Art & HueRIP Leslie Phillips
Saddened by the news that Leslie Phillips CBE has died at the grand age of 98. Star of three of the original run of Carry On films (he was also in a fourth, Carry On Columbus,…
November Movember Moustaches
As the leaves turn orange, it can only mean one thing: time to grow a moustache. It’s the first of November, the month that’s become associated with moustaches thanks to the sterling work of the men’s…
Terry Nation
On this day in 1930, the writer Terry Nation was born in Wales. His impact on British television continues to be felt to this day with his iconic creation of the Daleks still causing trouble for…
The Gentle Gunman new digital restoration on Blu-ray and DVD
2022 marks 70 years of The Gentle Gunman which opened at Marble Arch’s Odeon on the 23rd of October 1952. Pre-order the Blu-ray or DVD, due 7th March 2022, via Amazon. You are now leaving…
Remembering Earl Cameron
Born on this day in 1917, Art & Hue remembers the pioneering actor Earl Cameron who starring in the Brit Noir classic “Pool of London”. The star of “Pool of London” broke new ground in his…
New 4k restoration of The Servant
First screened on the 3rd of September 1963 at the Venice Film Festival. You are now leaving Art & Hue Art & Hue is not responsible for the policies or content of any third-party sites. As…
50 years of On the Buses!
Happy anniversary to the “On the Buses” film which was released in British cinemas 50 years ago today! Opening at the ABC Ardwick & Studio 2 cinemas, both in Manchester, on the 1st of August 1971,…
Remembering Brian Clemens
The Avengers writer, producer and director who cast Diana Rigg as Mrs Peel.
West 11 new restoration on Blu-ray & DVD
“West 11” opened at London’s Warner Cinema on 10th October 1963. You are now leaving Art & Hue Art & Hue is not responsible for the policies or content of any third-party sites. As an Amazon…
70 years of The Lavender Hill Mob
Happy Birthday to “The Lavender Hill Mob” which turns 70 today! The film also features Sid James, Meredith Edwards, John Gregson, and a brief cameo by Audrey Hepburn before she became an international star. The…
The Frightened City new restoration on Blu-ray
You are now leaving Art & Hue Art & Hue is not responsible for the policies or content of any third-party sites. As an Amazon Associate, Art & Hue earns from qualifying purchases & Amazon will…
Gilbert Gunn – Remembering the director on his birthday
Not much is known about Gunn, despite him directing some very popular films which are still regularly shown on channels such as Talking Pictures. It could be said that Gunn helped launch many a career in…
75 Years of Choir Practice
75th anniversary of Cliff Gordon’s Welsh radio play “Choir Practice”. From a radio play, presumably believed to be a one-off performance at the time, Cliff Gordon’s story went on to help promote the careers of…
New Blu-ray restoration of They Came From Beyond Space
Sci-fi Pop Art You are now leaving Art & Hue Art & Hue is not responsible for the policies or content of any third-party sites. As an Amazon Associate, Art & Hue earns from qualifying…
A Run For Your Money on Blu-ray
You are now leaving Art & Hue Art & Hue is not responsible for the policies or content of any third-party sites. As an Amazon Associate, Art & Hue earns from qualifying purchases & Amazon will…
60 Years of The Avengers
Happy 60th anniversary to The Avengers! 2021 marks 60 years of The Avengers “The Avengers” Copyright © STUDIOCANAL Films Ltd, (1961-1969). All rights reserved. Copyright © Art & Hue® 2015-2021. All rights reserved.
40 years of Flash Gordon
FLASH GORDON POP ART Discover the stylish pop art collection by Art & Hue inspired by the cult sci-fi film Flash Gordon. You are now leaving Art & Hue Art & Hue is not responsible…
The Ladykillers new 4k restoration
2020 marks 65 years of the classic Ealing comedy “The Ladykillers“. To celebrate the anniversary of Ealing Studios’ flawless black comedy, STUDIOCANAL is releasing the first ever 4k restoration of the 1955 film, created from the…
Yield to the Night new 4k restoration on Blu-ray & DVD
Tomorrow, STUDIOCANAL is releasing a newly restored version of the powerful 1956 British drama “Yield to the Night”, starring Diana Dors in the film she personally regarded to be her best work. For the restoration, STUDIOCANAL…
Mrs Peel Day
Today marks 55 years since Mrs Peel debuted on British TV. Art & Hue marks the legacy of “The Avengers’ Emma Peel portrayed by the iconic actress Diana Rigg
55 Years of Mrs Peel
2020 marks 55 years of Mrs Peel Happy 55th anniversary of The Avengers’ Mrs Emma Peel! “The Avengers” Copyright © STUDIOCANAL Films Ltd, (1961-1969). All rights reserved. Copyright © Art & Hue® 2015-2020. All rights reserved.
Happy Birthday Barbara Windsor!
Happy Birthday Barbara Windsor, 83 today! Dame Barbara Windsor only appeared in nine out of 30 of the original run of Carry Ons yet her perky wiggle and infectious giggle are a vital part of British…
Happy 82nd Birthday to Dame Diana Rigg!
Happy 82nd birthday to the wonderful Diana Rigg! There’s nothing like a Dame, so the song goes, and the lyric certainly applies to Dame Diana Rigg. Since bursting onto TV screens in the 1960s as Mrs…
Flash Gordon 4k Blu-ray Giveaway!
UK-based entrants, Region B Blu-ray. Giveaway entries end 22nd July at 10pm (UK Time). Multiple email addresses by the same person are not permitted. Winners will be contacted on the 23rd of July 2020. (Blu-ray will…
RIP Earl Cameron
Art & Hue is saddened to learn the news that the actor Earl Cameron died on the 3rd of July 2020 at the age of 102. The star of “Pool of London” broke new ground in…
The Telegraph’s 100 best British films of all time
Published on Monday this past week, The Telegraph’s film critics Tim Robey & Robbie Collin have compiled a list of their 100 best British films of all time. Billed as ideal for self-isolating or a pleasant…
Remembering Charles Crichton
If there’s one name that connects classic film & cult TV, it’s Charles Crichton. From Ealing comedies to The Avengers, the genius director brought his skill and magic to many titles, working as an editor and…
90 years of British Talking Pictures
Alfred Hitchcock’s “Blackmail” “Blackmail” Copyright © STUDIOCANAL Films Ltd, (1929). All rights reserved. Copyright © Art & Hue® 2018-2019. All rights reserved.
Happy 81st Birthday to Dame Diana Rigg!
Happy 81st birthday to the wonderful Diana Rigg! There’s nothing like a Dame, so the song goes, and the lyric certainly applies to Dame Diana Rigg. Since bursting onto TV screens in the 1960s as Mrs…
70 Years of Kind Hearts and Coronets
Happy Birthday to “Kind Hearts & Coronets” which turns 70 today! The post-war films tapped into the public mood, presenting tales of the small underdog battling a larger enemy, generally state bureaucracy or established institutions,…
70 Years of Whisky Galore!
Happy Birthday to “Whisky Galore!” which turns 70 today! Following on from “Passport to Pimlico”, “Whisky Galore!” continued the pattern of employing a regular cast, similar to repertory theatre, with actors & actresses being used…
Kind Hearts & Coronets Restoration in Cinemas
2019 marks a very special anniversary for film fans as it’s 70 years since the classic Ealing comedy “Kind Hearts & Coronets” was released. The Collector’s Edition is currently available to pre-order via Amazon and there’ll…
70 years of Passport to Pimlico
Happy Birthday to “Passport to Pimlico” which turns 70 today! “Passport to Pimlico” established the pattern of employing a regular cast, similar to repertory theatre, with actors & actresses being used across several films. The…
