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'''''Talking Movies''''' is a 30-minute entertainment programme made by TTL for the [[BBC]], covering reviews and recent developments in the world of film with host [[Tom Brook]]. It is broadcast on [[BBC World News]] throughout the week and on [[BBC News (TV channel)|BBC News]] on weekends. ''Talking Movies'' also makes appearances on [[BBC America]]. The programme has run for over 500 editions and features annual episodes covering the [[Sundance Film Festival| Sundance]], [[Festival de Cannes|Cannes]] and [[Toronto International Film Festival|Toronto]] film festivals. Recently, the programme has travelled to [[Cinema of India|India]] and [[Cinema of Brazil|Brazil]], covering those respective countries' latest film trends.
'''''Talking Movies''''' is a top-rated film news program broadcast on the [[BBC]], that covers cinema around the world, including delivering reviews of the latest films and exclusive interviews with top Hollywood and international talent. The half-hour flagship program, presented by journalist [[Tom Brook (journalist)|Tom Brook]] since its premiere in 1999, is broadcast on [[BBC World News]], while shorter Talking Movies reports are broadcast during the week and carried in the mornings on [[BBC America]]. "Talking Movies'' also makes appearances on [[BBC America]]. As of 2012, the programme has run for over 400 editions and features annual episodes covering the [[Sundance Film Festival| Sundance]], [[Festival de Cannes|Cannes]] and [[Toronto International Film Festival|Toronto]] film festivals. Recently, the programme has traveled to [[Cinema of India|India]] and [[Cinema of Brazil|Brazil]], reporting on the latest developments in cinema in both countries. The program has a strong following in Asia, North America, and Europe, as well as other parts of the world.


==Format==
==Format==
''Talking Movies'' is transmitted in a 30-minute format in a regular spot, and can be seen in shorter sections during news broadcasts throughout the week on BBC World News & BBC America. The show features [[Tom Brook]] covering new movie releases, both Hollywood and independent, notable film figures, and events in international cinema. Brook presents clips of movies in current release with his interviews of high-profile actors, actresses and directors about their respective films.
''Talking Movies'' is transmitted in a 30-minute format in a regular spot, and can be seen in shorter sections during news broadcasts throughout the week on BBC America. Since its inception, the show has featured Brook covering the latest film releases from Hollywood, around the world, and from the independent sector. With a strong emphasis on their exclusive interviews, most of the world’s top film celebrities have now appeared on the show. In addition to these one-on-ones, each edition of the program usually features a story on a new trend, or issue, within the world of cinema.


==Presenters==
==Presenters==

Revision as of 21:38, 18 November 2012

Talking Movies
GenreFilm Review
Presented byTom Brook
Country of originTemplate:TVUS Template:TVUK
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons14
No. of episodes400+
Production
Executive producerPaul Gibbs
ProducerTom Brook
Production locationNew York, New York
Running time22 minutes
Production companyTom Brook LLC
Original release
NetworkBBC World News BBC America
ReleaseFebruary 1999 (1999-02) - present

Talking Movies is a top-rated film news program broadcast on the BBC, that covers cinema around the world, including delivering reviews of the latest films and exclusive interviews with top Hollywood and international talent. The half-hour flagship program, presented by journalist Tom Brook since its premiere in 1999, is broadcast on BBC World News, while shorter Talking Movies reports are broadcast during the week and carried in the mornings on BBC America. "Talking Movies also makes appearances on BBC America. As of 2012, the programme has run for over 400 editions and features annual episodes covering the Sundance, Cannes and Toronto film festivals. Recently, the programme has traveled to India and Brazil, reporting on the latest developments in cinema in both countries. The program has a strong following in Asia, North America, and Europe, as well as other parts of the world.

Format

Talking Movies is transmitted in a 30-minute format in a regular spot, and can be seen in shorter sections during news broadcasts throughout the week on BBC America. Since its inception, the show has featured Brook covering the latest film releases from Hollywood, around the world, and from the independent sector. With a strong emphasis on their exclusive interviews, most of the world’s top film celebrities have now appeared on the show. In addition to these one-on-ones, each edition of the program usually features a story on a new trend, or issue, within the world of cinema.

Presenters

The programme's main presenter and writer is Tom Brook, who is often seen on location in Times Square. He is supported by reporters Manoush Zomorodi and Al Moloney.