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Ghost Train at Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool

Pleasure Beach Resort’s Ghost Train inspired new Beetlejuice film

Travel 80 years back in time to the mid-1940s with 29 retro pictures

The first trailer for Better Man, the biopic about Robbie Williams, has been released - with the former Take That singer taking on the role of himself... as a monkey.

Robbie Williams set to portray CGI monkey in his biopic, Better Man

[L-R] Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve and Adam Pearson in A24's latest film, A Different Man

Explainer A Different Man: what is Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson's film about?

Families can catch the newest Despicable Me 4

Despicable Me 4 streaming date confirmed - but its bad news for fans

Deadpool & Wolverine was jam-packed with surprise cameos and cast members.

How much it costs to buy Deadpool & Wolverine at home

Lady Gaga makes her first official appearance at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, ahead of the premiere of "Joker: Folie a Deux."

Explainer Joker: Folie à Deux - is the new film worth seeing this weekend?

Inside Out 2 is out on Disney Plus now. Photo: Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Inside Out 2 ending explained: what happens at the end

(centre) Melanie Masson as Esther Pokrifki in An Officer and a Gentleman, credit Marc Brenner (1)

16 amazing photos from the rehearsal of An Officer and a Gentleman

Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the films you can see for £4 on National Cinema Day at The Light, Banbury

Deadpool & Wolverine home release date confirmed - cost

Inside Out 2 releases on Disney Plus on 25 September. Picture: Disney/ Pixar

Disney confirms date Inside Out 2 will come to streaming

Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited dream project "Megalopolis" is finally released in UK cinemas this week - but is it worth just over two hours of your weekend?

"Megalopolis" finally released in cinemas after decades long issues

How much is the Maitland/Deetz house worth in the current housing market - despite the unwanted squatter pictured here?

How much would the “Beetlejuice” house cost to buy in 2024?

The latest film in the "Transformers" franchise is released this weekend, but is it worth going to see in the cinema or is it another "Transformers" movie worth missing instead?

Reviews, run time and age rating as new Transformers film released

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Horror movie fans are celebrating Friday the 13th by embarking on a marathon viewing session of the "classic" horror movie franchise that made Jason Voorhees an iconic film villain.

Where to watch the Friday the 13th films to celebrate the spooky day

Celebrate Friday the 13th 2024 with Jason Voorhees by watching his “masterpieces” this weekend 🎞

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At the Pinewood Futures Festival, University of Central Lancashire and Blackburn College students, as members of the Futures in Film (FIF) team, shared their expertise with over 4,000 students.

TV and film production hub to be set up in Lancashire

Princess Diana, North End, and Miss UK... 39 retro pics of 90s Preston

A casting call has been announced to find the new cast for HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series, looking for the show's new Hermoine, Harry and Ron.

Casting calls announced as HBO look for their new Harry Potter leads

Kate Winslet takes on the role of renowned WWII photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller in the biopic "Lee," our in UK cinemas from this week.

Explainer Who was Lee Miller, the focus of Kate Winslet’s new biopic, “Lee?”

Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder return for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," out in cinemas this weekend. But what happened to the rest of the original cast after it's release?

The cast of "Beetlejuice" then and now, as the sequel opens in cinemas

A poll of 2,000 adults uncovered the top 50 things that irritate people when they’re trying to get on with their day

These are life's top 50 biggest inconveniences

Sir Ian McKellen will star in the film ‘The Critic’ coming to cinemas on September 13.

New Sir Ian McKellen film to be released next week: everything we know

Blur's celebrated two-nights at Wembley Stadium in 2023 are getting a limited theatrical run this weekend, with the big-screen release of "Blur: Live at Wembley Stadium."

Blur’s celebrated 2023 Wembley shows arrive on the big screen

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in Joker 2 trailer.

Watch Joker 2 film trailer with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga

The full programme for the 2024 BFI London Film Festival has been released - here's our six picks what we'll be checking out during this year's event.

BFI London Film Festival 2024: Our picks from this year’s programme

Lady Gaga is set to be on the red carpet later today in Venice, with "Joker: Folie a Deux" having it's world premiere at Venice Film Festival.

Can I watch Lady Gaga on the red carpet at Venice Film Festival 2024?

Lady Gaga is set to grace the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival later today 🎞

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Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton return as Lydia Deetz and Betelguese in Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel to 1988's "Beetlejuice." "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" arrives to UK cinemas this weekend.

Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice suitable for kids as it releases this week?

Everything you need to know about the new food and film experience - where you taste food from your favourite movies (Photo: Vasiliy - stock.adobe.com)

Brand-new event combines your favourite movies with delicious food

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How to get £4 movie tickets at 600+ UK cinemas - for one weekend only

Lytham Film Festival 2024

6 film stars in Lancashire this weekend - here's who

Rebecca Calder stars in Joanne Mitchell's "Broken Bird," having opened this year's FrightFest London overnight ahead of it's UK theatrical release on August 30 2024.

Broken Bird: Joanne Mitchell’s feature at times slow but a taut debut

The works of acclaimed director David Lynch will be celebrated in September, with the launch of a dedicated film festival for the "Twin Peaks" director - A Gathering of Angels.

Revered director David Lynch to be celebrated with UK film festival

Blake Lively attends the "It Ends With Us" UK Gala Screening. Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Sony Pictures

Why social media users are angry at It Ends With Us film

Bill Skarsgård has very big boots to fill, as he takes on the role made famous by the late Brandon Lee (right) with the "modern reimagining" of "The Crow," out in UK cinemas later this week.

Everything you need to know about The Crow remake ahead of release

The Vin Sumner Collection - The Top Rank Ballroom, Preston, 1960s - 1970s Competition winner poses with PNE Player Ernie Hannigan. Miss Teen Queen 1968. Event sponsored by 'Clearasil' skin cleanser. Photo: n/a

27 retro pics of 1968 Preston, from the railway station to Fishergate

Pussycat Doll Ashley Robertat the premiere of Alien Romulus at the Cineworld in Leicester Square

Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot (and sweaty) like me!

Cailee Spaeny stars in the seventh installment in the long running "Alien" franchise - "Alien: Romulus," which is released in UK cinemas from today (August 16 2024.)

Is “Alien: Romulus” worth going to see in the cinema this weekend?

Film buffs will be pleased to know there are still a fair few film festivals about to take place in the UK before the end of 2024.

What UK film festivals are left to attend before the end of 2024?

"Borderlands" has been critically savaged since opening in August 2024 - but is it on track to be this year's biggest box office flop?

What have been the biggest box office flops of 2024 so far?

A still from The Bay series 5, premiering at a Lancashire TV and film festival in November. Credit: ITV

New series of ITV’s The Bay to premiere at a Lancashire festival

With the release of "Harold and The Purple Crayon" in time for the UK school holidays, is it an ideal way to occupy the time of younger family members, or should you give it a miss?

Is Harold and The Purple Crayon worth seeing these school holidays?

Paul McCartney’s previously unreleased song ‘Blackpool’ will feature in an upcoming documentary

McCartney’s previously unreleased song ‘Blackpool’ to feature in film

AMS Neve were recently awarded a King's award for enterprise following their success in export.

Lancs audio company travels to Asia to visit Oscar winning customers

[L-R] Lennie James, Edward Furlong and Brian Blessed are among the special guests attending this year's Comic Con Manchester, taking place this weekend at the BEC Arena (Credit: Getty Images)

Who is appearing at Comic Con Manchester 2024?

New on Netflix this week. Photo: Diego Cervo - stock.adobe.com

14 shows and movies released on Netflix UK this week

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Odeon to open Luxe venues with reclining seats ahead of release season

Something for Star Wars fans in the Amazon Prime Day sale

Star Wars Amazon Prime Day Lego alert over iconic collectible

Nicolas Cage as Nick Cage in The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent. Picture: PA Photo/Lionsgate Films/Katalin Vermes.

Hollywood star 'terrified' of his body being used by AI

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Kids Club cinema - your guide to Kids Clubs and discounts this summer

Tubi has launched in the UK

Free Netflix rival with thousands of movies launches in UK

The 10 most popular films on Netflix UK and which ones have the best Rotten Tomatoes ratings.

10 most popular films on Netflix - and the 4 you should watch

The Vivienne is playing the childcatcher in a new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang coming to Blackpool.

Drag queen The Vivienne bags iconic role in show coming to Lancashire

Can you guess these iconic Las Vegas movie moments?

These are the top 25 most iconic Las Vegas films

Oppenheimer and Challengers have been added to TV streaming platform, here’s how to watch the movies (Prime Video)

What to watch on TV this weekend