Work on a 'Muppets' movie sequel has already begun.

“It’s time to play the music / It’s time to light the lights …” The Muppets (G) seem to have been away for a very long time, a fact not lost on Walter (voiced by Peter Linz), a lonely young Muppet who grew up with Gary (Jason Segel) for an older brother.

Now here is a reboot to cheer for! 'The Muppets' heralds the return of Jim Henson's beloved furry creations, resurrected from pop-culture irrelevance and lovingly restored to their former greatness in a vibrant comedy-musical.

As Disney reunites Jim Henson’s loveable, roguish, iconic characters, Miss Piggy and Kermit talk to Declan Cashin

Miss Piggy is set to snout out all gossip at the Bafta Film Awards this year.

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Wells switches from TV to the big screen as writer and director of this insightful, compassionate even, drama about the trauma of being downsized – that awful term for being dumped from your job, often after long and loyal service – in today’s current financial disaster.

Ricky Gervais and Emily Blunt have signed up for cameo roles in the forthcoming 'Muppets' movie.

Amy Adams is in negotiations to star in the upcoming ‘Muppets’ movie.

Affleck continues to impress as one of Hollywood’s chief players, here in a gritty crime drama packed with atmosphere and authenticity he directs, stars in and co-writes one of the year’s most memorable films.

Teen heart-throb Pattinson and star of the ‘Twilight’ films raises his game for this romance and shows promise for a solid career, though plenty of critics have already dismissed this film as fluff.

A solid thriller with Brosnan doing what he does best as a loveable cad with lashings of charm and wit.

Good thrillers are hard to find, especially those based on true stories, so grab hold of Breach (Fox, e24.99) in which FBI agent Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper) finds himself the subject of a massive secret investigation into reports that he’s really a double-agent.

An action-packed yarn that would have been so much better if director Berg had worked out exactly what sort of film he wanted: a rollercoaster romp or a thought-provoking political examination.

Jamie Foxx, who played Ray Charles in the film Ray, has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

A disappointing account of a famous Stateside case involving the investigation of a former FBI chief, originally for suspected sexual wrongdoing and then for something more dangerous.

First news of what dad's been up to … Pierce Brosnan, that is.

What magnificent work Clooney is doing these days, as the approaching Oscars testify: he’s now writing, directing and starring in award-nominated films, and all of them are excellent.

Much praise, including a BAFTA, for Hoffman who plays, to brilliant perfection, Stateside author Truman Capote in one of the outstanding films of the year.

Only one of the most original and independent of American directors, the great John Sayles, could have made a film like this.

A Belfast novelist who scooped an award for his first venture into movie-making has been lined up for an appearance at the Foyle Film Festival.

Seabiscuit is the story of how a horse that most people thought was only fit for the knacker’s yard inspired three men to in turn inspire a nation.

Don't worry that all you know about horses is that they have a leg at each corner, Seabiscuit is an utterly charming, uplifting and feel-good film.

DONCASTER have announced a link-up with Hollywood in a one-off sponsorship deal for next month’s St Leger.

Although Tobey Maguire learned the basics of horse-riding while filming Ride With The Devil five years ago, most of his horse-racing scenes in the new film drama Seabiscuit were faked, he has revealed.

Here is a complete list of winners at the 75th annual Academy Awards, presented at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles:

Hollywood was gearing up for the Oscars today but war with Iraq means the ceremony will be a strangely muted affair.

The restoration of Cage and the continued brilliance of Streep; possibly heading for Oscar glory!

ROCK giants U2 and director Martin Scorsese won top Golden Globe awards for their work on the epic movie Gangs of New York.

The first indication of the front runners for this year's Oscars has been announced in America.

Celebrity movie fans have attended a UK private screening of Matt Damon's latest film, The Bourne Identity.