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Ten Star Wars Actors from Greater London

May 3, 2022 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

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You don’t have to be from London to make it as an actor, but it certainly helps.  From the release of Star Wars:  A New Hope in 1977 up to 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, more franchise actors came from London than any other place in Britain.  We’ve outlined ten of these actors below with a little bit about what part of London they’re from and the part they played.  If you think … [Read more...] about Ten Star Wars Actors from Greater London

Batman performs daring stunt on London Eye

Feb 28, 2022 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

A superhero stunt double rode on top of the London Eye ahead of the cinematic release of new film The Batman. The Caped Crusader kept a watchful eye over the capital early on Monday morning from a high vantage point on the tourist attraction. The Scottish performer, wearing a custom-made costume from the Dark Knight era, was harnessed to the top of a pod during the daring … [Read more...] about Batman performs daring stunt on London Eye

The London Film Fiver – Five Animated Films That Take Place in London

Sep 23, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Animated movies are filled with wonder when you're a child and can provide a real escape as an adult.  These amazing adventures can take place all over the world, and plenty of them take place right in the middle of London.  In the past, we've covered such films as 101 Dalmatians and Flushed Away for all kinds of children's films based in the city; today, we're going to reach … [Read more...] about The London Film Fiver – Five Animated Films That Take Place in London

The London Fiver – Five Musicals Set in London

May 14, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

London’s West End is regarded as one of the top theater districts in the entire world.  From classics such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream to great musicals like Hairspray, you can see any number of staged productions.  However, not as many of these shows are actually set in the city in which they’re being performed.  While London may not be as popular a setting as New York, it … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Musicals Set in London

Ten World War II Movie Locations You Can Visit in London

Apr 29, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Through World War II, London was a center of the United Kingdom’s battle against Nazi Germany and bore a heavy burden of the Axis attack.  Appropriately because of its role throughout the conflict that spanned nearly six years, London has been a featured location in many movies made about the war.  From the power of Whitehall to the Blitz rubble that used to be someone’s home, … [Read more...] about Ten World War II Movie Locations You Can Visit in London

Ten Period Film Locations to Visit in London

Apr 1, 2021 By John Rabon 1 Comment

Britain is certainly known for its period drama films, which is no surprise considering how much history the country has.  Of course, this also extends to London, with its oldest intact building being the White Tower of the Tower of London, which is nearly a millennium old.  With such a rich past, many of the UK’s period dramas have taken place here, and films have featured … [Read more...] about Ten Period Film Locations to Visit in London

London on Film: Ten Romantic Comedy Locations to Visit in London

Mar 25, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Everyone loves a good Romantic Comedy, or Rom-Com, as it were.  The United Kingdom has certain produced its fair share over the years, including a few not actually written and/or directed by Richard Curtis.  Of course, whether it’s a film by Curtis or someone else, the odds are good that the movie is going to take place in London.  London might not seem as romantic a city as, … [Read more...] about London on Film: Ten Romantic Comedy Locations to Visit in London

London on Film: Ten Sci-Fi Film Locations to Visit in London

Mar 9, 2021 By John Rabon 1 Comment

London has certainly seen its share of filming over the years from movies of all genres.  While the city is most often used for contemporary films, it has a tendency to travel back in time to Britain’s past.  However, that’s not all, as London can travel into its future or transform entirely into other worlds.  Through science fiction, London has often taken on so many … [Read more...] about London on Film: Ten Sci-Fi Film Locations to Visit in London

Exploring Agatha Christie’s London – Places to See for Mystery Fans!

Jan 19, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

One of the most prolific mystery writers of all time, Agatha Christie wrote as many as 75 works over her career and created such well-know characters as Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.  Many of her stories featuring both characters and other literary sleuths she created largely take place in London.  These works rely on places familiar to most readers as well as locales that … [Read more...] about Exploring Agatha Christie’s London – Places to See for Mystery Fans!

The Fiver – Five More London Dystopian Films

Jan 14, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Like the gray clouds that often hang over London, the genre of dystopian fiction permeates the atmosphere of British film.  British cinema is able to devise all manner of bad futures, including environmental disasters, dictatorial governments, nuclear horror—you name it.  And since the rest of the world understands how bad things can get when they happen in major cities, these … [Read more...] about The Fiver – Five More London Dystopian Films

The London Fiver – Five London Invasion Films

Dec 2, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Invaders certainly aren’t an unknown for Britain’s capital.  For hundreds of years, Angles, Saxons, Vikings, and Normans marched upon the city, imposing their laws and will on the populace.  Of course, in the hundreds of years since the Normans conquered the UK in 1066, the city’s invaders have been fictional.  From the Martians in War of the Worlds to Count Dracula, fears of … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five London Invasion Films

The London Fiver – Five London Christmas Movies

Nov 24, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Christmas movies are one of the joys of the holiday.  Whether you’re going to see one in a theater, on television, DVD, or a streaming service, there are plenty of options for holiday cinema.  The locations of films can certainly vary from the big city to small-town America, and London has its own share of holiday classics.  These films range from classic adaptations to modern … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five London Christmas Movies

The London Fiver – Five London Romantic Comedies

Nov 19, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

In troubling and lonely times, a good romantic comedy can help you feel better about life.  London has been the setting of dozens of romantic comedy films over the years, and we have covered some others in the past.  If you’ve already gotten through the previous ten, have a look at these five romantic comedies set in one of the world’s biggest cities.  Each of these films … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five London Romantic Comedies

The London Fiver – Five Sci-Fi Films Set in London

Nov 9, 2020 By John Rabon 2 Comments

England is arguably the home of science-fiction thanks to Mary Shelley and her novel Frankenstein, so it stands to reason that London would be a prime location for the setting of many sci-fi films.  However, most of the genre’s movies that take place in the city seem to fall into either being about an alien invasion of a dystopian future.  Yet there still manage to be a great … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Sci-Fi Films Set in London

The History of Jim Henson and the Muppets in London

Nov 4, 2019 By John Rabon

Jim Henson and the Muppets have long had a history with London.  Well before they crossed the Atlantic Ocean, however, the Muppets were a creation of Jim Henson originating in 1955 with Kermit the Frog.  For much of the 50s and into the 1960s, Henson’s Muppets (a portmanteau of “marionettes” and “puppets”) featured in late-night talk shows and commercials.  It was the advent of … [Read more...] about The History of Jim Henson and the Muppets in London

The Brit Film Fiver – Five Scary London Horror Films To Watch This October

Oct 18, 2019 By John Rabon

Awooooooooo!  Werewolves of London!  Of course, the werewolves aren’t the only monsters haunting the city’s streets in horror films.  London has seen itself preyed upon by all manner of creatures in cinema including werewolves, mummies, aliens, murderous fiends, and the devil himself.  Plenty of films made have used London as a backdrop and provide any Londonphile with … [Read more...] about The Brit Film Fiver – Five Scary London Horror Films To Watch This October

The London Fiver – Five Children’s Literature Statues To See in London

May 16, 2019 By John Rabon

London is a city that is the setting of many a children’s book from One-Hundred and One Dalmatians to Peppa Goes to London.  With hundreds of years of literary history under its belt, the city has many monuments to great works and authors—and these include statues dedicated to children’s literature.  There are at least five statues dedicated to some of the most well-known … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Children’s Literature Statues To See in London

Laura’s London: Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition – The Design Museum – Our Review – Is It Worth Going?

Apr 29, 2019 By Laura Porter

The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1980; GB/United States). Stanley Kubrick and Jack Nicholson on the set of The Shining. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition has opened at The Design Museum in Kensington and is on until 15 September 2019. A global touring exhibition which started its journey in 2004, has at last reached London where so many of Kubrick's movies were filmed. Marking the 20th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s death, the exhibition explores his unique command of the whole creative … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition – The Design Museum – Our Review – Is It Worth Going?

Harry Potter News: Gringotts Bank Coming to the Harry Potter Studio Tour in April

Jan 29, 2019 By Jonathan

The Harry Potter Studio Tour is continually changing and updating to make sure they have a steady stream of repeat visitors. Today, they've announced that they'll be opening up Gringotts Bank to visitors. From the press release: For the first time ever at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, visitors are invited to enter the set of Gringotts … [Read more...] about Harry Potter News: Gringotts Bank Coming to the Harry Potter Studio Tour in April

Ten of the Best Independent Cinemas in London

Dec 19, 2018 By John Rabon

Cinemas, or movie theaters as we call them in the states, are some of the greatest places to spend time.  Watching documentaries, comedies, foreign films, and more, we open ourselves up to whole other worlds.  While there are plenty of big-name movie palaces such as Odeon and Empire, there are plenty of small chains and independent cinemas throughout the city that are worth … [Read more...] about Ten of the Best Independent Cinemas in London

Carnaby Street Unveils Bohemian Rhapsody Christmas Lights

Oct 24, 2018 By Jonathan

We're very excited about the upcoming film about Queen called Bohemian Rhapsody and in celebration, Carnaby Street has decked out the street with Christmas Lights inspired by the song. They were switched on a few days ago (with surviving Queen members and film star Rami Malek present to do the honors). And they look amazing! The lights will grace Carnaby Street until early … [Read more...] about Carnaby Street Unveils Bohemian Rhapsody Christmas Lights

London Alert: Giant Harry Potter Wands to Light Up the Path to St Paul’s from October to November

Oct 1, 2018 By Jonathan

Attention Harry Potter fans who will be in London later this month! In celebration of the upcoming sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, 9 giant wands will light the path from Millenium Bridge to St Paul's Cathedral to promote the film but also raise awareness of JK Rowling's charity work Lumos (which seeks to end the institutionalization of children). From … [Read more...] about London Alert: Giant Harry Potter Wands to Light Up the Path to St Paul’s from October to November

Harry Potter: Explore the Dark Arts This Autumn at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Aug 21, 2018 By Jonathan

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is a great destination for any Harry Potter fan (especially of the films). Throughout the year, they have special events geared towards each season and this year, they're going to 'celebrate' the Dark Magical Arts along with their usual Halloween Celebrations. Here are the details: From Friday 28th September – Saturday 10th November, fans … [Read more...] about Harry Potter: Explore the Dark Arts This Autumn at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

The London Fiver – Five Movies That Make Modern London Look Beautiful

Aug 2, 2018 By John Rabon

Scenery porn is a phrase used to describe camera shots in films and TV programmes that take a long view of the landscape.  Any production that films in a city certainly isn’t immune to it and London has a lot to show off.  With that in mind, cinematographers certainly love to linger on shots of London’s skyline and landmarks, making our mouths water at the thought of visiting … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Movies That Make Modern London Look Beautiful

Hamleys Now Has an Entire Floor Dedicated to Harry Potter

Jul 26, 2018 By Jonathan

London has a new spot to get all the best and latest Harry Potter gear - Hamleys has dedicated an entire floor to Harry Potter Merchandise. The iconic toy store, the oldest in the world, has dedicated their lower floor to Harry Potter. There is not a shortage of places in London to get official Harry Potter merchandise - there's a store at King's Cross, one in Heathrow … [Read more...] about Hamleys Now Has an Entire Floor Dedicated to Harry Potter

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