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Jeremy Irvine

Ballroom dancing comedy The Light Fantastic coming to Blackpool

Thursday 24th October 2024

A major new comedy feature set around the world of ballroom dancing is set to be filmed in Blackpool.

Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Ladies First for Netflix

Wednesday 9th October 2024

Sacha Baron Cohen is shooting a sexism satire, gender-swap rom-com for Netflix in London. The Borat creator will star alongside Rosamund Pike in Ladies First, a remake of Netflix's 2018 French original I Am Not An Easy Man.

Paddington. Copyright: Heyday Films

Paddington 4 confirmed

Thursday 26th September 2024

A fourth Paddington film has been confirmed by producers. A new TV series featuring the character is also under consideration, and a West End musical will launch in 2025.

Alicia MacDonald

New movie 'CC: Emily' now filming

Tuesday 27th August 2024

A new comedy movie has begun filming in Manchester, with stars Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice.

Michael Socha

Michael Socha leads cast in pot growing film 'Go Away!'

Thursday 27th June 2024

Go Away!, a British comedy film about a layabout who runs a pot growing business, is now in production. Michael Socha stars, with the cast list also featuring Hugh Bonneville, Ella Bruccoleri, Steve Speirs, Jo Martin and Niky Wardley.

Carry On Girls. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / ITV Studios

New Carry On films mooted with Girls remake

Sunday 16th June 2024

A new Carry On film and accompanying West End stage show is being planned, producers have revealed. Carry On Beside The Sea is said to focus on a beauty pageant.

Hostages. Image shows left to right: Keith (Nicholas Asbury), Rochelle (Tanya Moodie), Charlie (Charlotte Ritchie)

Charlotte Ritchie and Tanya Moodie star in comedy thriller Hostages

Friday 17th May 2024

Charlotte Ritchie and Tanya Moodie star in comedy thriller Hostages, about an unfolding terror incident at a London hotel, set for release later this year and co-starring stand-ups Luke McQueen and Nick Helm.

Priya-Rose Brookwell and Golda Rosheuvel

Sky announces comedy film Grow with star cast

Tuesday 14th May 2024

Sky has commissioned a new family comedy film set around the world of competitive pumpkin growing, with an all-star cast including Golda Rosheuvel, Nick Frost and Jane Horrocks.

The Hippopotamus. Ted Wallace (Roger Allam)

Roger Allam amongst cast for Brighton-based comedy film Promenade

Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Promenade - a comedy film about the residents of a Brighton apartment block - will feature actors including Roger Allam, Anna Chancellor, Doon Mackichan and John Finnemore.

Image shows left to right: Simone Ashley, Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Picture This rom-com coming to Prime Video

Friday 22nd March 2024

Picture This, a romantic comedy film starring Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin, is coming to Amazon's Prime Video platform.

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