Film

The two bouquets, 'Sense' and 'Sensibility' are available until the 18th of October

Ad Feature Freddie's Flowers make Sense and Sensibility inspired bouquets

Birmingham Film Festival is a 10-day international film celebration

Ad Feature I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios sponsors Birmingham Film Festival

Cinema Paradisio

Film Factory's appropriate birthday screening

(Left to right) Cian Thompson, The Scary Guy and Matthew Lythgoe (documentary co-pilot)

Student's documentary on Wigan resident goes viral

A still frame from Old England (Lost to Time) — one of countless hand-drawn frames that make up this animated journey through Wigan’s industrial past.

Song inspires animation celebrating town's history

Leigh Infirmary doubles for Morecambe General as location shooting takes place for ITV's hit series The Bay

Hospital used for TV police drama

David with his award

Wigan actor wins big at Greater Manchester Fringe

The Saturday NIght Rewind - The Perfect Saturday Night Out

Classic movies are coming to a big screen near you

Northern Doc Fund alumni Matthew Reese went on to win the audience award at Hebden Bridge Film Festival with his film How to Build a Life

Scheme opens for working-class documentary film makers

Summer of Cinema at Leigh Film Factory

Film Factory to offer pay as you feel screenings again

A poster for the event

Film Factory hosts punk golden anniversary film

Next generation of creatives unveil work at local college end of year exhibition

Students impress at end-of-year exhibition

Viva!'s new documentary will be the UK's first to challenge decades of 'dairy industry spin'

Ad Feature Viva! marks World Milk Day by announcing major dairy documentary

Leigh-based director Matt Green on location in Wigan during the filming of short film "Connect 4".

Director heads to Norway for film shoot

A total of 29 winners have been awarded £101,000 in prize funding

Ad Feature Winners announced for the 2026 Charity Film Awards

Tom Nelson, co-founder of Nature Impact, and James Hilditch, co-founder and creative director at BearJam.

Ad Feature BearJam first to commit 1% of AI production budget to nature
BearJam has become the first video production company to pledge 1% of their AI productions budget to English nature projects.
Emily Jordan

Three in 10 Gen Zs have been influenced to visit thanks to social media creators.

The top 15 TV shows and films inspiring people to travel to Asia

Samsung used their Galaxy S26 Ultra to film content with Ashley Walters

Two in three Brits stay up late just for uninterrupted ‘me time’

Voters of the awards will have the chance to win a donation to their favourite charity.

Ad Feature Voting opens for 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards with £100k prize fund

57 per cent of festive film fans believed travel scenes play a big part in what makes a good Christmas movie.

Mum’s dash home in Home Alone ranks as ultimate festive travel moment

Public voting is now live for the world’s largest purpose-driven film campaign.

Ad Feature Voting opens for 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards

The Love Actually star joined a special welcoming committee at London’s Stansted Airport.

Martine McCutcheon recreates iconic film moment with airport reunion

Peter Crouch, Judi Love and Olivia Attwood put on a star-studded parade.

Christmas comes early for Olivia Attwood in new campaign

World of Frozen will offer immersive dining, bespoke shopping and a royal encounter with Anna and Elsa.

Disneyland Paris opened its doors for a look at World of Frozen

We take a look back at 30 films that are set to turn 30 in 2026, including the sci-fi action classic, Independence Day.

30 cinematic classics turning 30 in 2026

Great TV is showing Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves this weekend

Exact time classic Robin Hood film is on TV - as new series hits Prime

Early reviews around Wicked: For Good have been positive, but not quite at the same level as the first film received.

What are reviews like ahead of Wicked: For Good opening in the UK?
Is Wicked: For Good worth braving the UK weather to see when it’s released this weekend?
Benjamin Jackson

Take a look at some of 2026's big cinematic outings scheduled to arrive in UK cinemas - from live-action retellings to franchise favourites.

A sneak peek at some of 2026's biggest movies set for release

Daniel Craig stars as the protagonist X in Layer Cake

Where to watch classic Daniel Craig gangster film on TV this week

Harrison Ford and Anne Heche in Six Days Seven Nights (1998)

A classic Harrison Ford castaway film is on TV this week - exact time

With Thriller returning to the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 100, Michael Jackson made history as the first musician with Top 10 hits across six decades.

Michael Jackson makes history as Thriller re-entered Billboard Charts

Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein

Frankenstein cast from Star Wars star to Harry Potter favourite

The film will be on Netflix next month

The exact time Frankenstein is out on Netflix and full cast

What are the dates of the key award ceremonies that look to shape what to expect come Oscar night 2026?

What are the key dates on the Road to the 2026 Academy Awards?

Hotel Villa Angela

I visited Jim Kerr's Sicilian boutique hotel in the hills of Taormina

Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Exact time The Fantastic Four: First Steps is out on Disney Plus

Fearne Cotton has teamed up with Samsung to go back to her chart show roots.

David Bowie named among top icons to have predicted the future

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere opened to a less-than-spectacular fourth position at the US box office this weekend, with some speculating that fatigue finally set in for the music biopic.

Explainer Have music biopics now been oversaturated after Springsteen stumble?

13 films that had great soundtracks... and that's about it, according to reviewers.

13 terrible films that somehow had incredible soundtracks

What have been some of 2025's biggest movies that had disappointing returns at the box office, as we near the end of the year?

The 10 shocking box office busts that left Hollywood reeling in 2025

With 49% of Brits unable to watch spooky films without hiding, M&M'S challenges Jedward to a haunted house screening.

Scaredy cats! Brits are scared of spooky horror films

Reports are suggesting that Lana Del Rey will be providing the theme song to an upcoming James Bond game, 007: First Light.

Did Lana Del Rey confirm her theme song for new James Bond game?

What better way to avoid the door knockers this Halloween than a trip to your local cinema to catch one of these frighteningly good releases this season?

What horror films are coming to cinemas for Halloween 2025?

It's the perfect combination of horror, comedy and a touch of splatter for gore hounds, and it should be your quintessential view this Halloween season.

This Halloween horror is a perfect mix of gore and giggles this season

Taylor Swift has announced a new six-part docuseries on the final days of her Era’s tour, set to air on Disney+ in December.

Taylor Swift announces six-part docuseries, The End of an Era

(Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

New Clubcard deal can make your movie night just £2.50 - how it works

Save the dates: here's all the major award ceremonies set to take place on the Road to the Oscars 2026!

When are the big awards ceremonies leading to the Oscars this season?

Belly and Conrad are set for a reunion in Paris in the final episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty.

The Summer I Turned Pretty stuns by announcing surprise movie

Acclaimed actor, director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford, has died at the age of 89.

Screen icon Robert Redford dies aged 89

These people were responsible for some of the most memorable catchphrases of the 60s and 70s

14 catchphrases you'll remember if you grew up in the 60s or 70s

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

A new LEGO Bluey game has proved a hit across the world.

The Bluey movie confirms its release date - but there is a long wait

Who is Mark Kerr, the former MMA fighter who Dwayne Johnson portrays in the upcoming A24 film, 'The Smashing Machine'?

Who is Mark Kerr, the subject of Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine

Dwayne Johnson attends 'The Smashing Machine' red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 01 in Venice, Italy.

The Smashing Machine earns critical accalim after Venice debut

Catch the latest Disney live action, Lilo & Stitch

The exact time Lilo & Stitch is out on Disney Plus

News you can trust since 1853

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice