{"id":711,"date":"2017-01-04T12:38:39","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T12:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=711"},"modified":"2017-02-22T14:34:01","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T14:34:01","slug":"2016-in-review-films","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/01\/04\/2016-in-review-films\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 in Review: Films"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas has come around once again, and it\u2019s time to look back on the year and see what 2016 has brought us in the way of films &#8211; here&#8217;s a hint, it was quite a successful year.<\/p>\n<p>It seems like every year there\u2019s something new that pushes us one \u2013 or even two \u2013 steps further away from the Cine format; the 4K revolution is here in full force and there\u2019s even talks of higher quality media coming in the near future, too!<br \/>\nSo, without further ado \u2013 what has 2016 done for us?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DVD-Popcorn-and-Cinema-Stub-806x1024.jpg\" alt=\"DVD, Popcorn and Cinema Stub\" width=\"570\" height=\"724\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>For the cinephiles amongst us, 2016 has been a fantastic year for films, with many blockbuster names finally being released that audiences have been waiting a long time for.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadpool<\/h2>\n<p>The first one that comes to mind is Deadpool; the long awaited Marvel Comics film based around the story of a superhero of the same name.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a superhero film with a twist, and as it\u2019s rated R (or 18 over here in the UK), you can guarantee that there\u2019s a few moments that are a little bit dubious in nature. Overall, it was a highly successful film, offering comedy, great fight scenes and a great insight into the character of Deadpool. It was the seventh highest grossing film in 2016!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G8IqKND2eRM?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Moana<\/h2>\n<p>For those looking for a film that\u2019s a little more easy going, Disney have recently released Moana, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/11\/16\/the-tools-and-techniques-used-in-animated-films\/\" target=\"_blank\">3D animated movie <\/a>which follows the story of a young Polynesian girl who is the daughter of a tribe chief. She is chosen by the ocean to fulfil a quest to reunite a goddess with her mystical relic.<\/p>\n<p>It is an incredibly heart-warming story which is full of the expected Disney charm \u2013 definitely a must see in the cinema before it is released for home viewing to appreciate the effort and detail that has gone into the animation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LKFuXETZUsI?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Kubo and the Two Strings<\/h2>\n<p>2016 seems to have been the year for incredible animated films, as Kubo and the Two Strings was also released by animation production giants Laika. In true Laika style, this stop motion adventure follows Kubo, a one-eyed, young boy who has a gift \u2013 he can make his origami creations come to life through the music he plays on his shamisen.<\/p>\n<p>After being attacked by his mother\u2019s sisters after trying to communicate with his missing father at a festival celebration, Kubo is tasked with finding his father\u2019s magical armour. It\u2019s an incredible story, and one that you will remember for a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vex0gPFnBvM?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them<\/h2>\n<p>For fans of the Harry Potter series, the first instalment of JK Rowling\u2019s new series of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them hit our cinema screens back in November.<\/p>\n<p>Covering the pre-Hogwarts era and following the life of \u2018Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\u2019 author Newt Scamander, we get to see a whole new side to the magical community in the USA.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to differentiate the film from the Harry Potter franchise and view it with an open mind \u2013 there are only a few throwbacks to the wizarding world that we know and love. Fantastic Beasts was the ninth highest grossing film of 2016.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vso5o11LuGU?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve had a wonderful year for films, and we can\u2019t wait to see what 2017 has in store for us! We\u2019d like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers and website visitors a happy and joyous Christmas! We\u2019re looking forward to working with you to keep your memories alive with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">our cine to DVD transfer<\/a> service in 2017!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like more information, please don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cine2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">get in touch<\/a> with us on <a href=\"tel:0800 592 433\">0800 592 433<\/a> today! You can also find us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/video2dvdtransfers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> to see our updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas has come around once again, and it\u2019s time to look back on the year and see what 2016 has brought us in the way of films &#8211; here&#8217;s a hint, it was quite a successful year. 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