Cinema

The Odeon cinema in Parkway, Camden Town closed in February ahead of redevelopment but will temporarily reopen as a community arts hub with screenings, live events and an all day cafe

Shuttered north London cinema gets new lease of life and a new name

Students and graduates pitch creative ideas for foyer of landmark cinema, with designs now on display

Students and graduates pitch creative ideas for foyer of landmark cinema, with designs now on display

Students unveil plans to transform historic Phoenix Cinema foyer

Vue Cinema at O2 Centre unveils a new look and food concept when it reopens on September 4

Vue Cinema at O2 Centre unveils a new look and food concept when it reopens on September 4

O2 Centre, Finchley Road

Finchley Road cinema to reopen with 'more comfortable seats and customisable snacks'

Emma Thompson has written the book for the upcoming Nanny McPhee The Musical

Emma Thompson has written the book for the upcoming Nanny McPhee The Musical

Dame Emma Thompson brings Nanny McPhee to West End for first time

Paul Mescal who plays Paul McCartney in the forthcoming Beatles biopic was joined by Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson in recreating the famous Abbey Road album cover.

Paul Mescal who plays Paul McCartney in the forthcoming Beatles biopic was joined by Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson in recreating the famous Abbey Road album cover.

Stars of Beatles biopic recreate iconic Abbey Road crossing

Ben Miller spent a week walking up and down a road in Primrose Hill (Image: Laura Marks)

Ben Miller spent a week walking up and down a road in Primrose Hill (Image: Laura Marks)

When Ben Stiller's Primrose Hill film shoot brought Hollywood magic to Camden streets

Ben Stiller was spotted filming what is believed to be Netflix drama A Matter of Time in Primrose Hill last week.

Ben Stiller was spotted filming what is believed to be Netflix drama A Matter of Time in Primrose Hill last week.

Hollywood star Ben Stiller spotted filming 'Netflix drama' in Primrose Hill

Film director Christopher Nolan grew up in the leafy north London village of Highgate with his two brothers - where he made his first movies on dad Brendan's 8mm camera at the age of seven

Film director Christopher Nolan grew up in the leafy north London village of Highgate with his two brothers - where he made his first movies on dad Brendan's 8mm camera at the age of seven

The inspirational upbringing of The Odyssey director Chris Nolan in north London

A film with the working title 'Karma' is shooting in Chalcot Road and outside The Princess of Wales pub in July including a bus crash with emergency vehicles.

A film with the working title 'Karma' is shooting in Chalcot Road and outside The Princess of Wales pub in July including a bus crash with emergency vehicles.

Dramatic bus crash scene to be filmed near Primrose Hill pub - but 'don't be alarmed'

Edis Street in Primrose Hill is being used as a location for a mystery movie being shot next month.

Edis Street in Primrose Hill is being used as a location for a mystery movie being shot next month.

Mystery film shoot is set to close roads in Primrose Hill next month

The Everyman Cinema has been a Victorian drill hall, a theatre, and no frills indie cinema and now a luxury movie theatre.

The Everyman Cinema has been a Victorian drill hall, a theatre, and no frills indie cinema and now a luxury movie theatre.

The iconic Hampstead venue that started the trend for luxury movie-going

The Ultra Lux seating

The Ultra Lux seating

O2 Centre, Finchley Road

Major refurbishment underway at O2 Centre cinema

Daniel Kaluuya was speaking to Roundhouse chief executive Marcus Davey for a new podcast Making Space.

Daniel Kaluuya was speaking to Roundhouse chief executive Marcus Davey for a new podcast Making Space.

Hollywood A-lister thanks Roundhouse for 'believing in his dream'

The Rio Cinema in Dalston is marking 50 years since it was rescued by a charity.

The Rio Cinema in Dalston is marking 50 years since it was rescued by a charity.

The history of Art Deco cinema rescued by the community 50 years ago

Flask Walk in Hampstead

Flask Walk in Hampstead

Seven Hampstead locations from famous films that you can visit

We were on the set of Coco as part of the Pixar Mundo Experience at Wembley Park.

We were on the set of Coco as part of the Pixar Mundo Experience at Wembley Park.

We got a selfie with the stars of Toy Story and Coco at new Pixar experience

The Prince of Wales pub in East Barnet is among venues granted Asset of Community Value Status during Labour's tenure at Barnet Council

The Prince of Wales pub in East Barnet is among venues granted Asset of Community Value Status during Labour's tenure at Barnet Council

Asset of Community Value

Beloved pubs and historic cinema among buildings protected by local listing

Michael Foot and his wife Jill Craigie, who is set to get a blue plaque in her honour

Michael Foot and his wife Jill Craigie, who is set to get a blue plaque in her honour

Pioneering Hampstead film director to get a blue plaque

Paul Mescal stars as William Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet which was partially shot on location at The Charterhouse in Clerkenwell

Paul Mescal stars as William Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet which was partially shot on location at The Charterhouse in Clerkenwell

The tucked away Tudor gem where Oscar-tipped Hamnet was filmed

A 'ghost' sign on a wall in Inverness Street Camden Town reveals the original name of the cinema as The Gaumont.

A 'ghost' sign on a wall in Inverness Street Camden Town reveals the original name of the cinema as The Gaumont.

The 90-year history of Odeon cinema soon to show its final film

North London actor, writer and comedian Meera Syal has been made a Dame in the King's New Year Honours.

North London actor, writer and comedian Meera Syal has been made a Dame in the King's New Year Honours.

Meera Syal is made a Dame in King's New Year Honours

Odeon Camden to close in February 2026 ahead of major redevelopment

Odeon Camden to close in February 2026 ahead of major redevelopment

Camden cinema to close with final film screenings in February

Bob Gordon is a Belsize Park fishmonger by day and poet in his bar by night (Image: Russell Bentley)

Bob Gordon is a Belsize Park fishmonger by day and poet in his bar by night (Image: Russell Bentley)

Struggle to save the Hampstead Heath cafes taught us people must come first

This image of Helen McCrory is being auctioned as a fundraiser for The Helen McRory Award. It is by Debbi Clark CEO and founder of HvH Arts of which the late actor was a patron.

This image of Helen McCrory is being auctioned as a fundraiser for The Helen McRory Award. It is by Debbi Clark CEO and founder of HvH Arts of which the late actor was a patron.

Peaky Blinders star's legacy helping talented teens to 'follow their dreams'

Parliament Hill gave its name to a street, a lido and a school and is a popular location for film shoots but how did it get its name?

Parliament Hill gave its name to a street, a lido and a school and is a popular location for film shoots but how did it get its name?

Parliament Hill

The historic Hampstead Heath hill with legendary views and countless movie cameos

Shirley Valentine star Pauline Collins, who enjoyed a happy 56 year marriage to fellow actor John Alderton has died at the age of 85.

Shirley Valentine star Pauline Collins, who enjoyed a happy 56 year marriage to fellow actor John Alderton has died at the age of 85.

Pauline Collins

Shirley Valentine star Pauline Collins dies 'peacefully' surrounded by family

Mellody Lucas and George Lucas attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York

Mellody Lucas and George Lucas attending the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 2025 in New York

Star Wars creator George Lucas 'buys £40m mansion in St John's Wood'

Helen Fielding, pictured with Renee Zellweger who plays her heroine Bridget Jones will appear at a talk in Primrose Hill days before a statue of Bridget is unveiled in Leicester Square.

Helen Fielding, pictured with Renee Zellweger who plays her heroine Bridget Jones will appear at a talk in Primrose Hill days before a statue of Bridget is unveiled in Leicester Square.

Leicester Square

Bridget Jones author talks about iconic character ahead of Leicester Square statue

Steven Knight's new drama House of Guinness debuts on Netflix on September 25. Louis Partridge plays Arthur Guinness who would later bequeath Kenwood House and its priceless art treasures to the nation.

Steven Knight's new drama House of Guinness debuts on Netflix on September 25. Louis Partridge plays Arthur Guinness who would later bequeath Kenwood House and its priceless art treasures to the nation.

How the Guinness brewing dynasty saved a Hampstead landmark from development

Grease has been turned into an immersive experience with scenes from the movie projected alongside live action.

Grease has been turned into an immersive experience with scenes from the movie projected alongside live action.

Grease is the word as Secret Cinema meets immersive musical spectacular

Actor Russell Bentley has been looking for work and love in Hollywood (Image: Pixabay)

Actor Russell Bentley has been looking for work and love in Hollywood (Image: Pixabay)

'My dating was going as well as my hunt for a job - then I was invited to LA'

Regulars at The Boogaloo in Highgate have acted in a short film about the pub co-written by landlord Gerry O'Boyle.

Regulars at The Boogaloo in Highgate have acted in a short film about the pub co-written by landlord Gerry O'Boyle.

Meet the regulars who loved their pub so much they made a film about it

The Magdala pub in Hampstead was the backdrop when Ruth Ellis murdered her lover David Blakely in 1955

The Magdala pub in Hampstead was the backdrop when Ruth Ellis murdered her lover David Blakely in 1955

Pub where last woman to be hanged shot lover screens film on anniversary of her death

The Odeon cinema in Parkway will close in 2026

The Odeon cinema in Parkway will close in 2026

Iconic cinema announces closure in 2026

Terry Gilliam and Sir Michael Palin outside Aroma Spice in Fleet Road, Hampstead, where the Monty Python team first got together

Terry Gilliam and Sir Michael Palin outside Aroma Spice in Fleet Road, Hampstead, where the Monty Python team first got together

Monty Python stars unveil plaque at curry house where group was born

Aroma Spice is on the site of The Light of Kashmir restaurant where Monty Python's Flying Circus was born over a curry.

Aroma Spice is on the site of The Light of Kashmir restaurant where Monty Python's Flying Circus was born over a curry.

Plaque for curry house where Monty Python was born

Muppets creator Jim Henson moved into 50, Downshire Hill in 1979, also setting up his 'creature shop' opposite to work on films including The Dark Crystal.

Muppets creator Jim Henson moved into 50, Downshire Hill in 1979, also setting up his 'creature shop' opposite to work on films including The Dark Crystal.

The street where an entertainment legend made fantasy creatures for iconic films

Hollywood star Gal Gadot has been filming new thriller in Kentish Town and Hampstead

Hollywood star Gal Gadot has been filming new thriller in Kentish Town and Hampstead

Hollywood star Gal Gadot spotted filming new thriller The Runner

Michael Palin in 2015, attending a Life in Television Q and A hosted by BAFTA

Michael Palin in 2015, attending a Life in Television Q and A hosted by BAFTA

Monty Python star says 'Let's make British films, not Hollywood films in Camden'

A walk taking in Bridget Jones; Mad about the Boy locations will stop by Parliament Hill, on Hampstead Heath

A walk taking in Bridget Jones; Mad about the Boy locations will stop by Parliament Hill, on Hampstead Heath

Bridget Jones's Diary

'I take people on walks to find Bridget Jones locations in Hampstead'

Gospel Oak diarist and former Python star Michael Palin will appear at the Queen's Crescent Community Centre

Gospel Oak diarist and former Python star Michael Palin will appear at the Queen's Crescent Community Centre

Michael Palin to tell tales from 'extraordinary life' at special evening

Time Travel is Dangerous is set and shot around Muswell Hill featuring real life shopkeepers Ruth and Megan of ChaChaCha

Time Travel is Dangerous is set and shot around Muswell Hill featuring real life shopkeepers Ruth and Megan of ChaChaCha

Shopkeepers star alongside Stephen Fry and Jane Horrocks in time travel comedy

'Loudest whispers' making life inclusive

'Loudest whispers' making life inclusive

‘Loudest whispers’ show tells story of LGBT protest movement

Ariana Grande says one of her new songs is named after Hampstead, where she stayed while filming Wicked

Ariana Grande says one of her new songs is named after Hampstead, where she stayed while filming Wicked

Ariana Grande names new track after 'delightful' north London neighbourhood

Roxster played by Leo Woodall, with the award-winning dog, in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy

Roxster played by Leo Woodall, with the award-winning dog, in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy

Bridget Jones's Diary

Pooch that made a splash in Bridget Jones film wins 'Palm dog' award

Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) and Roxster (Leo Woodall) in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, having fun on Hampstead Heath

Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) and Roxster (Leo Woodall) in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, having fun on Hampstead Heath

Bridget Jones's Diary

New pictures from Bridget Jones filming on Hampstead Heath

A 'gravy boat' will be moored in Paddington Basin for two days offering Wallace and Gromit fans the chance to meet the characters and enjoy a two-course meal flavoured with Bisto.

A 'gravy boat' will be moored in Paddington Basin for two days offering Wallace and Gromit fans the chance to meet the characters and enjoy a two-course meal flavoured with Bisto.

Floating 'gravy' boat pops up in Paddington in nod to Wallace and Gromit

Scenes and locations from Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, which was shot around north London last year, and (inset) star Renee Zellweger

Scenes and locations from Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, which was shot around north London last year, and (inset) star Renee Zellweger

Hampstead Heath

All the Bridget Jones north London filming locations ahead of new film release

Imelda Staunton, Emma Thompson and Greg Wise will attend a 30th anniversary screening of Sense and Sensibility at Kiln Theatre hosted by Jim Carter.

Imelda Staunton, Emma Thompson and Greg Wise will attend a 30th anniversary screening of Sense and Sensibility at Kiln Theatre hosted by Jim Carter.

Cast of much loved 90s costume drama reunite for anniversary screening

Hampstead-based television boss Steve Morrison has been made a CBE in the New Year Honours

Hampstead-based television boss Steve Morrison has been made a CBE in the New Year Honours

King's New Year Honours List 2025

TV boss named in New Year Honours thanks 'extraordinary people' who helped him

Mary Robinson's inauguration as Ireland's first female President in 1990.

Mary Robinson's inauguration as Ireland's first female President in 1990.

Ireland's first female president to speak at London theatre

Zoom Rockman's Survivor is based on the story of Ivor Perl who was sent to Auschwitz aged 12. Images: Artwork by Zoom Rockman for Survivor ©️ Lemon Soul Limited 2024

Zoom Rockman's Survivor is based on the story of Ivor Perl who was sent to Auschwitz aged 12. Images: Artwork by Zoom Rockman for Survivor ©️ Lemon Soul Limited 2024

Cartoon prodigy's debut animation inspired by Holocaust survivor

Bond star Daniel Craig will be handed the UK Critics' Circle award for Excellence in Film at a ceremony in Mayfair next month.

Bond star Daniel Craig will be handed the UK Critics' Circle award for Excellence in Film at a ceremony in Mayfair next month.

Bond star Daniel Craig wins top acting award

Saskia and Madison have made a short film inspired by the traumatic loss of a schoolfriend when they were in year 10 at Channing School.

Saskia and Madison have made a short film inspired by the traumatic loss of a schoolfriend when they were in year 10 at Channing School.

'We lost our friend to cancer - then found healing in the same unexpected way'