7 undeniably British moments from this year’s Bafta film awards
The Bafta awards celebrate the most talented directors, performers, and films from around the world… but the awards wouldn’t be the same without paying homage to the best of Britain.
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North-east town to show Bumblebee and Stan & Ollie
A north-east community cinema is screening two Hollywood films this weekend.
11 funny examples of ‘movie logic’ social media users wish worked in real life
Sometimes it seems logic works slightly differently in Hollywood movies than in real life, and we’ve all wished from time to time that our lives worked a little more like a film.
Will Smith poses with Martin Lawrence in sneak preview of Bad Boys 3
Will Smith has offered glimpse on to the set of Bad Boys 3 after posting a first look photo of him and co-star Martin Lawrence.
Glasgow Film Festival line-up revealed
Sir Michael Palin and Simon Amstell are among the stars who will attend this year’s Glasgow Film Festival (GFF), organisers have announced.
Film producer Andy Vajna dies, aged 74
Andy Vajna, a Hungarian-American film producer who worked on several Rambo films with Sylvester Stallone and Madonna’s Evita, has died at the age of 74.
Saoirse Ronan attends Scottish premiere of Mary Queen Of Scots
Mary Queen Of Scots star Saoirse Ronan has described the film’s Scottish premiere at Edinburgh Castle as “the most special screening”.
Saoirse Ronan to attend Scottish premiere of Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen Of Scots star Saoirse Ronan is among the famous names expected to attend the film’s Scottish premiere at Edinburgh Castle on Monday evening.
Tourism can benefit from Mary Queen Of Scots movie, says minister
The new Mary Queen Of Scots movie offers a great opportunity for Scotland’s tourism sector, the Culture Secretary has said.
Skateboard and rave films to open and close Glasgow Film Festival
Films about skateboarders in Los Angeles and rave culture in the 1990s will open and close this year’s Glasgow Film Festival.
How lifelong love of Laurel and Hardy inspired north-east film director’s latest movie
A north-east film director whose new movie about Laurel and Hardy is about to hit cinemas has told how he can trace his affection for the comedy legends back to his north-east primary school.
People fear women and change, says Felicity Jones
Felicity Jones has said it is the challenge of her generation to contest the idea that women who have an opinion are frightening.
The internet wasn’t ready for what Seth Rogen just revealed about Home Alone
Home Alone and Home Alone 2 are watched around the world when Christmas is in town, but this year some of the film franchise’s fans got more than they bargained for.
The top films of 2018
Off-screen, the year in film was dominated by discussions around Me Too and Time’s Up. But on screen, there were a number of cinematic offerings that stood out.
Top CGI director who became homeless thinks utility firms could help prevention
From earning a six-figure salary as a film special effects director to being homeless and close to death from alcohol abuse, Bill Scanlon experienced a dramatic fall.
Lin-Manuel Miranda passed heartfelt message by fellow bus passenger
A touching and entertaining message shown to Lin-Manuel Miranda by a fellow bus passenger has gone viral.
Official trailer released for new Men in Black film
Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson unveil an arsenal of alien weaponry in the new trailer for Men in Black International.
Princess Eugenie hails departed shark filmmaker a hero at UK premiere
Princess Eugenie has hailed as a “hero” a Canadian filmmaker who died in a scuba diving accident while making a documentary about illegal fishing and shark finning.
Huge former industrial building chosen to be new film studio
A huge former industrial building in Port of Leith has been chosen as the home of a major new film and television studio for Scotland.
Outrage among social media users for £40 tickets at central London Odeon cinema
Social media users have voiced their outrage at steep ticket prices for Odeon’s newly refurbished Leicester Square theatre.
Bafta film awards to take place before Oscars in 2020
The Bafta Academy Film Awards will take place on February 2 in 2020, it has been confirmed.
Lewis Hamilton ‘kidnapped’ by Will Smith in online video
A video appears to show Will Smith kidnapping Lewis Hamilton so that he can win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in his stead.
Penn Jillette leads tributes on death of ‘genius’ magician and actor Ricky Jay
Tributes have been paid to US magician and actor Ricky Jay.
Tear-jerking viral Christmas film an advert for humanity, says creator
A filmmaker whose tear-jerking Christmas film has been viewed millions of times on social media says it is an “advert for humanity”.
Watch Disney’s Wreck It Ralph rickroll Rick Astley
Getting rickrolled has been an internet in-joke for years, but Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph has managed to pull off the trick on the man himself, Rick Astley.
I want to be a responsible film-maker, says director Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen has spoken about the importance of being a “responsible film-maker”.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald leaves critics divided
New film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has failed to win over all the critics.
Chris Pine says ‘God willing’ Scottish audience will appreciate Outlaw King
Chris Pine has said that “God willing” Outlaw King will be appreciated by the Scottish audience.
Chris Pine says ‘God willing’ Scottish audience will appreciate Outlaw King
Chris Pine has said that “God willing” Outlaw King will be appreciated by the Scottish audience.
Chris Pine among stars at Outlaw King’s Scottish premiere
Chris Pine will be among the stars of Outlaw King at the film’s Scottish premiere in Edinburgh.