Posts by: Simon Brew

by Simon Brew | Dec 06, 2023 | News

David Ayer has been chatting about getting his cut of Suicide Squad out into the world - and he's pretty hopeful....

by Simon Brew | Dec 06, 2023 | News

The three Pixar films that went straight to Disney+ (Soul, Luca and Turning Red) are now - finally - getting cinema releases in 2024....

by Simon Brew | Dec 06, 2023 | Feature

In our weekly chat about mental health, a few thoughts on bearing a grudge, and what can be done about it....

by Simon Brew | Dec 05, 2023 | News, TV

More behind the scenes secrets from Doctor Who's latest episode, Wild Blue Yonder, have now been revealed......

by Simon Brew | Dec 05, 2023 | News

Netflix is still going to wave its chequebook around, but it'll be making fewer movies itself in future. More here:...

by Simon Brew | Dec 04, 2023 | Reviews

The new take on Willy Wonka, from Paddington 2 director Paul King, is something of an achievement. Review here....

by Simon Brew | Dec 04, 2023 | News

Five Empire Cinemas sites around England have been sold to Irish company Omniplex Cinemas: more on the acquisition here....

by Simon Brew | Dec 04, 2023 | News

The next Evil Dead sequel isn't going to take ten years to get to us, as Bruce Campbell reveals they're going to come quicker....

by Simon Brew | Dec 04, 2023 | Podcasts

Two George Miller sequels are on the billing for our latest podcast - Mad Max: Fury Road and Babe: Pig In The City - with one proving a lot more...

by Simon Brew | Dec 04, 2023 | News

Film Stories understands that an announcement about Empire Cinemas is but days away. A bit more info here....

by Simon Brew | Dec 04, 2023 | News

Nicolas Cage and writer/director Andrew Niccol are returning for Lord Of War 2, which is going to start filming later than originally planned....

by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2023 | News, TV

Spoilers, as we get a clearer idea of Russell T Davies' approach to two story threads from the Chris Chibnall era of Doctor Who, in particular the...

by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2023 | News, TV

Bernard Cribbins sadly left us last year - but Doctor Who has found space to respectful acknowledge him....

by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2023 | Reviews, TV

David Tennant and Catherine Tate headline the second of three Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials. Here's our Wild Blue Yonder review. Spoilers lie...

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2023 | News

A glimpse at upcoming UK DVD and Blu-ray release dates until early 2024: here's what's coming to disc and when....

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2023 | News

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

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2023 | News

The UK release of Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny is running two weeks behind the US on the Disney+ service....

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2023 | Gaming, News

Jason Momoa headlines the Minecraft film, which is finally going to be filming in New Zealand later this month....

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2023 | Podcasts

In a Film Stories podcast special, filmmaker Reginald Hudlin joins us as he launches his new film, Candy Cane Lane....

by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2023 | Reviews

Eddie Murphy reunites with Boomerang director Reginald Hudlin for a bunch of Christmas movies in one. Here's our Candy Cane Lane review....

by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News, TV

The Doctor Who Christmas special, The Church On Ruby Road, is returning to a Christmas Day slot on BBC One....

by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News

Warner Bros Discovery boss David Zaslav isn't backing down over the decision to basically 'delete' the Batgirl film in 2022....

by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News

Bob Iger has been chatting about the underwhelming box office of Marvel's The Marvels - and has a thought or two....

by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News

Disney boss Bob Iger doesn't name his predecessor, Bob Chapek, but it's a fair bet they're not exchanging Christmas cards....

by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News

The Black Phone 2 is confirmed for release in the summer of 2025, with the original creatives returning for the new film....

by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News

Michael Keaton's second film as director, Knox Goes Away, is heading to cinemas in 2024. More details here....

by Simon Brew | Nov 29, 2023 | News

Oppenheimer on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is heavily in demand, as stocks run short of Christopher Nolan's latest film....

by Simon Brew | Nov 29, 2023 | News

Disney is looking to rebound from a difficult year by making less stuff, and by making better quality stuff....

by Simon Brew | Nov 29, 2023 | Feature

A few words on a simple way to manage things in a small way on a day to day basis: might work, might not......

by Simon Brew | Nov 28, 2023 | News

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are set for the next Ocean's film, and a couple more details have come to light....

by Simon Brew | Nov 28, 2023 | News

The lack of small and medium sized films is hurting cinemas, suggests the boss of the Vue cinema chain....

by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2023 | News

The annual 16 Days 16 Films short movie festival is running: more details and this year's finalists all here....