The reissuing of African music is far more than
merely an exercise in nostalgia and ‘retromania’
Spike Lee’s gang satire and the Idris Elba war drama couldn’t get made in the traditional Hollywood system.
James Bond author makes a statement after being criticised for telling the Daily Mail that Idris Elba should not play Bond.
Roger Moore has denied making racist comments about Idris Elba’s chances of replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond.
Pan Macmillan announces it has acquired UK & Commonwealth rights to the book which is likely to tackle Mandela’s divorce from his second wife Winnie.
Actor Idris Elba talks about ‘Mi Mandela’, a Luther-inspired album and his directorial film debut.
The M&G has been given one of the first listens to the award-winning actor’s new album "Mi Mandela", a concept album based on the music Madiba liked.
A host of international productions are being filmed on our shores, but even the tales of Nelson Mandela’s life were played by foreign actors.
A film based on Nelson Mandela’s autobiography is expected to rake in millions in Europe, say its producers.
"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" has received two more nominations, this time at the London Critics Circle Film awards.
A film about the life of former president Nelson Mandela titled "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" has received three Golden Globe nominations.
In film, the role of the former ANC activist and president of South Africa has traditionally been approached with great reverence.
The "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" director Justin Chadwick talks to the M&G’s Shaun de Waal about making the long-awaited film.
The makers of "Long Walk to Freedom" have made a highly watchable film of Nelson Mandela’s life story while remaining faithful to the facts.
When Idris Elba arrived at the premiere of "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom", he drew some of the adulation usually reserved for the great statesman.
Mandela film lead actor Idris Elba, director Justin Chadwick and producer Anant Singh explain what it took to do Madiba’s story justice.
The premiere of "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", which chronicles the life of Nelson Mandela, had many ministers in tears.
A film about the life of former president Nelson Mandela has won an Audience Favourite Feature Award at the Aspen Filmfest.
"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", due out in SA in November, has received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The teaser poster and trailer for "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" has been unveiled at the prestigious 66th Cannes Film Festival.
Good grace and fortune are smiling on the film version of <i>The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency</i>, writes Andrew Worsdale.