Movies

The Lodge Teen TV: 10 minutes chat with the cast of Disney Channel UK’s brand new show

London Mums are pleased to have had access to the young and talented cast of Disney Channel UK’s brand new show for teenagers, The Lodge. Enjoy this refreshing interview. Disney the Lodge is a ten part series inspired by the popular Israeli original live-action series North Star, is filmed locally in Northern Ireland and has intriguing storylines, catchy music and engaging characters. In the…
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Storks movie exclusive UK clip

London Mums are proud to be the first website to host an exclusive clip of sweet new movie Storks. From the makers of The LEGO Movie and Happy Feet, animated family comedy Storks stars Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer, Katie Crow, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell and Key & Peele, and arrives in UK cinemas on 14 October, with special previews on 8 and 9 October 2016. Exclusive UK…
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Books

Beatrix Potter aka Peter Rabbit's author 150th anniversary celebrations with new movie

This year the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth is being celebrated with new books’ releases and now the announcement that a new live-action / CG motion picture Peter Rabbit is scheduled for production in January 2017, and is due for worldwide release in April 2018. I mean, who doesn’t love Peter Rabbit… and his sweet author Beatrix Potter who was brilliantly portrayed by…
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DVD Review: MOTHER’S DAY Comedy starring Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts

Mother’s Day is star-studded film which sees some of the best comedy actors and actresses along with the legendary rom-com director GARRY MARSHALL (Pretty Woman, Beaches, Overboard) come together to bring a feel-good and funny movie celebrating motherhood in all stages of life. It’s a sweet and moving tale of family life and out to download and on DVD 3rd October 2016. Read below for London…
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Film review: Queen of Katwe by Disney (out on 21 October 2016)

Walt Disney Studios  is treating us to a fantastic movie this autumn, Queen of Katwe, which opens in the UK on the 21st October 2016. The Story The film starring David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga is based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess. For 10-year-old…
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Books

Book of the week: Pattan's Pumpkin, An Indian Flood Story

Think of Noah’s Ark’s story with an Indian backdrop and a huge pumpkin as the ark, and here you have Pattan’s Pumpkin, a vibrantly illustrated flood story from India written by Chitra Soundar with illustrations by Frané Lessac. Pattan has an amazing pumpkin… it grows bigger than the goats, bigger than the elephants, until it is as tall as the mountains. But can Pattan’s Pumpkin save his…
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World Book Day 2017 will celebrate 20 years anniversary with an all-star line-up

Yesterday I attended an event at Waterstones Piccadilly to announce the PR campaign surrounding the 20th anniversary of the world’s biggest annual celebration of reading in the UK, World Book Day 2017 . To my surprise I met a stellar panel including Jacqueline Wilson, Francesca Simon (Horrid Henry), Liz Pichon (Tom Gates) and Steven Butler (Dennis the Menace). I happen to be one of few lucky…
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Book of the week: The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl

This year on 13th September 2016 the world celebrates 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl (1916-1990), one of the most popular children’s authors of all times. For the occasion, Carlton is publishing a fabulous new book The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl. I have literally fallen in love with it. I dare say that it’s the best children’s book that I have reviewed in 2016. A brilliance…
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On Talking Pictures ..... Robert Redford talks Pete's Dragon

A true Hollywood legend comes into land on this week’s edition of the Talking Pictures podcast.  Robert Redford takes up The Big Interview hot seat to talk about his latest movie, Pete’s Dragon – the first film he’s ever made for Disney.  The new live action re-make of the 1977 animation is released this week and is also in the spotlight, alongside new releases Wiener-Dog, documentary…
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Greatest Animal Animation Heroes

London Mums love lists of characters from our favourite movies. This time we hope you enjoy the greatest Animal Animation Heroes. Over the years we have seen some amazing animation heroes of the animal variety, showing plenty of bravery throwing themselves into copious amounts of adventurous antics. From detective dogs to protagonist penguins, it’s often the animals that are the unlikely heroes…
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