Cinema

Tim Curry starred in a huge range of roles throughout his acting career.

Look back at Tim Curry's most iconic roles in film and TV from Rocky Horror to Clue

The screenings begin on August 28 with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

The screenings begin on August 28 with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter films return to the big screen for 25th anniversary

Filmmaker Stuart Armstrong with the signed football donated by Carlisle United.

Filmmaker Stuart Armstrong with the signed football donated by Carlisle United.

Carlisle United backs fundraiser for short film by rising Cumbrian talent

The courtyard of 'Crow Crag'

The courtyard of 'Crow Crag'

Hundreds of fans make pilgrimage to iconic Cumbria film location

The closest IMAX cinemas to Cumbria showing Nolan's 'masterpiece' The Odyssey

KFF director Julia Vickers, programmer David Miller, and administrator Richard Summersell outside KFF Festival HQ, The Alhambra Cinema

KFF director Julia Vickers, programmer David Miller, and administrator Richard Summersell outside KFF Festival HQ, The Alhambra Cinema

Well-known festival announces Lake District event for 27th year

The filming which was taking place in Penrith is understood to be for a new Bollywood movie

The filming which was taking place in Penrith is understood to be for a new Bollywood movie

'Bollywood film' crews descend on Cumbrian town for secret film project

The two Leavers' Day lead actors.

The two Leavers' Day lead actors.

Cumbria-set film by Carlisle director finishes first filming block

Toy Story first graced the screens in 1995

Toy Story first graced the screens in 1995

Free Toy Story 5 toys at Smyths tomorrow for kids with these names

The Other Bennet Sister attracted visitors to Dove Cottage

The Other Bennet Sister attracted visitors to Dove Cottage

Why Cumbria's stunning scenery is a screen star

Outdoor cinema to screen classic film at Cumbrian castle

Madfabulous will kick off the season on June 5

Madfabulous will kick off the season on June 5

Carlisle cinema marks Pride Month with trio of LGBTQ+ films

A in-game capture from Elden Ring

A in-game capture from Elden Ring

Filming spotted in the Lake District believed to be for new Elden Ring movie

The Royal Mint has announced coins to mark 25 years of The Lord Of The Rings films.

The Royal Mint has announced coins to mark 25 years of The Lord Of The Rings films.

Royal Mint announces special coins to celebrate 25 years of Lord Of The Rings release

The Bigger Picture still image.

The Bigger Picture still image.

Carlisle filmmaker wraps first independent short film - The Bigger Picture

Tesco Clubcard members are being offered cut-price cinema trips this month in a new blockbuster deal that slashes ticket prices to just £5 — or £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers

Tesco Clubcard members are being offered cut-price cinema trips this month in a new blockbuster deal that slashes ticket prices to just £5 — or £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers

The £2.50 cinema ticket trick Tesco shoppers can use this month

The Keswick Alhambra Cinema

The Keswick Alhambra Cinema

Rare 1972 Lennon-Ono concert film to screen in the Lake District

Ralph Fiennes in The Choral

Ralph Fiennes in The Choral

Brampton Film Club audience praise 2025 film The Choral

Ecto 1 at Solway Aviation Museum

Ecto 1 at Solway Aviation Museum

Ghostbusters Ecto-1 makes car makes surprise Carlisle appearance

There will be a 40th anniversary screening of Top Gun

There will be a 40th anniversary screening of Top Gun

Fan favourite films returning to the big screen in Carlisle

The actor, who turned 86 earlier this month, was hospitalised in Hawaii on Thursday, March 19

The actor, who turned 86 earlier this month, was hospitalised in Hawaii on Thursday, March 19

Iconic action star Chuck Norris dies at 86 after ‘medical emergency’ in Hawaii

When Life Gives You Lemons…Everyone’s Everest, is by Sally Orange MBE

When Life Gives You Lemons…Everyone’s Everest, is by Sally Orange MBE

'Inspirational' new adventure film to premiere at Keswick Film Festival

Jessie Buckley, winner of the award for best actress in a leading role for 'Hamnet'

Jessie Buckley, winner of the award for best actress in a leading role for 'Hamnet'

Cockermouth venue to screen 2026 Oscar-winning films

A new documentary about Chinese-born conceptual artist Li Yuan-chia, who founded the pioneering LYC Museum and Gallery on Hadrian’s Wall in rural Cumbria in 1971, will make its UK debut at the Keswick Film Festival

A new documentary about Chinese-born conceptual artist Li Yuan-chia, who founded the pioneering LYC Museum and Gallery on Hadrian’s Wall in rural Cumbria in 1971, will make its UK debut at the Keswick Film Festival

Documentary on 'visionary' artist set to premiere at Keswick Film Festival

Sir John Hurt and Lady Anwen Hurt

Sir John Hurt and Lady Anwen Hurt

New film award named after late actor Sir John Hurt

Marc Goodwin the town crier with Julia Rayner

Marc Goodwin the town crier with Julia Rayner

Filming of '17th-century drama' screened at historic Cumbrian castle

Luhrmann’s modern take on Romeo and Juliet will be hitting the big screen

Luhrmann’s modern take on Romeo and Juliet will be hitting the big screen

Baz Luhrmann film season arrives at Carlisle cinema this month

West Cumbrian born director to release horror flick featuring Love Island star

Footage of Calder Abbey in the new trailer

Footage of Calder Abbey in the new trailer

Netflix unveils new Peaky Blinders movie trailer featuring historic abbey

Alhambra Cinema in Keswick

Alhambra Cinema in Keswick

Full line up for Lake District film festival announced

Keswick's Alhambra Cinema

Keswick's Alhambra Cinema

From Cannes to Keswick: Film festival unveils 2026 line-up

Buttermere has featured on the big screen

Buttermere has featured on the big screen

In-depth guide to the Lake District's most iconic filmed locations

A still from The Ballad Of Wallis Island

A still from The Ballad Of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island proves a hit at Cumbrian film screening

Feeling unusual... Paul McGann and Richard E Grant as 'Withnail & I'.

Feeling unusual... Paul McGann and Richard E Grant as 'Withnail & I'.

Special 'Withnail and I' screening set to attract fans to Cumbria this summer

The line-up includes four films exploring the relationship between people and the natural world and the thrill of exploration

The line-up includes four films exploring the relationship between people and the natural world and the thrill of exploration

Keswick adventure film night to celebrate courage and the wild

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is out in UK cinemas next week

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is out in UK cinemas next week

Cillian Murphy to return in 28 Years Later sequel filmed in Cumbria

Cillian Murphy is seen in front of Calder Abbey in the trailer released by Netflix for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Cillian Murphy is seen in front of Calder Abbey in the trailer released by Netflix for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

First look at Peaky Blinders film scenes shot at Cumbrian Abbey in Netflix trailer

Mrs Clause in Cockermouth

Mrs Clause in Cockermouth

Have you spotted Mrs Clause? Cockermouth Chamber of Trade release mystery film series

Johnny Vegas and Stuart Armstrong

Johnny Vegas and Stuart Armstrong

Filmmaker from Cumbrian town wins Best Comedy award

Could the next James Bond film be shot in the Lake District? Well, this is how it'd look

Could the next James Bond film be shot in the Lake District? Well, this is how it'd look

Coniston Water boat chase? How the Lake District will look in the new James Bond film

Nick Frost stars in Grow

Nick Frost stars in Grow

New family film featuring star-studded British cast to be shown at Cumbrian cinema

Michael Hodgson as Rich in Meat Raffle

Michael Hodgson as Rich in Meat Raffle

Film set in Cumbria and streaming on Channel 4 gains praise from Sir Ian McKellen

Black Phone 2, Good Boy and The Conjuring: Last Rites are some of the horror films available to watch in UK cinemas this October

Black Phone 2, Good Boy and The Conjuring: Last Rites are some of the horror films available to watch in UK cinemas this October

5 spooky horror films you need to see in UK cinemas this October

Jonathan Ross being interviewed by Carlisle film buff Paul Donaldson

Jonathan Ross being interviewed by Carlisle film buff Paul Donaldson

Carlisle film expert uses podcast to stay connected - and interview major stars

Kirkgate Centre

Kirkgate Centre

Cumbrian venue bids for national ‘Cinema of the Year’ title

Lowther Castle [LCL/Tony Rumsey]

Lowther Castle [LCL/Tony Rumsey]

Outdoor cinema experience coming to Lowther Castle this Halloween

Where Poppies Grow

Where Poppies Grow

Meet the people who think that Cumbria needs its own film studio

You could watch Freakier Friday and Jurassic World: Rebirth for less than £5 this August bank holiday weekend at these Showcase Cinemas

You could watch Freakier Friday and Jurassic World: Rebirth for less than £5 this August bank holiday weekend at these Showcase Cinemas

Showcase Cinema

How you can watch a film at the cinema for under £5 this bank holiday weekend

Fillmaker Fergal O'Riordan

Fillmaker Fergal O'Riordan

The Wicker Man: Return to Summerisle documentary premiered

Kirkgate Centre offers wider access to film festival due to council grants

Kirkgate Centre offers wider access to film festival due to council grants

Free film festival passes available for those on benefits or pension credits

ICONIC: Sigourney Weaver played Ellen Ripley in Alien

ICONIC: Sigourney Weaver played Ellen Ripley in Alien

NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Classic films being screened in north Cumbrian cinemas this summer

Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, shining over the Sycamore Gap at Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.

Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, shining over the Sycamore Gap at Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.

Oscar-winning director reveals why Sycamore Gap tree is included in hit film

Five moment in pop culture the Lake District has featured

Five moment in pop culture the Lake District has featured

5 times the Lake District has featured in pop culture

The Bob Dylan biopic will be screened in Alston

The Bob Dylan biopic will be screened in Alston

Bob Dylan biopic to be screened in Alston as part of film and music collaboration