LEGEND Announces Channel Premiere Highlights for May 2025

LEGEND is turning up the heat this May with a packed schedule of channel premieres, offering a blend of underwater thrillers, high-stakes action, classic sci-fi, and gritty British crime. Headlining the month is James Cameron's rarely televised deep-sea adventure The Abyss, alongside a trio of classic 'matinee' movies that explore the dangers and mysteries hidden beneath the Earth's surface.

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH

Fans of vintage sci-fi can look forward to Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959), Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961), and The Poseidon Adventure (1972), featuring Gene Hackman, who also appears later in the month in military thriller Behind Enemy Lines.

There's more for science fiction lovers with the premiere of Imposter (2001), a psychological thriller based on the work of Philip K. Dick, and Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994), where Christopher Lambert's Connor MacLeod once again faces an immortal threat.

THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE

The action line-up is just as strong, with Flight of the Intruder kicking things off on 3 May. The Vietnam War drama stars Danny Glover and Willem Dafoe as pilots taking matters into their own hands. Jet Li takes centre stage in Kiss of the Dragon, a stylish martial arts thriller set in Paris, while Gold, starring Matthew McConaughey, takes audiences on a high-risk journey through the Indonesian jungle in search of fortune.

British crime cinema also makes an appearance with The Business and Outlaw, two hard-edged dramas from director Nick Love, both featuring Danny Dyer. Outlaw also brings together Sean Bean and Bob Hoskins in a story of vigilante justice.

VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

The month's schedule balances classic appeal with lesser-seen gems, providing something for fans of every genre. From undersea aliens to back-alley brutality, LEGEND's May line-up is a showcase of storytelling that spans decades and styles.

LEGEND May 2025 Channel Premieres:

• The Business – Fri 2 May @ 22:55
• Flight of the Intruder – Sat 3 May @ 21:00
• Journey to the Center of the Earth – Mon 5 May @ 14:30
• Imposter – Thurs 8 May @ 21:00
• Highlander III: The Sorcerer – Sat 10 May @ 21:00
• Kiss of the Dragon – Sat 17 May @ 21:00
• Gold – Sun 18 May @ 21:00
• Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea – Mon 19 May @ 14:45
• Outlaw – Fri 23 May @ 23:00
• The Abyss – Sun 25 May @ 21:00
• The Poseidon Adventure – Mon 26 May @ 14:35
• Behind Enemy Lines – Sat 31 May @ 21:00

LEGEND is available on Sky 148, Virgin 149, Freeview 41, and Freesat 137.

PREVIEW: Dimension Slip (2025 Film) A Multiverse Mystery Where Reality Shifts and the Stakes Turn Deadly

Preview by Jon Donnis

Step into a world where nothing is quite what it seems, in Dimension Slip, a tense new sci-fi mystery landing on UK digital platforms on 28 April via Miracle Media.

Directed by Barbara Toschi (Chunks of Horror), this mind-bending thriller follows Kate, an out-of-work dreamer played by Sophie Craig (The Adventures of Maid Marion, The Bay), whose life is spiralling. Battling mental health struggles and plagued by intense seizures and visions, Kate becomes haunted by the image of a woman who looks just like her.

Everything changes when she wakes up in a bathroom that isn't hers, in a life that isn't hers. The people around her call her Hannah. But Kate knows something is very wrong. As she tries to make sense of her surroundings, it becomes clear that she's slipped into another dimension. A dimension where a killer is on the loose, and where Hannah has crossed into Kate's world to escape.

With her own identity erased and the clock ticking, Kate is forced to live as Hannah, navigating a dangerous world of secrets and deception. If she wants to survive and return home, she'll need to uncover the truth about Hannah's life. And stop the killer before it's too late.

Blending psychological tension with a clever science fiction twist, Dimension Slip explores identity, trust, and the thin line between worlds. With gripping performances and a fast-paced story, it is a mystery thriller that refuses to play by the rules of time or reality.

On digital 28 April from Miracle Media.

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PREVIEW: First Shift (2025 Film) - Uwe Boll Returns with Gritty New Buddy Cop Thriller

Preview by Jon Donnis

Renowned filmmaker and provocateur Uwe Boll (Rampage, In the Name of the King, Postal) is back with his latest high-octane crime thriller, First Shift, which makes its UK debut this May. This gripping film stars Gino Anthony Pesi and Kristen Renton as an unlikely pair of detectives who must join forces to take down a ruthless criminal gang. First Shift will be available on digital from Plaion Pictures this May.

Prepare for a heart-pounding ride as the story follows two New York law enforcement officers on their very first shift together. Their day on the job quickly escalates, with challenges ranging from dealing with drug lords and solving a murder, to rescuing a stranded dog when its owner falls ill.

Angie (Renton) is a rookie cop who documents every moment of her life on social media, while Deo (Pesi) is an experienced, old-school detective with little patience for the modern world and its trends. As they clash over their differing views, sparks fly, but they must find a way to work together to survive the dangers that await them on the streets.

Get ready for First Shift, a thrilling, action-packed buddy cop adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

First Shift is scheduled for release on 19 May 2025 on UK digital platforms.

Apple TV - https://apple.co/4iqPGMR

NEWS: Simply Red Celebrate 40 Years with New Concert Film ‘Holding Back the Years: Live in Santiago’

By Jon Donnis

To mark an incredible four decades of timeless music, Simply Red are bringing their legendary sound to the big screen with the release of Holding Back the Years: 40 Years of Simply Red, Live in Santiago. This vibrant new concert film will premiere in select cinemas worldwide starting May 15, giving fans across the globe a front-row seat to one of the band's most memorable live performances.

Shot in stunning 4K during their 2025 shows at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile, the film captures Simply Red's biggest hits. Fans can expect classics such as 'Money's Too Tight To Mention', 'Stars' and 'Holding Back the Years', performed with energy and heart. Alongside the music, the film features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and in-depth interviews with frontman Mick Hucknall, who reflects on the band's journey and their connection with audiences across generations.

Originally from Manchester, Simply Red have been a vital part of British pop and soul since the mid-80s. All thirteen of their studio albums, along with two greatest hits collections, have reached the top ten of the UK album charts. Their 1991 album Stars was the best-selling album in the UK for two consecutive years, featuring standout tracks like 'Something Got Me Started', 'Thrill Me' and 'For Your Babies'.

According to Mick Hucknall, "We had a wonderful time performing in Santiago at the Movistar Arena, celebrating 40 years of Simply Red with all the fans who came out to see us. It was a truly special few shows and we're very excited to have the opportunity now to share it with our fans globally. We hope you enjoy re-living the experience of Simply Red live on the big screen."

Holding Back the Years: 40 Years of Simply Red, Live in Santiago offers a full-sensory celebration of a band that has defined the sound of several decades. With screenings planned across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Americas, this film gives both long-time fans and new listeners a chance to experience the music, the story and the magic of Simply Red.

Booking link:  simplyred.com/cinema

Certificate: PG TBC / Running time: 120 mins

COMPETITION: Win The House of the Devil on Blu-ray

Second Sight Films are back, this time with Ti West’s The House of the Devil as the latest cult horror to get a brand-new Limited Edition makeover, set for release on 28 April 2025 alongside the Standard Edition Blu-ray

And to celebrate we have a copy on standard Blu-ray to give away!

Synopsis:

1983, USA, we meet skint college student Samantha Hughes (Donahue), who, desperate for money, spots an ad for a mysterious babysitting job and convinces her best friend (Gerwig) to drive her to the remote house. Unbeknownst to her the job coincides with a full lunar eclipse and on arrival it dawns on her that this is no ordinary childminding gig, there’s way more to her new employer than meets the eye.

Slowly as the tension builds it becomes apparent that true terror awaits.  As the real reason she’s been hired is revealed, Samantha is confronted with unimaginable horror beyond her darkest nightmares and it could cost her everything.

The Limited Edition is presented in a stunning rigid slipcase with new artwork by Nick Charge, along with a brilliantly informative 70-page book with brand new essays. Both formats come complete with a slew of new interviews, new audio commentaries and a Making Of featurette. Please see full list below.

Time to make a move with The House of the Devil – but enter at your own risk for a truly terrifying, but devilishly delightful collector’s edition.

Pre-Order from https://amzn.to/42SS2iJ

Enter now for a chance to win.

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