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What ‘The Muppets’ Tells Us About Saying Goodbye to Muppet*Vision 3D

In the 2011 film The Muppets, Walter, a lifelong Muppets superfan (and Muppet), travels to Los Angeles with his (human) brother Gary, only to find the old Muppet Studios abandoned and on the verge of demolition. With a greedy oil tycoon eager to bulldoze the theatre, the brothers help reunite the long-dispersed Muppets for one last show to raise money to save their theatre (which may or may not involve kidnapping Jack Black).Over in Hollywood Studios, life echoed fiction. For the attraction’s fi...
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Review: 'The Last Front' is more than just a war film

The Last Front takes audiences on a deeply human journey through the ravages of World War One, guided by Iain Glen’s powerful portrayal of Leonard Lambert, a simple farmer-turned-leader. 


Directed by Julien Kerknawi, the film stands out for its fresh perspective, delivering a strong anti-war message that focuses on the human cost of conflict rather than the battles themselves.


As Glen pointed out at the premiere, it’s not just a war film, it’s a story about the devastating consequences of...
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The Future of 3D Cinema: Revival or Obscurity?

Recently, a remastered 3D version of Coraline hit cinemas for its 15th anniversary, and unsurprisingly, the seats were filled mostly with adults rather than the film’s intended audience of children. This can be attributed to the strong sense of nostalgia that Coraline holds for those who were once, and perhaps still are, terrified of the “Other Mother.” The decision to release it in 3D seemed to capitalise on that nostalgia, offering a new visual experience that allowed audiences to relive the t...
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How 'Love, Simon' Redefined LGBTQ+ Representation In Cinema

As Pride Month’s celebrations come to a close, it’s important to recognise films that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all year round. One standout example is the 2018 box-office hit Love, Simon, notable for being the first major studio coming-of-age film with a gay male lead character. This groundbreaking film not only captured the hearts of audiences but also marked a significant milestone in Hollywood’s portrayal of LGBTQ+ stories by setting a precedent for inclusivity.


For those who haven’t...
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How ‘The Great Mouse Detective’ Saved Disney Animation

In the latest instalment of our ‘Changed Film Forever’ series, Libby Jennings tells the story of Disney’s lesser-known mouse: Basil of Baker Street.

The Great Mouse Detective (1986) is an often-overlooked Disney classic, but behind the scenes, it is recognised as the film that saved Disney.

Disney had struggled with animation since 1940, when Pinocchio and Fantasia underperformed at the box office and plunged the studio into debt.

It took a decade for Disney to regain its animation reputation
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How ‘Coraline’ Paved The Way For A New Age Of Stop-Motion Animation

This much revered—and sometimes feared—film was the first of its kind, using 3D printing technology alongside classic stop motion techniques. Using new animation techniques was a challenge from the start.

According to Coraline’s lead animator Travis Knight, Laika initially struggled with pitching Coraline at the beginning due to its stop-motion nature, which was deemed ‘non-commercial’ due to the increasing popularity of computer-animated films.

Coraline’s producer, Bill Mechanic, originally w
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Disney100: The Exhibition : A review

Disney’s 100th anniversary took place this week and to celebrate ExCel London is hosting Disney100: The Exhibition up until January and for Disney fans it truly does become a ‘magical place’ to be this winter.

The Fever organised exhibition, which is just across the river from Greenwich, looks into Disney’s most iconic films whether that be Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Toy Story or new adaptations such as the 2023 The Little Mermaid.

The Disney archive also holds memorabilia from other own