A “masterpiece” biopic starring Robert De Niro is streaming on Netflix in the UK
A “masterpiece” biopic featuring Robert De Niro is available to stream on Netflix in the UK as of this week.
Raging Bull (1980) stands as a biographical sports drama adapted from world champion boxer Jake LaMotta’s memoir.
De Niro portrays LaMotta, whose “violence and determination led him to the very top inside the ring but destroyed his relationships outside it”, according to the BBC’s synopsis.
The cast of this Martin Scorsese-directed picture, a frequent De Niro collaborator, features Joe Pesci as Jake’s younger sibling and former manager, plus Cathy Moriarty as Jake’s long-suffering spouse Vickie.
The production secured two Academy Awards, with De Niro claiming Best Actor honours and Thelma Schoonmaker earning Best Editing recognition, cementing its status as a timeless classic, reports the Express.
Film blog Taste of Cinema declared it the “greatest biopic of all time” in a glowing post, celebrating both its performances and “surrealist” boxing sequences.
Devotees have flocked to IMDb to heap praise upon the picture, with one branding it a “masterpiece” whilst commending Scorsese’s directorial prowess.
“The fight scenes are famous for their brutal realism and it’s easy to see why,” they penned.
“He puts you right in the ring with the fighters and you cant help but admire their technical brilliance. However, the most stunning aspect of all is Thelma Schoonmaker’s editing.
“It’s some of the best editing I’ve ever seen especially during the fight scenes where it’s positively breathtaking.”
Another viewer praised: “Besides the legendary performance of Robert De Niro, there are many things in this film that will remain in my heart forever: the splendid black & white, the contrast between the slow moving scenes and the frenetic ones, the choice of the music and the sense of loss which entangles the whole movie.”
A third fan hailed the fight scenes as “are the most brutal that I have ever seen on film even though there’s only like 12 minutes of them and the editing is simply brilliant”.
They lamented: “It should have earned Scorsese a best director Oscar but at least they had enough sense to award de Niro the best actor Oscar,” adding: “I’ll come back to this film forever.”
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A fourth critic, who rated the film a perfect 10/10, enthused: “Terrific performances by the leads, particularly De Niro and Joe Pesci. Overall this is rightfully one of the greatest films ever made!”
The film carries a 15 certificate and includes strong violence, domestic abuse, sex references, and very strong language – so viewers are advised to exercise discretion.
Raging Bull is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
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I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for the Los Angeles Times, host of The Envelope newsletter and the guy wondering how many New Year’s resolutions you’ve broken so far this year.
Let’s take a look back — and a look forward — because that’s what we’re contractually obligated to do this time of year.
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Every year, some editor at The Times buzzes my inbox with a request to gather my hopes and dreams into a purely speculative list of movies I’m looking forward to seeing in the coming 12 months. That email serves as a marker that the Earth has orbited the sun once again and it’s time to buy a new planner — because I’ll be damned if I’m going to let Google Calendar know what I’m doing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
I was asked to contribute two movies to the list last year, and I chose “One Battle After Another” and “Materialists.” So … one masterpiece that should go on to win the Oscar for best picture and the movie that seems to be the most hated film of 2025. Seriously, people will approach me at parties and say, unprompted, “You know what movie I despised? ‘Materialists.’” And then, after unloading on how much they loathed the characters in Celine Song’s romantic drama, they’ll shift gears and go on a diatribe about late-stage capitalism.
(My New Year’s resolution: find better parties.)
You could say, then, that I got one right and one wrong, though I was partly looking forward to “Materialists” because Song had regaled me with tales of her Manhattan matchmaking days over a couple glasses of wine one night and I wanted to see how she’d weave these stories into a movie. And it turned out that was the best part of the film. So there. No more emails about “Materialists,” please.
At least Song’s film saw the light of day. Looking back on our 2025 list, there are still movies that haven’t made it to theaters. The “Untitled Trey Parker/Matt Stone Film,” once scheduled for July 4, now has a title, “Whitney Springs,” but no new release date. Neither does Terrence Malick’s biblical drama, “The Way of the Wind,” which Malick has reportedly been editing for a good six years now. That movie didn’t make our 2026 list, but, fingers crossed, it might resurface sometime in the next decade when we throw together another of these.
So what movies am I looking forward to seeing when it stops raining (talk about biblical drama) and we start turning the calendar’s pages? I raised my hand for three, and I’m confident this trio will satisfy, mostly because of their directors’ track record. To see everyone else’s picks — including a few I would have chosen myself — read the full list here.
“Disclosure Day”: I liked it better when this was simply known as “Untitled Steven Spielberg UFO movie.” What more do you need to know beyond that description and a prime summer release date? That’s enough to sell a few hundred million dollars in tickets and make me giddy with anticipation. We don’t know much at the moment, other than that Spielberg is working again with “Jurassic Park” and “War of the Worlds” screenwriter David Koepp. There’s an eye-catching billboard with an image that looks alien and kind of birdlike … unless you study it while standing on your head and then it looks … human? Who knows? ALL WILL BE DISCLOSED, the tagline promises, hence the title. So we’ll just have to wait. But from all appearances, we’re not in “E.T.” territory with this one.
“The Adventures of Cliff Booth”: Do we need a stand-alone Cliff Booth movie? Quentin Tarantino thinks so, though not enough to direct the sequel he wrote to his hit 2019 film “Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood.” That’s OK, as Brad Pitt, who won an Oscar for playing Booth, the ass-kicking stuntman, enlisted David Fincher to sub in. It’ll be their fourth collaboration, following “Se7en,” “Fight Club” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” a track record that offers some optimism that a film elevating Booth from Rick Dalton’s loyal sidekick to a leading character is an idea worth pursuing. (Leonardo DiCaprio apparently turned down an offer to reprise Dalton in a cameo.) If nothing else, the movie’s 1977 setting, eight years after the events in “Once Upon a Time,” will give us the chance to revel in another glorious L.A. time capsule.
“Werwulf”: Robert Eggers calls his upcoming medieval werewolf movie the “darkest thing I have ever written, by far.” Let that sink in for a moment. Eggers’ filmography includes the suffocating madness found in “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse” and the chilling terror of a malevolent, shape-shifting, lustful vampire in “Nosferatu.” These are not light movies. So what are we in store for here? Apparently a member of Eggers’ sound team said he needed a hug after reading the “Werwulf” script. I couldn’t verify this, but I want this to be true. There will be blood — and fog. One other thing we know is the setting, 13th century England, which means that the film’s dialogue will be in Middle English. How fareth thoue with that? I’m sure the cast, which includes Eggers regulars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe and Ralph Ineson, had fun, verraily.
There you have it: Spielberg, Fincher, Eggers. A sci-fi thriller, a sequel I still can’t believe exists and a monster movie. All three of these might miss the mark. And, honestly, any list missing the guaranteed pleasures of “Practical Magic 2” is immediately suspect.
But that’s the folly of blindly looking ahead. You never know.
Happy New Year! And, as always, thanks for reading.
Sydney Sweeney plays housemaid Millie Calloway in The Housemaid
Sydney Sweeney wants to make films that will “impact and hopefully save people’s lives”, she has told the BBC.
The 28-year-old US actor has this year appeared in psychological thriller The Housemaid and boxing biopic Christy, which both address issues around domestic violence.
Sweeney calls the topic “prevalent” and says she takes a “lot of care” when playing these types of roles.
“Being able to have a film that’s on a more commercial level talk about a very difficult topic is important,” she adds.
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Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried were cast in The Housemaid due to their physical similarities
Sweeney is currently starring as Millie Calloway in The Housemaid, which is based on the 2022 novel of the same name by Freida McFadden.
The novel is an international bestseller and has generated a large following, especially among the reading community on TikTok.
Sweeney says she is “a huge fan of the book” and that she “loved all the characters”.
“I love complex, juicy, crazy, twisted stories. This is a dream project,” she adds.
The film also features Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar, as Nina and Andrew Winchester, who employ Sweeney’s character in their home.
Seyfried and Sweeney were chosen to play the two female leads in The Housemaid because of their physical resemblances, but Seyfried says the similarities do not end there.
“There’s a similarity between us that is uncanny, and it’s really fun to work with people [who] are doing life in a similar way, have similar ideals about the job and life,” she tells the BBC.
Sweeney also says the pair have developed a “dynamic” where they “can enjoy being around” each other – and their relationship means they can “go to these crazy places and discover so much more within your character”.
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Amanda Seyfried plays Nina Winchester, a housewife who appears to have complex mental health issues
‘Getting the tone right’
Seyfried’s character Nina grapples with complex mental health issues throughout the film, which at times make it a difficult watch.
“You have to play it as realistic as possible because it needs to reflect real life,” she says.
The Housemaid has been compared to domestic thrillers of the 1990s, like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct. But it has a markedly modern twist with the physical and mental abuse plot lines in the film.
Seyfried, who is known for her roles in Mamma Mia! and Mean Girls, believes the cast “nailed getting the tone right” and hopes that despite the movie being entertainment, that people “come out with a better understanding of domestic violence” and “broaden their horizons”.
She adds that this is “especially” true for “people who haven’t thankfully had to deal with it”.
This is echoed by director Paul Feig, who admits he was “nervous” about handling the subject sensitively.
“I made sure there wasn’t any physical abuse, that it was more psychological abuse,” he says.
Domestic abuse in film has become a hot topic for Hollywood, sparked by the promotional tour for 2024 film It Ends With Us, which was criticised by some for packaging it as a romantic story rather than one of abuse.
Sklenar, who appears in both The Housemaid and It Ends With Us, says it is “challenging” to take on the role of an abuser.
He describes his characters – Andrew Winchester in The Housemaid and Atlas Corrigan in It Ends With Us – as “polar opposites”.
“When it comes to acting, you can try all you want, but ultimately sometimes it just affects you,” he says.
“It’s intense and it’s ultimately going to affect you in certain ways.”
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Brandon Sklenar also appeared in It Ends With Us, a film adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel of the same name
The film has received mostly positive reviews, including four stars from the Guardian, which said Feig and his cast “deliver with terrific gusto; this is an innocent holiday treat”.
The reception will be welcome for Sweeney after being at the centre of much drama and discussion in 2025.
And her career was under scrutiny after a string of box office flops – but The Housemaid opened with a healthy $19m (£14m) in North America last weekend.
That’s no surprise given that the original novel was a huge hit, selling more than 1.6 million copies worldwide.
Two sequels have also been published, meaning further film adaptations could be on the cards.
Feig, whose previous films include Bridesmaids and The Heat, believes novels will become an even more fertile source of material for Hollywood because “studios always want something that is a known quality” to “justify their ability to put a lot of money” into the project.
But he says he tries not to let books with a huge audience and fanbase dictate what projects he makes, because “there are plenty of books that are really popular that just don’t work as movies”.
Feig adds that it has been “fun” to work with Rebecca Sonnenshine’s adapted screenplay for The Housemaid, but that he has “restored” some parts of the book that “readers really would miss if they weren’t in there”.
There is also an “extra ending that’s not in the book”, he says, “so readers can get something new that they didn’t expect”.
However, these might not be the most suitable picks for the younger audience. So, here’s a guide to where you can catch some of the top-notch Christmas films for children.
Christmas films for children and toddlers
The Snowman
The 1980s classic fantasy animation, The Snowman, is an iconic and charming viewing experience for the entire family.
The Snowman spins the story of a young lad who crafts a snowman that springs to life while everyone else is fast asleep, whisking him off on an extraordinary journey.
Adding to the thrill is the fact that the narrative is introduced by none other than the late glam rock legend David Bowie.
Mickey Mouse also has his own holiday film with Once Upon A Christmas, a compilation-style movie featuring three separate tales about love, kinship and the spirit of giving.
This animated Disney gem stars Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Daisy Duck, Pluto, and naturally, Mickey Mouse himself.
Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas is available to watch on Disney+.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
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A Charlie Brown Christmas may be celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, but it remains a timeless classic for good reason.
Disheartened by the commercialisation of the holiday season, Charlie embarks on a quest to uncover the true essence of Christmas by directing his school’s nativity.
Through this venture, he discovers that Christmas isn’t about material possessions but love and the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth.
A Charlie Brown Christmas is available on Apple TV.
Arthur Christmas
Featuring the voices of James McAvoy and Bill Nighy, Arthur Christmas centres around Santa Claus’ well-meaning but bumbling grandson, Arthur.
Upon realising that Santa has overlooked delivering a present to a little girl on Christmas Eve, Arthur embarks on a frantic last-minute quest to ensure it reaches her before daybreak.
Arthur Christmas is available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, or for streaming via Sky Go or NOW.
Klaus
Another contemporary Christmas family favourite is Klaus, which explores the origin story of Santa Claus.
After spoilt postman Jesper is banished to the desolate town of Smeerensburg, he teams up with reclusive woodsman Klaus to distribute toys, igniting community spirit and a cherished new tradition.
Voiced by the legendary actor Tom Hanks, The Polar Express follows a young lad who, doubting the magic of Christmas, embarks on an enchanting train journey to the North Pole.
During his voyage, he forms new friendships and experiences the true essence of Christmas.
The Polar Express is available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, or for streaming via Sky Go or NOW.
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Often hailed as one of the greatest Christmas films ever, the 1990s flick The Muppets Christmas Carol holds a special place in many hearts.
Featuring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Rizzo and the rest of the Muppets crew, these endearing puppets breathe life into Charles Dickens’ timeless story, A Christmas Carol.
At the centre of this yuletide film is none other than actor Michael Caine, portraying the curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge.
The Muppet Christmas Carol can be viewed on Disney+.
THEY were the sweet child actors who made us laugh and cry in our favourite festive films.
But since their big breaks in Christmas movies, few have bagged big parts and many traded fame for ‘normal’ jobs away from our screens.
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And another big name, who starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor, had quit the profession following a “full-blown psychotic breakdown”.
It can be a tough industry that sees some like high-flying star Thomas, who recently returned to his Love Actually role for a Google Pixel ad, rise to international acclaim while others end up in the depths of despair.
He started as Thurman Merman and now is in a Canadian law series
As dorky Thurman Merman, Brett Kelly had his first role in Bad Santa and its sequel.
He went on to have roles in Paul Feig’s Unaccompanied Minors in 2006 and Adrien Brody film High School before studying business in Canada.
But in 2016, he chose to gain 50lbs to bring back his role as Thurman in Bad Santa 2.
He said: “The pain came after. It took about four months to put on and then I’d say about twice that to take it all off.”
For the last four years, the 32-year-old been starring in Canadian legal drama Family Law where he plays paralegal Cecil Patterson.
Jingle all the Way – Jake Lloyd
Jake found fame as Jamie in Jingle All The Way
The 1996 film was Jake Lloyd’s first Hollywood role – starring as Arnold Schwarznegger’s son Jamie in the holiday romp.
His biggest role came in 1999 when the ten-year-old was cast by George Lucas as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
In 2001, he quit the industry after bullies targeted him over his role in the Sith vs Jedi epic.
He told The Sun at the time: “My entire school life was really a living hell.”
In 2015, Jake was arrested after a car chase and was held for 10 months while awaiting trial.
He was then diagnosed with schizophrenia and transferred to a psychiatric facility in 2023, where he completed to 18-month inpatient stay.
Jake, now 36, said he needed to hit “rock bottom” to help him accept his diagnosis, medication and the need to “honestly take part in treatment”.
Love Actually – Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas married Tallulah Riley last year
Thomas was 13 when he starred as Sam who seeks advice from his stepdad Daniel (Liam Neeson) after falling for a classmate.
The London-born actor went on to star in Nanny McPhee and The Maze Runner movies, as well as playing Paul McCartney in the John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy.
He starred as Jojen Reed in two seasons of Game of Thrones and, more recently, he has appeared in the historical TV drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.
In June 2024, Thomas, now 35 married actress Tallulah Riley at Anstey village church in Hertfordshire.
Tallulah, who starred in the 2007 movie St. Trinian’s, previously wed Tesla mogul Elon Musk, twice.
They first married in 2010, divorcing two years later, before tying the knot a second time in 2013 and splitting in 2014.
Deck the Halls – Alia Shawkat
Alia Shawkat’s first Hollywood role was in Deck the Halls before appearing on Arrested Development
She may be better known for playing Maeby Funke in Arrested Development but one of Alia’s first roles was in Deck the Halls.
She starred as Matthew Broderick’s daughter Madison in the festive flick back in 2006.
Since, she has had roles in Broad City, sells paintings and provided vocals for band Fake Problems in 2010.
This year, Alia, now 36, notched up eight acting credits on IMDB – including runaway hit Severance, starring Adam Scott, Lego Marvel Avengers and Poker Face.
If you’re unimpressed with this year’s Christmas TV offerings, you can find a huge range of beloved festive classics on your favourite streaming services
09:21, 24 Dec 2025Updated 09:36, 24 Dec 2025
Another Christmas is finally here and the season is all about family, food and festive traditions.
However, there will undoubtedly come a moment when parents and kids alike will be so stuffed with turkey, trimmings and Christmas pudding that they won’t be able to move from the sofa.
That’s why it’s important to have several hours of entertainment lined up, especially if the idea of board games or a long walk is too exhausting to contemplate.
While TV channels have a wide range of festive treats in store, viewers who don’t fancy yet another Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special or have already watched the Gavin and Stacey finale 100 times this year might prefer to revisit some of their favourite holiday films instead.
Let’s take a look at some highlights from the vast array of Christmas classics available to stream on the top streaming platforms, from Netflix and Prime Video to Sky and Disney+.
Netflix
Streaming giant Netflix has fast become one of the leading producers of guilty pleasure Christmas rom-coms that are incredibly easy to watch if you’re still digesting your second and third helpings of pigs in blankets.
Stand-outs include The Princess Switch trilogy, Hot Frosty, A Castle For Christmas and A Merry Little Ex-Mas. Plus, don’t forget about Lindsay Lohan’s Christmas comebacks, Our Little Secret and Falling For Christmas, and Virgin River star Alexandra Breckenridge’s recent Mrs Doubtfire-inspired hit, My Secret Santa.
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Sky is giving away a free Netflix subscription with its new Sky Stream TV bundles, including the £15 Essential TV plan.
This lets members watch live and on-demand TV content without a satellite dish or aerial and includes hit shows like Bridgerton.
For those looking for something a bit more nostalgic, Netflix has several familiar favourites, too. Iconic Christmas rom-coms The Holiday and Love Actually are both available, as is How the Grinch Stole Christmas, both the live-action version with Jim Carrey and the 2018 animated film voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch. Animation fans also can’t go wrong with Netflix’s delightful original film, Klaus.
Those looking for something a little more high-octane should check out the Christmas thriller Carry-On, with Taron Edgerton and Jason Bateman, and, finally, Netflix is also carrying The Holdovers, a heartwarming drama that was only just released in 2023 but has already become a classic.
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Disney+ has announced that it will up its annual subscription by 10% on September 30. Until then, shoppers can still lock into its £89.90 annual plan, which works out less than 30p a day.
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Although Netflix has streaming services beat when it comes to Christmas originals, Disney+ might just have the best selection of familiar favourites.
The Holiday is also available here, as is the live-action Grinch, plus both versions of the delightful Miracle on 34th Street and the entire Santa Clause trilogy starring Tim Allen as a reluctant Saint Nick.
Here you can also find The Nightmare Before Christmas, for viewers who are still disappointed Halloween is over, the iconic action thriller Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis, and, of course, The Muppet Christmas Carol, starring Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Gonzo the Great as Charles Dickens.
Disney+ also features both Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, which are guaranteed to entertain the whole family.
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Sky/NOW
Several films already mentioned are also available to stream via Sky Cinema with anyone with a Sky or NOW subscription. These include The Holiday, Love Actually and the animated Grinch.
Fans will also be able to find festive comedies such as Will Ferrell’s iconic Elf, animated classic The Polar Express and one of the UK’s best animated Christmas films, Arthur Christmas.
Some older titles are also available on Sky and NOW, such as the beloved musical White Christmas, starring Bing Crosby, the chaotic Christmas creature feature Gremlins and the delightful fantasy film It’s A Wonderful Life, with James Stewart.
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Prime Video
Amazon’s Prime Video service’s Christmas catalogue features the aforementioned Love Actually and The Holiday, so streamers have no excuses not to revisit these romantic holiday treats this year!
Also in their selection is It’s A Wonderful Life, as well as the 1980s classic A Christmas Story, the charming family film about little Ralphie Parker’s (played by Peter Billingsley) mission to receive a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle under the tree.
Fans should also definitely check out Love the Coopers for an early appearance from Hollywood A-lister Timothée Chalamet, as well as the late screen legend Diane Keaton, and Prime’s recent festive original Oh. What. Fun starring Michelle Pfeiffer as a flustered mum who snaps during the holidays is also well worth a watch.
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A new planetarium experience is coming to the UKCredit: Planetarium Go!It will tour five destinations across the country, with the first spot being LondonCredit: Planetarium Go!
It will then head to Sheffield from March 6 to 28, then Hull between April 3 and 25, then Manchester from May 1 to 23 and Northampton between May 29 and June 21 – though specific destinations have not been revealed yet.
Inside, the planetarium will feature a 360-degree screen which will show different films either science-related or of fictional stories and each will last between 20 to 35 minutes.
The experience itself will be in a large, spherical pop-up dome and different film showings will be suitable for different age groups.
For example, you could opt to watch ‘Exploring The Solar System + The Ring World’, a film that takes visitors on an exploration of the solar system, seeing Venus, Mars and the moon.
Viewers will the head to ‘The Ring World’ to see a star and find out whether humans could live on other planets.
For younger kids, ‘3-2-1 Lift Off’ might be better; visitors follow Alan the hamster scientist, who discovers a robot that has crashed from outer space.
There is also ‘From Earth to the Universe’, a documentary film lasting 30 minutes that is more of an educational option for kids aged over 10-years-old.
The planetarium will be open at Battersea Power Station Monday to Thursday and Sunday between 10am and 7:10pm and on Friday and Saturdays between 10am and 9pm.
Tickets cost from £15 per person or £12 for students and children under four go free.
If heading to the planetarium whilst it is at Battersea Power Station, there are a number of other attractions there to explore as well, so you can make it a day out.
The experience will pop experience will be at Battersea Power Station from January 30 to March 1Credit: Planetarium Go!Tickers cost from £15 per person or £12 per studentCredit: Planetarium Go!
Inside the experience visitors can explore 10 immersive zones across two floors.
You can walk under a giant Brachiosaurus, look around the genetics lab and even meet Blue the Velociraptor from the Jurassic World films.
The experience costs £36.70 per adult and £29.55 per child.
Alternatively, there is the Lift 109 experience, which recently had a refresh.
A Gold Rush movie from director Ang Lee and a biopic set in Long Beach and produced by Snoop Dogg are among the 28 films that have been awarded a tax credit for shooting in California, the state’s film commission said Wednesday.
Together, the 28 films are expected to hire more than 4,800 cast and crew members, as well as more than 22,000 background actors, the commission said. The projects are projected to generate $562 million in economic activity throughout the state.
Of the 28 projects, 18 are indie films with budgets of $10 million or less, five are indies with budgets of more than $10 million and five are non-independent feature films.
Seventeen of the projects will be shooting outside the Los Angeles region, which qualifies them for additional benefits under the revamped California film and television production incentive program that was approved earlier this year. The state has now doubled the annual amount of funds allocated to the program from $330 million to $750 million and expanded the eligibility criteria.
This is the fourth round of TV or film projects that have been awarded tax credits under the revised program. Together, those projects are on track to generate $4.2 billion in economic activity in California and more than 25,000 cast and crew jobs across 4,000 filming days in the state, the commission said.
“In a highly competitive global environment, productions have choices,” said Colleen Bell, director of the California Film Commission. “This round shows that when California puts the right tools on the table, filmmakers want to stay, create and invest here.”
In addition to the “Gold Mountain” film from Lee, which was awarded $7.7 million in tax credits, and the untitled NBCUniversal project from Snoop Dogg ($17 million), an indie film called “Guerrero” directed by Gina Rodriguez was also awarded a $4.5-million tax credit, along with an untitled Sony project produced by actor Glen Powell ($9.9 million).
“California raised me, inspired me, and now helpin’ bring this biopic to life in 2026,” Snoop Dogg said in a statement. “Much respect — that’s real teamwork, ya dig.”
Rob Reiner was born into the lineage of comedy thanks to his father, television pioneer Carl Reiner, and he first gained recognition as an actor, including his Emmy-winning role on “All in the Family.” And while there is certainly a streak of humor through almost all of his films, what marks Reiner’s work as a director is his astonishing versatility, able to switch styles from one project to the next with remarkable ease. The run of films that begins with his feature directing debut, 1984’s “This Is Spinal Tap,” on through 1986’s “Stand by Me,” 1987’s “The Princess Bride,” 1989’s “When Harry Met Sally…,” 1990’s “Misery,” 1992’s “A Few Good Men” and 1995’s “The American President” is simply breathtaking for its mastery across the specrum of popular Hollywood moviemaking.
‘This Is Spinal Tap’ (1984)
Harry Shearer, left, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean in the movie “This Is Spinal Tap.”
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Though not strictly the first to explore the form, Reiner’s first feature as director more or less cemented the concept of the “mockumentary,” presenting itself as a documentary on the (fictional) rock band Spinal Tap. Reiner appeared onscreen as Marty DiBergi, director of the faux film-within-the-film, forming a neat transition from his career as an actor to director. And while this year’s sequel “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” was not particularly well received, the legacy of the original, still among the most quotable comedies ever made, remains untouchable. — Mark Olsen
‘The Sure Thing’ (1985)
Made amid the teen sex comedy craze of the 1980s, Reiner’s second film, about two college students sharing a cross-country car trip together, had something special and different about it — namely the performances of John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga, who both brought an openhearted tenderness to a story that might have toppled into cynicism. The emotional earnestness that would often come through in Reiner’s work first emerged here, making what could have been a run-of-the-mill exercise into something more. — M.O.
‘Stand by Me’ (1986)
Wil Wheaton, left, River Phoenix, Jerry O’Connell and Corey Feldman in the movie “Stand by Me.”
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Based on a novella by Stephen King, “Stand by Me” is about four boys — played by Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell and River Phoenix — who find their friendship tested during a particularly eventful Labor Day weekend of 1959. Approaching the story with a mix of dewy nostalgia and incisive clarity, the film earned Reiner the first of three nominations from the Directors Guild of America. — M.O.
‘The Princess Bride’ (1987)
Robin Wright and Cary Elwes in the movie “The Princess Bride.”
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It would be inconceivable to not include “The Princess Bride” in any consideration of Reiner’s best, as the swashbuckling fantasy romance embodies a sense of playful inventiveness and anything-can-happen ethos. An elderly man reads a story to his grandson as the action comes to life in the tale of a farm boy and a princess who are fated to be together, if only they can overcome all manner of trials and challenges. The movie has now enchanted multiple generations of children and adults alike. — M.O.
‘When Harry Met Sally…’ (1989)
Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in the movie “When Harry Met Sally…”
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As much as any other movie, “When Harry Met Sally…” (scripted by Nora Ephron) has come to embody the modern romantic comedy with its will they-won’t-they tale of two good friends who come to realize they may also work as something more. Grounded by the charming performances of Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, as well as a strong supporting cast including Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby, the film has a rare warmth. It was Reiner’s mother Estelle who delivered the unforgettable punchline, “I’ll have what she’s having.” — M.O.
‘Misery’ (1990)
Kathy Bates and James Caan in “Misery.”
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Reiner named his production company Castle Rock Entertainment in honor of his deep love for Stephen King’s fiction and after making a splash with “Stand by Me,” there was no way he wasn’t going do something scarier as a follow up. (You get a hint in “When Harry Met Sally” — look at the hardcover Crystal is skimming.) King’s captive-author nightmare gets classed up by two knockout performances calibrated in perfect harmony: Kathy Bates’ psycho fan, a turn that earned her an Oscar, and James Caan as the bedbound writer. At the time, Caan was an actor in need of a second chance. Reiner was it. — Joshua Rothkopf
‘A Few Good Men’ (1992)
Jack Nicholson, left, and Tom Cruise in the movie “A Few Good Men.”
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Reiner seemingly conquered yet another movie genre with this tightly wound military courtroom thriller and received his only Academy Award nomination, for best picture. Reiner was also recognized with nominations from the Directors Guild, Producers Guild and Golden Globes for the film. Written by Aaron Sorkin and featuring a cast that includes Tom Cruise and Demi Moore, this has Jack Nicholson’s volcanic delivery of the now-legendary line, “You can’t handle the truth!” — M.O.
‘The American President’ (1995)
Michael Douglas and director Rob Reiner on the set of “The American President.”
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A president as a romantic lead? Such things actually happened during the Clinton era. Reiner injects warmth and realism to Sorkin’s swaggering original script, loaded with wonky dialogue and walk-and-talks. But it’s the careful steering of Michael Douglas as a widowed U.S. leader and rising star Annette Bening as an extra-persuasive eco-lobbyist that distinguish this gentle comedy, one that seems positively alien to our current climate. Widely known for his vigilant activism in later years, Reiner’s on-screen politics were no less optimistic. — J.R.
‘Rumor Has It’ (2005)
Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Costner in the movie “Rumor Has It.”
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Not many would dare to take on a sort-of sequel to a movie as beloved as “The Graduate,” but Reiner brought a casual ease to the tale of a woman, played by Jennifer Aniston, who believes her mother and grandmother were the inspiration for Charles Webb’s original source novel. Though reviews at the time largely savaged the movie, it now seems just the kind of self-assured studio comedy audiences yearn for, buoyed by Shirley MacLaine’s outrageous performance as a woman who may be the real Mrs. Robinson. — M.O.
‘Albert Brooks: Defending My Life’ (2023)
Albert Brooks, left, and Rob Reiner in the documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life.”
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Reiner received two Emmy nominations for this documentary tribute to comedian, actor and filmmaker Albert Brooks, a friend of Reiner’s since the two met as teenagers at Beverly Hills High. It’s captured as an expansive conversation with the two sharing a meal in a restaurant. As much as the film is a portrait of Brooks, it also reflects Reiner’s own unique position as someone who knew show business and its ups and downs with a rare intimacy. — M.O.
