Dench & Sondheim at the Proms

Stephen Sondheim one of the world's greatest composers and lyricists turned 80 this year and to commemorate this there have been special events all around the globe.  The UK got its turn on Saturday when a night of the Proms was dedicated to the iconic musical composer.

Dame Judi Dench (The Importance of Being Earnest) performed a show-stopping rendition of Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music which she famously starred in during its original West End run.

If you missed the show you can catch up on iPlayer right here

Dench is also going to be voicing the Giant in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production of Sondheim's Into the Woods which starts previewing this week.

Happy Birthday Stephen!

First look at Serkis in Rise of the Apes

Who wants a sneaky peak at Andy in his new role in Rise of the Apes?


Well head on over to LiveForFilms.com for a couple of shots of the Burke & hare star with James Franco filming some motion-capture in the Canadian woods.

Ealing Comedies to Screen at Museum of London

Good news for all you Ealing Classic fans from the 29th of August you will be able to see some of the most famous Ealing Comedies for free on the big screen.

The Museum of London Docklands will be showing five films over the next 6 months in a tribute to the Ealing Greats.

Here's the list of dates- just turn up on the day and enjoy!

Hue and Cry (1947), U
Sunday, 29 August, 14.00 - 15.30

Passport to Pimlico (1949), U
Sunday, 26 September, 14.00 - 15.30

Burning an Illusion (1981), 15
Sunday, 31 October, 14.00 - 15.45

The Ladykillers (1955), U
Sunday, 28 November, 14.00 - 15.30

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), U
Sunday, 30 January, 14.00 - 15.30

Visit Museum of London Docklands for more information!