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Exclusive! Edward Norton: “I love movies... but when I act in theatre I feel like a rock star..!”

A close encounter with Edward Norton by Francesca Lombardo, journalist and author. Edward Norton is one of the best actors of his generation with an Oscar nomination under his belt for his breakthrough role in Primal Fear, but he has always aspired to approach film making from a 360 degrees perspective not only as an actor but as a writer, scriptwriting, director and as a producer. And in…
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How to have a child-friendly Surrey wedding

I have always wanted to be a wedding planner. Getting married is exciting but could be draining if you are doing it by yourself. If you’re planning a wedding not far from London, it’s worth taking a few steps to ensure that it’s child-friendly so that the parents in your life can enjoy the day without feeling guilty, or rushing off every so often to call and check on the babysitter. Plus…
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Film review: Disney's The One and Only Ivan

In this dramatic pandemic year Disney brings to the screen the emotional and powerful true story of a lovely friendship between a silverback gorilla who lived in a mall and the man who adopted it based on Katherine Applegate’s bookThe One and Only Ivan. Disney’s The One and Only Ivanpremieres on Disney+ (instead of a theatrical release cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic) on 21…
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Books

Book of the month: You Are Positively Awesome by Instagram star Stacie Swift

London Mums’ book of the month is You Are Positively Awesome: Good Vibes and Self-care Prompts for all of life’s ups and downs by Instagram starStacie Swift, who describes herself an illustrator, writer, coffee drinker and a busy mum of three. Stacie is very good at social media and I personally look at her as a thought leader in that field. She has 286K Instagram followers and she…
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Bugs Bunny celebrates his 80th Birthday

Over the past 80 years, Bugs Bunny has made his mark on the world, entertaining audiences of all ages with his zany antics and endearing, timeless appeal. Lovingly known as a “wascally wabbit” by his fellow Looney Tunes characters, Bugs Bunny’s long ears, knowing eyes, snappy smile and trademark buck teeth are iconic, but it’s his street smarts and charismatic character that have endeared…
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Joe Wicks aka The Body Coach and the world’s most beloved PE teacher opens his heart about parenting during lockdown, his weaning book and future plans

As we approach his last PE lesson, I look back at my interview with the nation’s official PE teacher, Joe Wicks, that happened through a zoom callduring the covid-19 lockdown. With his super approachable, friendly and affable demeanourhe made me feel immediately at ease. Joe Wicks is loved by not only in Britain but has a huge number of fans worldwide and deservedlyso. Monica…
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Picture Book of the month: The Tower Bridge Cat & The Baby Whale

I’m in love with anything that features my adoptive city, London. I have often covered my favourite books about London and I am now excited about the launch of anew children’s book set at Tower Bridge: The Tower Bridge Cat & The Baby Whale. This ‘tail’is perfect for primary school children, or pre-school children as a bedtime story –with…
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Future Films Heads Up: Disney & Pixar's Soul out in cinemas on 20 November 2020

What is it that makes you…YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks…
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How to plan the perfect post-pandemic wedding

Couples around the world have faced the heartbreak of having to cancel their long-anticipated weddings due to the global Coronavirus pandemic.Now, as the world slowly reopens and the UK government allows small weddings, you might be considering rescheduling your special day.With the wedding landscape now considerably different from the way it was before, you might find it a challenge…
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DVD Review: Emma.

Jane Austen’s nineteenth-century comedy on misguided matchmaking and romantic mishaps gets a refreshing update in the heartwarming and witty Emma.available now on Digital,Blu-ray™and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The story Hailed as “a decadent, fondant-swaddled delight” (Independent), the wickedly funny film chronicles the privileged but…
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