BFI IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures present the first ever Harry Potter All-Nighters on 17, 18, 24 & 25 June Tickets on sale now While excitedly anticipating 15 July’s opening of Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsTM – Part 2 in IMAX 3D, the eighth and final Harry Potter film, BFI IMAX celebrates this incredible, award-winning series of films by offering fans the chance to see all seven previous releases, as it presents four fantastic All-Nighter events this month in collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures. These first ever Harry PotterTM All-Nighters, sheer heaven for all Harry...

Jodie Foster’s latest work sees her direct and star in darkly comic drama THE BEAVER, alongside Mel Gibson, and well, a beaver. Gibson’s depressed CEO, Walter, adopts a rather unorthodox approach to dealing with his affliction: a beaver puppet that never leaves his left arm – and becomes his sole mode of communication. Come the film’s June 17th theatrical release you think you’re seeing the mischievous little mammal for the first time – but we’ve had a look through the history books and discovered The Beaver has been present at many of the most important events that have shaped the world...

OK, so we haven't exactly been keeping this news item up on a weekly basis. But frankly, there's not been a lot of imagination out there in the promotion stakes. But that's changed this week with HBO's London campaign for vampire rights in London. The TV channel has brought the crusade of the American Vampire League’s cause for equality across the pond, and had the first ever bi-species drinking fountain installed in Pottersfield Park, near City Hall (see pic below). They tell us... The striking 2.5m fountain includes drinking taps for both water and Tru:Blood, the official blood substitute...

The sexy blood-suckers are back, season 3 of 'True Blood' is out on DVD on May 23rd. We know it seems a long way away, but we're also pretty sure some of you already have your appetites whetted and ready to go. If you aren't already familiar with the series, you can get acquainted with the trailer below...    

THE POP CULTURE PHENOMENON THAT REDEFINED THE GANGSTER GENRE COMES TO BLU-RAYTM FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN SEPTEMBER 2011 Featuring Exclusive New Bonus Content With machine guns blazing, the explosive underworld epic Scarface arrives on Blu-rayTM Hi-Def in September 2011 from Universal Pictures International Entertainment. Considered one of the most influential gangster films ever made, Scarface’s gritty depiction of Tony Montana’s lethal ambition has made it a cultural touchstone that spans generations. Now, fans can experience the film’s raw power in spectacular high definition...

Well, like it or lump it, the trailer for the oh-so-American movie 'PROM' is here. Will the quirky story of a group of teens preparing for their final celebration of High School life bridge the trans-Atlantic gulf or will it leave us Brits cold? Will it even warm the hearts of American audiences for that matter? Check out the synopsis and trailer below and, as ever, we'd love to hear your thoughts...   At "Prom," every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. Several intersecting stories unfold at one high school as the big dance approaches; "Prom" portrays the precarious passage...

Last time around we saw some poorly suited men prance around in the Despicable Me 'Minion Ballet', this time the folks behind the Diary of a Wimpy Kid sequel have gone for a conventional 'viral' with sidekick/comedy fat kid Rowley singing along to P.Diddy. Is it funny? Is it painful? We're not sure. What do you think...?

Grab the edge of your seat and prepare for a high speed tour of Goa’s Underworld from 22nd April 2011 Indian cinema takes audiences on a high octane trip through the underbelly of Goa’s beach paradise when ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ opens in cinemas across the UK and worldwide on 22nd April 2011, releasing through Twentieth Century Fox. ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ is set in the exotic Indian beach resort of Goa, and tells the story of six characters whose lives change forever when they become embroiled in the shady and perilous world of the region’s drugs mafia. An edgy, stylised thriller which races...

Screening will feature a guest appearance from director Gareth Edwards Critically acclaimed indie film, Monsters to be screened by Jameson Cult Film Club Unique venue to be completely transformed into a scene straight out of the movie for the ultimate screening experience Apply for FREE tickets at www.jamesoncultfilmclub.com Jameson Cult Film Club is back for 2011 with the penultimate screening in their series of free cult film events. Thursday 3rd March will see the historic Royal College of Surgeons in London transformed into a live “infected zone” for a showing of ‘Future Cult’...

Every now and then we feel we have to highlight a PR stunt from the world of film that makes us chuckle, cringe or just plain confused. This time around, the DVD release of 'Despicable Me' has been accompanied by some guys dressed as minions taking ballet lessons. Quite why, we don't know. But it's funny and kind of sweet, a bit like the film...

Travelling back to the dark, brutal past of 13-century England, Ironclad plunges us headlong into one of the most violent, pivotal moments in English medieval history - when a few good men fought against insurmountable odds to defend their country from a megalomaniac, blood-drunk king. Torn from the pages of history, the devastating battle for the castle of Rochester is a true story of honour, action and excitement. There will be blood. The year is 1215. King John (Paul Giamatti) has been forced to sign the Magna Carta, a document that will ensure the freedom of men and form the basis of common...

It is Friday, 13 August of the year 1886, very early in the morning. The lanes of Soho are depraved, the air as heavy as the mind of the people. And, no one forebodes what terrifying things happened in this night … The murder of a wealthy citizen with an irreproachable reputation raises a lot of riddles. Was he really murdered here – in Soho? And, why did he have to die? You ask a good friend and forensic doctor for help. Only he is able to provide the answers you need to solve the case. Hopefully, Dr. Jekyll is really useful for your investigations … Slip into the role of the smart inspector...

Ahead of the much-anticipated release of 'The Adjustment Bureau' the studio have released a behind the scenes feature with Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. Will it shed more light on this political thriller/existential adventure that has so intrigued us all? Let's see...

What to say, what to say... We were just trailer the interweb looking for exciting new trailers to discuss for our 'Trailer Breakdown' podcast and we came across this: a sort of comedy horror about a murderous, psychopathic, psychic tire (yes, the things on car wheels) named Robert. You'll get our full reaction in a Trailer Breakdown shortly, but in the meantime, here's the trailer...

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of returning all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed in Fast Five. In this installment, former cop Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) partners with ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) on the opposite side of the law. Dwayne Johnson joins returning favorites Jordana Brewster, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Matt Schulze, Tego Calderon and Don Omar for this ultimate high-stakes race. Since Brian and Mia Toretto (Brewster) broke Dom out of custody, they’ve blown across many borders to elude authorities....

WALT DISNEY PICTURES/JERRY BRUCKHEIMER FILMS Website: Disney.co.uk/Pirates Twitter: Twitter.com/disneymoviesuk U.K. Release Date: May 20, 2011 Cast: Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane, Kevin R. McNally, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Sam Claflin and Geoffrey Rush Director: Rob Marshall Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer Executive Producers: Mike Stenson, Chad Oman, Barry Waldman, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, John DeLuca Screenplay by: Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall,...

To celebrate the PDC World Championships of Darts, which begins on Thursday, we've got five copies of the game to giveaway on PS3. All you have to do is tweet us on @movievortex and tell us who you think will win the title. All the correct entries will be entered into a draw and five winners randomly selected from there. Good luck! Be sure to check out our fantastic interview with Phil 'The Power' Taylor to see if you can pick up some tips and to learn more about the game. PDC WCD Pro Tour will build on the successes of PDC WCD 2009, and aims to update the graphics, characters, and control...

Film Trailers by Filmtrailer.com Ali (Christina Aguilera) is a small-town girl with a big voice who escapes hardship and an uncertain future to follow her dreams to LA.  After stumbling upon The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theatre that is home to an inspired musical revue, Ali lands a job as a cocktail waitress from Tess (Cher), the club’s proprietor and headliner. Burlesque’s outrageous costumes and bold choreography enrapture the young ingenue, who vows to perform there one day. Soon enough, Ali builds a friendship with a featured dancer (Julianne Hough), finds an enemy in a troubled,...

Get Ready for the Heist of a Lifetime as ‘Tees Maar Khan’ Opens Worldwide on 24th December 2010! Brace yourselves for the cinematic Piece de Resistance of the year as Farah Khan’s much-awaited ‘Tees Maar Khan’ finally pulls into cinemas worldwide on 24th December 2010, released by UTV Motion Pictures. Reuniting the winning on-screen partnership of Bollywood action man Akshay Kumar and partner in crime Katrina Kaif, ‘Tees Maar Khan’ celebrates the festive season with a lavish cinematic offering which will have audiences beaming well after they leave the theatres. Take a ticket...

It's been a busy week here at MV so we've not quite gotten around to writing a full review of 'Secretariat' yet. Our head says it's too formulaic to be worthwhile, but our hearts say maybe there's something in there. Are we just big cynics? Check out the synopsis and trailer below and see what you all think. Send us your opinions on Twitter (@movievortex)... "Based on the remarkable true story, "Secretariat" chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite...