The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) and Rocky IV (1985)
by Simon Brew | Dec 17, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon's got a pair of Christmas classics to talk about!...
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Aardman unleashes first trailer for Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
by Simon Brew | Dec 12, 2018 | News
The brilliant Aardman has a new film heading into cinemas towards the end of next year, in the form of its very first sort-of-sequel....
Sylvia: trailer for acclaimed UK production
by Simon Brew | Dec 10, 2018 | News
Get a glimpse of new UK production Sylvia right here......
Production is underway on the Cats movie, filming in the UK
by Simon Brew | Dec 10, 2018 | News
Work has begun on bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats musical to the big screen......
The Isle: first trailer for upcoming gothic horror movie
by Simon Brew | Dec 10, 2018 | News
A ghostly story set off the coast of Scotland. Here's the trailer for The Isle......
Hulk (2003) and Die Hard 2 (1990)
by Simon Brew | Dec 10, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon zeroes in on a comic book movie, and a sequel....
Farside: trailer lands for British indie drama
by Simon Brew | Dec 07, 2018 | News
Get a first look at Farside, a new drama set in the seaside town of Rhyl…...
Do Something, Jake: new trailer for British indie film
by Simon Brew | Dec 07, 2018 | News
Do Something, Jake begins its UK rollout next year – and here’s the trailer for the film…
Kenneth Branagh has made a new movie about Shakespeare – and here’s the trailer
by Simon Brew | Dec 07, 2018 | News
Kenneth Branagh writes and directs All Is True - and the trailer has dropped...
Cape Fear (1991) and The Madness Of King George (1994)
by Simon Brew | Dec 03, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon heads back to the 1990s (for a change!), and looks at two very different hit movies....
Film Stories magazine: how to order your copy, and frequently asked questions
by Simon Brew | Nov 28, 2018 | News
We're thrilled to be introducing a new UK film magazine into the world: Film Stories!
How Fight Club became David Fincher's revenge on Fox
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2018 | Video
Dan looks back at a 90s classic, digging into some of the weird and wonderful stories behind the production of Fight Club. How did Fincher use the...
Good Morning Vietnam (1987) and The Martian (2015)
by Simon Brew | Nov 26, 2018 | Podcasts
Simon looks at the long gestation of Good Morning Vietnam, and the plans for Spider-Man films that brought The Martian to Ridley Scott.
The Real Life Darkness Leading to Temple of Doom
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2018 | Video
Now with lovely video! Simon revisits the somewhat darker return to the Indiana Jones franchise and examines just what led to the filmmakers creating...
How Care Bears: The Movie led to Who Framed Roger Rabbit
by Simon Brew | Nov 21, 2018 | Video
We know! Exciting, right?...
The Harry Potter movie that lost money...?!
by Simon Brew | Nov 19, 2018 | Video
I know, right? Order of the Phoenix made huge amounts of cash and yet was somehow written off by its studio as a commercial failure, although that...
Indiana Jones & The Temple Of Doom (1984) & Chicken Run (2000)
by Simon Brew | Nov 19, 2018 | Podcasts
Simon looks at the darkness of Indiana Jones & The Temple Of Doom, and the cross-Atlantic uneasy marriage that led to Chicken Run
How much did design take precedence over direction in Blade Runner?
by Simon Brew | Nov 14, 2018 | Video
In this episode of Film Stories, Dan considers how far Ridley's Scott's commitment to the visuals of the film impaired his relationship with his...
Howard The Duck (1986) and Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
by Simon Brew | Nov 12, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at the first cinematically-released Marvel movie, and the long gestation of the...
Film Stories' first ever quiz night - and launch event!
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2018 | News
Hello! As you may have seen, we're making progress on our brand new magazine - full details here - and we'll be posted out the first issue at the end...
Dead Poets Society (1989) and The Lion King (1994)
by Simon Brew | Aug 20, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon looks at two very different Disney hits. And both beloved ones.
Batman Returns (1992) and Wild Wild West (1999)
by Simon Brew | Aug 17, 2018 | Podcasts
1992's Batman Returns saw Tim Burton return to Gotham City, but more on his own terms. However, that didn't necessarily mean things were much easier for him. Meanwhile, 1999's Wild Wild West was, at the time, the most expensive blockbuster the studio had ever produced. And yet even before its release, it seems that Warner Bros was fast losing faith with it.
Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves (1991) and Spectre (2015)
by Simon Brew | Jul 23, 2018 | Podcasts
The British shoot of Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991) had to do battle with weather, pregnancy, editing issues and a regretful head of the BBFC. The 24th James Bond film meanwhile, Spectre, was in a race against the clock from day one. Stories of both are discussed in this episode!
Hot Shots Part Deux (1993) and Die Hard 4.0/Live Free Or Die Hard (2007)
by Simon Brew | Jul 16, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon zeroes in on a pair of sequels. First up is Hot Shots! Part Deux, a film that spoofed action hero rescue movies. But as it turns out, that was the third choice for the direction the film should go. Then, a look at Die Hard 4.0 (2007), and the constant on-set rewrites, that pushed the film right up to its very tight deadline.
Twister (1996) and X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2018 | Podcasts
In the latest episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, Simon examines the huge studio collaboration of 1996's Twister, and how it came about when a Godzilla movie collapsed. Then, the aftermath of 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and the ramifications of the film leaking onto the internet a month early.
Patriot Games (1992) and Dirty Dancing (1987)
by Simon Brew | Jun 25, 2018 | Podcasts
Simon Brew returns for the second episode of Film Stories, where he looks at the difficulty in bringing 1992's Patriot Games to the screen. And then the budget constraints on Dirty Dancing, and how the film nearly went straight to video after its first cut.
The Addams Family (1991) and Tomb Raider (2001)
by Simon Brew | Jun 18, 2018 | Podcasts
Film Stories with Simon Brew is a podcast that looks to dig into the stories behind popular movies. From troubled productions, to rights issues, to difficulties with release to films nearly falling apart, the podcast will be looking at the stories that don't always seem apparent when watching a movie!
Disney+ Star service’s films for February: three Die Hard films so far
by Simon Brew | Jan 26, 2015 | News
Update: full details on the Disney+ film line-up will be arriving this week - don't click on this article until then....
