Terrifier | The low budget horror hits are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2023 | News
Terrifier and Terrifier 2 are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time, both landing in early 2024. More details here....
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Podcast: Knives Out (2019) and About A Boy (2002)
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2023 | Podcasts
It's another brand new Film Stories podcast! This week, Simon takes a look back at Rian Johnson's Knives Out (2019) and About A Boy (2002)....
Disney 100 | The birthday celebration that’s gone a bit sour
by Simon Brew | Oct 20, 2023 | Feature
Disney is in the midst of celebrating its 100th birthday, in a year it's spent $2bn to stop us watching its films and shows: some thoughts....
Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Oct 20, 2023 | News
The 1985 adaptation of Alice Walker's The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg, is coming to 4K UHD disc in December....
Blackadder heads to Blu-ray for the first time, with brand new extras
by Simon Brew | Oct 19, 2023 | News, TV
All four series of Blackadder, starring Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson, are coming to Blu-ray for the very first time....
The Equalizer 3 | UK DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray confirmed for December
by Simon Brew | Oct 19, 2023 | News
Denzel Washington will be bringing his brand of vengeance to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K disc in the UK this December with The Equalizer 3: plus a triple...
Ferrari | Trailer lands for Michael Mann’s new film
by Simon Brew | Oct 18, 2023 | News
Adam Driver is Enzo Ferrari, as the first full trailer for Michael Mann's long-mooted Ferrari movie zooms into view. ...
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny | UK 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD details
by Simon Brew | Oct 18, 2023 | News
Harrison Ford's final adventure as Indiana Jones is heading to DVD and Blu-ray in the UK this December: more details here....
Confirmed: Oppenheimer coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in November
by Simon Brew | Oct 18, 2023 | News
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer comes to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this November, with hours of extras....
TalkTalk is closing its film & TV store permanently, customers losing access to paid-for digital purchases
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2023 | News
As TalkTalk closes its film and TV store, customers are losing paid-for content - in some cases, purchases worth hundreds of pounds or more.
The Wombles set to return to TV, announced amongst new slate of projects
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2023 | News, TV
They're back, and there's litter to pick up: The Wombles are returning to our TV screens, it's been announced.
The Hunger Games | Director regrets splitting Mockingjay into two films
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2023 | News
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes is going to be the longest The Hunger Games film - but there was no chance of it being split...
Disney's Encanto | Plans for expansion - but no word on expected Encanto 2
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2023 | News
Disney remains coy about Encanto 2, but plans are clearly afoot to expand the franchise around the broader company. More here.
The Nightmare Before Christmas | director Henry Selick ponders follow-up talk
by Simon Brew | Oct 16, 2023 | News
Plans for another The Nightmare Before Christmas film would have to get past Tim Burton, and it doesn't sound like he's budging.
Podcast: No Way Out (1987) and Bull Durham (1988)
by Simon Brew | Oct 16, 2023 | Podcasts
The latest Film Stories Podcast takes in two Kevin Costner corkers: No Way Out (1987) and Bull Durham (1988)....
Aliens is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in 2024
by Simon Brew | Oct 13, 2023 | News
James Cameron films continue to be lined up for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, with a new disc release of Aliens also in the works....
DreamWorks Animation cutting 70 jobs, moving away from producing films fully in-house
by Simon Brew | Oct 11, 2023 | News
DreamWorks Animation cuts back on its staff, as it seemingly moves ahead with plans to outsource more of its work....
The Fugitive is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK
by Simon Brew | Oct 10, 2023 | News
For its 30th birthday, The Fugitive has enjoyed a 4K makeover, and is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this November....
Film Stories issue 46 on sale now: over 60% bigger, now the UK's biggest film magazine!
by Simon Brew | Oct 09, 2023 | News
A few words on the latest edition of Film Stories magazine - issue 46 - which is now a massive 168 pages. It's like the chunky movie mags of yesteryear.
The Prince Of Egypt coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK
by Simon Brew | Oct 09, 2023 | News
One of DreamWorks Animation's most enduring hits - The Prince Of Egypt - is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK for the first time.
DreamWorks Animation set to outsource work to ‘tax advantaged/lower cost geographies’
by Simon Brew | Oct 09, 2023 | News
DreamWorks Animation is reportedly looking to move chunks of its animation work to places where it can be made more cheaply.
Podcast: Inception (2010) and Sightseers (2012)
by Simon Brew | Oct 09, 2023 | Podcasts
Two acclaimed British directors take centre stage in this episode of the Film Stories podcast, as we look at Inception and Sightseers.
Podcast: in conversation with Oliver Parker: The Great Escaper, running times, and a bit of Clive Barker
by Simon Brew | Oct 06, 2023 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, director Oliver Parker joins Simon for a long chat about his latest film, and his career. The new...
Barbie confirmed for UK DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in October
by Simon Brew | Oct 05, 2023 | News
Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie and that Gosling fella, is getting a physical media release in the UK this October. Details......
The smartwatch: the new enemy of cinema?
by Simon Brew | Oct 05, 2023 | Feature
Mobile phones in cinemas? Well, most of us are good at switching those off. But what about the increasing influx of the light-up smartwatch?
Mental Health and Wellbeing Matters: admitting you just don’t know
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2023 | Feature
No magic answers in our latest chat about mental health, but an admission that sometimes, we just don't know what the hell to do.
Gran Turismo coming to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this November
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2023 | News
The film based on the Gran Turismo videogame series is coming to disc in the UK next month - with some extra features too....
Michael Jackson | Universal snaps up international distribution for upcoming biopic Michael
by Simon Brew | Oct 04, 2023 | News
Michael, the upcoming biopic of Michael Jackson, is to start shooting once strikes lift - and a distribution deal has been inked as well....
Santa Claus: The Movie returning to cinemas, 4K disc incoming
by Simon Brew | Oct 03, 2023 | News
The expensive box office misfire Santa Claus: The Movie gets a fresh chance to impress, with a 4K restoration, cinema release and 4K disc incoming.
Podcast: The Shape Of Water (2017) and A Monster Calls (2016)
by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2023 | Podcasts
After an unscheduled week break (sorry!), the Film Stories podcast returns with the stories of two superb modern fantasy films - The Shape of Water and A Monster Calls.
AI: Robin Williams' daughter on attempts to recreate her dad’s voice
by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2023 | News
Zelda Williams has been addressing the attempts by AI technology to recreate the voice of her late father, Robin Williams.
Alfred Hitchcock Classics Vol 3 coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK
by Simon Brew | Oct 02, 2023 | News
Five more classic Alfred Hitchcock films are coming to the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format in the UK this November: more here.
