Guillermo del Toro’s Cronos comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Nov 08, 2024 | News
Guillermo del Toro's directorial debut, Cronos, is arriving on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time in February 2025. More here....
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Jake Kasdan, and the story of his disappearing 2006 film
by Simon Brew | Nov 08, 2024 | Feature, News
Sigourney Weaver and David Duchovny's star power wasn't enough to stop one of Jake Kasdan's movies all but disappearing for a while....
Podcast | In conversation with Jake Kasdan - Red One, Zero Effect, The TV Set and more
by Simon Brew | Nov 08, 2024 | Podcasts
Red One director Jake Kasdan joins us for a long chat about his career, his new movie, and his film that nearly disappeared......
James Bond 26 | Here are the rumours of the day
by Simon Brew | Nov 07, 2024 | News
We've still not got a new James Bond film - but today's rumours suggest Steve McQueen is on the director shortlist, and the script is a long way off....
Juror #2 | Warner Bros going ahead with plan to pull film from cinemas
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2024 | News
In spite of the warm reception to the film, Warner Bros will be pulling Clint Eastwood's Juror #2 from US cinemas this week....
Film Junior issue 19 | A print film magazine, for under 15s - buy it here!
by Simon Brew | Nov 05, 2024 | News
Paddington In Peru leads Film Junior's latest issue, that's on sale now. Here's what's inside and how to buy it!...
Fackham Hall | Jimmy Carr co-writes Downton Abbey spoof, filming begins
by Simon Brew | Nov 05, 2024 | News
Downton Abbey is getting something of a send-up, as filming on Fackham Hall gets underway in the north of England. More here....
Black Samphire | Cathy Tyson, Stephen Fry join new British folk horror
by Simon Brew | Nov 05, 2024 | News
The acclaimed short folk horror Black Samphire is becoming a feature film, with Cathy Tyson and Stephen Fry now announced....
Back To The Future | Universal turns down movie of the musical
by Simon Brew | Nov 04, 2024 | News
Robert Zemeckis wants to bring Back To The Future: The Musical to cinemas. Universal? Not so keen....
Podcast | Tombstone (1993) and Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
by Simon Brew | Nov 04, 2024 | Podcasts
The battle and a half to get Tombstone to the screen after its director was fired, and the change in direction on Muppet Treasure Island too....
Film Stories magazine issue 52 | The biggest UK movie magazine - now with Ridley Scott!
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2024 | News
On sale now: Film Stories issue 52, with Ridley Scott, low budget filmmaking, the state of UK horror, and a whole lot more!...
Paul W S Anderson to return to videogame movies
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2024 | Gaming, News
Paul W S Anderson is set to bring Sega's The House Of The Dead to the big screen. More on the news and what he's up to here....
Russo brothers hire an AI expert to "enrich creative process"
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2024 | News
Joe and Anthony Russo, the directors of Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, hire an AI expert to help with the creative process....
Podcast | In conversation with Paul Reiser
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2024 | Podcasts
Paul Reiser joins us for a podcast special, about indie film, The Problem With People, a bit of Diner, and more....
Juror #2 | What’s the problem with Warner Bros and Clint Eastwood’s film?
by Simon Brew | Oct 31, 2024 | Feature, News
Clint Eastwood's Juror #2 arrives in cinemas this weekend - but Warner Bros has hardly come out swinging in support of the film. Why?...
Oliver Stone comes out swinging for Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2024 | News
Oliver Stone has rewatched all four Jaws films - but it's 1987's Jaws: The Revenge that he's keen to defend....
Yellowstone season 5 part 2 | Kevin Costner’s in in the trailer, not in the show
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2024 | News, TV
Kevin Costner pops up a fair amount in the trailer for Yellowstone season 5 part 2. He just won't be in the show itself....
Joker: Folie A Deux confirmed for digital next week; DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2024 | News
Warner Bros is releasing Joker: Folie A Deux on UK digital services in November, DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December....
Podcast | Passengers (2016) and Flashdance (1983)
by Simon Brew | Oct 28, 2024 | Podcasts
2016's Passengers came from a much-lauded script that for years, was Hollywood's most famous unmade original movie......
Odeon | Privacy notice update means ‘film partners’ can send you social media updates
by Simon Brew | Oct 25, 2024 | News
Odeon brought in a small change to its privacy policy this month, that involves customers potentially getting social media posts from studios....
Clint Eastwood's Juror #2 | Now Warner Bros won't report box office numbers
by Simon Brew | Oct 25, 2024 | News
Clint Eastwood's Juror #2 arrives in cinemas - eventually - next week. But don't expect any box office reporting in the US......
Joker: Folie A Deux | Warner Bros sending film to video on demand after three weeks on release
by Simon Brew | Oct 24, 2024 | News
Warner Bros is moving Joker: Folie A Deux to digital platforms at speed, as the film sits just below $200m at the box office....
Venom: The Last Dance review | An unusual trilogy closer
by Simon Brew | Oct 24, 2024 | News, Reviews
Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock/Venom in Kelly Marcel's Venom: The Last Dance, and here's our review of the film....
Netflix boss Ted Sarandos plays down links with Disney top job
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2024 | News
Who's going to replace Disney CEO Bob Iger in the top job? Netflix chief Ted Sarandos might be in the running - but he's played it down....
Dick Pope dies, aged 77
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2024 | News
British cinematographer Dick Pope, long-time collaborator of Mike Leigh, had died, it's been announced. A very sad loss....
Lynda Obst dies, aged 74
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2024 | News
Producer and author Lynda Obst, of Sleepless In Seattle, The Fisher King and Contact fame, has died after an illness....
John Wick directors, and the battle over Keanu Reeves’ beard
by Simon Brew | Oct 22, 2024 | News
John Wick came out ten years ago, and its directors have been reflecting on issues over Keanu Reeves and his beard ahead of filming....
ITV looks to use AI for "ideation" and "character development" in "content creation"
by Simon Brew | Oct 21, 2024 | News, TV
ITV is recruiting a Head Of Generative AI Innovation - and the job ad shows where its intentions are lying....
Podcast | Kick-Ass (2010) and Payback (1999)
by Simon Brew | Oct 21, 2024 | Podcasts
How Kick-Ass waded into a tabloid newspaper backlash, and how Payback went through major post-production surgery....
The Wild Robot review | DreamWorks sort of rips up its rulebook
by Simon Brew | Oct 18, 2024 | News, Reviews
The Wild Robot arrives in the UK off the back of its impressive US success. Here's our review of the latest DreamWorks animated film:...
Podcast | In conversation with Chris Sanders: The Wild Robot, Lilo & Stitch, Gene Kelly and more
by Simon Brew | Oct 18, 2024 | Podcasts
In a Film Stories podcast special, The Wild Robot director Chris Sanders talks about his new film and his career....
Marching Powder very rude trailer | Fruity language, biffing, Danny Dyer
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2024 | News
Nick Love and Danny Dyer are back together for the new British film Marching Powder. And here's the first trailer for it....
