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Disney's Dumbo starring Colin Farrell, Eva Green, Danny DeVito announced for 29 March 2019 - Teaser trailer!

This is a big week for Disney as they have released The Incredibles 2 on DVD, announced Toy Story 4 animation and now launched the first trailer for all-new grand live-action adventure Dumbo scheduled to fly into UK cinemas on 29 March 2019. I love the original classic animation, don’t we all? Watch the brand new trailer here.  The story  From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the…
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Film review: Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes of Grindelwald

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is one of the most expected sequels for 2018 and it does not disappoint. I expect it to be one of the best and most watched movies over the school holidays with fans of Harry Potter flowing into cinemas to find out the connections between the Harry Potter world and the Fantastic Beasts stories. The stellar cast is unsurprisingly good with lead characters…
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Future Films heads up: Toy Story 4 new teaser trailer & release date revealed

I am sure I am not alone in feeling really excited for the release of Toy Story 4 in Summer 2019. The trailer looks really good and shows that Disney Pixar is on top of their game after the latest Incredibles sequel – just released on DVD.  Everyone’s favourite pull-string cowboy sheriff Woody, along with his best friends Buzz Lightyear and Jessie, are happy taking care of their kid, Bonnie…
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Books

Picture Book of the week: My first book of London by Ingela P. Arrhenius

My first book of London by Ingela Peterson Arrhenius is a stylish big picture book about London aimed at pre-schoolers. They can learn about the British Capital in a fun way and visit all the famous sights at the turn of a page. My first book of London Hardback edition is gorgeous and makes for a great gift for any young visitor to this city. Red buses, black cabs and Buckingham Palace…
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Future Films Heads Up: Missing Link starring Hugh Jackman out Easter 2019

I love it when new movies are announced. 2019 looks like it’s going to be another amazing year for the film industry as Missing Link is released around Easter time. From the first trailer that just been revealed it looks like a fun animation with a stellar cast including Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, David Walliams, Timothy Olyphant, Amrita…
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Film review: The Grinch starring Benedict Cumberbatch

For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, a loving family film starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the green villain based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic that makes people think about the real meaning of Christmas. It’s a quirky not over-sentimental Christmas movie that will be watched again and again over the years. The…
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Books

Book of the week: A Year in Impressionism

Impressionism is by far my favourite art genre and I already own a considerable amount of books about this fascinating artistic movement. A new book A Year in Impressionism, published in hardback by Prestel in October, is a great addition to my personal library and would make a great gift to any art lover.    A Year in Impressionism  is the perfect gift for anyone interested in Impressionism…
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Film review: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is an entertaining family movie that says what’s on the till. It is scary enough for a Halloween themed party but it is also quite funny which makes it suitable for the whole family to watch. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is released in the UK on the 19th October 2018. The story  Halloween comes to life in a brand-new comedy adventure based on R.L.
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Best Kids’ Monster Films

Not all monsters have to be scary, and that’s true in Smallfoot, which turns the legend of the yeti on its head. In Smallfoot, yeti Migo (Channing Tatum) discovers a human (or Smallfoot) – the one thing he thought could never really exist. To celebrate the release of Smallfoot on 12thOctober 2018, we’re looking at the five best monster films for kids. Monsters Inc In order to power the…
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Film Review: Smallfoot animation movie out 12 October 2018

Smallfoot, a new animated adventure for all ages with original music and an all-star cast by Warner Bros. Pictures, is out this weekend. A group of London Mums and the kids’ club went to see an advance screening and were very positive about it. Check out their verdict here!  The story Smallfoot turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t…
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