tanya Reynolds and Lil Rel Howery
• The UK release date is 2nd August 2024
• And the release date in North America is 2nd August 2024

Synopsis for Harold and the Purple Crayon

A young boy named Harold embarking on a magical adventure with the help of his purple crayon.

Check out the Salty Popcorn movie page for more information on this upcoming film.

We all love a Ghostbusters movie and the next chapter in the franchise is soon to be released and has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate threat, horror, sex references, implied strong language.

Most of the crew are returning for this movie which is headed up, like Ghostbusters: Afterlife by Mckenna Grace who has also starred in Russell Madness and Ready Player One, it also stars Annie Potts from the original movies who has also been seen in Black Market Baby and Stuck In the Middle With You.

This time around the movie is directed by Gil Kenan who has also directed City of Ember and A Boy Called Christmas.

Movie Synopsis

Ghostbusters old and new fight to save the world from another ice age in the latest comic fantasy adventure in this popular franchise which contains some scary moments and threat amidst the familiar exciting confrontations.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate threat, horror, sex references, implied strong language
• Release date: 22th March 2024
• Runtime: 115 minutes (1 hours 55 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Gil Kenan
• Starring:
  • Mckenna Grace
  • Annie Potts
  • Carrie Coon

BBFC movie page

Released in the US this weekend, Friday, 23rd February 2024, there are 9 new releases looking to take your attention and where available could hit your local cinema and try and replace Bob Marley: One Love from the top of the North American box office.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• Drive-Away Dolls
• Spaceman
• Io Capitano
• Article 20
• Ordinary Angels
• Red Right Hand
• Article 370
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - to the Hashira Training
• Dragonkeeper

Drive-Away Dolls

• The movie is directed by Ethan Coen, it is the directors 20th movie.
• Ethan Coen also directed Intolerable Cruelty in 2003 which grossed $35.3 Mil. in the US.
• It stars Margaret Qualley who also starred in Sanctuary (2023).
• The film also stars Geraldine Viswanathan who was last seen in Cat Person (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Spaceman

• The movie is directed by Johan Renck, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Johan Renck also directed Downloading Nancy in 2008.
• It stars Adam Sandler who also starred in Grown Ups (2010).
• The film also stars Carey Mulligan who was last seen in Saltburn (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
• The MPAA age rating is

Io Capitano

• The movie is directed by Matteo Garrone, it is the directors 13th movie.
• Matteo Garrone also directed Oreste Pipolo Fotografo Di Matrimoni in 1998.
• It stars Seydou Sarr who is making a feature film debut.
• The film also stars Moustapha Fall who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Article 20

• The movie is directed by Yimou Zhang, it is the directors 30th movie.
• Yimou Zhang also directed Cliff Walkers in 2021 and grossed $181.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Jiayin Lei who also starred in A Writer's Odyssey (2021).
• The film also stars Li Ma who was last seen in Yolo (2024).
• Jiayin Lei and Li Ma have starred in 2 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in My People, My Homeland in 2020 and Yolo in 2024.
• Yimou Zhang directed Jiayin Lei in Under the Light
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Ordinary Angels

• The movie is directed by Jon Gunn, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Jon Gunn also directed Like Dandelion Dust in 2009 which grossed $352.8K in the US and grossed $352.8K globally.
• It stars Alan Ritchson who also starred in Romantic Reunion (2019).
• The film also stars Hilary Swank who was last seen in The Good Mother (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Red Right Hand

• The movie is directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms, it is the directors 7th movie.
• Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms also directed Waffle Street in 2015.
• It stars Andie MacDowell who also starred in Hudson Hawk (1991).
• The film also stars Orlando Bloom who was last seen in Peppa's Cinema Party (2024).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Article 370

• The movie is directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Aditya Suhas Jambhale also directed Baramulla in 2024.
• It stars Yami Gautam who also starred in Kaabil (2017).
• The film also stars Priyamani who was last seen in Neru (2023).
• This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - to the Hashira Training

• The movie is directed by Haruo Sotozaki, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Haruo Sotozaki also directed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village in 2023.
• It stars Natsuki Hanae who also starred in Digimon Adventure tri. Part 6: Future (2018).
• The film also stars Kengo Kawanishi who was last seen in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village (2023).
• They also appeared together in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village in 2023.
• Haruo Sotozaki directed Natsuki Hanae in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train
• Haruo Sotozaki directed Kengo Kawanishi in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Dragonkeeper

• The movie is from director Salvador Simo.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Bill Nighy who also starred in I Capture the Castle (2003).
• The film also stars Brendan Coyle who was last seen in Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022).
• This movie is released on streaming platforms.
• The MPAA age rating is

Check back on Monday to see what new movies made it onto the Weekend Box Office Chart.

Next week there are 4 new movies released

• Camp Pleasant Lake - Tuesday, 27th February
• Dune Part Two - Friday, 1st March
• Spaceman - Friday, 23rd February - streaming
• No Family Without Blood - Sunday, 3rd March

The last movie from director Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and the Heron, has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate threat, bloody images, brief self-harm

The English language version of the movie features the voice of Christian Bale who has previously starred in The Portrait of a Lady and Henry V, it also features the voice of Dave Bautista who has starred in Stuber and Thor: Love and Thunder.

The movie is directed by celebrated director Hayao Miyazaki who has previously directed classic such as Spirited Away and The Wind Rises.

Movie Synopsis

A 12-year-old boy coming to terms with his mother's death meets a talking heron who leads him on adventure to another world in this meditative Japanese animation; themes of family tragedy and grief are handled sensitively.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: The Boy and the Heron
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate threat, bloody images, brief self-harm
• Release date: 26th December 2023
• Runtime: 124 minutes (2 hours 04 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Hayao Miyazaki
• Starring:
  • Christian Bale
  • Dave Bautista
  • Gemma Chan

BBFC movie page