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Like it or not the Harry Potter movies are over, and actor Daniel Radcliffe – despite having enough in the bank to walk away forever – is trying to move onto the next stage of his career. He’s already performed on stage to some acclaim, but his next movie project was always going to be … [Read more...]
Many Doctor Who and David Tennant fans have been waiting for The Decoy Bride for some time. It's had a strange release schedule (being released in Italy months ago for some reason). But it's finally opened in the USA on the IFC On Demand service. It will open in US theaters in march. This is … [Read more...]
There's a fun website called How it Should Have Ended that takes gaping plot holes from popular movies and re-imagines their endings based on fixing them. In this video they present how Harry Potter should have ended and it really makes a lot of sense! Source. … [Read more...]
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe was on the red carpet for the first movie in which he plays an adult role as The Woman in Black held its world premiere at London's Royal Festival Hall. … [Read more...]
Making a biopic about Margaret Thatcher is not an easy thing to do. She’s not a sparkling conversationalist, she’s not overly witty, and she’s not electric in personality. However she is one of the most significant women of the last century and remains England’s first and only female Prime … [Read more...]
Fiennes – most recently seen on screen as Lord Voldemeort in the tumultuous final two movies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – goes all Shakespearean for his directorial debut, taking on one of the bard’s lesser-performed works. Screenwriter John Logan (Gladiator, The Aviator, The … [Read more...]
Ralph Fiennes talks to Channel 4 News about his new film Coriolanus, based on the Shakespeare play - and why it is still relevant today. … [Read more...]
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Richard Curtis - famous for writing movies such as Notting Hill, Love Actually and War Horse - is going to write and direct a low-budget time travel movie. From the HR: Richard Curtis, the scribe whose Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill and Love, … [Read more...]
Landmark Theaters has partnered with FunJet Vacations to sponsor a Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy themed trip to London. You get to spend 5 days and 4 nights exploring the clandestine side of London. The prize includes: Grand Prize: There is one (1) Grand Prize available. The Grand Prize consists … [Read more...]
A new image of Martin Freeman in character as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit has been released. Check it out below! Click the image for a larger version! … [Read more...]
Former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe hosted Saturday Night Live last night and one of the funniest bits was when he spoofed Harry Potter where he portrays Harry ten years after the books as the loser that still hangs around the school. It's pretty funny. Check out a clip below … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: This if the first review for Anglotopia's new staff Brit movie reviewer - James Bartlett - a British Expat living in LA. Period dramas and classic novel adaptations aside, in many ways this is perhaps the most British movie released for many years, as it is a biopic of Margaret … [Read more...]
Hitchhiker's fans rejoice! Arthur Dent is headed for the stage with the original BBC cast. According to the BBC: Original cast members of the TV and radio versions of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy are reuniting for a new stage production. The show will star Simon Jones, who played … [Read more...]
Film star Luke Evans shows off his native Wales with a stunning video of castles, culture and magnificent scenery. … [Read more...]
Will and Kate - the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - attended the star studded premiere of War Horse in London on Sunday January 8th. Here's a video: Prince William and his wife, Kate, walked the red carpet at the UK premiere of Steven Spielberg's latest movie, War Horse. Report by Sam … [Read more...]
The Decoy Bride, what was once tipped as David Tennant's first turn at the whole British romantic comedy thing has had a strange journey. It's opened in a bunch of strange markets before opening in the UK. They don't seem to be in a hurry to release it anywhere else. One can only assume from this … [Read more...]
This is a very strange concept for a movie but it does sound interesting and has a cracking cast (Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt among them). Here's the official synopsis: A visionary sheik has a big dream -- to bring salmon fishing to the desert. Willing to spare no expense, he instructs his … [Read more...]
Two new British actors will be joining fellow Brit Simon Pegg in the cast for Star Trek 2 - the sequel to the hit Star Trek reboot from a few years ago. Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is joining the cast - it's rumored he's going to play the villain - which would be awesome. Also, Noel … [Read more...]
We came across some funny iterations of movie posters for recent British movies that imagines what they've be titled if their titles reflected what they were really about. Check them out below. From TheShiznit.co.uk … [Read more...]
London is one of the most exciting cities to visit, and The Muppets are some of the funniest characters in entertainment. Put them together and you get a whole lot of fun! This Muppets’ guide to London shows you where the puppets hung out in The Great Muppet Caper. Trafalgar Square In The … [Read more...]
We are collaborating on a contest to give away this awesome prize to one lucky winner to celebrate the opening of the film. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. This awesome prize pack includes: One (1) winner will receive: · T-Shirt · Voice Recorder … [Read more...]
This is a bit of an unusual contest - but as it's related to Britain and you can use the prize to get to Britain, we thought it was worth a mention. Movietickets.com is running a War Horse Themed contest to giveaway a $4000 gift certificate to fly on American Airlines, which you can use to fly … [Read more...]
Herein lies a special review: Taylor's immediate reaction to her first viewing of the new Sherlock. I am thoroughly prepared to eat my words upon second viewing but this reflects my initial thoughts. ~Warning. Spoilers abound and post is sorely unedited or proofread~ I feel like there are … [Read more...]
One of Britain’s most unusual cinemas celebrates its 90th birthday in 2012. The unique Kinema in the Woods is in the Edwardian spa town of Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire in the east of England. It was originally a sports and entertainment pavilion, built in the late 19th century in the grounds of … [Read more...]
*Warning* If you haven’t seen the film Love Actually, I don’t recommend reading the following, as it’s full of spoilers. And while we’re on the subject, why haven’t you seen it yet? It was released in 2003! Please go watch it. Posthaste. Dear Love Actually, It’s … [Read more...]
This post requires no introduction. Here's the first trailer video for The Hobbit. AWESOME. … [Read more...]
Fast food chain Carl's Jr. is sponsoring a Sherlock Holmes themed contest for a free trip to London. You'll get airfare to London, a hotel stay and ton more prizes. It's a great contest! Here are the prize details: Grand Prize (1): One Grand Prize Winner will receive a six (6) day/five (5) … [Read more...]
We were just notified about this contest - which is a shame because it closed to entries on Sunday. Movietickets.com is giving away an Iron Lady themed trip to London to promote the upcoming movie. Here are the prize details: A three (3) day/two (2) night trip for two (2) to London A two … [Read more...]
The Oscar-winning actor has become the latest celebrity to have his wax figure on display at Madame Tussauds in London. … [Read more...]
Many British related movies and TV shows cleaned up at the release of the 2012 Golden Globe nominations. Here's a list of the Brit related nominations: First up Movies: War Horse - Best Drama, Original Score My Week With Marilyn - Best Comedy/Musical, Best Actress (Michelle Williams), … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
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