The fellowship prepares to battle for Middle Earth as Frodo and Sam continue their quest in the finale to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

The Return of the King (12A) comes to Malvern Cinema on Wednesday and runs until January 8. Screenings are from Monday to Saturday at 2pm and 6.30pm and Sunday at 1.30pm and 6.30pm. There will be no evening screenings on December 24, 26, 31 and Jan 1 and no screenings at all on Christmas Day.

From today (Friday) until Tuesday, the cinema is showing The Mother (15), starring Anne Reid, Peter Vaughan and Daniel Craig. It tells the story of a grandmother who falls for a younger man. Screenings are at 7.30pm. For further details ring 01684 892277.