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Talking Movies
GenreFilm Review
Presented byTom Brook
Country of originTemplate:TVUS Template:TVUK
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons14
No. of episodes500+
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 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 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, Cannes and Toronto film festivals. Recently, the programme has travelled to India and Brazil, covering those respective countries' latest film trends.

Times of transmission

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.

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.