Paramount’s new Star Trek film is off the schedules again
by Simon Brew | Sep 28, 2022 | News
The departure of director Matt Shakman has seen Paramount put the brakes on its next Star Trek film, at least for the moment....
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Jurassic Park: the simple genius behind its lowest tech, most effective effects shot
by Simon Brew | Sep 27, 2022 | Feature, News
For the all the ingenuity that went into Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, arguably its most effective visual effect involved a simple guitar....
Avatar re-release proves to be a box office hit
by Simon Brew | Sep 26, 2022 | News
James Cameron's Avatar landed back in cinemas over the weekend - and it turns out quite a few people wanted to see it on the big screen again....
Star Trek (2009) getting a 4K Titans Of Cult release
by Simon Brew | Sep 26, 2022 | News
JJ Abrams' first Star Trek film is getting a limited edition Steelbook Titans Of Cult collection outing: more on it here....
Podcast: Mission: Impossible III (2006) and The Birdcage (1996)
by Simon Brew | Sep 26, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two movies that hit at the box office - but it didn't stop one of them being regarded a commercial...
Pierce Brosnan on Daniel Craig’s James Bond tenure
by Simon Brew | Sep 23, 2022 | News
We might be misreading things, but doesn't sound like Pierce Brosnan was No Time To Die's biggest fan....
What have you been watching: September 2022 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Sep 23, 2022 | News
A place to chat about what you've been watching over the last week or two - please keep conversations civil and polite, thank you....
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson on the search for the next James Bond
by Simon Brew | Sep 22, 2022 | News
The search for the next James Bond has begun, but there's little point holding your breath just yet....
Reservoir Dogs confirmed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Sep 22, 2022 | News
Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK - more information on the release here....
Mental Health and Wellbeing Matters: the long tail of grief
by Simon Brew | Sep 21, 2022 | Feature
A few words for those who continue to struggle with longer term grief, losing someone important, and trying to deal with that....
The £100 Steelbook for Top Gun ‘superfans’
by Simon Brew | Sep 21, 2022 | News
Fans of Top Gun films, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and of spending money? Then Paramount has you covered with a new upcoming release....
Apple might be releasing its shelved Will Smith film after all
by Simon Brew | Sep 20, 2022 | News
Apple paid $120m for the Will Smith-headlined Emancipation - but it's been pretty much sitting on the shelf for months....
Podcast: Iron Man (2008) and Pacific Heights (1990)
by Simon Brew | Sep 20, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a franchise-starting hit, and a modest thriller with an impressive roster of personnel....
Old movies: London Film Festival 2022 treats
by Simon Brew | Sep 20, 2022 | Feature, News
Old movies are back on the big screen as part of this year's London Film Festival - and Sarah's been taking a look at the programme....
The Running Man coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Sep 20, 2022 | News
An Arnold Schwarzenegger-headlined 1980s favourite - The Running Man - is heading to UHD 4K disc in the UK - more here....
Disney+ defends price hike, CEO says service is “underpriced”
by Simon Brew | Sep 15, 2022 | Misc
Disney boss Bob Chapek defends the upcoming Disney+ price increase - and hints there's headroom too for more price rises....
Nope is coming to DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in November
by Simon Brew | Sep 15, 2022 | News
Jordan Peele's Nope has been inked in for release on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK, and it's heading to disc in November....
Bullet Train confirmed for UK DVD, Blu-ray, 4K disc release
by Simon Brew | Sep 15, 2022 | News
The Brad Pitt-headlined action movie Bullet Train is heading to physical media in the UK in October - more on the release here....
The row over the promotion of The Thin Red Line
by Simon Brew | Sep 14, 2022 | Feature, News
A Hollywood behind the scenes bust-up over a bit of promotional work for 1998's The Thin Red Line suddenly became tabloid fodder: here's what...
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: young people and respect
by Simon Brew | Sep 14, 2022 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on showing respect, and generalising the young....
The A-Ha cinematic universe continues to grow
by Simon Brew | Sep 13, 2022 | News
a-Ha head to cinemas for the second time this year, with a brand new movie release playing one day only this coming Thursday....
Event Horizon: standard edition 4K disc set for end of September
by Simon Brew | Sep 13, 2022 | News
Paul W S Anderson's sci-fi film Event Horizon is celebrating its 25th birthday with a 4K remaster and a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release too....
The War Of The Worlds/When Worlds Collide double pack coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Sep 12, 2022 | News
Paramount heads back to the 1950s for a sci-fi double bill that it's releasing on the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format: more here....
A few thoughts on Light & Magic, and the rewriting of history
by Simon Brew | Sep 12, 2022 | Feature, News
Some key names have been overlooked in the excellent ILM series Light & Magic, and it's arguably the one thing that lets the Disney+ show down....
Podcast: I Am Legend (2007) and There's Something About Mary (1998)
by Simon Brew | Sep 12, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two big hit movies - but both of them took at least a decade to make it to the screen....
Podcast: In conversation with Jan De Bont - Flatliners, Die Hard, Speed, Twister, Black Rain, The Hunt For Red October, Roar and more
by Simon Brew | Sep 09, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of Film Stories, Simon chats to Jan De Bont about his extensive movie career....
Exclusive: Will Poulter on why he chose to make The Score
by Simon Brew | Sep 08, 2022 | News
Will Poulter reveals to us what drew him to the incoming British independent movie The Score, and the importance of indie movies....
The Creed movies are getting a Steelbook 4K UHD double pack
by Simon Brew | Sep 08, 2022 | News
Get the two Creed films to date in a brand new Steelbook 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray double pack: more on the release here....
Crikey: The Crow reboot/remake has now booked studio space
by Simon Brew | Sep 07, 2022 | News
Might this actually be happening? There's actual movement on the new movie version of The Crow, which is now set to film in Germany....
The Score interview: bringing a British crime heist musical to life
by Simon Brew | Sep 07, 2022 | Feature, News
Writer/director Malachi Smyth talks to us about bringing a really rather ambitious British independent movie to the big screen with The Score....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: when friends drift
by Simon Brew | Sep 07, 2022 | Feature
In our mental health and wellbeing spot, a few words about friendships that drift away a little, and why the reasons may not always be apparent....
Film Stories Live: in conversation with Gurinder Chadha - tickets on sale
by Simon Brew | Sep 06, 2022 | News
We're recording a longform podcast special with the brilliant Gurinder Chadha in London - and tickets are now on sale....
