Io Capitano is a touching movie that tells the story of two teenagers from Senegal who want to find a better life in Europe. They go on a dangerous journey through the Sahara Desert and across the Mediterranean Sea. The film shows the hard reality faced by migrants. It will be released in the UK on 5th April 2024 and is a mix of real-life events and some magical elements.
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London Mums Magazine‘s reporters were invited to preview the new Aquaman movie at Vue cinema in Leicester Square.
Aquaman and the lost kingdom is the new superhero film based on the DC character AQUAMAN. This is a serves sequel to the 2018 film Aquaman and is the 15th and final instalment in the DC Extended Universe.
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Several years after becoming king of Atlantis, Arthur…
Chris T A Richards is a new author who combines fantasy and anime into an otherworldly adventure. His book The Adventures of Ty takes place in a world called Eden. The Adventures of Ty finds its eponymous Hero crowned the new Hero of Light. Ty is tasked with stopping an evil mage known as Xilef and he is quick to realise this is a job that is easier said than done. Anyone who is passionate about…
From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, David Heyman, producer of “Harry Potter,” “Gravity,” Fantastic Beasts and Paddington, and producers Alexandra Derbyshire (the Paddington films, Jurassic World: Dominion) and Luke Kelly (Roald Dahl’s The Witches), comes Wonka, an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and…
Behind the scenes of Disney's ‘Wish' with the film-makers nostalgically celebrating Disney's century
Disney’s new animated film, ‘Wish,’ celebrates the studio’s 100th anniversary. It uses a classic animation style that reminds us of our favourite old Disney movies. This film isn’t just a cartoon; it’s like a beautiful picture made with small nods to famous Disney films, making it a nostalgic masterpiece. You can watch ‘Wish’ in U.K. cinemas starting…
Written to help youngsters face the overwhelming number of challenges that impact on their everyday lives, Zak Bellingham entertains, scares and thrills with his two-part scary story books – Be Afraid.
With both instalments mixing up the literary genres – from children’s horror, mystery, comedy, science fiction and more – children and their parents/guardians find themselves immersed and…
“Napoleon” – a biopic, a movie epic, or an epic movie? It’s all of these things in a cinematic march through history. As I settled into the cinema seat for Ridley Scott’s latest directorial venture, “Napoleon,” I found myself drawn into the riveting tale of ambition, love, and the complexities of power. The film, set to be released on 22 November, boasts a…
Saltburn, a quirky yet amusing psychosexual slapstick thriller. Think Brideshead Revisited (2008) meets The Talented Mr Ripley (1999). It seems an unusual genre because it is. Crude, gruesome and funny at the same time. Watching this movie is a guilty pleasure. Read here why London Mums give Saltburn a 7/10 rating. But make sure you don’t bring the children to see it.
Emerald Fennell’s…
An absorbing new children’s book, ‘The Elephant in the Room’, written by Ian James, is set to make its debut today, the 10th October, 2023, aligning with World Mental Health Day. This powerful book seeks to encourage children to open up and discuss their feelings, nurturing vital emotional intelligence skills at a young age.
In today’s world, where young minds…
London Mums‘ book of the week is Storyland by Amy Jeffs. You’ve heard of Thor and Hercules, but what about British legends? Immerse yourself in myths and magic and uncover heroes and monsters right on your doorstep. In this beautifully illustrated mythology of Britain, children will discover enchanting tales of magic and adventure, giants and demons, princesses and prophecies.
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