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The 2023 Oscars – Full List of Winners
In the usual besuited, backslapping fashion, the shiny gongs have been handed out and the world of cinema can sit back, exhale and congratulate itself on a job well done. The nominations were not surprising, given the year of varid, eclectic releases and – let’s be clear – we’re ALL winners here. But here are […] → Read More
2023 BAFTAs Red Carpet Interviews & Full List of Winners
It’s one of the busiest nights of the British Film Industry’s calendar as the 2023 BAFTAs are held at London’s Royal Festival Hall on the banks of the Thames, and we were there to talk with nominees and industry luminaries on the red carpet. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards will be […] → Read More
Introducing the 2023 EFP European Shooting Stars!
Each year we are proud to partner with the European Film Promotion to celebrate ten emerging European talents as part of their ongoing EFP Shooting Stars programme. Today we’re pleased to join the reveal of 2023’s cohort, who we’ll be getting to know better next year at the 73rd Berlinale. Here are 2023’s European Shooting […] → Read More
The Menu Premiere Interviews: Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult & more on the shocking new film
The cast and crew of Mark Mylod’s dark comedy The Menu dismebarked riverside this evening for the film’s UK premiere in London. Directed by Mylod, the film stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, Reed Birney, Paul Adelstein, Aimee Carrero, Arturo Castro, Mark St. Cyr, Rob Yang and John […] → Read More
She Said LFF Premiere Interviews – Carey Mulligan & more on the importance of this film
The London Film Festival welcomed one of the most timely films in their 2022 lineup this evening for the She Said premiere. The film stars Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Jennifer Ehle. The film was directed by Maria Schrader. She Said will be released on the 25th of November, 2022. Colin Hart, […] → Read More
The Son LFF Premiere Interviews – Florian Zeller, Sir Christopher Hampton & more
Following the huge success of The Father, writer/director Florian Zeller brough The Son to the capital for its premiere at the 2022 London Film Festival. Directed by Zeller and once more adapted by Sir Christopher Hampton, the film stars Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Zen McGrath, Vanessa Kirby and Anthony Hopkins. Colin Hart and Sarah Cook […] → Read More
The Eternal Daughter LFF Premiere
One of our greatest living filmmakers came to the capital yesterday for the premiere of her latest film, The Eternal Daughter. Joanna Hogg brought her cast along with her to the red carpet, including regular collaborator Tilda Swinton, Joseph Mydell, Carly-Sophia Davies. Colin Hart, Ethan Hart and Scott Davis were on the red carpet, here […] → Read More
The 2022 BAFTAs Red Carpet Interviews
This afternoon the 2022 British Academy Film and Television Awards took place at the Royal Albert Hall. We were on the red carpet to talk with this year’s nominees, guests and presenters. Attendees included Aaron Sorkin, Alana Haim, Aleem Khan, Ann Dowd, Ariana DeBose, Audrey Diwan, Barbara Broccoli, Benedict Cumberbatch, Caitríona Balfe, Cary Joji Fukunaga, […] → Read More
"There's a price to pay..." Chilling new trailer for Servant Season 3 arrives
With just enough distance to fully wash the festive blessing from your households, Apple TV+ are bringing back one of their crown jewels with Season 3 of Servant. Debuting three weeks into January of 2022, the cast of Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free and Rupert Grint return with new addition Sunita Mani. And […] → Read More
The best trailer you'll see all year
It’s come upon us late in the year, but this is a definite candidate for the most impressive trailer of 2021. The Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) have served up a whip-fast mind-bending mix of sci-fi and action adventure, suitably titled Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke […] → Read More
The Witcher Season 2 Premiere Interviews – Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, Joey Batey & more on the new season
The great and good of Netflix’s beloved adaptation of The Witcher came to the capital this evening for the Premiere of Netflix’s The Witcher Season 2. Attending were Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Joey Batey, Kim Bodnia & Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, and we were on the red carpet to meet with them. Plot: […] → Read More
Cinderella Premiere Interviews – Minnie Driver, Beverley Knight, Ben Bailey Smith & more
A touch of magic came to London today as Everyman Broadgate hosted the UK Premiere of Cinderella, an Amazon Original Movie starring Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Galitzine and Pierce Brosnan. Plot: Cinderella is a musically driven bold new take on the traditional story you grew up with. Our heroine (Cabello) […] → Read More
Matt Damon, Abigail Breslin, Tom McCarthy & more on the road to Stillwater
One of the highlights of cinema’s glorious return to la Croisette this year was Tom McCarthy’s Stillwater. Released in the UK on the 6th of August, the film chronicles the journey of a stranger in a strange land, with Matt Damon’s American roughneck attempting to clear his daughter’s name. Along with Damon the film stars […] → Read More
Four new faces sign up for Stranger Things Season 4
Stranger Things Season 4 is coming, and these four young actors will be joining the main cast for the new season of the Netflix show. → Read More
The Best Blockbuster Movie Items from Prop Store's Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction
Prop Store Entertertainment Memorabilia Live Auction June/July 2021 is almost here. These are the most desirable movie props up for grabs. → Read More
The 2021 BAFTA Winners: Nomadland, Promising Young Woman & Bukky Bakray win big
It’s been a strange year, but cinema endures. The 2021 British Academy Film and Television Awards took place at the Royal Albert Hall on the 11th of April, 2021. In a first in BAFTA history, four women have been nominated in the Director category, including Nomadland director Chloe Zhao, Sarah Gavron for Rocks, and Shannon […] → Read More
From L.A. to The Last Vermeer
There is a curious sense of ownership from forty-somethings over the cast of shows that were big when they were kids. Here in the UK the late ’80s and early ’90s were awash with the antipodean soap suds of Neighbours and Home and Away. After school we cornered the TV and watched on in eager […] → Read More
The Muppet Show is coming to Disney+ on February 19!
It’s been a while since there was actually good news, but if there was ever going to be unadulterated glad tidings – you could bet it would involve Muppets. Today it has been announced that Seasons 1 to 5 of the seminal classic The Muppet Show will be airing on Disney+ from the 19th of … → Read More
Introducing the 2021 EFP European Shooting Stars
Each year it is a pleasure to introduce the ten actors who make up the European Film Promotion‘s Shooting Stars, and this year is no different. The initiative, to celebrate and promote the best in European acting talent, is dear to the heart of HeyUGuys, and we’ll be continuing our partnership this year with in-depth … → Read More
Make your Halloween Movie Night one to remember with Ardbeg
Halloween and Movies are perfect seasonal companions. John Carpenter’s seminal horror film is just the beginning – countless classic movies get an annual airing on All Hallow’s Eve. So, if you’ve got your Halloween movies lined up you might want something a little special, and Ardbeg, the Ultimate Islay Malt Whisky, have just the thing… … → Read More