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Film review: Wonder Woman 1984

Wonder Woman 1984 is the sequel to 2017’sWonder Womanand the ninth instalment in theDC Extended Universe.Itwill debut theatrically in international markets on a staggered schedule beginning on 16 December 2020. Best film of 2020! Don’t miss it if you are a fan of the DC heroine. The story Fast forward to the 1980s during the Cold War as Wonder…
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Star Dad Exclusive Chat! Andy Day talks about his CBeebies Panto role, Odd Socks and parenting sills

Recently I have been chatting to Bafta nominated and incredibly talented Andy Day, who is starring as the Elf in CBeebies’ much loved annual Show Christmas in Storylandto be aired on the 12th December 2020 and available on BBC iPlayer. Christmas in Storylandis set in an enchanting world, featuring a cast of CBeebies favourites, upbeat songs and dances and a range of characters…
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Little Women are back with a new movie (now in Blu-Ray) & an audiobook starring Laura Dern

Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Greta Gerwig’s fresh, unique and modern adaptation of the timeless Louisa May Alcott masterpiece Little Women comes to Digital and Blu-ray™ and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The story Writer-director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) has crafted a Little Women that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May…
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Future Films Heads Up: Tom & Jerry The Movie  in Cinemas 2021

I grew up with Tom & Jerry and so has my son. The film trailer forthis live action Tom& Jerry The Movie looks very good and something to look forward to in 2021. It brings the iconic cat and mouse duo into the real world and makes it very appealing to young viewers. The story One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York…
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Film review: A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM BOB

After such a dramatic year, we all need a feline-good movie. The one that will bring a smile to us all has to be A Christmas Gift from Bob,the ‘purrfect’ Christmas sequel to the international hit film A street cat named Bob. A Christmas Gift from Bob isalso based on the true story ofJames Bowen and his best ginger furry friend Bob on their new journey together. It is…
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Exclusive interviews with David Bowie Stardust filmmakers & cast explore why it has sparked fury from fans

By Francesca Lombardo. UpcomingDavid Bowie filmStardustwhich will be released worldwide over the next couple of months, has premiered last month at the Rome Film Festival 14th Edition with the Director, Gabriel Range, lead actor Jonny Flynn and the producer Fabien Westerhoff present at Rome Film Festival 2020 to present it while the official trailers was released in…
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Film review: Roald Dahl's The Witches

It’s always risky to adapt a Roald Dahl’s novel to the big screen because we all have individual memories of his stories that we treasure. I have rarely liked any Roald Dahl’s adaptations – with the exception of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp – but Roald Dahl’s The Witchesstarring Anne Hathaway as the Grand High Witch is well made…
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Harry Macqueen talks about his movie Supernova at the Rome Film Fest 2020

By Francesca Lombardo. UK filmmaker Harry Macqueen presents Supernova, his second feature at the Rome Film Fest 2020 as part of the Official Selection.A touching love story between a gay couple which needs to deal with the daunting and scare diagnosis of dementia. The film cast benefits from stars of the stature of Stanley Tucci in the role of a writer who will die of dementia…
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Steve McQueen calls out for more diversity during an interview at the Rome Film Fest 2020 where he picked up a Life Award

by Francesca Lombardo –Oscar winning director of 12 Years of Slaves, Steve McQueen has been honoured with a Life Award at the 15th Edition of the Rome Film Fest. The British Film-maker has presented his film trilogy titled Small Axes (Lovers Rock, Mangrove and Red, White and Blue) which is set to premiere on 15 November, 2020 on BBC One in the UK and on 20 November, 2020 on Amazon…
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Pixar Film Soul opens the 15th edition of the Rome Film Fest

By Francesca Lombardo –Legendary Father of Toys, Pete Docter current US director, screenwriter, animator and producer Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios, winner of two AcademyAwards® for Up and Inside Out, comes back with a brand new film exuding a narrative that taps into a transcendental, religious-philosophical narrative; the afterlife, the drive to live and…
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