Harry Potter fans invited to bid for Hogwarts acceptance letter
Aspiring witches and wizards no longer have to wait for their ticket to Hogwarts to be delivered by owl as one of Harry Potter’s acceptance letters goes under the hammer.
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North-east MSP’s praise for hard-hitting organ donation film
A documentary made in Aberdeen urging people to sign the organ donor register has been commended to Holyrood.
Film-maker Nate Parker apologises for being ‘tone deaf’
Film-maker Nate Parker, who three years ago came under scrutiny for a rape allegation from college, has apologised for his response at the time.
Disney’s live-action Mulan facing boycott calls over star’s Hong Kong comments
Disney’s live-action reimagining of Mulan is facing calls for a boycott after its star reportedly voiced support for police in Hong Kong.
Beyonce releases new song from Lion King album
Beyonce has released a new song to tie in with the premiere of Disney’s remake of The Lion King.
Macfadyen hopes Robert the Bruce film will boost support for independence
Actor Angus Macfadyen has said he hopes his new film Robert the Bruce will boost support for Scottish independence.
Danny Boyle: I owe a great deal to Edinburgh
Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has said he owes “a great deal” to Edinburgh as he brought his latest picture to the city’s annual celebration of film.
YouTuber LadBaby sends toy Buzz Lightyear into space for children’s charity
YouTube prankster LadBaby is raising money for a children’s charity by selling a Buzz Lightyear toy he previously launched into space.
Danny Boyle Q&A and 18 world premieres among film festival highlights
A celebration of the work of female film-makers and a special appearance by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle are among the highlights of this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
How the Gothenburg Greats inspired north-east film director Jon Baird to dream big
A north-east director who is about to embark on a nostalgia-filled journey back to his roots hopes he’ll inspire the next generation to achieve their dreams.
Cannes Film Festival director defends record on women
A year after 82 women protested en masse on the red carpet, the Cannes Film Festival has defended its record on female film-makers.
Biographical drama film to be screened at Aberdeen university
A filmmaker is set to make an appearance at a north-east festival.
Festival to screen Toy Story 4 ahead of UK release
A special pre-release screening of Toy Story 4 has been announced by the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
Will Smith to attend Aladdin premiere in London
Will Smith is set to walk the red carpet in London for the premiere of Aladdin.
Anne Hathaway ‘did not know how to be happy’ before becoming mother
Anne Hathaway believes she did not know how to be happy before she had a child.
North-east film director back on big screen
An Aberdeen director has brought a popular novel set in a Native American reservation to the screen – after dedicating years of his life to the project.
Avengers fans spread hashtag to prevent Endgame ‘spoilers’
Marvel fans, along with cast and crew, have created a hashtag to prevent spoilers of new superhero film Avengers: Endgame.
Michelle Williams splits from husband after less than 12 months of marriage
Hollywood actress Michelle Williams and Phil Elverum have separated after less than a year of marriage.
Carlos Acosta: I was on path to delinquency before I became ballet star
Carlos Acosta has said he was on a “path of delinquency” in Cuba before he became a professional dancer.
Jameela Jamil: Being deaf as a child has given me empathy
Jameela Jamil says being deaf as a child has given her empathy.
Bill And Ted stars confirm third film in 2020
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter have announced the long-awaited third Bill & Ted film is due out next year.
Warwick Davis on ‘cherished’ memory of Alan Rickman and daughter on Potter set
Warwick Davis has told of a “cherished” memory involving Alan Rickman and his daughter years ago while filming one of the final Harry Potter films.
Keanu Reeves’ character makes debut in first full trailer for Toy Story 4
A new character voiced by Keanu Reeves makes a brief appearance in the first full-length trailer for Toy Story 4.
Video: New trailer released for Avengers: Endgame
A new trailer has been released for Avengers: Endgame.
Olivia Newton-John ‘grateful for extra time’ while living with cancer
Olivia Newton-John has said she is grateful to have the “gift of extra time” as she talked about living with cancer.
BFI Fellowship ‘like a surprise birthday party’ for Oscar-winner Olivia Colman
Olivia Colman has said receiving the BFI Fellowship at an event held in her honour felt like “a surprise birthday party… on the back of a lovely year”.
Oscar-winner Olivia Colman awarded BFI Fellowship
Olivia Colman was the picture of sophistication as she arrived at a British Film Institute (BFI) event to receive its most prestigious accolade.
Glasgow Film Festival celebrates record-breaking year
The number of people attending Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) hit a new high this year, according to organisers.
Amy Schumer reveals Moore of herself in Instagram Story
Amy Schumer has shared a picture of her face superimposed on Demi Moore’s naked, pregnant body.
I wasn’t afraid to stand my ground with Harvey Weinstein, says Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow has said she was not afraid to stand up to Harvey Weinstein.