Leeds Showcase cinema is hosting an all-day Christmas film event this October and will be showing some of our absolute favourites - and tickets for all films are just £5 each.
Programming for the all-day festive film event features some absolute classics, including cult favourites Elf and Home and Alone.
Taking place two months before Christmas on Sunday 23 October, organisers at Leeds Showcase are hoping to encourage people to get into the festive spirit early year this year.
Guests at the Showcase Cinema de Lux Leeds in Gelderd Road, Batley, will be treated to a day full of back to back festive screenings - kicking things off with the animated movie Polar Express at 11 am.
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Telling the tale of a young boy who boards a magical train to the North Pole to meet Father Christmas, it's a great one for the whole family to enjoy together.
In the afternoon, McCauley Culkin will take to the screen in his most famous 90s role as Kevin when Christmas classic Home Alone screens at 1.40 pm.
In the movie, he is left behind by his family as they take a Christmas vacation to Paris - and must fend for himself against burglars Harry and Marv, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern, with some hilarious consequences.
Then at 4.20 pm, the cinema will show the 1946 classic It's a Wonderful Life for a matinee screening starring the legendary James Stewart.
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The day will then round off with a screening of all-around festive favourite Elf starring the one and only Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human elf who's lived much of his life at the North Pole.
After escaping his orphanage via Santa's present bag as a baby one Christmas, he ends up being kept by Santa and the elves - until, that is, he realises his human origins and sets off to New York in search of his real father.
UK General Manager for Showcase Cinemas, Mark Barlow, said: “It’s been a tough time for everyone these past 18 months, so Showcase Cinemas wants to bring some early festive fun as we start the countdown to the most wonderful time of the year.
Suffice to say, it's going to be quite a jam-packed day at Showcase with plenty to get you into the festive spirit - which is exactly what the team intends.
UK General Manager for Showcase Cinemas, Mark Barlow, said: “It’s been a tough time for everyone these past 18 months, so Showcase Cinemas wants to bring some early festive fun as we start the countdown to the most wonderful time of the year.
“We’ve brought Christmas forward a couple of months so everyone can start to get into the Christmas spirit.
"We have picked four festive favourites and we’re looking forward to a busy day of Christmas fun in the middle of October.”
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Luxury Leeds steakhouse to undergo huge £1.2 million renovation
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
New BBC TV drama starring Bel Powley and Harley Squires to be filmed in Leeds this spring
Clementine Hall
The BBC has announced a brand-new crime drama set to be filmed in Leeds and Hull.
We all love a BBC drama, and luckily for us one is about to be filmed right here in Leeds.
The new drama will be titled Shy & Lola, starring Harley Squires from The Night Manager and Bel Powley from The Diary of A Teenage Girl.
The six-part series has been described as a "dark comedy" about two women caught up in a murder in the criminal underworld.
The plot follows an unassuming pair in a small coastal town in northern England where the pair both realise they have a hidden talent for crime.
The series synopsis states: "As they build an operation that threatens to blow the local bad guys out of the water, opposing futures beckon – using their earnings to fund a fresh start, or becoming the new bosses in town."
The show is based on a popular French TV series and is written by Amanda Coe, an acclaimed English screenwriter and novelist.
Amanda Coe spoke about the announcement: "With such a rich and spiky central relationship at its core, Shy & Lolais a dream of a show to write, full of fun, action and emotion. I can't wait to see our hugely exciting cast and director bring it to life."
Rachelle Constant, executive Producer for Clerkenwell Films, said: "Amanda has written a brilliantly bold series centred on a dynamic female duo, which blends dark comedy with propulsive storytelling.We’re thrilled to have Hayley and Bel as our leads, alongside an exceptional cast and crew."
The new series will begin filming in Leeds and Hull this spring and will air on BBC One and iPlayer and we'll absolutely be tuning in.
Georgina Pellant -
28th September 2021 
