Here's a fun behind the scenes look at the upcoming sequel to Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. … [Read more...]
Video: Sherlock Holmes 2 – A Game of Shadows Behind the Scenes Featurette
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
50 years of James Bond’s cars at the National Motor Museum
November 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
An exhibition of 50 iconic James Bond vehicles – the largest of its kind staged anywhere in the world – opens in January at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The exhibition will run for the whole of 2012 in celebration of 50 years of James Bond movies. Bond in Motion will feature a range … [Read more...]
Videos and Behind the Scenes Look at Aardman’s The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I love anything put out Aardman so I'm really looking forward to The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists. Here are a couple trailers for The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists: The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, known internationally as The Pirates! Band of Misfits, is … [Read more...]
Harry Potter: Check out this hilarious Harry Potter Rap Video
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A kind reader of Anglotopia sent us this fantastic Harry Potter rap video. It's a ton of fun! Check it out below: … [Read more...]
Brit DVD Review: The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher Review and Giveaway!
November 1, 2011 By 8 Comments
If you're looking forward to Meryl Streep's turn at Margaret Thatcher but want to get a dramatic look at the iconic British Prime Minister while you're waiting, I'm happy to report that The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher DVD set is worth owning. The DVD set is being billed at on narrative … [Read more...]
Brits Sneer at the Very Premise of ‘Anonymous’ – Videos
October 28, 2011 By 5 Comments
Britain is rather annoyed at the American movie opening today around the world that posits that William Shakespeare didn't write his plays. We're firmly in the 'wrote his plays' camp - the theory that he didn't has been debunked again and again. But it still could make an interesting … [Read more...]
Sherlock Holmes: Writer Hired for 3rd Movie and New Poster Released
October 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows has not even opened in theaters yet but they've already hired a writer for the third movie. From Slashfilm: Can we assume that Robert Downey Jr. has become a fan of Iron Man 3 screenwriterDrew Pearce? Months before Sherlock Holmes: A Game of … [Read more...]
Baker Street Babes: Episode 5 – Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes
October 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes has caused a lot of controversy with Sherlockians and Holmesians alike, so Babes: Curly, Kafers, Ardy, and Taylor take it on. Why they love it, what they don't love about it... and why is the Bromance JUST SO AMAZING?! We welcome new BSB Taylor into the crew, rescue … [Read more...]
Harry Potter: You Have Until December 29th To Buy Any HP Movie – Then They Get Locked Away
October 26, 2011 By 4 Comments
Strange news from Warner Brothers who appear to be taking a page from the Book of Disney. In an effort to create artificial scarcity for the Harry Potter DVD's, all Harry Potter movies will be withdrawn from the home video market on December 29th. This means that you have until December 29th to … [Read more...]
Johnny English Reborn Review – After 8 Years, The Spy Hardly Misses a Step
October 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
One of the great things about writing movie reviews is that it gets me to see movies I hadn't really had much interest in seeing. Sometimes my lack of interest is justified, as with One Day. Other times, I'm pleasantly surprised as I was with Johnny English Reborn. The movie is a sequel to 2003's … [Read more...]
British Movies: New Short Film Sailcloth Stars John Hurt – Review and Interview with Director Elfar Adalsteins
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The heartfelt film ‘Sailcloth’ created and directed by Elfar Adalsteins is already award winning by taking the ‘Grand Jury Prize’ at the Rhode Island Film Festival to a standing ovation. It has also been selected as a 2012 Academy Short Film Award candidate. Sailcloth shares the poignant … [Read more...]
Baker Street Babes: Episode 4 – The Women of Sherlock Holmes
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Babes: Curly, Ardy, and Jenn look at the Women in Sherlock Holmes, both canon and BBC, beyond Irene Adler (though we chat about her too!) Join us as we look at the role of women in Victorian times and the stories themselves, compare them with other Victorian heroines, look at the strong ones and … [Read more...]
Michael Winterbottom to Direct Beatles Film
October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The director behind 24 Hours Party People is going to take on The Beatles. According to the BBC: 24 Hour Party People film-maker Michael Winterbottom will direct The Longest Cocktail Party, a film about Beatles label Apple, its producer has said. Andrew Eaton, co-founder of Revolution Films … [Read more...]
Harry Potter: The Magic Continues – Pottermore Opens for Beta Testing – Review
October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The books are all published. The movies have all been released. But the magic of Harry Potter has not yet come to an end. In June 2011, JK Rowling released a video announcing plans for a free-to-use, immersive website called Pottermore, where fans of the series can continue exploring the seven … [Read more...]
New Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows Trailer Released
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new trailer for Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows has been released. It looks loud, ridiculous, fun and entertaining. We also finally get some details on the plot which looks like some of it takes place on the Continent. Check it out below: Sherlock Holmes 2 opens in the USA at … [Read more...]
New Posters for Sherlock Holmes 2 Released
October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Two new atmospheric posters have been released for Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows. We're really starting to look forward to this! Check them out below. Sherlock Holmes 2 opens this Christmas in the USA. … [Read more...]
Hollywood to Produce Lost in Austen Film
October 11, 2011 By 3 Comments
Lost in Austen was a little known comedy that aired on ITV a few years ago that saw a modern woman send back in time to live with the characters of Pride and Prejudice. Here's a video about it: The idea has caught the attention of Hollywood, which is going to remake it. From the … [Read more...]
Anglophile Alert: Win a The Three Musketeers themed trip to London
October 11, 2011 By 16 Comments
The folks behind the new production of The Three Musketeers are offering a new contest to win a trip to London. The prize includes: - One (1) trip for two (2) people to London - Roundtrip airfare for (2) from nearest major airport - Hotel accommodation in London for three (3) nights You have … [Read more...]
Baker Street Babes: Sherlock Holmes Podcast – Episode 3 – Victoriana and Granada
October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We're geeking out this episode with discussions on Victorian England and London, as well as a proper ode to the Granada Television Series! Join along as we giggle about chamber pots, the workhouses of London, and poisonous French ladies! We've got a Sherlock Season 2 Set Report, a PA about … [Read more...]
Brit Movies: Resistance – What if the Nazi’s Won World War II?
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We wanted to share the trailer for a rather interesting sounding movie called Resistance - which ponders an alternate history where the Nazi's invaded Britain. Here's the official synopsis: It is 1944 and the D-Day Landings have failed; Germany has invaded and Britain is now under enemy … [Read more...]
Bridget Jones 3 Has Lost Its Director
October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Bad news on the Bridget Jones front - the film has lost it's director. According to Deadline: Universal Pictures and Working Title Films will need a new director for Bridget Jones 3, and I hear they want a Brit. Paul Feig has withdrawn after developing the most recent draft of the script with … [Read more...]
Brit Movies: New Trailer for War Horse Released – This Year’s King’s Speech?
October 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
A new trailer for the upcoming Steven Spielberg War War I set drama War Horse has been released. I'm really liking the look of this movie - it could be this year's King's Speech. It opens in the USA in December and in the UK in January. … [Read more...]
Dreamworks Working on Roald Dahl BFG Movie
September 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This news comes via the Huffington Post - Dreamworks is working on a new adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl story The BFG. From Huffpo: Oh yeah, you read that right. DreamWorks just bought the rights to "The BFG," Roald Dahl's magical tale of young Sophie (named for his model granddaughter) … [Read more...]
Baker Street Babes: Sherlock Holmes Podcast – Episode 2 – Caitlin Obom and The Sherlock Holmes Fandom
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Yay! Episode 2!!! (Babes: Curly, Kafers, Turk) We get the chance to talk with legendary Caitlin Obom of Purple Shirt and Martin: Jumpers and Jam fame. We also have a special guest from Germany, Maria! A grand interview with Caitlin as well as a discussion on the fans of Sherlock Holmes and how … [Read more...]
Baker Street Babes: Sherlock Holmes Podcast – Episode 1 – Meet the Babes
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our very first podcast! Meet the Baker Street Babes! In our first episode we talk about how we got into Sherlock Holmes, our favourite stories and characters, as well as taking a look at BBC's Sherlock's Series Two titles... we know the canon, now what are they going to do with it? Plus! News from … [Read more...]
Brit Movies: Trailer Released for Another Wuthering Heights Remake
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Wuthering Heights has been remade yet again and we have the newly released trailer for it. It's looks like an 'arty' adaptation to me filmed in an anachronistic aspect ratio. I'm a big fan of the previous incarnation that aired last year in Britain. What do you think? Does this look … [Read more...]
Colin Firth Let’s Slip Some Details on Bridget Jones 3
September 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
Colin First has let slip some details about the upcoming third Bridget Jones movie. According to Marie Claire: According to Oscar-winning Mr Firth, movie execs have been hard at work behind the scenes, piecing together a script for the hotly anticipated third movie. Joking that working on … [Read more...]
Movie Review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
George Smiley is no James Bond.His face and body belong to a middle-age man who enjoys his tea and biscuits. There is no flash or dazzle in his manner; he is not a charmer. There is just the quiet, disciplined methodology of a highly analytical man whose job is his life’s calling. And it is this … [Read more...]
IT Crowd: Richard Ayoade Lands Major Hollywood Roll
September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Richard Ayoade - also known as Moss from the IT Crowd - has landed a part in a major Hollywood movie. According to Slashfilm: Ayoade has signed on for the role of the recently divorced Jamarcus — the same part Chris Tucker was circling last week. Neighborhood Watch centers around an urbanite … [Read more...]
Colin Firth and Gary Oldman at Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Premiere
September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The cast turned out for the big screen adaptation of John Le Carre's novel Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy at the British Film Institute on London's Southbank. … [Read more...]
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