Mother’s Day is star-studded film which sees some of the best comedy actors and actresses along with the legendary rom-com director GARRY MARSHALL (Pretty Woman, Beaches, Overboard) come together to bring a feel-good and funny movie celebrating motherhood in all stages of life. It’s a sweet and moving tale of family life and out to download and on DVD 3rd October 2016. Read below for…
Walt Disney Studios is treating us to a fantastic movie this autumn, Queen of Katwe, which opens in the UK on the 21st October 2016.
The Story
The film starring David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga is based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess.
For 10-year-old…
Think of Noah’s Ark’s story with an Indian backdrop and a huge pumpkin as the ark, and here you have Pattan’s Pumpkin, a vibrantly illustrated flood story from India written by Chitra Soundar with illustrations by Frané Lessac. Pattan has an amazing pumpkin… it grows bigger than the goats, bigger than the elephants, until it is as tall as the mountains. But can Pattan’s…
After meeting the cast of Marvel Universe Live Show a few months ago, we finally attended the premiere of the first UK performance at the O2 Arena last week. Needless to say that the show was spectacular with lots of special effects but more aimed at children than parents. Watch this cute video of the kids where they give their honest opinion on the show.
This is the kids’ hilarious video…
STUDIOCANAL is pleased to announce that the adventurous ROBINSON CRUSOE is coming to 3D + 2D Blu-ray on 26 September, as well as on DVD – which comes with a free pop-up Frisbee! The hit film will also be available digitally from 19 September 2016.
To celebrate, we’re giving away 3 x merchandise packs that include a colouring book, character masks, a sticker set, activity sheet and Robinson…
From the makers of Empire magazine comes the ultimate film and entertainment event, American Airlines presents Empire Live. Taking place at The O2, London, on 23-25 September, enter a world of cinematic storytelling, exclusive film screenings, Q&As and much more!
We are offering 3x lucky readers a pair of tickets to the amazing double bill showing of The Gruffalo/Stickman.
First up is The…
Attending the premiere of Il Barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden has brought back lots of emotional childhood memories. As an Italian, I was brought up with good food and Opera. Undeniably listening to Opera can be quite daunting as a young person but once you get into it around the teenage years, you will love it forever. Now that I am middle aged I find myself even…
On 3rd October 2016, the enchanting and beloved franchise that has captivated generations of adventurers continues when Disney’s Alice Through the Looking Glass DVD and Blu-Ray becomes available. Step through the magical looking glass and behind the scenes to discover how filmmakers created the return to the whimsical world of Underland!
This has been one of London Mums’ favourite films…
This week on Roald Dahl’s Day I took my ten year old son and a friend to see the West End musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for the third time. With so much to do in London I rarely go and see the same show twice and certainly never three times. But this one is everybody’s absolute favourite and we did want to see it one more time before it leaves London early next year.
Yesterday I attended an event at Waterstones Piccadilly to announce the PR campaign surrounding the 20th anniversary of the world’s biggest annual celebration of reading in the UK, World Book Day 2017 . To my surprise I met a stellar panel including Jacqueline Wilson, Francesca Simon (Horrid Henry), Liz Pichon (Tom Gates) and Steven Butler (Dennis the Menace). I happen to be one of few lucky…