Podcast: Election (1999) and Sliding Doors (1998)
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2023 | Podcasts
A pair of late 1990s movies pop up in this episode of the Film Stories podcast - both of which have endured for different reasons....
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Fast & Furious 9 | Late stunt change had life-changing consequences
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2023 | News
FF9 Pictures is hit with an £800,000 fine over 'life-changing' injuries to stunt performer Joe Watts on the set of Fast & Furious 9. More here....
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary specials confirmed for December DVD & Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2023 | News, TV
The 60th anniversary specials of Doctor Who are coming to feature-packed DVD and Blu-ray releases in December....
Heat 2 | Michael Mann confirms Adam Driver rumours
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2023 | News
Adam Driver is seemingly set to step into Robert De Niro's shoes for Michael Mann's Heat 2, which is shooting in 2024....
TRON 3 | TRON: Ares is finally set to start shooting
by Simon Brew | Nov 27, 2023 | News
Jared Leto leads the cast of TRON 3, that's going by the name of TRON: Ares. And filming is finally set to get going......
Doctor Who: The Star Beast review (spoilers)
by Simon Brew | Nov 25, 2023 | Reviews, TV
Here we go: the second Russell T Davies era of Doctor Who gets underway, with David Tennant back in the TARDIS. Our Doctor Who: The Star Beast...
Black Friday | The Film Stories magazine £10 surprise box back issue deal is back
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2023 | News
Our Film Stories Black Friday deals are back! Get a surprise box of ten back issues for just £10. That's a bargain....
On sale: In The Bleak Midwinter and live Kenneth Branagh podcast recording
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2023 | News
See 1995's In The Bleak Midwinter on the big screen - with Kenneth Branagh on stage afterwards to tell us about it!...
What do we actually want from HMV?
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2023 | Feature, News
As HMV reopens stores in Birmingham and London, a few thoughts on some of the pushback the chain seems to be getting....
Wish review | Disney 100 celebration comes to its big finale
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2023 | Reviews
Disney puts on a celebration of its 100-year legacy with its latest animated film, Wish. Here's our review:...
Podcast: in conversation with Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer, Jennifer Lee
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2023 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Jennifer Lee talks Wish, Disney and a bit of Frozen....
The Exorcist: Believer | 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD hit UK in January
by Simon Brew | Nov 23, 2023 | News
The latest Exorcist film is going to try and win more people over when it arrives on physical media in January 2024: more here....
Toy Story 5 | Tom Hanks and Tim Allen both approached for new sequel
by Simon Brew | Nov 23, 2023 | News
Pixar is working away on Toy Story 5 - although even Tim Allen wonders if five may be too many......
Scream 7 loses another, as Jenna Ortega drops out, creative 'reset' ordered
by Simon Brew | Nov 23, 2023 | News
Jenna Ortega's commitments to the TV show Wednesday mean she's the second person this week to depart the Scream franchise....
The Bikeriders | Disney drops awards contender, new studio picks it up
by Simon Brew | Nov 23, 2023 | News
Starring Austin Butler and Tom Hardy, The Bikeriders lost its distributor just as it was set for release - and now it has a new one....
Mrs Doubtfire | There are 972 boxes of Robin Williams outtakes
by Simon Brew | Nov 22, 2023 | News
Director Chris Columbus shot more footage for Mrs Doubtfire than Francis Ford Coppola shot for Apocalypse Now....
Mental health and wellbeing matters: peer pressure
by Simon Brew | Nov 22, 2023 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat mental health things, a few words on the peer pressure to do things you don't want to....
Cape Fear | Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg setting up TV series
by Simon Brew | Nov 22, 2023 | News, TV
A third take on the Cape Fear story is happening, with a true crime focus to it. More on the TV project here....
Blank trailer | Fancy a new British sci-fi thriller?
by Simon Brew | Nov 22, 2023 | News
A new British sci-fi thriller is coming to screens in January - and we've got the trailer for Blank right here....
The Expendables 4 | DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray heading to UK in December
by Simon Brew | Nov 21, 2023 | News
The Expendables 4 (aka The Expend4bles, aka The ExpendFourBalls) is coming to physical media in time for Christmas....
The Saint | Doug Liman is the latest attached to direct big screen reboot
by Simon Brew | Nov 21, 2023 | News
Rege-Jean Page is to play Simon Templar, as Doug Liman is the latest to get his hands on The Saint. So to speak....
Kevin Costner moves into selling coffee
by Simon Brew | Nov 21, 2023 | News
Now you can enjoy a Kevin Costner-backed cup of coffee with your favourite Kevin Costner movie. About time....
The Neverending Story | New documentary is funding, will tell making-of story
by Simon Brew | Nov 20, 2023 | News
Life After The Neverending Story is seeking funds now, and will explore 1984's The Neverending Story....
137 movie sequels currently on the way
by Simon Brew | Nov 20, 2023 | Feature
Hollywood still loves its follow-ups - here's our round-up of 137 (and counting) sequels currently on the way....
Dune: Part Two | Release date moves forward, with eye on IMAX screens
by Simon Brew | Nov 20, 2023 | News
Warner Bros is shuffling the release of Dune Part Two by a couple of week in order to give it an extended shot at IMAX screens....
Doctor Who | Davros is back, and he’s changed for good
by Simon Brew | Nov 20, 2023 | News, TV
Doctor Who brings Davros back, with Julian Bleach in the role again - but he's looking very different these days....
Podcast: Batman Returns (1992) and Backdraft (1991)
by Simon Brew | Nov 20, 2023 | Podcasts
The sequel to Batman that Warner Bros didn't really want, and the hit 1991 firefighter drama in this week's podcast....
Rebel Moon | Netflix encouraged an extended Snyder Cut of the film
by Simon Brew | Nov 20, 2023 | News
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon films will get two cuts apiece - and Netflix is fully on board with the plan....
Podcast: In conversation with Catherine Hardwicke
by Simon Brew | Nov 18, 2023 | Podcasts
Writer, director, production designer: Catherine Hardwicke reflects on her work, from Mafia Mamma all the way back to Thirteen....
HMV | Flagship London store set to reopen this month after four years
by Simon Brew | Nov 18, 2023 | News
HMV returns to London for the first time since 2019, with its old/new store (re)opening on November 24th. More here....
Pathe UK exits the UK film production business
by Simon Brew | Nov 16, 2023 | News, TV
In spite of the success of The Great Escaper, Pathe UK is moving exclusively to television, and ceasing its film work....
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray | Aliens, True Lies, The Abyss (finally) land in March 2024
by Simon Brew | Nov 15, 2023 | News
Finally: James Cameron's True Lies and The Abyss are coming to Blu-ray and 4K UHD disc - and Aliens is getting a 4K disc release too....