Going Four Gold: See The Biggest Awards Season Films For Less With ODEON Cinemas

If you want to rub shoulders with the biggest stars for less this coming Awards Season, whether with Ryan Gosling in La La Land or Liam Neeson in Silence, then you need look no further than your local ODEON cinema from January 1^st 2017.

ODEON – Europe’s largest cinema chain – has today announced that film fans who watch three of this Awards Season’s top titles with them in early 2017, will also get to see a fourth hotly-tipped title without paying a thing. The titles picked out are the films that ODEON expect may be vying for success at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Academy Awards this year.

From January 1^st until March 31^st, guests who visit any ODEON Cinema in the UK & Ireland can pick up an Awards Ticket Wallet from the lobby, and start retaining their ticket stubs for showings of any of 17 of ODEON’s top picks for the Awards Season.

When a guest returns their Wallet with three valid ticket stubs they will receive a fourth ticket, to another top Awards Season title in 2D, absolutely free*!

There is also plenty more for film fans to enjoy with ODEON this Awards Season – including golden popcorn and sweets in-cinemas, as well as the chance to win incredible tech giveaways with Bose for fans pre-booking their tickets via the ODEON website.

With a whole host of stories and stand-out performances across 17 of the biggest films, from musical comedies to historical dramas, there is plenty to choose from this Awards Season with ODEON. The 17 Awards Season top picks from ODEON are:

• A Monster Calls (released January 1^st)
• Silence (released January 1^st)
• La La Land (released January 13^th)
• Manchester By Sea (released January 13^th)
• Lion (released January 20^th)
• Jackie (released January 20^th)
• Hacksaw Ridge (released January 27^th)
• Loving (released February 3^rd)
• Gold (released February 3^rd)
• Toni Erdmann (released February 3^rd)
• Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (released February 10^th)
• 20th Century Women (released February 10^th)
• Hidden Figures (released February 17^th)
• The Founder (released February 17^th)
• Fences (released February 17^th)
• Moonlight (released February 17^th)
• Miss Sloane (released February 24^th)

Tickets for screenings can be purchased online – with no booking fees – via the ODEON website: www.ODEON.co.uk

"This time of year is always a great one for film fans in the UK and Ireland, as there are so many fantastic titles for them to see that will all be contending for the major awards,” said Ben Richardson, Head of Film Booking at ODEON UK & Ireland. “This year, that selection is even stronger than usual, with so many great films in such a short period of time, that we wanted to give people as much of an opportunity to see them as possible!"

Your guide to the 17 top picks for Awards Season from ODEON…

A Monster Calls (released January 1^st)

Starring Sigourney Weaver and Felicity Jones, this drama sees a young boy seeking the help of a fantastical creature to help him deal with his mother’s terminal illness.

Silence (released January 1^st)

From legendary director Martin Scorsese, this title follows the trials of two Jesuit priests (Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver) as they travel to Japan to locate their mentor (Liam Neeson).

La La Land (released January 13^th)

Nominated for a whopping 7 Golden Globes awards, this musical comedy stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a jazz pianist and aspiring actress in Los Angeles.

Manchester By Sea (released January 13^th)

Already tipped for big things at the Oscars, this hard-hitting drama stars Casey Affleck as an uncle forced to take care of his teenage nephew after tragedy strikes.

Lion (released January 20^th)

Starring Dev Patel, Lion charts the story of an Indian boy lost on the streets of Calcutta, and the challenges he faces as he grows up, before later setting out to find his lost family.

Jackie (released January 20^th)

A biographical drama following the life of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (played by Natalie Portman) in the wake of her husband’s assassination.

Hacksaw Ridge (released January 27^th)

Directed by Mel Gibson and starring Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge is the story of a pacifist WWII American Army Medic at the Battle of Okinawa, becoming the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.

Loving (released February 3^rd)

The historical story of an interracial couple in Virginia, and their legal battle with the US Supreme Court in defense of their marriage.

Gold (released February 3^rd)

Starring Matthew McConaughey and Bryce Dallas Howard, this thriller follows an unlikely pair as they journey into the Indonesian jungle to find their fortune.

Toni Erdmann (released February 3^rd)

A German-Austrian comedic drama from writer and director Maren Ade, following a father as he tries to reconnect with his adult daughter.

Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (released February 10^th)

Based on a novel of the same name, this story follows a 19-year-old US soldier brought home after a tour of Iraq. Through flashbacks we learn what really happened to his squad - contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.

20th Century Women (released February 10^th)

Starring Annette Benning and Greta Gerwig, this American comedy-drama features a group of three women in Southern California exploring love and freedom in the 1970s.

Hidden Figures (released February 17^th)

The incredible true story of a team of African-American women providing NASA with important mathematical data to launch their first successful space mission, starring Taraji P Henson.

The Founder (released February 17^th)

This film follows the story of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc, played by Michael Keaton – with a supporting cast including Nick Offerman and Patrick Wilson.

Fences (released February 17^th)

Starring Denzel Washington, Fences is the powerful story of an African-American father struggling with race relations in 1950s America, whilst trying to raise his family.

Moonlight (released February 17^th)

Nominated for six Golden Globes, Moonlight follows the life of a young black man growing up in a rough Miami neighborhood, trying to find his place in the world.

Miss Sloane (released February 24^th)

Starring Jessica Chastain as Elizabeth Sloane, this thriller follows Sloane – a formidable female lobbyist – in the high-stakes world of political power-brokers.