Doctor Who | Disney deal dead, but another deal reportedly close
by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2025 | TV
Doctor Who and Disney look set to be parting ways, but the BBC is closing in on other parties interested in co-financing the show....
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American Pie 2 comes to 4K, sequels and straight to DVD films now heading to Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2025 | News
Seven more entries in the American Pie series are getting fresh Blu-ray releases - including a 4K release for American Pie 2....
Podcast | The HD DVD disc format (2006) and Nightcrawler (2014)
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2025 | Podcasts
In this Film Stories podcast, the format war battle that saw HD DVD defeated, and the tale behind the terrific Nightcrawler......
Ang Lee is finally making another film again
by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2025 | News
It's been 2019 since Ang Lee made Gemini Man. Now, after struggling to get his Bruce Lee biopic going, Old Gold Mountain has been announced....
Tim Curry has written his memoir, due out in October
by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2025 | News
Tim Curry's memoir, Vagabond, is going to be published in October. Here's more information on what's in store for us....
Podcast | In conversation with Dean DeBlois
by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2025 | Podcasts
Writer/director Dean DeBlois on the How To Train Your Dragon films, live action movies, losing his father, Ireland, and a whole lot more......
Warner Bros Discovery | Shareholders vote down David Zaslav's $51m pay packet
by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2025 | News
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders vote against CEO David Zaslav's $51.9m annual pay for 2024 - but it's unlikely to make a difference....
BBC, Marvel, and giving away spoilers at the first opportunity
by Simon Brew | Jun 04, 2025 | Feature, News, TV
The rush to get more viewers and attention as quickly as possible means Marvel and Doctor Who fans have a tiny window to be spoiler-free. Thoughts....
Master & Commander: The Far Side Of The World heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Jun 03, 2025 | News
Peter Weir's Master & Commander: The Far Side Of The World is heading to the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format this summer. More here....
Disney is laying off staff again, made $34.9bn gross profit in last 12 months
by Simon Brew | Jun 03, 2025 | News
As profits soar at Disney, and with Lilo & Stitch the company's latest $1bn hit, the company is laying off hundreds more staff....
F1: The Movie | 156 minute run time confirmed, 12A in UK
by Simon Brew | Jun 02, 2025 | News
Heading into cinemas this month, Brad Pitt stars in F1: The Movie. A 156 minute running time has now been confirmed as well......
Podcast | Waterworld, including The Ulysses Cut (1995), plus Len Wiseman
by Simon Brew | Jun 02, 2025 | Podcasts
The story of 1995's Waterworld, including the longer version that eventually emerged. Plus Len Wiseman chats Ballerina, ILM, Bruce Willis and more....
The War Between The Land and the Sea | First trailer lands
by Simon Brew | May 31, 2025 | TV
Doctor Who spin-off The War Between The Land And The Sea now has its first trailer - and you can see it right here....
Doctor Who | BBC press release following season 2 finale
by Simon Brew | May 31, 2025 | TV
Spoilers! A press release arrives from the BBC following the transmission of The Reality War. Read on at your peril......
Doctor Who season 2 episode 8 review | The Reality War (spoilers)
by Simon Brew | May 31, 2025 | News, Reviews, TV
And so it comes to an end (for now). Here's our spoiler-filled review of Doctor Who season 2 finale, The Reality War......
Mark Harrison: an appreciation
by Simon Brew | May 30, 2025 | News
Our quiz overlord has been writing Film Quiz Friday for five years - and today, as he pens his last, we want to say thank you....
Podcast | In conversation with Walter Murch
by Simon Brew | May 30, 2025 | News
A very special Film Stories podcast episode, as Walter Murch talks editing, the Droid Olympics, AI, The Conversation and much more......
Paramount merger still stuck, unless Donald Trump’s ring is kissed
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2025 | News
The Paramount/Skydance merger remains in limbo, unless Donald Trump's $20bn lawsuit over a TV interview is settled in his favour....
Horizon | Lawsuit fired at Kevin Costner's company over rape scene in movie
by Simon Brew | May 28, 2025 | News
Kevin Costner's Horizon films are on the receiving end of a sexual harassment lawsuit, over a rape scene in the film. More here....
Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for first time
by Simon Brew | May 28, 2025 | News
Tim Burton 2005 animated movie Corpse Bride will be making its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut later this year - more on the release here....
Barry McIllheney, Empire’s first editor, passes
by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News
The man who launched Empire magazine, and a giant of UK magazine publishing, has died unexpectedly. Rest in peace, Barry McIllheney....
Batman Forever | Warner Bros sends cease & desist over Schumacher Cut screening
by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News
A planned free of charge screening of Batman Forever: The Schumacher Cut has been cancelled, after Warner Bros sent a legal letter....
A24 | Documentary arm shutting down
by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News
A24 is getting out of the documentary business, and shutting its doc department down. More on the story right here....
James Bond | Six Sean Connery films confirmed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News
The Sean Connery era of James Bond 007 is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc for the first time. More on the releases here....
Podcast | Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), plus Michael Cera
by Simon Brew | May 26, 2025 | Podcasts
How Lethal Weapon 2 ended up changing tone and ending, plus a nice long chat with Michael Cera as well....
Doctor Who season 2 episode 7 review | Wish World (spoilers)
by Simon Brew | May 24, 2025 | News, Reviews, TV
Wish World! It's the best Rani episode of all time. Here's our spoiler-filled review of Doctor Who season 2's penultimate episode....
Podcast | In conversation with Mia Threapleton - The Phoenician Scheme, dyslexia, Tesco ClubCard
by Simon Brew | May 23, 2025 | Podcasts
Mia Threapleton joins the podcast for a long chat about Wes Anderson, trains, The Phoenician Scheme, nuns, and more......
New review embargo wants “spoiler-free enthusiasm” for upcoming movie
by Simon Brew | May 23, 2025 | News
A new embargo warning from a studio is only allowing people to post 'spoiler-free enthusiasm' if reviewers want to get their views out early....
Google, and the mystery of its top-ranked Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning review
by Simon Brew | May 23, 2025 | Feature, News
The most prominent review of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning via Google search is, well, something of a mystery....
Waterworld | The Ulysses Cut gets its UK cinema debut next week
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2025 | News
The extended Ulysses Cut of Waterworld is heading to a massive IMAX screen in Bristol: more on the very special screening here....
Quentin Tarantino planning making-of books on each of his films
by Simon Brew | May 21, 2025 | News
The Making Of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood will be the first of ten new Quentin Tarantino books about the making of his films. More here....
Grease | Fundraising starts for new documentary feature
by Simon Brew | May 21, 2025 | News
Life After Grease is a new documentary catching up with those involved in the much-loved 1970s musical feature. And it needs your help!...
