One of the highest-rated Harry Potter films is making a big return to UK cinemas to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Can you believe it’s been two whole decades since Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released to the world?
Well, whether it’s something you can wrap your head around it or not, the beloved film – which is the third instalment in the Harry Potter franchise, which is arguably, one of the most famous film franchises of all time – officially hit cinemas on 23 May 2004… and then, from that date onwards, the rest is history, as they say.
Starring Daniel Radcliffe as the title character, alongside Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, as well as a hugely-star-studded wider supporting cast, the movie went on to gross a whopping $804 million worldwide, and has not only earned its place in fans’, but was also widely-praised by critics at the time.
One of the highest-rated Harry Potter films is returning to UK cinemas for its 20th anniversary / Credit: Warners Bros.
In fact, according to critic websites such as Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, and Metacritic, it’s actually one of the best-rated films in the franchise.
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And now, to celebrate this impressive 20-year milestone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is making a return to UK cinemas from the end of this month, and this means you’ll be able to rally together your fellow Potterheads and head to your nearest screen to immersive yourself in all the nostalgia.
A synopsis for the beloved blockbuster – which is based on the 1999 novel of the same name, and was directed by acclaimed director, Alfonso Cuaron – explains: “Harry Potter is lucky to reach the age of 13, particularly since he has survived the murderous attacks of the feared Dark Lord on more than one occasion.
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“But, his hopes for a quiet school term concentrating on Quidditch are dashed when a maniacal mass-murderer escapes from Azkaban, pursued by the soul-sucking Dementors who guard the prison.
“It’s assumed that Hogwarts is the safest place for Harry to be.. but is it a coincidence that he can feel eyes watching him in the dark? And should he be taking Professor Trelawney’s ghoulish predictions seriously?”
The beloved film will hit cinemas nationwide from the end of this month / Credit: Krists Luhaers (via Unsplash)
Several cinema chains will be showing Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at a whole host of sites across Greater Manchester from the 31 May onwards.
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Vue, Odeon, Cineworld, and Everyman Cinemas are just a few of the participating companies.
Fancy it then? If you’re a big Harry Potter fan and are keen to reminisce on an important film from your younger years, then tickets to see Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in UK cinemas are now on sale.
You can book tickets to a screening online from your chosen participating cinema.
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Subway is handing out FREE footlong cookies and churros in Manchester tomorrow
Emily Sergeant
Subway will be handing out free footlong cookies and churros to people in Manchester city centre tomorrow.
In what is a bid to properly celebrate the launch of the popular fast food chain’s new range of footlong sides, also known as the ‘Footlong Sidekicks’, people who find themselves at a loose end in Manchester city centre tomorrow will be able to head on down to Spinningfields Square and help themselves to a free treat.
Mancs will be able to try out Subway’s new footlong cookies, churros, and range of savoury ‘dippers’, all without spending a penny.
Subway is handing out free footlong cookies and churros in Manchester tomorrow / Credit: Subway UK&I (via Instagram)
Debuting in Subway restaurants across the UK earlier this month, following their successful launch in the US at the beginning of the year, Brits can now get their hands on treats such as the Footlong Cinnabon Churro, Footlong Dippers – which come in three hot and tasty fillings – and of course, the star of the show being the Footlong Cookie.
As if Subway cookies weren’t already cult-favourites enough as it is, now you can get them in full Subway sandwich size too.
As well as trying out the new footlong treats, anyone in Spinningfields tomorrow will also get to meet magician Ben Hanlin.
The renowned Birmingham-born magician will first be starting off his day doing a shift as one of the chain‘s famous ‘Sandwich Artists’ at a yet-to-be-confirmed city centre Subway branch, and then he’ll be taking to the Manchester streets to show off his own ‘footlong’ tricks and showcase what else Subway can make ‘footlong’.
Hanlin will be stretching Subway’s classic cookies into footlong treats, and then giving these away to lucky passers-by for free.
Thousands of freebies from the full ‘Sidekicks’ range will be available tomorrow (4 July) between 11am-8pm, on a first-come-first-served basis while stocks last, so you’ll want to be quick if you’re keen to bag yourself a free treat.
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Channel 4 is looking for Manc couples to take part in a big ‘sex experiment’
Emily Sergeant
Channel 4 is currently casting for one of its boldest TV shows, and needs some “adventurous couples” from Greater Manchester to take part.
If you cast your minds back to right at the beginning of this year, you may remember that Channel 4 grabbed headlines when it announced that it was looking for adult virgins who were willing to volunteer themselves for a brand-new reality series with the working title ‘The Intimacy Retreat’.
The nature of the new TV show might not have come as a mega shock to some, as the broadcaster is also behind other sex-based reality shows such as Naked Attraction and Sex Box too.
But now, Channel 4 has put out another nationwide casting call, and this one’s for the potential third series of what is probably one of its most daring shows yet, Open House: The Great Sex Experiment – with producers currently on the look-out for the UK’s most “adventurous couples”, including those from Greater Manchester, to take part.
Channel 4 is looking for Manc couples to take part in a big ‘sex experiment’ / Credit: Channel 4
Unfamiliar with the premise of Open House: The Great Sex Experiment? Well, in a nutshell, the series basically explores whether relationships can thrive without monogamy.
In what is described as a “bold social experiment”, a group of monogamous couples are asked to consider, for the first time, if they would be happier in open relationships, while relationship coaches and sex therapists assist them in their journeys to challenging the notion that having sex with other people is at odds with being in a committed relationship.
However, it’s not all plain sailing, as the couples discover the difficulties involved with abandoning monogamy.
The bold reality show’s producers are on the look out for “adventurous couples” / Credit: Channel 4
The casting call on the Channel 4 website reads: “Do you fancy taking part in a potential new series of ‘Open House: The Great Sex Experiment’? Do you question monogamy? Would you like the opportunity to explore opening up your relationship? In this bold concept, committed couples come to a luxury retreat to test whether opening up their relationships and having sex with other people will strengthen their bond.”
Reckon you’re up for it then? If you fancy taking part in the next series of Open House: The Great Sex Experiment, then head on over to the Channel 4 website to find out more and apply.