During the procession, the band of the Scots Guards and the band of the Grenadier Guards performed a number of different marches. – Beethoven’s Funeral March No 1 The stately, mournful piece was played at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in April 2021, as well as the procession to theContinue Reading
M any of the UK’s cinemas will close on the day of the Queen’s state funeral – while others will remain open to screen the event for free, they have said. Major chains including Cineworld, Odeon and Showcase will shut their sites on September 19 in a mark of respect.Continue Reading
G eordie star Sam Fender has announced he is “taking some time off the road” to look after his mental health, after admitting that he was “burnt out” from touring. The Newcastle-based rocker said it would be “completely hypocritical of me” to advocate for discussion on the topic without lookingContinue Reading
D isney surprised fans at its D23 Expo on Saturday with several exclusive looks at snippets from James Cameron’s highly anticipated Avatar sequel, The Way Of Water. Audience members in the main exhibition hall in Anaheim, California, were handed 3D glasses to watch the underwater scenes on two enormous screens.Continue Reading
H arrison Ford became visibly emotional at Disney’s D23 Expo as he debuted a teaser trailer for the latest instalment of the Indiana Jones franchise. The veteran actor was joined onstage by Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who appears alongside him in the film, at the convention in Anaheim, California. TheContinue Reading
D isney treated fans to first looks at a spate of new live-action films on the opening day of the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. Remakes of classic Disney films including The Little Mermaid and Snow White, as well as Lion King spinoff Mufasa: The Lion King, were shown atContinue Reading
L ondon’s theatreland paid tribute to the Queen with lights dimmed and audiences standing in silence. The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) paid its own tribute saying: “We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “The theatre industry is thankful forContinue Reading
P resented in partnership with mobility app Free Now, the Mercury Prize is back for another year. It shortlists 12 albums for its award, to be announced in a live show next week. While tickets have sold out, viewers can watch at home on BBC Four from 9pm to 10.15pm,Continue Reading
A fter successfully adapting his play The Father into a multi-award winning film, Florian Zeller has turned his attention to the third play of his family trilogy, screening at the Venice Film Festival ahead of its November release. The Son deals with the complexities of father-son relationships, as well asContinue Reading
J ustin Bieber said he is taking another break from his Justice world tour to “make my health a priority” amid his ongoing recovery from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The Canadian singer, 28, said his recent shows in Europe had “taken a real toll on me” and he needs more timeContinue Reading
