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Bridget Jones statue becomes permanent fixture on Leicester Square trail

The trail features statues of movie characters such as Harry Potter, Batman and Paddington.

Evening Standard

Bridget Jones statue becomes permanent resident of Leicester Square: ‘She makes Londoners feel seen’

Extension of three-year lifespan for bronze coincides with 25th anniversary rerelease of original romcom

The Guardian - UK

How To Watch BAFTAs 2026 Online And Stream The 79th Annual Awards For Free From Anywhere

One Battle After Another leads nominations with Hamnet and Sinners earning multiple nods. Find out how to watch the 79th BAFTA Film Awards online and for free from anywhere.

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Helen Fielding would ‘never’ write Bridget Jones story unless it felt authentic

Fielding wrote the screenplay for the most recent film adaptation of her book Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy starring Renee Zellweger.

Evening Standard

Leo Woodall to star opposite Sydney Sweeney in Custom of the Country movie adaptation

Leo Woodall is to star alongside Sydney Sweeney in director Josie Rourke's film adaptation of Edith Wharton's classic novel Custom of the Country.

BANG Premier

What makes the perfect passionate kiss? 5 tips from history

You’ve booked the restaurant, chosen the outfit, and selected a romantic spot for the perfect nightcap. But have you planned the kiss?

The Conversation

UK and Ireland’s most popular films of 2025 revealed

A Minecraft Movie, Wicked: For Good and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy were among the top films at the box office, the British Film Institute said.

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Bridget Jones actor dies aged 92 after short illness

Scottish actor Donald Douglas, best known for his role as Admiral Darcy in the Bridget Jones films, has died at the age of 92. He reportedly passed away on 14 January in a hospital in Albi, France, following a short illness, as confirmed by his family. Douglas enjoyed an extensive…

The Independent UK

I Think We've Been In A Down Period For Good Romance Movies, But There Are Still 7 That Came Out In 2025 That I'd Recommend

Love isn't dead (at the movies).

Cinemablend

Pregnant at 61 or a mother aged three: why do movies love age-blind casting?

In Kate Winslet’s Goodbye June, Timothy Spall, 68, plays the father of Toni Collette, who is 53 – and pregnant. But those liberties are nothing compared with North by Northwest, The Manchurian Candidate or Thanksgiving

The Guardian - UK

Critics Choice Awards 2026: Full list of film and TV nominees

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ leads film nominees, while Netflix’s limited series ‘Adolescence’ tops the TV categories

The Independent UK

New on Peacock in December 2025 — all the new shows and movies to watch

Our guide to all the new movies and shows coming to Peacock in December 2025.

Tom’s Guide

Friday briefing: The end of the affair – why we’ve fallen out of love with the cinema

In today’s newsletter: Box office takings are tanking. Amid indulgent vanity products, endless sequels and the rise of streaming, how can Hollywood revive the magic?

The Guardian - UK

Renée Zellweger’s Messy Ponytail Is the Y2K Hairstyle of My Dreams

Bridget Jones, is that you?

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‘So weird, but cute’: Bridget Jones immortalised as London welcomes statue of Britain’s favourite singleton

Helen Fielding and Renée Zellweger gather in Leicester Square as a new bronze marks 30 years of the diary-writing everywoman who redefined the romcom heroine

Euronews

Renée Zellweger unveils new Bridget Jones statue in London

Renée Zellweger unveiled a new Bridget Jones statue in London, joining other iconic film characters on the Scenes in the Square trail.

Evening Standard

Renee Zellweger says Bridget Jones has been a ‘blessing’ as statue is unveiled

The figure was revealed on Monday in London’s Leicester Square as part of the Scenes In The Square trail.

The Independent UK

Rom-com’s 25th anniversary celebrated with statue in European capital

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The Independent UK

Bridget Jones statue unveiled at London landmark

Bridget Jones is now a permanent resident of London's Leicester Square, joining icons like Harry Potter and Mary Poppins

Evening Standard

Renée Zellweger reunites with Bridget Jones cast as statue unveiled in London’s Leicester Square

The figure becomes the latest addition to the West End’s popular Scenes in the Square trail, joining icons such as Harry Potter and Paddington

The Independent UK

Shirley Henderson: ‘The casting director said, “Go for it – and don’t mention your age”’

INTERVIEW: The mesmerising Scottish actor talks to Helen Coffey about her new drama ‘Summerwater’, the joy of hanging out with the Bridget Jones cast, and how she landed her role as Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter

BANG Premier

Renee Zellweger cast in psychological thriller Phantom Son

Renee Zellweger will star in Phantom Son, a psychological thriller that is being directed by Harry Potter filmmaker David Yates.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday news quiz: Dachshunds, Dave Ball, drag acts and data disasters

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Statue of Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones to be unveiled in London

The character created by Helen Fielding and played by Zellweger in four films, is to be immortalised in bronze in Leicester Square where it will become a permanent fixture

The Independent UK

Renee Zellweger to be immortalized as Bridget Jones with statue in major city

The ‘Only Murders in the Building’ star will attend the unveiling ceremony next month

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