London Arts and Showbiz

The new film of Anna Karenina, which gets its UK premiere in Leicester Square, was shot largely in and around London.

It is based on a Russian novel of epic proportions, written by Leo Tolstoy and set towards the beginning of the Russian revolution.

Our reporter Liz Wickham has been talking to Keira Knightley and Jude Law, who star as Anna and her husband.

Anna Karenina movie clips courtesy of Universal Pictures.

The ITunes Festival kicks off at Camden's Roundhouse this evening. It takes place all through September, and headlining the first night is R&B star Usher. Earlier Faye Barker caught up with him and asked him what fans can expect from his show tonight.

London Tonight talks to Emi Wokoma, the star of Soul Sister. The musical which opens at the Savoy Strand theatre tells the story of Tina and Ike Turner.

Soul Sister is about to make its debut on the West End stage. The show about Tina Turner, started at the Hackney Empire for a three-week run and was so popular it is moving to the West End. It opens this Thursday at the Savoy Theatre.

Kasabian, the band who's song 'Fire' was played at Olympic venues throughout the Games, are in Brixton today ahead of their gig at the Academy this evening.

Our entertainment correspondent Lucreiza Millarini has been to meet them. Watch her report on London Tonight at 18:00.

Makers of the new film "Total Recall" might be hoping that you won't remember the original - the1990 version starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

This latest Hollywood re-make stars Colin Farrell as a factory worker who may be a spy or a double agent , if he can work out which side he's supposed to be on.

The film has its London premiere this evening. The following preview is suitable for those aged 12 and over.