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.
Travelling…
Published on 11thNovember 2023, Clare Latham’s Erin and the Mouse will delight its young readers, and especially those who are unable to communicate. Transferring the real life story of a young girl called Erin to fiction, this new book shares how a bespoke communication system, and her mouse, becomes the conduit for Erin accessing the world, whilst providing family, friends and others…
Gareth Edwards’ latest sci-fi opus, The Creator, thrusts the collision of artificial intelligence and human existence into the spotlight. Set against a backdrop of a future marked by conflict, the film challenges viewers to reassess their perceptions of AI, offering a fresh perspective on this ever-relevant topic. While not shying away from the potential dangers of advanced AI, it also…
Three Secrets book collection will delight intrepid youngsters doing what they do best – investigating tales of ghosts, treasure and mystery. Published on 2nd December 2023, Three Secrets is the updated and reworked version of a children’s three story collection originally published by Adrian H Perkins back in 1998. The latest publication centres on young friends Sarah and David and the shared…