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Film Review: Marvel's Dr Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch

Comic book fans and Marvel aficionados will rejoice this weekend at the official release of Marvel’s Doctor Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Read why London Mums loved it and explain why it’s a movie for grown ups and not for young children. The story Doctor Strange is an upcoming American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character, surgeon Stephen Strange who has a…
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Future Films Heads Up: Johnny Depp returns in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: SALAZAR'S REVENGE (out on 26 May 2017) - New Teaser trailer

Johnny Depp returns to the big screen in May 2017 as the iconic, swashbuckling anti-hero Jack Sparrow in the all-new Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge. My first impression from the first teaser trailer is that the film is a lot darker than previous Pirates of the Caribbean films. Having said that though, in the trailer we don’t see Jack / Depp’s character who usually…
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Future Films Heads Up: Paddington 2 (out on 10 November 2017)

I am personally very pleased to hear that STUDIOCANAL has started principal photography for Paul King’s highly anticipated PADDINGTON 2. The first live action Paddington movie was really lovely and hugely successful on top of being a London film. The producers have also revealed that Hugh Grant and Brendan Gleeson will join the all-star returning cast of Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie…
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Film review: Trolls

DreamWorks’ Trolls is a hair-raising weird and wonderful comedy filled with unbelievable adventure and incredible music.  London Mums think it’s the must-see film for the forthcoming half term school holidays. There are lots of great messages to inspire the children, cute characters, but most importantly a fab soundtrack and great rearrangements of Eighties classics. Trolls has got…
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Exclusive! Ben Fogle and son Ludo talk to London Mums

London Mums recently chatted with Ben Fogle and son Ludo about their love for superheroes and particularly Ben 10. The all-new series of Ben 10 premieres exclusively on Cartoon Network every Saturday at 10am. Q: What is it about Ben 10 that you and your son love? Ludo and I love watching Ben together on Saturday mornings and Ben’s Omnitrix is one of the best bits of us as being able…
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Film Review: STORKS starring Jennifer Aniston

From the makers of The LEGO Movie and Happy Feet, animated family comedy Storks starring Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer, Katie Crow, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell and Key & Peele, flies into UK Cinemas 14th October 2016. Here is what London Mums and Kids think about it. The Story Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant…
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The Lodge Teen TV: 10 minutes chat with the cast of Disney Channel UK’s brand new show

London Mums are pleased to have had access to the young and talented cast of Disney Channel UK’s brand new show for teenagers, The Lodge. Enjoy this refreshing interview. Disney the Lodge is a ten part series inspired by the popular Israeli original live-action series North Star, is filmed locally in Northern Ireland and has intriguing storylines, catchy music and engaging characters. In the…
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Storks movie exclusive UK clip

London Mums are proud to be the first website to host an exclusive clip of sweet new movie Storks. From the makers of The LEGO Movie and Happy Feet, animated family comedy Storks stars Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer, Katie Crow, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell and Key & Peele, and arrives in UK cinemas on 14 October, with special previews on 8 and 9 October 2016. Exclusive UK…
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DVD Review: MOTHER’S DAY Comedy starring Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts

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…
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Film review: Queen of Katwe by Disney (out on 21 October 2016)

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…
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