Taron Egerton reveals Sir Elton John’s reaction to Golden Globes snub
Taron Egerton has said he regrets forgetting to thank Sir Elton John at the Golden Globe awards – but the singer quickly forgave him.
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Statues celebrating nearly a century of cinema to be placed in Leicester Square
Bronze statues depicting famous moments and characters in cinema from the last century will be placed in Leicester Square in a celebration of London’s film history.
Film producer Kathleen Kennedy to receive Bafta Fellowship
Producer Kathleen Kennedy is to be presented with the Bafta Fellowship at the 2020 film awards ceremony.
Use of CGI James Dean in new film sparks an outcry
James Dean has not been alive in 64 years, but the Rebel Without A Cause actor has been cast in a new film about the Vietnam War.
Joker stairs tourists say locals were ‘cheerful and warm’ despite complaints
Tourists visiting a flight of stairs in New York which features in box office hit Joker have said locals were “cheerful and warm” despite complaints from the neighbourhood.
PICTURES: First-look at work to transform Dundee cinema into ‘luxury’ movie theatre
Work is under way to transform a Dundee cinema into a luxury movie theatre complete with a bar and a high-tech new screen.
Dundonian who trained firefighters in Palestine takes documentary to US
Former firefighter Jim Malone travelled to America this week to showcase a documentary he filmed chronicling the experiences of Palestinian firefighters
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.
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.
Education helps ‘dramatically’ reduce deliberate fire rates in Dundee
Deliberate fires in a Dundee hotspot area have dramatically reduced after successful intervention by emergency services.
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.
Film award win is ‘Scheme’ come true for director of Dundee-based drama
A film director says he’s “chuffed” after his movie about life in Dundee in the 1970s scooped an award at a prestigious film festival.
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.
Dundee graduate’s latest movie to be showcased at Scotland’s biggest film festival
A University of Dundee graduate is to have her latest movie showcased at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
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).
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.
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).