Cinema

Reel Cinema in Blackburn

Cult classic 24 Hour Party People returning to Lancashire cinemas for free

Actor Grahame Edwards, who plays Arthur in Arthur’s Empire

Actor Grahame Edwards, who plays Arthur in Arthur’s Empire

Iconic Blackpool landmark features in film now on Amazon Prime

A Friend of Dorothy, the Oscar‑nominated comedy starring Stephen Fry will be shown at the Lytham International Film Festival

A Friend of Dorothy, the Oscar‑nominated comedy starring Stephen Fry will be shown at the Lytham International Film Festival

Stephen Fry film among 200 set to screen at Lytham Film Festival

Andy King and his car

Andy King and his car

Dad spent £17k turning Accrington car into Lightning McQueen after boozy night out

Winter arrived on the Silver Jubilee Bridge as Hollywood movie makers captured a snowy scene for the Batman sequel

Winter arrived on the Silver Jubilee Bridge as Hollywood movie makers captured a snowy scene for the Batman sequel

Batman filming transforms landmark bridge just 25 minutes from Lancashire

Caught Up’ is inspired by real accounts and had its premiere in Nelson

Caught Up’ is inspired by real accounts and had its premiere in Nelson

Hard-hitting movie filmed across Nelson and Blackburn has launch

The packed cinema auditorium during the screening

The packed cinema auditorium during the screening

Lancashire kids' work showcased at Hollywood-style film premiere

The Toy Story family fun day is coming to Lancaster this month

The Toy Story family fun day is coming to Lancaster this month

Free Toy Story family fun day coming to Lancashire this month

Jamie Holman in the Blackburn-made film inspired by The Italian Job

Jamie Holman in the Blackburn-made film inspired by The Italian Job

‘I wanted to reframe it’ as Blackburn film inspired by Italian Job premieres

Paul with his son Kalel

Paul with his son Kalel

Lancashire children's hospice documentary moves audience to tears

Jordan North will appear in the new film

Jordan North will appear in the new film

Burnley radio presenter Jordan North announces role in Toy Story 5

Sir Ian McKellen as Julian Sklar in The Christophers

Sir Ian McKellen as Julian Sklar in The Christophers

Sir Ian McKellen

Sir Ian McKellen hails ‘role of a lifetime’ after 65 years on stage and screen

A filmmaking masterclass is coming to Lancaster in June

A filmmaking masterclass is coming to Lancaster in June

University of Cumbria

Filmmaking masterclass with 'movie Jedi master' coming to Lancashire

A still from Our Land

A still from Our Land

Free cinema showings to explore who owns England’s countryside

Filmmaker Aeman Ali Afzal said he wanted give filmmakers a route to release their work

Filmmaker Aeman Ali Afzal said he wanted give filmmakers a route to release their work

Blackburn's Aeman launches new platform for independent filmmakers

Free tickets to see Japanese horror film based on viral video game

Burnley dancer lands TV and film roles in India ‘living out her dream’

The unveiling of the restored Carnforth Station clock in Lancashire, which has been rehung following repairs

The unveiling of the restored Carnforth Station clock in Lancashire, which has been rehung following repairs

Piece of cinematic history returns home to Carnforth station

KPop Demon Hunters became Netflix’s most popular movie of all time, with more than 325 million views in its first 91 days of being released

KPop Demon Hunters became Netflix’s most popular movie of all time, with more than 325 million views in its first 91 days of being released

KPop Demon Hunters 2 confirmed as Netflix’s record-breaking animated hit returns

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Classic Roald Dahl films coming to the big screen in Lancashire

Amélie Poulain played by Audrey Tautou

Amélie Poulain played by Audrey Tautou

Lancashire cinemas giving out free tickets to see 'classic' French romance in March

Shakespeare tragedy to arrive in East Lancashire cinemas

Shakespeare tragedy to arrive in East Lancashire cinemas

Shakespeare tragedy to arrive in East Lancashire cinemas

Sufiyaan (left) with dad Shakil at the BAFTAs

Sufiyaan (left) with dad Shakil at the BAFTAs

‘Blackburn at the BAFTAs’ – Filmmaker joins stars of screen at glittering ceremony

David Jonsson and Tom Blyth in Wasteman

David Jonsson and Tom Blyth in Wasteman

Wasteman – Prison drama is strong debut weighed down by languid approach

Wuthering Heights Review - Snobs and PR circus cannot undermine this brilliant film

Wuthering Heights Review - Snobs and PR circus cannot undermine this brilliant film

Wuthering Heights - Snobs cannot undermine this brilliant film shot near East Lancs

Bridestones Moor, Todmorden

Bridestones Moor, Todmorden

Moorland a short hop from Lancashire serves as stunning setting for Wuthering Heights

The Bay Film Festival award winners

The Bay Film Festival award winners

Film festival puts Lancashire town on international cinema map with return planned

‘Mommy I don't want to’ is described as ‘a haunting psychological thriller that explores how childhood trauma can shape a terrifying future’

‘Mommy I don't want to’ is described as ‘a haunting psychological thriller that explores how childhood trauma can shape a terrifying future’

Lancashire town transformed into 1970s California for psychological thriller

L-R: MAGID / ZAFAR team - producer Aidan Robert Brooks, writer and director and Luis Hindman, and writer Sufiyaan Salam

L-R: MAGID / ZAFAR team - producer Aidan Robert Brooks, writer and director and Luis Hindman, and writer Sufiyaan Salam

Blackburn’s Sufiyaan Salam celebrates BAFTA nomination for short film

Showcase Cinemas has launched discounted tickets for family-friendly films on weekends and school holidays, making tickets £2.49

Showcase Cinemas has launched discounted tickets for family-friendly films on weekends and school holidays, making tickets £2.49

Showcase Cinema

UK cinema chain launches £2.49 tickets for family-friendly films on weekends in 2026

The Bay International Film Festival 2026 will open in Morecambe with a gala celebrating the 100th anniversary of comedian Eric Morecambe's birth, showcasing international cinema and northern talent.

The Bay International Film Festival 2026 will open in Morecambe with a gala celebrating the 100th anniversary of comedian Eric Morecambe's birth, showcasing international cinema and northern talent.

Film festival to open next month with tribute to iconic Eric Morecambe

L-R: Sufiyaan Salam with co-writer and director and Luis Hindman, actor David Jonsson, and producer Aidan Robert Brooks.

L-R: Sufiyaan Salam with co-writer and director and Luis Hindman, actor David Jonsson, and producer Aidan Robert Brooks.

Blackburn’s Sufiyaan Salam celebrates BIFA win for short film

The students have produced a fully formed music video from scratch for the latest music release by local Clitheroe band Lightguard.

The students have produced a fully formed music video from scratch for the latest music release by local Clitheroe band Lightguard.

Students produce stunning new video for rising local band

Filming has began this week on a new crime drama sset in Nelson and Lancashire.

Filming has began this week on a new crime drama sset in Nelson and Lancashire.

Filming begins in Lancashire for new drama featuring Ackley Bridge star

Aeman Ali Afzal, founder of This Is TAE and Indie Crib, is calling for local actors, extras, and filming locations for his latest short film

Aeman Ali Afzal, founder of This Is TAE and Indie Crib, is calling for local actors, extras, and filming locations for his latest short film

Actors wanted for new crime movie filmed in Nelson and Blackburn

Stock image of film crew on scene

Stock image of film crew on scene

Casting open for 5 roles in gritty short film set in 1990s Accrington

A film shot in five countries including Norway and Kuwait had its premiere in Lancashire.

A film shot in five countries including Norway and Kuwait had its premiere in Lancashire.

Filmmaker reveals the ‘dark underbelly’ of matrimonial system

Budding directors got their hands on state-of-the-art filmmaking equipment at a series of talks and workshops in Blackburn.

Budding directors got their hands on state-of-the-art filmmaking equipment at a series of talks and workshops in Blackburn.

Leading filmmakers get a chance to test out latest tech in Blackburn

The band recording the video in 2023

The band recording the video in 2023

Blackburn punk rock band craft brilliant concert film despite many hilarious mishaps

Ajay Taylor-Mullen and Dylan Nursimooloo in Blackburn College's Film Studio

Ajay Taylor-Mullen and Dylan Nursimooloo in Blackburn College's Film Studio

Talented students 'ones to watch' after reaching festival final

More Minion art appears under bridge near Hapton

More Minion art appears under bridge near Hapton

‘Lancashire Banksy’ strikes again after more Minion art appears under bridge

Ian McShane as Winston and Ana de Armas as Eve in Ballerina

Ian McShane as Winston and Ana de Armas as Eve in Ballerina

Ian McShane backs casting of ‘great’ actor in latest John Wick film

Teddy and son Simon McDermott became viral sensations following their car pool karaoke

Teddy and son Simon McDermott became viral sensations following their car pool karaoke

Film made of inspirational story of Blackburn's beloved 'Songaminute Man'

Aeman Ali Afzal, founder of ‘This Is TAE’, said he was 'on a mission to make the film industry more accessible'.

Aeman Ali Afzal, founder of ‘This Is TAE’, said he was 'on a mission to make the film industry more accessible'.

'The future of film isn’t just for big studios’, says Blackburn filmmaker

Lee Barnes is the filmmaker

Lee Barnes is the filmmaker

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Production of new film produced by Andy's Man Club gets underway

Lamissah, 17, has appeared in a number of film roles and shared details of her latest movie

Lamissah, 17, has appeared in a number of film roles and shared details of her latest movie

Lamissah La-Shontae joins host of stars in comedy spoof ‘Jackie The Stripper’

REEL Blackburn 'go-to' cinema celebrates award nomination

REEL Blackburn 'go-to' cinema celebrates award nomination

Blackburn's 'go-to' cinema celebrates award family entertainment nomination

Holdsworth House in Halifax

Holdsworth House in Halifax

Hollywood A-list trio spotted at hotel after filming in Pennines

The 10 finalists for best family indoor entertainment have been announced

The 10 finalists for best family indoor entertainment have been announced

REVEALED: The 10 ‘best family indoor entertainment’ finalists vying for your votes

Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart

Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart

Sir Ian McKellen

Sir Ian McKellen to reprise famous role in new film

The Beatles will be portrayed by Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison) across four films

The Beatles will be portrayed by Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison) across four films

Beatles fans unconvinced by 'awful' casting for 'binge-able' biopics

The Hindi action thriller Sikandar, is the biggest release this week

The Hindi action thriller Sikandar, is the biggest release this week

Vue Cinemas celebrates South Asian cinema over Eid week

The Bollywood Big One will be at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester in May

The Bollywood Big One will be at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester in May

Ticket details announced for huge Bollywood show at Co-Op Live

Hollywood in Harwood's unique pop-up cinema weekend at Mercer Hall was a 'huge success'

Hollywood in Harwood's unique pop-up cinema weekend at Mercer Hall was a 'huge success'

Disused swimming pool transformed into cinema for 'really popular' event