Critics in the firing line over Digger, Klara And The Sun box office failures
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2026 | News
Taika Waititi pushes back at film critics over Klara And The Sun, and elsewhere, the Digger fallout is ongoing as well. More here....
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Heat 2 | Michael Mann shoots himself in leg as film hits pre-production
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2026 | News
A bizarre accident sees Michael Mann rushed to hospital, just a month or two before Heat 2 finally starts filming....
Podcast | True Romance (1993), its original director, and the politican who hated it
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2026 | Podcasts
Tony Scott's True Romance, based on a screenplay penned by Quentin Tarantino, certainly had its fair share of battles, as this podcast explores....
Star Trek: Nemesis, and when salary negotiations went public
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2026 | Feature, News
Paramount wanted Star Trek: Nemesis to come in for less money than its predecessor - but its strong-arm negotiations wouldn't go down well....
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: upcoming UK releases and dates
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2026 | 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 until early 2027
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2026 | News
A glimpse at upcoming UK DVD and Blu-ray release dates until early 2027: here's what's coming to disc and when....
Cunk On Cinema | First trailer, more details of incoming show
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2026 | News, TV
Diane Morgan returns as Philomena Cunk, to explore the world of the big screen in Cunk On Cinema. Here's the trailer....
Armando Iannucci sets fourth film as director, attracts impressive cast too
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2026 | News
Armando Iannucci is set to write and direct a conspiracy thriller, with Alicia Vikander, Taron Egerton and James McAvoy on board....
Disney+ hikes up its prices again, and they’re about to hit subscribers
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2026 | News
Price rises for Disney+ subscribers are hitting this month, with increases of up to 20% being introduced across its plans. More here....
Sir Patrick Stewart: 1940-2026
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2026 | News
Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86, leaving an incredible body of work behind him. A few words on a passing legend....
Deadpool & Wolverine cost over $500m to make, report reveals
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2026 | News
The production budget of 2023's Deadpool & Wolverine crossed $500m, according to a new filing from Disney - although it did get a rebate......
Michael Dorn directing new sci-fi film, recruits Star Trek chums for cast
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2026 | News
Life 2.0 is written and directed by Michael Dorn, with the likes of Marina Sirtis and Michelle Hurd on board too. More here....
The Hollywood box office bonfire of 1990
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2026 | Feature, News
After a stellar 1989, the Hollywood box office of 1990 was expected to be even better - but the film industry got taught some tough lessons....
V For Vendetta | Why James Purefoy was replaced
by Simon Brew | Oct 28, 2026 | News
21 years on, director James McTeigue has been chatting about replacing James Purefoy with Hugo Weaving in V For Vendetta....
Tim Robbins has made his directorial debut, Bob Roberts, free to watch online
by Simon Brew | Oct 28, 2026 | News
With indie films disappearing, Tim Robbins has the rights to his first feature as director - Bob Roberts - and has made it available for free....
Ava DuVernay defends AI use for animating moments in her latest film
by Simon Brew | Oct 27, 2026 | News
Ava DuVernay's new film, 14th, uses AI to animate public domain photos. And the acclaimed director has been defending her decision....
Knightmare | A free game based on classic TV show scheduled for 2027
by Simon Brew | Oct 27, 2026 | Gaming, News, TV
The classic TV show Knightmare is returning as a free to download PC game in 2027 - and a trailer has been released as well....
Alien | Romulus abandoned, as screenwriter hired for Alien: Covenant follow-on
by Simon Brew | Oct 26, 2026 | News
Ridley Scott is overseeing the next Alien film, and a writer has been hired as the franchise lurches back in Alien: Covenant's direction....
It seems that we’re watching Netflix less than we did...
by Simon Brew | Oct 26, 2026 | News
A decline in Netflix viewing hours and engagement amongst subscribers has reportedly been going on for some time now. More here....
Rocky 7 | Sylvester Stallone says he’s written the script
by Simon Brew | Oct 26, 2026 | News
Sylvester Stallone might be 80, but he also might be considering a return of sorts to the ring with Rocky 7. More here....
Podcast | Superman III (1983), the tonal shift, plus a conversation with James Spader
by Simon Brew | Oct 26, 2026 | Podcasts
After Superman and Superman II, things were about to get very different with 1983's Superman III. Here's the story. Plus: bonus James Spader!...
Christopher Nolan is, indeed, 'anti-tech' on his film set
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2026 | News
Actor Alden Ehrenreich confirms that a Christopher Nolan set has a very different feel to most. More details right here....
Podcast | In conversation with Roy Conli - Hexed, Disney, Strange World, Treasure Planet and more
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2026 | Podcasts
Roy Conli, Oscar-winning Disney producer of Big Hero Six and more, returns to the Film Stories podcast to chat Hexed, Disney and a whole lot more....
Sony reportedly backs out of making 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2026 | News
If you're after a physical, standalone Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, you might have to move quickly, with reports Sony is backing away from making...
James Bond | Josh O’Connor back in the mix as final four get ready for one last test
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2026 | News
At least four actors get a James Bond 007 callback, as the final casting for Daniel Craig's replacement looks set to get underway....
Divine Rapture | The $40m Marlon Brando movie that fell apart with just 25 minutes filmed
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2026 | Feature, News
Marlon Brando, Johnny Depp and John Hurt all headed to a small Irish village in the summer of 1995 - and they'd be leaving sooner than expected....
EA confirms it’s shutting BioWare, as it swings axe to help pay off its buyout
by Simon Brew | Oct 22, 2026 | Gaming
BioWare, the studio behind game franchises such as Dragon Age and Mass Effect, is being shut down as part of EA's cost-cutting measures....
James Bond | Latest rumour suggests we’re down to three candidates
by Simon Brew | Oct 22, 2026 | News
An announcement as to the new James Bond is expected imminently, and three names remains in the running. Even if we only know two of them....
Lionsgate | Legendary Entertainment bids for studio in potential next big Hollywood transaction
by Simon Brew | Oct 21, 2026 | News
Lionsgate is the next Hollywood name that could change hands, with a new report suggesting Legendary has tabled a formal offer....
Cats | Judi Dench reflects on the 2019 masterpiece
by Simon Brew | Oct 21, 2026 | News
Judi Dench admits she hasn't seen the final cut of 2019's film Cats, but has some words to say about the movie in her new memoir....
Next Xbox set to cost in region of £1000, releasing in 2028
by Simon Brew | Oct 21, 2026 | Gaming, News
Microsoft's next Xbox console is rumoured for 2028 now, and the it's set to be the most expensive Xbox to date by some distance....
When David Cronenberg found out there was another movie called Crash coming out
by Simon Brew | Oct 21, 2026 | Feature, News
There's no crossover between David Cronenberg's 1996 Crash and the 2004 Crash - except the latter adopted the same title, and there was little...
