Vue cinemas bring festive classics back to big screen this winter

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 05:01 · Archive

Vue cinemas are screening Christmas classics and family favourites throughout the winter season.

Vue cinemas across Essex are bringing Christmas films back to the big screen this winter, with screenings of classic and family favourites running from November through to December.

Arthur Christmas, the animated comedy about Santa's son delivering a forgotten present, returns for its 15th anniversary. Home Alone, featuring eight-year-old Kevin McCallister defending his home from burglars after being left behind by his family, and Elf, starring Will Ferrell as Buddy the human raised by elves, will also screen. Vue Colchester is offering an exclusive Buddy the Elf premium cup during Elf screenings.

The Holiday, a romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, marks its 20th anniversary this year. Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life returns in a newly restored 4K version from December 11, celebrating its 80th anniversary and telling the story of George Bailey discovering his life's value with help from a guardian angel. Miracle on 34th Street, the 1947 classic, completes the line-up.

Dean Cross, senior screen content manager at Vue UK and Ireland, said the screenings offer audiences 'something really special' about watching favourite Christmas films on the big screen, whether as 'a family tradition or a chance to rediscover a much-loved classic'.

How it is being reported

• Christmas favourites return to the big screen at south Essex cinemaChristmas films are returning to the big screen at a south Essex cinema this winter, with classics and family favourites among the line-upEcho (Basildon) · 15 Nov, 04:00
• Vue Colchester brings festive favourites back to the big screen this winterVue Colchester is bringing family favourites and classics back to the big screen this Christmas.Colchester Gazette · 14 Nov, 17:00

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