Ben Falk
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Yahoo Movies UK10 brilliant but under-appreciated films from 2019
Every year there are a bunch of cracking films which for whatever reason don’t get the love they deserve.
Yahoo Movies UKMark Kermode shares the three rom-coms everyone has to watch
We asked Kermode to choose an oldie, a semi-oldie and something comparatively new.
Yahoo Movies UK‘A black Bond is totally legitimate’: Casino Royale director Martin Campbell spills the beans on recasting 007
The Kiwi director has helmed two James Bond reboots and helped cast Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
Yahoo Movies UK Box Sets'Edge of Darkness': Martin Campbell reveals how he made the game-changing British miniseries
James Bond director Martin Campbell raised the bar for TV dramas with his seminal 1985 BBC miniseries.
Yahoo Movies UKLost for nearly a century, how this important film starring Britain's 'Queen of Happiness' was rescued from obscurity
This is a particular problem for British silent movies, for both their lack of sound and the way celluloid film is made.
Yahoo Movies UKThe weirdest TV shows that got movie spin-offs
Here are some of the most unlikely programmes to get cinematic treatment.
Yahoo Movies UK'Three years flushed down the toilet': What happened to Dreamworks' 'B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations'?
Star names, a potent premise and two thirds finished – but what happened to animated feature B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations that will probably never be released?
Yahoo Movies UK'The Good Liar': Bill Condon on pairing Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren for history-making conman drama
The director of The Good Liar spills the beans on his upcoming literary adaptation starring two of Britain's greatest exports.
Yahoo Movies UK'The Goldfinch' first look: Director John Crowley on adapting Donna Tartt's bestselling behemoth for film
'Brooklyn' director John Crowley explains how they condensed the 880-page Pullitzer Prize-winning novel down for the big screen, and what they had to lose.
Yahoo Movies UK'Men In Black International' set visit: Two Marvel stars aim to reinvigorate the franchise
“It’s not a reboot or a remake, it’s a continuation of what’s been before," explains 'Avengers: Endgame' star Chris Hemsworth.
Yahoo Movies UK'Alien' at 40: Tom Skerritt separates fact from fiction about its mythological shoot
Ridley Scott says 'Alien' was never profitable, according to the Hollywood money men.
Yahoo Movies UKWhy did Harry Potter never win any Oscars?
Eight movies, twelve nominations, billions at the box office, but no Oscar wins for the Harry Potter films. What gives?
Yahoo Movies UKWhat the future holds in the battle against online piracy
Sometimes though, it’s about providing clarity and guidance.
Yahoo Movies UKWhy the legal ‘grey area’ of internet piracy is a myth, and what it could cost you
The legal rules have started to catch up with the technology.
Yahoo Movies UKThe hidden victims of online piracy
Not only is that against the law, but gradually, incrementally, it’s taking money out of the business.
Yahoo Movies UKWhy movie piracy is much more dangerous than you think
It’s a trend – and it’s a problem.
Yahoo Movies UKHow online piracy can put your kids in danger
Many parents are unwittingly putting their children in harm's way when they use illegal streaming services.
Yahoo Movies UK Box SetsThe 20 most searched for streaming TV box sets in 2018
No longer bound by the constraints of the TV schedule, streaming services are constantly adding content and audiences are lapping it up. What makes this list particularly interesting is Netflix and co. are loathe to publish official viewing figures, so getting a sense of what Yahoo users most wanted to know about this year is one of the best indicators of which are the most successful.The Yahoo Year in Review MethodologyTo develop the Yahoo Year in Review, our editors analyse Yahoo Search queries based on a number of factors, including absolute volume and growth from previous periods, to see which themes and trends bubble to the surface. Individuals and their Search queries always remain anonymous. This list is constructed without navigational searches – i.e. searches where the intention is clearly purely to navigate to a site rather than to discover information.Read moreThe most searched for characters of 2018The most searched movies of 2018The stars we lost in 2018
Yahoo Movies UKThe 10 most searched for pop culture characters of 2018
Creating a character with true impact is rare, which is why this list gives such a good insight into what kinds of things people want and expect from their fictional creations. It seems the answer is anthropomorphised creatures and people with amazing powers.The Yahoo Year in Review MethodologyTo develop the Yahoo Year in Review, our editors analyse Yahoo Search queries based on a number of factors, including absolute volume and growth from previous periods, to see which themes and trends bubble to the surface. Individuals and their Search queries always remain anonymous. This list is constructed without navigational searches – i.e. searches where the intention is clearly purely to navigate to a site rather than to discover information.Read moreThe voice of Pooh never met Christopher RobinJames Bond would be ‘an alcoholic’The most searched-for movies of 2018
Yahoo Celebrity UKThe 10 most searched for TV shows of 2018
We are truly living in a golden age of small entertainment – how else can you explain such a glorious glut of entertainment on the box. But what was can’t-miss TV for you this year? Here’s the list of soaps, drama and reality shows that Yahoo users enquired about the most over the last 12 months.The Yahoo Year in Review Methodology To develop the Yahoo Year in Review, our editors analyse Yahoo Search queries based on a number of factors, including absolute volume and growth from previous periods, to see which themes and trends bubble to the surface. Individuals and their Search queries always remain anonymous. This list is constructed without navigational searches – i.e. searches where the intention is clearly purely to navigate to a site rather than to discover information.Read moreCorrie viewers furious as Sally is imprisonedEastEnders fans upset over this DVD coverLisa Riley to return to Emmerdale after 17 years
Yahoo Movies UKJim Cummings, voice of Pooh, didn't meet his 'Christopher Robin' co-star Ewan McGregor until the premiere
Despite appearing in nearly every scene of 'Christopher Robin' with Ewan McGregor, the voice of Pooh Bear says he didn't meet the Trainspotting star until the Disney film's red carpet premiere.
Yahoo Movies UKThe 20 most searched for movies of 2018
It’s been a busy and eclectic year at the cinema, including superhero sequels, far away galaxy prequels and one of the most interesting awards seasons in ages. But what films did you spend 2018 excited about? Here’s the list of the flicks Yahoo users spent most time looking for online.The Yahoo Year in Review MethodologyTo develop the Yahoo Year in Review, our editors analyse Yahoo Search queries based on a number of factors, including absolute volume and growth from previous periods, to see which themes and trends bubble to the surface. Individuals and their Search queries always remain anonymous. This list is constructed without navigational searches – i.e. searches where the intention is clearly purely to navigate to a site rather than to discover information.Read moreThe stars we lost in 2018Incredible actor transformationsMost bizarre Disney crossovers
Yahoo Movies UKWhatever happened to George Lucas' live-action 'Star Wars' TV show?
Announced by George Lucas in 2005, Star Wars: Underworld was going to be a television series exploring previously-unseen parts of the galaxy far, far away.
Yahoo Movies UK Box SetsDoctor Who: 11 actors who nearly played The Doctor
The lead role in Doctor Who is arguably the biggest part in British television and whoever is chosen to play the character always causes a storm of debate over their suitability. The show’s producers gave the show its key to eternal life in 1966 when they replaced William Hartnell with Patrick Troughton, through a Time Lord practice called “regeneration”. Jodie Whittaker is the 13th (official) incarnation of the beloved Time Lord, but many actors have narrowly missed landing the role in the past.Here are eleven performers who came close to holding the sonic screwdriver without actually getting to walk into the TARDIS as an official Doctor. How good do you think they’d have been?Read moreBradley Walsh joins Doctor Who as companionPeter Capaldi on his emotional final episodeThe best Doctor Who episodes of the modern era
Yahoo Movies UKThe amazing story of Steve Buscemi and 9/11
The Reservoir Dogs star refuses to talk about his 9/11 experiences, but his fellow firefighters have hailed him as "a badass".