Cinema

An unseen archive of photos, scripts and notes made by Monty Python legend Terry Jones will be on display for the first time ever in an exhibition at Oriel Colwyn.

Monty Python star Terry Jones' unseen career archive to go on display in Colwyn Bay

Life of Brian editor Julian Doyle claims the Monty Python film - directed by Colwyn Bay's Terry Jones - offers a more accurate portrayal of Jesus' life than the gospel.

Life of Brian editor Julian Doyle claims the Monty Python film - directed by Colwyn Bay's Terry Jones - offers a more accurate portrayal of Jesus' life than the gospel.

Life of Brian 'more accurate than the Bible' claims anniversary book

Hollywood director Sara Sugarman has joined the campaign to create a state of Monty Python's Terry Jones in his home town of Colwyn Bay, launched in September by his family and fellow Pythons Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam.

Hollywood director Sara Sugarman has joined the campaign to create a state of Monty Python's Terry Jones in his home town of Colwyn Bay, launched in September by his family and fellow Pythons Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam.

Hollywood director Sara Sugarman backs Colwyn Bay Monty Python statue campaign

Richard Kendrick dressed as Bearjamin

Richard Kendrick dressed as Bearjamin

Homeless families donated tickets to see new Paddington film in Llandudno Junction

Cosplayers at Wales Comic Con in Wrexham: (Pictured L-R) Michael Myers, Jason Vorhees and Leatherface

Cosplayers at Wales Comic Con in Wrexham: (Pictured L-R) Michael Myers, Jason Vorhees and Leatherface

Fitness expert reveals how fast you need to run to escape famous movie killers

Freediver swims with giant manta ray in breathtaking underwater moment

Freediver swims with giant manta ray in breathtaking underwater moment

Ocean Film Festival 2024 coming to Llandudno's Venue Cymru

Among the film highlights is

Among the film highlights is

Ocean Film Festival brings new films to North Wales this autumn

Llandudno sculptor Nick Elphick works on an initial maquette of Monty Python's Terry Jones as fundraising for Colwyn Bay statue approaches target.

Llandudno sculptor Nick Elphick works on an initial maquette of Monty Python's Terry Jones as fundraising for Colwyn Bay statue approaches target.

Colwyn Bay Monty Python statue appeal closes in on £120,000 target

Monty Python fans can now get Colwyn Bay statue campaign t-shirts to support campaign

Since launching A Python on the Prom with Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, the campaign for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones in Colwyn Bayhas reached the halfway point.

Since launching A Python on the Prom with Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, the campaign for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones in Colwyn Bayhas reached the halfway point.

Celebs help Colwyn Bay Monty Python statue appeal reach halfway mark

A Python on the Prom, which hopes to raise funds for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, was launched in Colwyn Bay by his children Bill and Sally Jones, Fellow Python's Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and Dilwyn Price of Conwy Arts Trust.

A Python on the Prom, which hopes to raise funds for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, was launched in Colwyn Bay by his children Bill and Sally Jones, Fellow Python's Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and Dilwyn Price of Conwy Arts Trust.

Monty Python stars launch Terry Jones statue campaign in Colwyn Bay

Monty Python legend Michael Palin is coming to Theatr Colwyn with one-off show A Python on the Prom in memory of fellow Python Terry Jones.

Monty Python legend Michael Palin is coming to Theatr Colwyn with one-off show A Python on the Prom in memory of fellow Python Terry Jones.

Michael Palin to play one-off Colwyn Bay show honouring Monty Python's Terry Jones

Behind the scenes of

Behind the scenes of

Young Conwy movie-makers to take centre stage at 2024 Into Film Awards

The Odeon/Astra throughout the years.

The Odeon/Astra throughout the years.

NOSTALGIA: 50-year history of theatre, cinema and bingo complex in Colwyn Bay

The youngsters film their Rhyller Thriller entry

The youngsters film their Rhyller Thriller entry

Youngsters at Llanddulas club put together their 'spooky' entry for film festival!

New parking enforcement signs have gone up at Cineworld Llandudno

New parking enforcement signs have gone up at Cineworld Llandudno

VIDEO: Backlash over new parking restriction at Cineworld Llandudno Junction car park

The company in rehearsals for An Officer and a Gentleman.

The company in rehearsals for An Officer and a Gentleman.

An Officer and a Gentleman: The Musical coming to Llandudno’s Venue Cymru

Image from Bluetits.

Image from Bluetits.

Experience a cinematic celebration of our oceans at Venue Cymru this week

London filmmaker’s short production shot in Llandudno hits screens for first time!

Filming taking place in North Wales.

Filming taking place in North Wales.

Game of Thrones

How North Wales featured as a filming location for movies and dramas this year

‘Sharks in Colwyn Bay’ short film - shot in Llandudno - to be screened in 2024

New CBeebies Panto coming to UK Cinemas from December 1

New CBeebies Panto coming to UK Cinemas from December 1

Where you can watch CBeebies panto Robin Hood filmed at Venue Cymru!

Series director Julian Jones at Aston Martin's flagship showroom in London with James Bond's iconic DB5. Inset: Julian on location and Brian Cox at The Controller.

Series director Julian Jones at Aston Martin's flagship showroom in London with James Bond's iconic DB5. Inset: Julian on location and Brian Cox at The Controller.

North Wales director teams up with James Bond filmmakers for 007 blockbuster

Former Bangor student from Llandudno celebrates film streaming on Amazon Prime!

Ashlee Hendy (leading) and Elizabeth Chong (belaying) on pitch two of The Man Who Sold the World (23, 25), Clean Cuts, Grampians, Victoria, Australia.

Ashlee Hendy (leading) and Elizabeth Chong (belaying) on pitch two of The Man Who Sold the World (23, 25), Clean Cuts, Grampians, Victoria, Australia.

Big-screen adventure returns to Llandudno this autumn!

Colwyn Bay Promenade and Victoria Pier.

Colwyn Bay Promenade and Victoria Pier.

Efforts to restore Colwyn Bay's pier boosted by top filmmaker

Hundreds of cinemas across the UK are offering £3 movie tickets on Saturday (September 2) as part of National Cinema Day.

Hundreds of cinemas across the UK are offering £3 movie tickets on Saturday (September 2) as part of National Cinema Day.

Where to see a movie for £3 in Conwy this weekend

Image from Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War and inset, Colwyn Bay's shortened Pier

Image from Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War and inset, Colwyn Bay's shortened Pier

Film screening about artist who painted murals on Colwyn Bay's old Victoria pier

Filming of “Zero Sum Theorem”

Filming of “Zero Sum Theorem”

Former Llandudno restaurant owner co-founds new film company in the town

Riley and Theo meet Tom Hardy

Riley and Theo meet Tom Hardy

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Colwyn Bay brothers bump into ‘hero’ actor Tom Hardy at gym!

Kelly started 'Kelly Duffy Adventures' in 2021.

Kelly started 'Kelly Duffy Adventures' in 2021.

Eryri adventurer Kelly goes viral after making a 'Mountaineer Barbie'

Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated movie Barbie comes out on July 21 and Barbiemania is well and truly coming for us all.

Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated movie Barbie comes out on July 21 and Barbiemania is well and truly coming for us all.

The cast of Barbie and where you have seen them before as it hits cinemas

Cinema popcorn. Photo: KATE BUCKINGHAM.

Cinema popcorn. Photo: KATE BUCKINGHAM.

Selection of wet and wonderful movies to be screened for free by media club

PICTURES: London filmmaker shoots short movie in Llandudno!

Filmmaker set to shoot latest project in Llandudno next month

Klaire and Lynz Tanner with Mark Ruffalo in New York City.

Klaire and Lynz Tanner with Mark Ruffalo in New York City.

North Wales Pride organiser meets Mark Ruffalo on her wedding day in New York!

Rhyller Thriller.

Rhyller Thriller.

NORTH WALES EVENTS

Emmerdale's Paddy joins fans at North Wales horror festival this weekend

Brian & Charles is one of the films being shown.

Brian & Charles is one of the films being shown.

North Wales film festival returns after four-year break

Chapel of Horror.

Chapel of Horror.

Weekend of free classic and indie horror movies from around the world

Luke Bather – Director of ‘Bald’, Best Welsh Made Short; Joe Warner – Director of ‘Subs’, Best Student Short; Kate Jones, star of ‘The Forfeit’, Best UK Made Short . Photo: Kristy Garland

Luke Bather – Director of ‘Bald’, Best Welsh Made Short; Joe Warner – Director of ‘Subs’, Best Student Short; Kate Jones, star of ‘The Forfeit’, Best UK Made Short . Photo: Kristy Garland

PICTURES: Filmmakers attend new festival at UK's oldest cinema in Colwyn Bay

New short film festival set to be held at cinema in Colwyn Bay

See Ray & Liz and enjoy a Q&A with the filmmaker. Picture: Theatr Colwyn Facebook

See Ray & Liz and enjoy a Q&A with the filmmaker. Picture: Theatr Colwyn Facebook

Free movie screening and Q&A with filmmaker

Famous people seen in Colwyn Bay and Llandudno.

Famous people seen in Colwyn Bay and Llandudno.

Who is the most famous person spotted in Llandudno or Colwyn Bay? You have your say

TAPE was established in 2008. Photo: TAPE

TAPE was established in 2008. Photo: TAPE

Old Colwyn community arts charity to host its debut animation festival

The Rhyl Town Hall festival focused on Arthur Cheetham (inset).

The Rhyl Town Hall festival focused on Arthur Cheetham (inset).

NOSTALGIA: ‘Rhyl’s best kept secret’ honoured at Reel Rhyl Festival

Some of the viral videos show those taking part cheering and clapping loudly and being disruptive during screenings (AP/PA)

Some of the viral videos show those taking part cheering and clapping loudly and being disruptive during screenings (AP/PA)

Cinemas ban teens from screenings over TikTok's Gentleminions trend

Image: Image credit: Romolo Tavani/Shutterstock

Image: Image credit: Romolo Tavani/Shutterstock

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Conwy named 'luckiest' place to be during a zombie apocalypse

Get discounted children's tickets at cinemas. (Canva)

Get discounted children's tickets at cinemas. (Canva)

How to get cheap kids cinema tickets during the Easter holidays

James Cosmo. (Danny Lawson/PA) and Gwydir Castle (Facebook).

James Cosmo. (Danny Lawson/PA) and Gwydir Castle (Facebook).

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones star James Cosmo spotted filming The Three Musketeers in Conwy and Gwynedd

The film being projected on Conwy Railway Bridge. Photo: National Trust Cymru

The film being projected on Conwy Railway Bridge. Photo: National Trust Cymru

Film projected onto Conwy Railway Bridge explores climate change’s impact on communities

On set during production at the Churchmen’s Snooker Club in Old Colwyn. Photo: TAPE

On set during production at the Churchmen’s Snooker Club in Old Colwyn. Photo: TAPE

Old Colwyn arts charity set to premiere new short film starring Dennis Taylor

In “Dream Mountain”, elite climber Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita attempts to scale a spectacular Nepalese peak called Cholatse. Photo: Nell Teasdale

In “Dream Mountain”, elite climber Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita attempts to scale a spectacular Nepalese peak called Cholatse. Photo: Nell Teasdale

Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour to bring epic adventure to Llandudno

TAPE production members and actors on set during the filming of Approaching Shadows. Picture by John Edwards

TAPE production members and actors on set during the filming of Approaching Shadows. Picture by John Edwards

Colwyn Bay filmmakers to have movie premiered at BFI Southbank

Picture: Cineworld Llandudno

Picture: Cineworld Llandudno

Clear your diaries ahead of a Harry Potter movie marathon this December