Thelma & Louise confirmed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2023 | News
The Criterion Collection confirms that Ridley Scott's Thelma & Louise is getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in the UK....
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Podcast: The Incredible Hulk (2008) and Life (2017)
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2023 | Podcasts
There's a new Film Stories podcast for your ears! This week, it's about Louis Leterrier's The Incredible Hulk (2008) and Daniel Espinosa's Life...
Podcast: In conversation with Joe Stephenson and Scott Chambers - Doctor Jekyll, Jurassic Island (!) and indie filmmaking
by Simon Brew | Oct 27, 2023 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is chatting to director Joe Stephenson, and actor/producer Scott Chambers. It turns into quite...
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One | BBFC rating, running time confirmed
by Simon Brew | Oct 26, 2023 | News
The first of Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon film is getting a 15 certificate in the UK, as more details are revealed.
TalkTalk digital movie store shutdown | Firm refuses to confirm if customers are getting full refunds
by Simon Brew | Oct 26, 2023 | News
If you've bought films and TV shows via TalkTalk's digital download store, it doesn't look like you're getting a full refund....
Disney+ | Password crackdown, price increases kick in next week
by Simon Brew | Oct 26, 2023 | News
Disney+ is introducing advertising next week, with prices set to go up and a crackdown on password sharing also kicking off at the same time....
Apple TV+ | Monthly subscription price rising by 28% in UK
by Simon Brew | Oct 26, 2023 | News
Apple TV+ is introducing a second price rise in 12 months, as the cost of the streaming service heads up to £8.99 a month....
Samaritan 2 | Sequel confirmed, Sylvester Stallone to return
by Simon Brew | Oct 26, 2023 | News
Sylvester Stallone is returning to the world of Samaritan, it's been revealed, as Amazon invests in a sequel to the 2021 superhero film....
Mental Health and Wellbeing Matters: unexpected falls
by Simon Brew | Oct 25, 2023 | Feature
What happens when you're making progress, and then you suddenly slip back? A few thoughts, in our weekly mental health chat....
Fast & Furious | Jean Claude Van Damme claims Vin Diesel vetoed his casting
by Simon Brew | Oct 25, 2023 | News
Jean-Claude Van Damme suggests that Vin Diesel is the reason he's not appeared in the Fast & Furious saga....
James Bond | What's taking so long to make the modern 007 movies?
by Simon Brew | Oct 24, 2023 | Feature
It used to be James Bond films came along every two years – but in recent times, for different reasons, 007 has taken his time....
Blackberry | The 121 minute film is now set to be shown as a three part TV show
by Simon Brew | Oct 24, 2023 | News, TV
The impressive Blackberry movie has been playing in cinemas - but now it's being broken into three television-sized episodes....
James Bond | Barbara Broccoli says they've not even begun the next chapter
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2023 | News
It's been two years since the release of No Time To Die - but we're no closer to a new James Bond movie, Barbara Broccoli seems to confirm....
Netflix | 33 word explanation for price rises given to UK customers
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2023 | News
Netflix has written to its UK customers to explain why its prices are going up - but it's barely managed to muster a paragraph....
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....
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....
