The world of cinema mourns the loss of Béla Tarr, the revered Hungarian director known for his poetic, slow-burn masterpieces like 'Sátántangó'. Explore his profound legacy and fierce artistic vision.
Explore the most anticipated documentaries of 2026, from Salman Rushdie's attack to Elon Musk's empire and AI's future. Discover the films set to define the year.
Battersea Power Station confirms its annual Winter Lights festival will not return in 2026. The landmark plans new events and will bring back the 'Aurora' installation.
Critics are raving about 'Primate', a violent horror film about a rabid pet chimp. Directed by Johannes Roberts, it releases in UK cinemas on January 30. Read the early reviews.
Travel expert Deborah Cicurel picks six experiential party breaks for 2026, from Rio's Carnival to a French ski music festival. Discover unique holidays to kickstart your year.
Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet', starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, reimagines Shakespeare's domestic tragedy. A visceral, moving film in UK cinemas now.
Johannes Roberts's brutal creature feature 'Primate' delivers slick, gory fun. A pet chimp with rabies terrorises a family in this unpretentious horror, in cinemas 9 January.
Theatre-maker Clare Watson's love for roller derby inspires a high-energy stage show, Mama Does Derby, featuring real skaters at Sydney Town Hall and Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Discover the sport's power and community.
The UK premiere of comedy drama 'Is This Thing On?', starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, hits London's Leicester Square this month. Get all the details on the red carpet event.
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover 16 free light installations, the 'Dreamscape' theme, and essential visitor tips.
Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao questions Hollywood's inclusivity as a new report finds only nine women directed 2025's top 100 US films. Discover her insights and the industry's gender diversity crisis.
From 'Wuthering Heights' to 'Dune: Part Three', discover the gripping books you need to read in 2026 before they become major movie blockbusters. Start your reading list now!
Elvis fever grips Sydney's Central station as the Elvis Express departs for the 2026 Parkes festival. Discover the themed carriages, economic impact, and the fans' journey. Read more about this iconic Australian event.
The free Winter Lights Festival returns to Battersea Power Station in January 2026. Discover the confirmed dates, best visiting times, and what to expect from the fifth annual illumination trail.
Leonardo DiCaprio was forced to skip the Palm Springs Film Festival after US airstrikes on Venezuela closed Caribbean airspace. Read how geopolitics disrupted Hollywood's awards season.
A powerful new film dramatising the final hours of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, backed by Brad Pitt, opens in UK cinemas this month. Experience the story that shocked the world.
Daisy Ridley stars in a contemplative zombie film, We Bury the Dead, focusing on grief over gore. A solid twist on the undead genre, out now in the UK. Read our review.
The 10th annual Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival illuminates London from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover the free 'Dreamscape' light trail, timings, and how to visit.
Your weekly guide to unmissable TV films. Russell Crowe and Rami Malek captivate in historical drama Nuremberg, while Marisa Abela stars in the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black. Plus, five more picks.
Discover the most anticipated Australian cinema of 2026, featuring Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, a Daisy Ridley zombie thriller, and new projects with Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston. Explore the full list here.
The true story of a homeless boy turned boxing coach, Tobias Mupfuti, inspired 'Rise', the first Zimbabwean film to qualify for Oscar consideration. Discover the powerful journey from Victoria Falls to Tribeca.
A new Israeli-Belarusian Holocaust film, 'Stork of Hope', is released digitally on 5 January. Critics label it cliché-ridden and an act of nationalist self-soothing. Read our full review.
The legendary French actor and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died. We revisit her iconic film career, four marriages, and her later life as a campaigner.
Los Angeles's film industry faces a crisis after strikes, tech shifts, and runaway production. Can new incentives and adaptation secure its future? Explore the data and insider views.
The Jonas Brothers' new festive film, 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie', is now streaming on Disney+. With an 85% critics score, it's a feel-good holiday watch full of music and comedy.
Discover Montol, Cornwall's unique winter solstice festival in Penzance. From horse skull 'osses' and pagan rituals to sprout-throwing revelry, explore how this community event lights up the darkest day.
David Walliams has been removed from a Waterstones book festival in Dundee following his publisher HarperCollins severing ties over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The author denies all claims.
The first trailer for Sir Christopher Nolan's £218.6m epic 'The Odyssey' is finally online, hailed as 'Gladiator on steroids'. Fans react to the 2026 blockbuster.
Director Jessica Marsh's 'Light Needs' is a chilling sci-fi thriller exploring plant consciousness and climate grief. Read our review of this haunting cinematic experience.
Norwegian star Renate Reinsve reveals how she nearly quit acting for carpentry before her Cannes-winning role in 'The Worst Person in the World'. Discover her journey with Joachim Trier.