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SPECIAL SCREENINGS

“MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO” G, 1:45. Special event. Consolidated Theatres Ka’ahumanu. 11 a.m. Friday.

The beloved classic from Academy Award-winning Director Hayao Miyazaki is part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2019. When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus. Featuring the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in early roles.

“HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION” PG, 1:25. Action/adventure, animated. Consolidated Theatres Ka’ahumanu. 10 a.m. Thursday.

Drac falls for an intriguing but dangerous woman while taking a luxury cruise with the rest of the pack. Starring Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg and Selena Gomez.

“KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL” PG, 2:15. Special event/ concert. Regal Maui Mall Megaplex. 12:55 p.m. Saturday.

Filmed at the Adelphi Theatre in London. This Tony Award-winning musical is based on true events and tells the story of Charlie, a factory owner, struggling to save his family business and Lola, a fabulous entertainer with an exciting idea. The pair learn to embrace their differences and with a little compassion and a lot of understanding, they create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen!

“THE CHAPERONE” NR, 1:43. Drama. Regency Kihei Cinemas. 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer on her fame-seeking journey to New York City. From the creator of “Downton Abbey.” Starring Haley Lu Richardson, Elizabeth McGovern and Miranda Otto.

“WHISPER OF THE HEART” G, 2:10. Special event. Regal Maui Mall Megaplex. 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Discover the brilliance of this heartwarming coming-of-age classic from the legendary Studio Ghibli. A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure that takes her beyond the boundaries of her imagination. This beautiful tale based on a screenplay from Hayao Miyazaki will delight and amaze audiences of all ages!

“SMALLFOOT” PG, 1:36. Action/Adventure, Animated, Comedy. Consolidated Theatres Ka’ahumanu. 10 a.m Tuesday and Wednesday.

A Yeti named Migo stirs up his community when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed — a human. Starring Channing Tatum, Zendaya and James Corden.

“THE CAT RETURNS” G, 1:15. Action/Adventure, Animated, Family. Consolidated Theatres Ka’ahumanu. 7 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. Wednesday.

High school student Haru (Anne Hathaway) rescues a cat that was about to be run over by a truck and discovers the cat is actually a prince named Lune. Out of gratitude, Lune’s father, the Cat King, asks her to marry Lune. Haru is brought to the Cat Kingdom, where she starts to develop feline features. When she is prevented from leaving, the Baron (Cary Elwes) and Toto, two statues that have magically been given life, provide assistance in gaining her freedom. Dubbed in English from Japanese.

NEW THIS WEEK

“YESTERDAY (2019)” PG-13, 1:56. Comedy, Music/Performing Arts, Romance, Sci-Fi/ Fantasy. Regal Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens today.

A struggling musician wakes up to discover that no one has ever heard of the Beatles. Starring Himesh Patel, Lily James and Sophia Dimartino.

“SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME” PG-13, 2:09. Action/adventure, comedy. Consolidated Theatres Ka’ahumanu, Regal Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas, Regal Wharf Cineman Center. Opens Monday.

Following the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jake Gyllenhaal.

“MIDSOMMAR” R, 2:25. Drama, Horror, Mystery/thriller. Regal Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens Tuesday.

A couple travels to Sweden to visit a rural hometown’s fabled mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. Starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor and William Jackson Harper.