Interview: the art direction of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
by Dan Cooper | Jan 17, 2020 | Video
Digging into the stories behind Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker with our latest interview....
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Casting rounded out as Macbeth shooting date approaches
by Dan Cooper | Jan 17, 2020 | News
Ingram Moses lands the role of Lady Macbeth for director Joel Coen....
The design of Blade Runner 2049: interview
by Dan Cooper | Jan 10, 2020 | Video
Paul Inglis chats to us about putting the look of Blade Runner 2049 together in our latest video episode....
Star Wars, The Rise Of Skywalker, Rose Tico and giving into the backlash
by Dan Cooper | Jan 06, 2020 | Feature, News
The Rise Of Skywalker has found itself facing criticism for the way it follows on from its predecessor - but with some justification....
British indie cinema focus: Screen Machine, Edinburgh
by Dan Cooper | Dec 20, 2019 | Feature, News
A salute to the work of Screen Machine in Scotland, that takes a cinema around the country in a truck....
Christopher Nolan's Tenet: the first trailer
by Dan Cooper | Dec 19, 2019 | News
Here's your first glimpse at Christopher Nolan's new film, Tenet....
Knives Out interview: the art of costume design
by Dan Cooper | Dec 04, 2019 | Video
The costumer designer for Rian Johnson's Knives Out has been telling us about her work, and getting the look of the film right....
The Personal History Of David Copperfield: new poster
by Dan Cooper | Dec 03, 2019 | News
The new poster for Armando Iannucci's take on David Copperfield arrives....
New trailer drops for True History of the Kelly Gang
by Dan Cooper | Nov 29, 2019 | News
Nothing is true, yet everything is gorgeous in the visually arresting trailer for True History Of The Kelly Gang....
Video: designing the (woolly) costumes of Knives Out
by Dan Cooper | Nov 29, 2019 | Video
We chat to Jenny Eagan, costume designer for the new Rian Johnson whodunnit....
Previously unseen Watchmen footage appears online from planned 2003 movie
by Dan Cooper | Nov 28, 2019 | News
Footage has landed online from a film take on Watchmen that predated Zack Snyder's film....
Edward Furlong shares his Terminator: Dark Fate thoughts
by Dan Cooper | Nov 28, 2019 | News
Terminator 2: Judgment Day's Edward Furlong feels that his character has more to offer to the Terminator franchise....
We're getting two remakes of The Fugitive
by Dan Cooper | Nov 27, 2019 | News
Two separate remakes of The Fugitive are now in the works - details this way....
Le Mans '66 interview: CGI and difficult cars
by Dan Cooper | Nov 22, 2019 | Video
Le Mans '66 stunt driver Jeremy Fry chats to us about bringing car chases to the big screen, and doing things for real, over relying on CG....
UK 'sequel' to Lawrence of Arabia seeking crowdfunding support
by Dan Cooper | Nov 22, 2019 | News
An ambitious UK-based project needs one final push to get over the line....
New Nightmare on Elm Street pitches being sought
by Dan Cooper | Nov 22, 2019 | News
The estate of the late Wes Craven is looking to get a new A Nightmare On Elm Street movie moving....
Check out our relaunched YouTube channel
by Dan Cooper | Nov 15, 2019 | News, Video
Expect interviews galore as we change things slightly over at the Film Stories YouTube home....
Interview: Le Mans ‘66 stunt driver Jeremy Fry
by Dan Cooper | Nov 15, 2019 | Feature
The art of the movie stunt driver, in the words of Jeremy Fry....
Taika Waititi starts shooting Next Goal Wins
by Dan Cooper | Nov 15, 2019 | News
Taika Waititi starts shooting his new movie, as the UK still awaits his last one....
Disney+ platform using 'outdated depiction' warning for older material
by Dan Cooper | Nov 14, 2019 | News
Some older films and cartoons with challenging depictions have made it onto the Disney+, but with a clear upfront warning....
Paul Thomas Anderson returning to familiar territory for new film
by Dan Cooper | Nov 13, 2019 | News
Eight-time Oscar nominated director Paul Thomas Anderson is revisiting a familiar creative wellspring for his next film....
Over 400 more actors may be digitally brought back from the grave
by Dan Cooper | Nov 13, 2019 | News
It seems that James Dean's big screen resurrrection is just the beginning....
Emma Stone, Brad Pitt set to team up in golden-era Hollywood drama
by Dan Cooper | Nov 12, 2019 | News
Damien Chazelle's next film looks set to follow David Fincher's planned classic Hollywood-based Netflix project....
James Dean returning in CGI form?
by Dan Cooper | Nov 08, 2019 | Video
In this week's video episode of Film Stories, Dan takes a look at the news regarding James Dean's possible resurrection in CGI form....
James Dean set to be reincarnated in CG form for Finding Jack
by Dan Cooper | Nov 07, 2019 | News
The iconic star James Dean will play a 'secondary character' in the upcoming action-drama after project acquires image rights from his family....
Colin Farrell & Andy Serkis in talks to appear in the upcoming Batman film
by Dan Cooper | Nov 06, 2019 | News
Colin Farrell's potential casting as Oswald Cobblepot adds another foe to the upcoming production of The Batman, with Andy Serkis now set to play...
Aubrey Plaza set to star opposite Michael Caine in Best Sellers
by Dan Cooper | Nov 06, 2019 | News
The brilliant Aubrey Plaza adds yet another interesting role to her already impressive IMDB page....
Scorsese explains Marvel comments in an open editorial
by Dan Cooper | Nov 05, 2019 | News
Spoilers: Martin Scorsese doesn't change his mind as he discusses the current state of cinema, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe....
Booksmart & Rocketman cuts to be fully restored to Delta Airlines flights
by Dan Cooper | Nov 04, 2019 | News
The same-sex love scenes of Booksmart and Rocketman had reportedly been cut from their in-flight versions but will now be added back in....
The Rock planning to make a UFC biopic
by Dan Cooper | Nov 04, 2019 | News
Dwayne Johnson is set to make a biopic of troubled UFC champion, Mark Kerr, from the early days of the sport....
Mark Kermode's The Exorcist documentary: The Fear of God review
by Dan Cooper | Oct 30, 2019 | News, Reviews
We take a look at the exclusive new cut of Mark Kermode's The Exorcist documentary, that's on BBC iPlayer from 10am on October 31st....
Under The Skin's Jonathan Glazer set to direct a new film
by Dan Cooper | Oct 25, 2019 | News
Jonathan Glazer's sparse filmography is about to grow, as details of his Auschwitz-based drama emerge....
