Movies

Child star interview: Cameron Seely from The Grinch

I am delighted to share another great interview with a star child. My second talent this week is Cameron Seely (known for The Greatest Showman (2017)), who voices the character of Cindy-Lou in The Grinch, the latest animation from Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, which will be available on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD from 11th March 2019.   What did…
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Child star interview: Scarlett Estevez from The Grinch

I am always very impressed with star children and I am glad I had the opportunity to interview Scarlett Estevez from Los Angeles who voicing the character of Izzy in The Grinch, the latest animation from Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, which will be available on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD from 11th March 2019. From a young age, she displayed a knack…
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Books

Picture book of the week: Mr Rainbow by Richard Peters

There are so many picture books out there, like never before actually. One in particular caught my eye this week and is by first time author and London Dad Richard Peters. It’s called Mr Rainbow. I have asked Richard to tell me about how his book came about and this is what he . It’s such a cute story and I simply have to share it.  ‘I live in North London with my family – super…
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DVD review and behind-the-scene facts: Johnny English Strikes Again

Johnny English might not be everybody’s cup of tea but all kids (with no exception) adore him. My 12 year old son could watch all the DVDs back to back all the time. It has grown on me too over the years and the last movie in the series is very funny indeed. Johnny English Strikes Again is available on Digital, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment now. Enjoy…
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Film Review: Rosie out on 8th March 2019

Rosie is an intimate portrayal of a woman struggling to keep her family together. The urgently relevant subject matter of homelessness and the housing crisis is well-handled, and makes what could be an overly sentimental or political film into something relatable, human and deeply moving.  The trailers  [arve url=”https://vimeo.com/293905222″ /] [arve url=”https://vimeo.com/287396402″…
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Does my Baby Love Me? A book guide on how to teach your baby about love

Do babies love? It’s a question that a lot of parents may be asking in those first few (very tough but very rewarding) months and even years. Those all-nighters with screaming bubs can certainly have parents wondering! But never fear, to celebrate Valentine’s day BookTrust has done some digging to answer the question once and for all – and it’s a definite YES! But how can you tell? And…
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Picture Book of the week: Jungle Jamboree by Jo Empson

Jungle Jamboree by Jo Empson has been selected as picture book of the week by London Mums. It’s a stunning book for young readers (2+) that brings the jungle to life in vibrant colour with an important message about loving yourself just as you are. Last Summer I met the lovely author Jo Empson last at the year party and we immediately connected.  The story It’s the Jungle Jamboree but who…
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Five reasons to watch A Star Is Born starring Lady Gaga

If you’ve never seen A Star Is Born starring Lady Gaga before, you’ve certainly heard of the main song from the film Shallow that Gaga sang last night at the Grammy’s awards. We’ve pulled together five reasons why you need to watch this incredible film, which is released on DVD today.  THE SOUNDTRACK From piano ballads to boozy, bluesy guitar songs, A Star is Born’s soundtrack is…
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Filming Locations – A Star Is Born

I have visited Los Angeles several times and I cannot get enough of a town which breathes movies … If you are thinking of taking a trip to LA with the kids or are interested in where Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga spent their days filming the iconic love story between two musicians in A Star Is Born, read this A Star is Born guide to some of the filming locations. A Star is Born is available on…
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Film review: The Kid who would be King starring Patrick Stewart and Rebecca Ferguson

I recently attended the London premiere of Joe Cornish’s The Kid who would be King, a great family film that brings the Arthurian legends back to life to a whole new generation of children. The Kid who would be King is released in UK cinemas on 15 February 2019. Read why London Mums and kids loved it and recommend it as THE movie to watch over the imminent school holidays.  The story Old…
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