And you thought Gerry and Keanu were my only subjects My 2020 review is now up, and obviously I’ve kept to the lighter side, because that’s what we often need during dark days (though if you are, like me, someone who finds weird comfort watching the most depressing stuff, there’s something for you too). 2020… The Queen’s Speech Read More
Greenland joins Wonder Woman 1984 with a pushed-back release date
Both Wonder Woman 1984, and Greenland 1998 (just kidding) have been put back to later this year. Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman sequel is now scheduled to open in the UK on Boxing Day and in the US on Christmas Day, and Greenland has an an yet-unannounced fourth-quarter release planned. Gerard Butler’s comet survival movie has… Greenland joins Wonder Woman 1984 with a pushed-back release date Read More
Cineworld / Picturehouse put back their opening dates
UK cinema chain Cineworld have announced that they, and Picturehouse, which they own, will now reopen on 31 July. Previously they were aiming for 10 July. Read Cineworld’s latest update here, and Picturehouse’s latest statement here, with information on what both providers have planned for customers going forward. Cinemas in England can open from 4… Cineworld / Picturehouse put back their opening dates Read More
Moving movies and leapfrogging films: latest new release dates
These days movies are bouncing round the calendar like a ’70s kid on a spacehopper. Deadline now has an ever-growing index of latest release dates. The latest to move are Bill & Ted Face The Music (again!) and TENET (also again!) B&T is now scheduled for 28 August 2020 in the UK, USA and Canada,… Moving movies and leapfrogging films: latest new release dates Read More
Picturehouse Cinemas re-opening on 10 July with… Proxima
As a title it hardly screams social distancing so make sure you follow all Picturehouse’s new rules when you get there. Or, you know, make your own tougher arrangements. I’m kidding, I’m saving the full-length body condom for TENET. You can find out more about the measures Picturehouse are putting in place here and read… Picturehouse Cinemas re-opening on 10 July with… Proxima Read More
Next year’s BAFTAs and Oscars move to April
BAFTA and the Oscars move their awards ceremonies for 2021. The Oscars are moving from 28 February 2021 to 25 April 2021. Find out more, including key dates for the 2020/21 Oscar season, on Oscars.org. Along with its own ceremony date change, BAFTA has announced that it’s changing its film eligibility rules for next year… Next year’s BAFTAs and Oscars move to April Read More
Watch short monologues from some of the UK’s biggest acting stars & help raise money for performers hit by COVID-19
Sir Ian McKellen, Mandeep Dhillon, Joseph Fiennes, Sir Derek Jacobi, Lennie James, Alex Lawther, Miriam Margolyes, Lesley Manville, Elaine Paige & many other British stars unite to support the entertainment industry Under the hashtag #FortheLoveofArts, the monologues, which have been recorded at home, are available to watch on the Equity Benevolent Fund’s YouTube channel (link… Watch short monologues from some of the UK’s biggest acting stars & help raise money for performers hit by COVID-19 Read More
Oscars could be postponed next year
The 2021 Oscars may be postponed, according to Variety. The 93rd Academy Awards are meant to be taking place on 28 February next year, but several anonymous sources are indicating the ceremony might be moved. AMPAS is looking at postponing next year’s #Oscars amid the COVID-19 crisis https://t.co/504ntLWnZG pic.twitter.com/ulHzirfeW2 — Variety (@Variety) May 19, 2020… Oscars could be postponed next year Read More