Movies

Film Review: Every Day

Don’t be fooled by the power of marketing behind certain films. Sometimes the best movies are not even publicised. It is the case of romantic dramaEvery Daywhich is releasedin cinemas on 20th April without much fuss. I loved it and so did most people at the exclusive screening at the Ham Yard Hotel in London judging from the laughs and silences (those were even more…
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Future Films Heads Up: Incredibles 2 out on 13 July 2018

A few years ago at aroundtable for movie TomorrowlandI sat next to Brad Bird and he told me very quietly that hewasworking on the Incredibles 2movie. Well, it is nearly here. TheIncredibles 2bursts into UK cinemas on 13 July2018. I expect great things from this movie not just because the first was brilliant but also because it is a Pixar film and…
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Future Films Heads Up: Hotel Transylvania 3 out in July 2018

Hotel Transylvania 3 is one of the most expected sequel of 2018 not just by kids but also by parents. It’s in fact a quirky, fun and extremely entertaining franchise. A brand new international poster has been released. At a first look, it will be a hot Summer … The story In Sony Pictures Animation’sHotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation, join our…
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STAR MUM: Julia Roberts tells London Mums to love a little more loudly because life is short

It doesn’t happen every day to be in the presence of one of the most iconic actresses of our generation. I can tell you that I felt properly star-struck when I recently met Julia Roberts at the London premiere and press conference for Wonder, a powerful movie about the importance of kindness and acceptance of diversity. In a room filled with 30 journalists from all over Europe fighting for her…
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Sally Phillips: The funny and talented British actress talks Ferdinand, comedy, European accents & why London Mums should give themselves a break

Ferdinand DVD is released this week and I went behind thescenesto chat with my favourite London actress and writer Sally Phillips who voiced Austrian stallion Greta in the Ferdinandanimation. She also tells me why she loves comedy, European accents, what makes her laugh and why we should celebrate diversity. During the promotion of family animation Ferdinand, I managed to catch…
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Books

STEM series: Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists

For curious young minds who ask why? how? what? when? and then why? again and again, the bestselling team behind ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST have developed a STEM project book based on the beloved character:ADA TWIST’S BIG PROJECT BOOK FOR STELLAR SCIENTISTS! Ada herself will take readers through the scientific method and show them how to build experiments to find the answers to all kinds…
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Future Films Heads Up & trailer: Johnny English strikes again out on 12 October 2018

I am sure I am not the only mum whose child is super excited about Johnny English Strikes Again, the third instalment of the comedy series starring Rowan Atkinson due to be released in October thisyear. For extra excitement, the first official trailerhas just arrived online! You can watch it here over and over again waiting for the movie release.Johnny English Strikes Again hits…
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Picture Book of the week: Paddington book by Michael Bond

Scholastic publishers have re-released the original Paddington book written by Michael Bond and illustrated by R.W. Alley, which is probably one of my all time favourite children’s stories. It’s an old-time classic that will be read over and over again by children and parents alike. The message of kindness is undoubtedly the strongest. Paddington leads by example and his sweetness…
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Blu-Ray Review: Justice League

From DC Comics Universe Justice Leaguepicks up where Batman v Superman left off and stars Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Ezra Miller as the Flash, Henry Cavill as Superman, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, and Jason Momoa as Aquaman.Justice League is out now on Digital Download, 4K ULTRA HD Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™andDVD. A Steelbook is also available…
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Product reviews

Must-have toys for 2018

What are the must-have toys for 2018? It’s always hard to predict what kids will love in the future, but this overview of the latest trends I observed at the latest Toy Fair London can give parents a hint of what may turn into the next craze this Spring and Summer. Mythical creatures Mythical creatures are here to stay and this year they are bigger than ever including unicorns in all…
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