16 Days 16 Films | Watch the 2023 winning films
by Simon Brew | Dec 08, 2023 | News
The annual 16 Days 16 Films short movie festival is running: more details and this year's finalists all here....
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The Bikeriders | New release date now set for summer 2024
by Simon Brew | Dec 08, 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....
Podcast: Wonka (2023), with Paul King and Simon Farnaby
by Simon Brew | Dec 08, 2023 | Podcasts
The writers and director of 2023's Wonka movie join us for a podcast special episode, to chat about the film and their work....
Doctor Who | Over 100 people complain about inclusion of human being in The Star Beast
by Simon Brew | Dec 08, 2023 | News
The BBC has been receiving complaints about the first of the three Doctor Who special episodes, The Star Beast....
Nick Frost, Alicia Silverstone headline Dutch comedy Krazy House
by Simon Brew | Dec 07, 2023 | News
A bizarre-sounding comedy, Krazy House - starring Nick Frost and Alicia Silverstone - is about to make its debut....
The Abyss | James Cameron explains the long delay behind its re-release
by Simon Brew | Dec 07, 2023 | News
James Cameron has been explaining why The Abyss 4K remaster has taken so long - as it debuts in US cinemas....
Suicide Squad | David Ayer says “immense political headwind” against his cut of the film
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....
Finally: Disney to give cinema releases to Pixar’s Soul, Luca and Turning Red
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....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: bearing a grudge
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....
Doctor Who | Six different people played the Doctor in Wild Blue Yonder
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......
Netflix | Confirms switch to making fewer movies, buying more in
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:...
Wonka review | The origins of Willy Wonka stand up
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....
Omniplex Cinemas buys five Empire Cinemas sites in UK
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....
Evil Dead | Expect new sequels more frequently, Bruce Campbell confirms
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....
Podcast | Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and Babe: Pig In The City (1998)
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...
Exclusive: fate of Empire Cinemas to be clearer this week
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....
Lord Of War 2 is definitely happening, filming in 2024
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....
Doctor Who | A few words on Flux and the Timeless Child
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...
Doctor Who | The respectful hat tip to Bernard Cribbins
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....
Doctor Who | Wild Blue Yonder review (spoilers)
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...
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny | UK Disney+ debut confirmed
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....
Minecraft | New faces added to film, as production set to restart
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....
Podcast: in conversation with Reginald Hudlin
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....
Candy Cane Lane review | A very stuffed Christmas film
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....
Doctor Who Christmas special details confirmed, new pictures
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....
Batgirl | It was “necessary” to axe the film, says Warner Bros Discovery boss
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....
The Marvels | Disney boss puts box office disappointment down to Covid filming
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....
Disney | CEO Bob Iger takes an unusual swipe at his predecessor
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....
The Black Phone 2 | Scott Derrickson, Ethan Hawke confirmed for sequel
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....
Michael Keaton | New directorial outing set for 2024 release
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....
Oppenheimer | 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs selling out
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....
Disney | The new plan is quality over quantity
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....
