Coyote Vs Acme heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in November
by Simon Brew | Aug 28, 2026 | News
Coyote Vs Acme not only made it to cinemas, just about, but a full 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release is coming too. More details here....
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Odeon introducing clampdowns on its MyLIMITLESS unlimited cinema deal
by Simon Brew | Aug 27, 2026 | News
Odeon is trying to stop people sharing their MyLIMITLESS membership details, and is bringing in a few new restrictions as a result....
How Shailene Woodley learned she was cut from The Amazing Spider-Man 2
by Simon Brew | Aug 26, 2026 | News
Shailene Woodley was set to play MJ in The Amazing Spider-Man 2: just over a decade later, she's told her side of the story....
RoboCop | Amazon opts for TV series, Dan Stevens to star
by Simon Brew | Aug 26, 2026 | News, TV
It's official: there's no RoboCop Returns, but there is an eight-part RoboCop TV series on the way, with Dan Stevens taking on the title role....
136 movie sequels currently on the way
by Simon Brew | Aug 25, 2026 | Feature
Hollywood still loves its follow-ups - here's our round-up of 136 (and counting) sequels currently on the way....
Batman | Warner Bros seems to have a problem
by Simon Brew | Aug 25, 2026 | News
Batman: The Brave & The Bold looks to be in limbo, as decisions need to made at Warner Bros over the Dark Knight's future....
Harry Potter | Nicholas Hoult exits, less than 48 hours after he's announced
by Simon Brew | Aug 25, 2026 | News, TV
Nicholas Hoult was in the new Harry Potter series. Now he's not, with the cover story being scheduling issues. Kit Harington has no such issues....
Doctor Who | Billie Piper on Doctor Who future, and where she fits in
by Simon Brew | Aug 24, 2026 | TV
Billie Piper seems to know a bit more about Doctor Who than us, as you'd expect. And she's sort of clarified her role in the show too....
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: upcoming UK releases and dates
by Simon Brew | Aug 24, 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 | Aug 24, 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....
Podcast | Speed (1994), the lack of Speed 3, plus director Dave Green on the Coyote Vs Acme saga
by Simon Brew | Aug 24, 2026 | News
The story of Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves vs the 50mph bus in Speed, and director Dave Green chats Coyote Vs Acme....
Podcast | In conversation with Adam Shankman - Stop That Train, the Oscars, Hairspray and more
by Simon Brew | Aug 21, 2026 | Podcasts
Director Adam Shankman in a Film Stories special, taking us through his film story right up to his new film, Stop! That! Train!...
Con Air, The Rock, Strange Days, Dead Poets Society and more coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Aug 21, 2026 | News
Finally: Disney is bring the likes of The Rock, Strange Days, Commando, Con Air and more to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray....
Treasure Island | Hugh Grant and Adolescence's Owen Cooper in talks to star
by Simon Brew | Aug 21, 2026 | News
Hugh Grant and Adolescence's Owen Cooper could be joining Hugh Jackman in Ridley Scott's Treasure Island, the director has said....
AI | Mark Zuckerberg calls on US government to lift restrictions on training data
by Simon Brew | Aug 20, 2026 | News
Mark Zuckerberg believes superintelligence is going to be for all of us, but he wants the US government's help when it comes to training data....
The Shark The Roared trailer | Upcoming documentary about Jaws: The Revenge
by Simon Brew | Aug 20, 2026 | News
The story of 1987's Jaws: The Revenge is being explored in new documentary The Shark That Roared. Here's the trailer and more info....
Scream 5 | David Arquette “still really upset” over way character was treated
by Simon Brew | Aug 19, 2026 | News
David Arquette returned to the Scream saga with Scream 5, but still has issues where his character, Dewey, is concerned....
Robert Carlyle has directed a new short film: here’s the trailer for three
by Simon Brew | Aug 19, 2026 | News
Robert Carlyle's new film, three, has debuted in Edinburgh, and there's a trailer for it out in the wild as well....
Studiocanal's official podcast, with Simon Brew and guests: all 45 episodes to date
by Simon Brew | Aug 18, 2026 | News
Studiocanal launched an official podcast, which is now up to season 4 - and the host might just be familiar to Film Stories listeners....
Fast Forever | Vin Diesel now says it’s filming in December, adds an ‘if’
by Simon Brew | Aug 18, 2026 | News
Fast Forever's latest update from Vin Diesel? Filming is now set to begin this December, 'if I can make good on the request from the studio.'...
Disney releases required homework for Avengers: Doomsday
by Simon Brew | Aug 18, 2026 | News
Avengers: Doomsday comes with a recommended homework list of 15 titles from across the Disney+ catalogue. More here....
Awful news: Hayden Panettiere dies at the age of 36
by Simon Brew | Aug 17, 2026 | News
Tragic news: Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of just 36, it's been confirmed by her representatives....
Podcast | Licence To Kill and gritty James Bond (1989), plus Toby Kebbell
by Simon Brew | Aug 17, 2026 | Podcasts
The Film Stories podcast returns, as Simon traces the tale of Licence To Kill, then chats to actor Toby Kebbell about Dead Man's Shoes and more......
A.I. Artificial Intelligence heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Aug 13, 2026 | News
Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence will be making its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut later this year. More here....
Coyote Vs Acme review | The movie they tried to bury
by Simon Brew | Aug 12, 2026 | News, Reviews
John Cena, Will Forte and Lana Condor lead Coyote Vs Acme, and it's a minor miracle the film still exists. But is it actually any good?...
Doctor Who | Independence Day producer Dean Devlin is interested, but denies he’s had talks
by Simon Brew | Aug 12, 2026 | TV
The future of Doctor Who remains up in the air, but producer Dean Devlin has emerged as a possible candidate to take it forward. More here....
Danny Boyle’s Ink, and its slightly staggered release date approach
by Simon Brew | Aug 11, 2026 | News
The British film Ink, from Danny Boyle, is arriving on American screens first, it's been confirmed. More on its release strategy right here....
The Rock, and why Sean Connery ended up massaging the cinematographer’s shoulders
by Simon Brew | Aug 11, 2026 | News
Sean Connery wasn't too happy with how The Rock was going in its early stages - until something happened four weeks into shooting....
When Barry Norman fell out with Robert De Niro
by Simon Brew | Aug 11, 2026 | Feature, News
The late Barry Norman interviewed Robert De Niro back in 1990, for the film Goodfellas. It would be fair to say it didn't go well....
Google removes access to legally bought Lord Of The Rings movies
by Simon Brew | Aug 10, 2026 | News
Google books itself a trip to Mordor, as it removes a legally-bought digital copy of Lord Of The Rings Extended Edition, and refuses a refund....
Podcast | Film Stories Live, with Simon Brew and Mark Kermode
by Simon Brew | Aug 10, 2026 | Podcasts
Mark Kermode and Simon Brew in a Film Stories special episode, recorded live at the Plaza Cinema in Truro......
Michael 2 | They’re actually going to make a sequel, possible release next year
by Simon Brew | Aug 07, 2026 | News
Michael 2 should go before the cameras by the end of the year, pending a release in 2027, early 2028. There are, er, questions....
