See You in the Cosmos is one of Penguin Random House’s biggest debuts for 2017 and a book we at London Mums are really excited about as we feel it has the same potential as Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. It has already been receiving early rave reviews from authors including Jennifer Niven and Robin Stevens, who are two authors of youth novels whom I adore.
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The Oscars 2017 will be remembered for the controversy, the portrayal of diversity and La La Land. But actually I think the real winners are the family movies that Disney and other producers have made in 2016. Full list of Oscars 2017 winners can be found here. Here are my thoughts on the most controversial awards of the year.
Reflecting on the most sought after film awards, Oscars 2017 can…
CERTAIN WOMEN is a movie about women and how they are strong to cope with all sorts of situations thrown to them in life. It will release just before International Women’s Day. It’s certainly a film aimed at women with a stellar cast which includes Michelle Williams, Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern and Lily Gladstone.
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Produced by Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino and Anish…
Who doesn’t know the tune La Bamba? A song that can make people jump from their chairs, that makes you want to dance until your feet are sore and which is synonymous for party. I was 17 when the film La Bamba, the All-American rock to riches story of rock and roll legend Ritchie Valens starring Lou Diamond Phillips, was released in 1987 (don’t start calculating my age now!). It made a…
Before & After is a unique and playful board book created by illustrator Jean Jullien. It’s published by Phaidon on 13 March 2017 (RRP £8.95) and is suitable for children aged 2-4 but can be enjoyed by older kids and parents alike.
Before & After can actually be seen as the first humour book a child gets to explore in her lifetime and challenges her to creative thinking around…
Usborne’s latest book Peep Inside a Fairy Tale Beauty and the Beast will coincide with Disney’s new live action Beauty and the Beast movie.
Peep Inside is one of Usborne’s bestselling preschool series, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide. Peep Inside a Fairy Tale Beauty and the Beast will delight and enchant children and parent alike, with fabulous illustrations by Lorena…
Shaun the Sheep and his friends never disappoint my 10 year old son Diego who is a super fan of anything that is produced by Aarman. The latest DVD is out now and is called Shaun the sheep: PIZZA PARTY. Diego has already watched it 5 times and cannot get enough. His dad seems equally amused by the DVD. Once again Aardman has proven to be the ultimate filmmaking company for the whole…
Don’t miss London Mums’ exclusive chat with Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick talking about their Trolls & 80’s Disco. Enjoy! It’s a real treat!
Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick talk exclusively to London Mums about their Trolls’ characters in the upbeat hair rising colourful DreamWorks’ comedy TROLLS filled with unbelievable adventure and…
Ahead of the previews this weekend, London Mums are pleased to give you an insight of the the LEGO Batman Movie including the kids’ views and reviews as well as a brilliant Behind The Bricks Featurette.
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In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The LEGO Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen…
I am so excited about the forthcoming release of dramatic thriller Unforgettable, a new film by Warner Bros, due in UK cinemas on 21 April 2017, about a woman who sets out to make life hell for her ex-husband’s new wife. Katherine Heigl is one of the most talented actresses at the moment, one of my favourite ones both on the big screen (two of my favourite comedies include 27 Dresses…
