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February 2017 movie reviews: a guide for parents
Find out what's on at the cinemas this month, and what's suitable for your kids and teens to see.
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Love Actually's Sam all grown up as sequel begins shooting in London
Well, that was quick.
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Love Actually is getting a sequel, but there's a catch
The romantic comedy gods have blessed us all with a belated Valentine's Day gift: Love Actually, hands-down the greatest film of all time, is getting a sequel. But there's a catch.
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15 movies with strong female protagonists to watch with your kids
From Elsa and Hermione to Kiki and Wadjida, brave, spirited girls and women are finally getting the spotlight they deserve.
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We knew it! New Disney Pixar video shows all their movies are linked
We all love Disney Pixar movies. But how much attention have you been paying?
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January movie reviews: a guide for parents
Find out what's on at the cinemas this month, and what's suitable for your kids and teens to see.
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Four movies we're looking forward to in 2017
It's going to be a huge year for great movies next year, with many in production right now in time for 2017 release.
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December movie reviews: a guide for parents
Find out what's on at the cinemas this month, and what's suitable for your kids and teens to see.
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Is Disney's first Polynesian princess going to beat Frozen?
Disney's latest production Moana is set to challenge Frozen in the animated movie stakes, after setting a new box office record overnight.
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Cars 3 trailer takes a gritty turn and Lightning McQueen fans are not happy
Disney Pixar has just dropped the new Cars 3 teaser trailer – and we think you'll agree, it's pretty dramatic.
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Disney renames Moana in Italy due to confusion with famous porn star
It seems when Italians hear 'Moana', they don't think of a cute kid's cartoon.
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