Film News
Edinburgh Fringe economics scrutinised in new film
Thursday 10th June 2021
Jimmy Carr and Al Murray are among the comedians featured in a new documentary film about the economics of the Edinburgh Fringe. Father Of The Fringe, presented by Dominic Frisby, explores the links between the arts festival and the principles of free market economic theory laid down by 18th century philosopher Adam Smith.
On The Buses movies to be celebrated in new documentary film
Tuesday 25th May 2021
A feature-length film documentary looking at the huge success of the On The Buses movies is in development. On The Buses At The Movies will focus on the three movies made between 1971 and 1973.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus battles parrot of Death in dark comedy Tuesday
Tuesday 18th May 2021
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is to star in her first UK film. In Tuesday, she plays a single mother fighting for the life of her daughter with Death, who has taken the form of a parrot.
Spice Girls reportedly planning Spice World sequel
Tuesday 4th May 2021
Pop group the Spice Girls are reportedly planning a sequel to their 1997 comedy film Spice World.
Comedy stars join time-travel film The Unreason
Saturday 24th April 2021
Forthcoming time-travel comedy film The Unreason has added Felicity Montagu, Johnny Vegas and Brian Bovell to its cast list.
Steve Coogan movie The Lost King begins filming
Friday 23rd April 2021
Production has started on The Lost King, a film starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan. It focuses on the true story of how the bones of Richard III were found beneath a Leicester car park.
Benidorm star Nathan Bryon co-writes first film
Monday 12th April 2021
Benidorm star Nathan Bryon and his regular collaborator Tom Melia have written a rom-com feature film. Vibes & Stuff - which stars Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson - is about meeting the right person at the worst possible time.
Ben Miller to play a zombie in The Loneliest Boy In The World
Tuesday 6th April 2021
Ben Miller is back with another role from beyond the grave, playing a zombie in comedy-horror film The Loneliest Boy In The World.
Billie Piper and Andrew Scott to star in Catherine, Called Birdy
Sunday 28th March 2021
Billie Piper and Andrew Scott have joined the cast of Lena Dunham's medieval comedy film, Catherine, Called Birdy.
Shaun The Sheep 2: Farmageddon gets Oscar nomination
Monday 15th March 2021
Shaun The Sheep 2: Farmageddon has been nominated for Best Animated Feature in the 2021 Academy Awards. Meanwhile Borat Subsequent Moviefilm gets a nod for Adapted Screenplay.