Simon Brew, Author at Film Stories

Batman & Robin | The two films that died when it flopped

by Simon Brew | Jun 17, 2025 | Feature

Warner Bros had two more films lined up with director Joel Schumacher - but Batman & Robin's box office disappointment changed its plans....

134 movie sequels currently on the way

by Simon Brew | Jun 16, 2025 | Feature

Hollywood still loves its follow-ups - here's our round-up of 134 (and counting) sequels currently on the way....

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: upcoming UK releases and dates

by Simon Brew | Jun 16, 2025 | News

As the format continues to gain traction, here's our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K Ultra HD disc releases in the UK....

UK DVD and Blu-ray release dates confirmed: release list well into 2025

by Simon Brew | Jun 16, 2025 | News

A glimpse at upcoming UK DVD and Blu-ray release dates well into 2025: here's what's coming to disc and when....

Podcast | Tenet (2020), plus a huge interview with Gina Gershon

by Simon Brew | Jun 16, 2025 | Podcasts

The story behind Christopher Nolan's Tenet, and Gina Gershon talking about her films, work and cat? They're in the latest Film Stories podcast....

Podcast | In conversation with Pixar's Mary Alice Drumm

by Simon Brew | Jun 13, 2025 | News, Podcasts

Elio producer Mary Alice Drumm takes us through her career, from Warner Bros Animation right through to Pixar....

Doctor Who | BBC orders a CBeebies spin-off, wants people to tender for it

by Simon Brew | Jun 12, 2025 | TV

The BBC wants an animated Doctor Who show for pre-school children. Reckon you're up for it? More details on the plans here....

Elaine May’s Crackpot might finally shoot this autumn

by Simon Brew | Jun 12, 2025 | News

Elaine May is set to direct a feature for the first time since Ishtar, with Dakota Johnson offering a promising update on Crackpot....

Director Brad Bird on the set of Tomorrowland (2015)

1906 | Brad Bird’s long-in-development movie might just be moving forward

by Simon Brew | Jun 11, 2025 | News

For over a decade, Brad Bird has been trying to make a live action film about the San Francisco fire of 1906. There's a hint he may have progress....

The Amateur | Thriller arrives on Disney+, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray due next month

by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2025 | News

Spy thriller The Amateur lands on Disney+, and is getting a DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release as well. More here....

Doctor Who | Disney deal dead, but another deal reportedly close

by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2025 | TV

Doctor Who and Disney look set to be parting ways, but the BBC is closing in on other parties interested in co-financing the show....

American Pie 2 comes to 4K, sequels and straight to DVD films now heading to Blu-ray

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2025 | News

Seven more entries in the American Pie series are getting fresh Blu-ray releases - including a 4K release for American Pie 2....

Podcast | The HD DVD disc format (2006) and Nightcrawler (2014)

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2025 | Podcasts

In this Film Stories podcast, the format war battle that saw HD DVD defeated, and the tale behind the terrific Nightcrawler......

Ang Lee is finally making another film again

by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2025 | News

It's been 2019 since Ang Lee made Gemini Man. Now, after struggling to get his Bruce Lee biopic going, Old Gold Mountain has been announced....

Tim Curry has written his memoir, due out in October

by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2025 | News

Tim Curry's memoir, Vagabond, is going to be published in October. Here's more information on what's in store for us....

Podcast | In conversation with Dean DeBlois

by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2025 | Podcasts

Writer/director Dean DeBlois on the How To Train Your Dragon films, live action movies, losing his father, Ireland, and a whole lot more......

Saw | Franchise’s future might have been sorted out, as stake changes hands

by Simon Brew | Jun 05, 2025 | News

Blumhouse buys into the Saw franchise, which might just lead to Saw XI finally getting off the ground. More here......

Warner Bros Discovery | Shareholders vote down David Zaslav's $51m pay packet

by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2025 | News

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders vote against CEO David Zaslav's $51.9m annual pay for 2024 - but it's unlikely to make a difference....

BBC, Marvel, and giving away spoilers at the first opportunity

by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2025 | Feature, News, TV

The rush to get more viewers and attention as quickly as possible means Marvel and Doctor Who fans have a tiny window to be spoiler-free. Thoughts....

Master And Commander The Far Side Of The World

Master & Commander: The Far Side Of The World heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

by Simon Brew | Jun 03, 2025 | News

Peter Weir's Master & Commander: The Far Side Of The World is heading to the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format this summer. More here....

Disney is laying off staff again, made $34.9bn gross profit in last 12 months

by Simon Brew | Jun 03, 2025 | News

As profits soar at Disney, and with Lilo & Stitch the company's latest $1bn hit, the company is laying off hundreds more staff....

F1: The Movie | 156 minute run time confirmed, 12A in UK

by Simon Brew | Jun 02, 2025 | News

Heading into cinemas this month, Brad Pitt stars in F1: The Movie. A 156 minute running time has now been confirmed as well......

Podcast | Waterworld, including The Ulysses Cut (1995), plus Len Wiseman

by Simon Brew | Jun 02, 2025 | Podcasts

The story of 1995's Waterworld, including the longer version that eventually emerged. Plus Len Wiseman chats Ballerina, ILM, Bruce Willis and more....