West End musicals The Lion King, Aladdin, the eagerly anticipated Frozen, and Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins will all be participating in the summer pop-up experience. Running from the 23rd July until the 1st September, Disney in the West End Summer Pop-Up returns for its second year offering a chance for those… Read More
REVIEW: Aladdin
Guy Ritchie offers a magical and splendid live action adaptation based on the original 1992 animated film. It is easy to become cynical about Disney’s current mission to offer live adaptations of their beloved animated classics, but with Aladdin Guy Ritchie proves that when they are done right it can breathe new life in to… Read More
News: First Teaser Trailer Released for Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil
Angelina Jolie is set to reprise her role as Maleficent in this sequel to the 2014 film. Picking up several years later after the original film left off, this first teaser trailer for its sequel is set to explore in further detail the complex relationship between Maleficent and the now future Queen Aurora as they… Read More
REVIEW: Dumbo
Tim Burton’s new take on the animated classic captures a the darker side to the story filled with corruption – but is still surprisingly heartfelt. When it was originally announced that Tim Burton was going to be directing this live action version of Dumbo, it would be easy to see why some people may have… Read More
NEWS: Disney’s The Lion King to Hold Dedicated Relaxed Performance
It has been announced the popular West End musical will host a dedicated relaxed performance at the Lyceum Theatre on the 2nd June. The musical will be continuing its commitment to create an inclusive experience at the Lyceum Theatre having hosted its fifth Autism-Friendly Performance in London in June 2018, the popular production has now… Read More
First Impressions of…Toy Story 4
A brand new trailer has been released for the eagerly anticipated new film in the series. As one of the most eagerly anticipated animated films of 2019, it would be fair to say that this new full length trailer certainly adds to the excitement and anticipation. Back for a new adventure, Toy Story 4 looks… Read More
NEWS: Disney’s Frozen to Open at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2020
Michael Grandage’s production based on the popular Disney film will reopen the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2020. As the musical celebrates its first anniversary on Broadway, Disney Theatrical Productions has confirmed that Frozen will be heading to London in Autumn 2020. Featuring music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and book by… Read More
First Impressions of…Aladdin
A new trailer for Disney’s upcoming live action remake of Aladdin has been released. LLLC’s Emma Clarendon shares her thoughts… As one of the many live action remakes that we can expect from Disney this year, Aladdin is definitely up there in terms of the films that I’m most looking forward to seeing this year. Filled with hints of the magic that is to be expected from the film, this new trailer… Read More
NEWS: Disney’s The Lion King Announces Second UK Tour
The musical will embark on a brand new UK to celebrate twenty years on the London stage. The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland has confirmed that the award-winning musical will embark on its second UK and Ireland tour, opening in Bristol in September before moving to Edinburgh in December. Tickets for the Bristol run will go on sale in February 2019 and for the Edinburgh run in March 2019. Patrons can… Read More
DVD Review: Christopher Robin
This charmingly sweet story captures the spirit of the original stories while adding a message that audiences today can relate to. When you are a child your teddy bears and toys were some of your first companions – but what happens when you grow up and forget about them? This is the premise of Marc Foster’s charming and heartfelt film that brings to life A.A.Milne and E.H.Shepard’s characters to life perfectly for a contemporary… Read More