When Warner Brothers bought the rights to make the Lord of the Rings film series they also gained the rights to make “tangible” merchandise related to the work.

Lego has overtaken Barbie doll-maker Mattel as the world’s best-selling toy firm after sales were boosted by products linked to the Lego Movie.

GEORGE CLOONEY’S third directorial effort, The Ides of March, and Madonna’s second, WE, are bound for the Venice Film Festival, so the paparazzi should be out in force.

Harry Potter fans were cast under the boy wizard’s spell once again today as cameras rolled for the sixth movie in the series.