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Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5 - Keeping kids hydrated this summer is easier with Disney Toy Story bottles

Make hydration fun with these Disney Toy Story Thermos bottles

To celebrate Toy Story 5 arriving in cinemas, ODEON is launching the 'Play Them Forward' toy collection campaign this weekend.

Ad Feature UK families are sitting on half a BILLION unused toys, study says

88 per cent believe it’s important to be themselves and not live by someone else’s expectations

How our thirties is the age we finally learn to love ourselves

Tilda Swinton and Richard Linklater are just two of the names scheduled for the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in 2025.

Explainer Berlinale 2025: how to follow this year’s Berlin Film Festival

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UK cinema chain to close city centre sites amid restructuring plans

Jafaar Jackson is set to play the role of his uncle, Michael, in Antoine Fuqua's biopic "Michael."

12 must-see blockbuster films set for release in 2025

Vue Cinemas reveal the 10 most popular films that have screened in theatres in 2024 - as chosen by the cinemagoing public.

What were the most beloved cinema releases in 2024 according to fans?

Deadpool and Wolverine voted number one most popular film of 2024

Films fans can't wait to watch in 2025 - and top films of 2024, study

The first trailer for "Superman" has landed online, with fans treated to the likes of Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and Krypto throughout the two-plus minute video.

Superman: first reactions as full trailer from James Gunn drops

Here's how you can watch the 2025 Golden Globe nominees in the United Kingdom ahead of next year's ceremony.

Golden Globes 2025: UK release dates for next year's nominated films

Keanu Reeves joins Jim Carrey and Idris Elba in the third instalment in the "Sonic The Hedgehog" film franchise - opening in the UK on December 21 2024.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3: Keanu Reeves joins Jim Carrey in film sequel
The beloved Sega figurehead returns for his third cinematic outing this weekend 🦔
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Cinema chain to close six sites amid restructuring efforts - full list

We watched five trailers for some of 2025's biggest upcoming releases so you don't have to this festive season - unless we've changed your mind.

I watched the trailers for 2025 biggest films but will I go see them?

From 'Joker 2' to 'Madame Web' - what have been 2024's biggest box office disappointments?

What has been 2024’s biggest box office financial disappointments?

Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui in the sequel to 'Moana,' the smash hit 2016 Disney animated feature that gave the world its first Pacific Island Disney Princess.

Moana 2: what have reviews been for the new Disney movie so far?

Some US cinema chains are reminding theatre goers of a “no disrupting behaviour” policy as screening of “Wicked” has seen cinema goers singing along with the songs.

Wicked: cinemas start to impose “no singing” rule at screenings.

Nico Parker is among the names set to appear in the live-action 'reimagining' of the CGI family favourite, 'How To Train Your Dragon' - with the first trailer now available online.

Who is Nico Parker, star of the live action How To Train Your Dragon?

Paddington returns to cinemas this week, trading London for the Amazon Rainforest in Paddington in Peru.

Paddington in Peru: what is the third Paddington feature about?

What horror movie sequels are worth investing your time in this Halloween season?

What horror movie sequels are worth watching this Halloween?

What horror film is considered the 'jumpiest' to watch this Halloween, and how to handle the dreaded 'jumpscare'?

What movies have the most jumpscares to watch this Halloween?

A new documentary chronicling the life of Christopher Reeve arrives in UK cinemas this week - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve’s life explored in new documentary hitting cinemas

What Halloween-themed film has left those surveyed both scratching the heads and also grabbing the phone to search on Google?

What Halloween-themed movies confuse viewers the most?

Tom Hardy returns to the superhero fold this week, in what he is claiming is the last time he's to play Venom in Venom: The Last Dance.

Venom: The Last Dance - age rating, plot and cast ahead of UK release

Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn and Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in The Apprentice

The Apprentice: controversial Trump film released in the UK this week

Staff at Moray Playhouse are convinced the movie theatre is haunted after a series of paranormal occurrences. Pictured: General manager, Steven Bieszke.

Our cinema is haunted by ghost that throws things at customers

With this week marking 50 years since the release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, what led to the film being banned in the United Kingdom - twice?

Why was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre banned 50 years ago this week?

Lady Gaga makes her first official appearance at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, ahead of the premiere of "Joker: Folie a Deux."

Explainer Joker: Folie à Deux - is the new film worth seeing this weekend?

Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited dream project "Megalopolis" is finally released in UK cinemas this week - but is it worth just over two hours of your weekend?

"Megalopolis" finally released in cinemas after decades long issues
Adam Driver and Dustin Hoffman among the big names in Francis Ford Coppola’s new epic feature. 🎞
Benjamin Jackson

The latest film in the "Transformers" franchise is released this weekend, but is it worth going to see in the cinema or is it another "Transformers" movie worth missing instead?

Reviews, run time and age rating as new Transformers film released

Kate Winslet takes on the role of renowned WWII photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller in the biopic "Lee," our in UK cinemas from this week.

Explainer Who was Lee Miller, the focus of Kate Winslet’s new biopic, “Lee?”

Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder return for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," out in cinemas this weekend. But what happened to the rest of the original cast after it's release?

The cast of "Beetlejuice" then and now, as the sequel opens in cinemas

Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton return as Lydia Deetz and Betelguese in Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel to 1988's "Beetlejuice." "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" arrives to UK cinemas this weekend.

Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice suitable for kids as it releases this week?

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How to get £4 movie tickets at 600+ UK cinemas - for one weekend only

Rebecca Calder stars in Joanne Mitchell's "Broken Bird," having opened this year's FrightFest London overnight ahead of it's UK theatrical release on August 30 2024.

Broken Bird: Joanne Mitchell’s feature at times slow but a taut debut

The works of acclaimed director David Lynch will be celebrated in September, with the launch of a dedicated film festival for the "Twin Peaks" director - A Gathering of Angels.

Revered director David Lynch to be celebrated with UK film festival

Bill Skarsgård has very big boots to fill, as he takes on the role made famous by the late Brandon Lee (right) with the "modern reimagining" of "The Crow," out in UK cinemas later this week.

Everything you need to know about The Crow remake ahead of release

Cailee Spaeny stars in the seventh installment in the long running "Alien" franchise - "Alien: Romulus," which is released in UK cinemas from today (August 16 2024.)

Is “Alien: Romulus” worth going to see in the cinema this weekend?

"Borderlands" has been critically savaged since opening in August 2024 - but is it on track to be this year's biggest box office flop?

What have been the biggest box office flops of 2024 so far?

Visceral body-horror "The Substance," "Broken Bird," "Members Club" and a 40th anniversary showing of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" are just some of the highlights at this year's Pigeon Shrine Frightfest London 2024

What are some of the highlights at Frightfest London 2024?

With the release of "Harold and The Purple Crayon" in time for the UK school holidays, is it an ideal way to occupy the time of younger family members, or should you give it a miss?

Is Harold and The Purple Crayon worth seeing these school holidays?

Cinema operator Cineworld has confirmed it will close six UK sites (Photo by Getty/Pexels)

Cineworld confirms it will close six UK sites - full list

Cinema operator Cineworld is set to announce imminent site closures, according to new reports (Photo by Getty/Pexels)

Cineworld set to announce job cuts and site closures

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Odeon to open Luxe venues with reclining seats ahead of release season

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Watch: Cinema chain to close 25% of UK cinemas say reports

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Kids Club cinema - your guide to Kids Clubs and discounts this summer
🎬 There’s plenty of affordable cinema magic to be had this summer at UK cinemas
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Cinema chain to close 25% of UK cinemas amid restructuring - reports

‘City-smashing’ installation with two beasts appears in London

Londoners are stunned as Godzilla and Kong are spotted around the Thames in an epic stunt that spans air, land and the Thames. The formidable Titans have been unleashed in giant sculpture form beneath the OXO Tower which has also been renamed GxK Tower to mark the release of Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, in cinemas across the UK and Ireland this Friday 29th March.

Watch: Giant Godzilla and Kong sculptures invade River Thames

Taylor Swift will release a concert film for The Eras Tour

Taylor Swift announces Eras Tour concert film

McDonald’s has launched two weeks of offers for August 2023 so fans can make the most of the wash-out summer we’ve been having.

McDonald’s launches two weeks of deals including 60% off Big Mac

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Barbie vs Oppenheimer: which movie won the box office

Napoleon will star Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix in the the title role.

Napoleon movie: Everything you need to know about Ridley Scott biopic

Australian actress Margot Robbie poses on the pink carpet upon arrival for the European premiere of “Barbie” in central London.

Barbie film: Fans’ verdict as pink-splattered blockbuster hits cinemas

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Barbie inspired drinks you can get from Starbucks

Breaking Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

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