News and Events
British horror cinema rises from the grave
University of Leicester launch for new book on UK horror films in the 21st century
Shaken and not stirred: Bond put under the spotlight
University of Leicester’s Professor James Chapman discusses the up and coming release of the new 007 film Skyfall
The Dark Knight Rises - and crashes
Batman returns to cinemas for the Dark Knight Rises this month (July 20) - but unless he has invested in a new cape, he may fall into some trouble.
University of Leicester in the News 1 - 23 April 2012
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.
Lucha libre! March is Mexican wrestling movie month
A special season of jaw-dropping Latin American popular cinema - starting tomorrow, Friday 2 March.
Management students discuss West African film with American performance artist
It’s not all spreadsheets and Powerpoint in our School of Management!
University Bond expert's view to a thrill for next film
As details of the franchise's 23rd movie are announced, Professor James Chapman reassures fans that James Bond will be as explosive as ever
MACE on the move: film archive leaves Leicester for Lincoln
Five years of hosting regional film resource comes to an end.
Holocaust lectures by survivor and film director
The Stanley Burton Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, which is based at the University of Leicester, presents two important public lectures next week.
Local films for local people: conservation project trains up film-makers in Africa
Film is a great way to engage people in conservation matters but usually those films and TV programmes are made by professional wildlife film-makers. Which is fine for global audiences, but if a film with a conservation message is aimed at a community, wouldn’t it be better if it was made by someone in that community?
