In Saudi Arabia, films have hardly been shown publicly for more than 30 years, as they (and TV) are considered immoral. But attitudes are slowly changing. A full round of applause then to the 60 or so “very nervous” attendees of the first ‘secret cinema’ in the country. The Guardian looks at this fascinating, clandestine operation.

For those of you interested in animation, this Filmonic article will no doubt whet your appetite – it lists Disney/Pixar’s movie release schedule for 2013. This is sooo early, most of the movies only have a working title.