Film

Dwayne Johnson is on a mission to make people happy. He talks to Laura Harding about memes, movies and why he wants you to leave the cinema with a big smile on your face

Leeds has a rich cinema heritage yet countless movie theatres have fallen by the wayside across the city over the years.

Everyman Cinema at Trinity Leeds will mark its fifth birthday with a free film screening, cake and fizz.

Sit back, put your paws up and enjoy the show.

He's known for writing and directing kooky films - and Wes Anderson's latest work, Isle Of Dogs, is no exception. Georgia Humphreys hears about his return to the world of stop-motion animation, and the inspiration behind the story.

Steven Spielberg returns to his adventure roots for Ready Player One, in which a group of young gamers embark on a journey to win ownership of a virtual universe called the Oasis. The legendary director - and the exciting cast he assembled - tell Georgia Humphreys more about the high-tech film.

They are actors who have proven themselves on the big and small screen alike.

Plans to transform a dilapidated cinema into a 4,000-capacity music venue have been boosted with £4m of government funding.

Joaquin Phoenix rises to the challenge of playing Jesus of Nazareth in new biblical biopic Mary Magdalene. The actor talks to Georgia Humphreys about how he approached the part, the film's timeliness and his own faith.

A former University of Leeds student made her dreams a reality when she handed her university dissertation to Hollywood star Reece Witherspoon.

As one of the most famous action heroes of all time, Alicia Vikander relished the chance to step into the shoes of Lara Croft. Georgia Humphreys hears how the actress embraced the intense physical side of the role.

Marvel's Jessica Jones first appeared on Netflix in November, 2015.

One of the most popular live acts in the world, the King of the Waltz, André Rieu has announced that his 2018 Maastricht concerts will be screened via satellite in over 500 cinemas nationwide across the weekend of 28th – 29th July, as he performs his hometown shows this year with a celebration of love.

Marvel's Jessica Jones first appeared on Netflix in November, 2015.

This year marks the anniversary of the 1998 American crime comedy film The Big Lebowski, released in cinemas on March 6, 20 years ago.

Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs lends his voice to Dracula in the new animated comedy Monster Family. He sits down with Laura Harding to talk about where he takes his daughters on day trips, feeling zen about his career and his experiences with Harry Potter super-fans

HISTORIC Leeds pub The Cardigan Arms plays a starring role in new feature film Walk Like a Panther, which is released tomorrow.