After the huge success of Shaun the Sheep the Movie, Aardman has just revealed the first look image from Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer’s Llamas, the first ever Shaun the Sheep thirty-minute special which is due to air on BBC One at Christmas.
The stop-frame special will chronicle another of family favourite Shaun the Sheep’s adventures, and introduce hilarious new characters to the Aardman…
Ever noticed that some films are only released through one cinema chain? It’s not uncommon for smaller, independent films but when a big group is involved, it’s more unusual – and often a bad sign. Released in time for half term, Animal Kingdom: Let’s Go Ape is only being screened in Vue cinemas. A bad omen? London Mums’ film critic, Freda Cooper, finds out.
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The news of the forthocoming release of Disney / Lucasfilm Ltd. latest Star Wars instalment has sent the fans across the galaxy into a frenzy to get lots of merchandising ahead of the movie release on 17 December, 2015. The excitement is really building up for all sorts of Star Wars: The Force Awakens products. Before showcasing London Mums’ favourite ones, have a taster of…
Alan Bennett’s career is remarkable. An academic who was an overnight success after appearing in Beyond The Fringe, he became a playwright, screenwriter, author and actor. And a national treasure. His plays, The History Boys and The Madness of George III, both made it to the big screen, and now comes the third, The Lady In The Van. London Mums’ film critic Freda Cooper had an early…
Some of this year’s London Film Festival’s line-up made a quick sprint from the red carpet to cinemas nationwide. Suffragette, The Program and The Lobster have all been released. But Beasts Of No Nation took a different path: the first original feature film from Netflix, subscribers can watch it now. London Mums’ film critic, Freda Cooper, checked out what could prove to be a ground…
Paper Planes is an inspirational family film about a young Australian boy called Dylan who has a passion for planes and after loosing his mother (who taught him how to make paper planes), he competes in a challenge at the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan. Paper Planes land in UK cinemas on 23 October 2015.
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Eleven-year-old Dylan (Ed Oxenbould – Alexander and the Terrible…
Joe Wright’s magical adventure PAN is released today. Filled with thrills, unbelieveable action and a world of colourful imagination, London Mums take a look at cinema’s classic films that are beloved by the entire family! Here is London Mums’s selection of top family movies.
The Wizard Of Oz
What better film to start with than the famous story of Dorothy, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man…
One of the most iconic, celebrated and influential TV series of recent years finally comes to an end this autumn with the release of Mad Men – The Final Season: Part 2 and Mad Men: The Complete Collection, both available on Blu-ray and DVD from 19th October 2015 of Lionsgate Home Entertainment. With a tear on my face I look at the series overall and the low key finale. Warning: spoilers.
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Here at London Mums we cannot get enough of films and books. Here are the best Children’s Book Adaptations.
Childrens book adaptations have always been a huge hit among critics and families alike, and with the release of Joe Wright’s new magical adventure PAN on Friday, we’ve taken a look at some of the best children’s book adaptations.
Matilda
A Roald Dahl classic from…
School holidays are upon us again! And here we are figuring out half term fun activities for our children. Check London Mums’ list of things to do this half term for inspiration. During downtime at home, there’s no shame in using what we call the Netflix nannies i.e. great programmes that will entertain our children while we cook, do the laundry and get on with all chores that require…