Elvis is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in September
by Simon Brew | Jul 22, 2022 | News
After its success at the box office, Elvis is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in the UK this September: more here....
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Bram Stoker’s Dracula is heading back to UK cinemas
by Simon Brew | Jul 21, 2022 | News
Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula is heading back to the big screen for its 30th birthday - more details on its UK re-release here....
Fletch: Jon Hamm starring in new film, release date announced
by Simon Brew | Jul 21, 2022 | News
Greg Mottola directs and Jon Hamm stars, as a third Fletch film finally happens - more details here....
It looks like Peter Weir has retired from filmmaking
by Simon Brew | Jul 20, 2022 | News
Ethan Hawke reveals that director Peter Weir "lost interest in movies" after a couple of projects that didn't sound the easiest to tackle....
Lightyear is heading to Disney+ at the start of August
by Simon Brew | Jul 20, 2022 | News
It's not set the box office alight, but Disney will be hoping for better things for Pixar's Lightyear when the film lands on its streaming service...
Mental health and wellbeing matters: what can’t you do?
by Simon Brew | Jul 20, 2022 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on not being good at stuff, and why that's absolutely okay....
Netflix looking to make its own Harry Potter and Star Wars-style franchises
by Simon Brew | Jul 19, 2022 | News
It might be losing subscribers, but Netflix is going big as it aims to do battle with the likes of Disney+: more here....
Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull getting 4K Steelbook release
by Simon Brew | Jul 19, 2022 | News
The fourth Indiana Jones film - yep, that one - is getting a standalone 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook release in the autumn: more here....
The Batman: deluxe Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray collectors’ set incoming
by Simon Brew | Jul 18, 2022 | News
If you liked The Batman and want to spend even more money on a copy of it, here's an upcoming release that might be up your dark, moody street....
Podcast: Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer (2007) and Jaws 3-D (1983)
by Simon Brew | Jul 18, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of sequels that both did well at the box office, but faced other problems....
Netflix teams up with Microsoft for cheaper ad-funded subscription
by Simon Brew | Jul 14, 2022 | News
Netflix confirms more of its plans for a lower-priced subscription service, but still manages to miss out how much it'll cost and when to expect it....
Tim Burton nine film Blu-ray boxset on the way to UK
by Simon Brew | Jul 13, 2022 | News
Nine Tim Burton films are coming together in a brand new Blu-ray boxset this October - more details on it right here....
How Steven Spielberg saved Joe Dante’s Piranha from a legal injunction
by Simon Brew | Jul 13, 2022 | Feature, News
The 1978 film Piranha was facing an injunction from Universal Pictures - who had Jaws 2 to promote - until Steven Spielberg got involved....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: the constant flow of pressure
by Simon Brew | Jul 13, 2022 | Feature
If the pressure always seems to be building, a few thoughts on trying to build in a bit of headspace for yourself - and feel free to leave your own....
BBFC attracts complaints over 'Jesus Christ' and 'God' being used as exclamations in U, PG material
by Simon Brew | Jul 12, 2022 | News
The BBFC reveals it's received 76 complaints over how the terms 'God' and 'Jesus Christ' are used in U and PG-rated productions....
BBFC: Squid Game, The Suicide Squad top 2021 complaints list
by Simon Brew | Jul 12, 2022 | News
Squid Game, The Suicide Squad, Eternals and No Time To Die are amongst 2021's most complained about films and TV shows....
Film Junior issue 10 (summer 2022) now available for order
by Simon Brew | Jul 11, 2022 | News
The latest issue of the world's only print film magazine for young film fans - that's also written by them - is here....
Podcast: Speed 2 Cruise Control (1997) and Revenge (1990)
by Simon Brew | Jul 11, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a high budget sequel, and Kevin Costner's first box office disappointment....
Peter Weller returns to RoboCop role after three decades (but not for a film)
by Simon Brew | Jul 08, 2022 | News
RoboCop: Rogue City has lured Peter Weller to his most famous role, and a trailer has been released too - more right this way....
Doom is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Jul 08, 2022 | News
Dwayne Johnson and Karl Urban headline Doom - and it's gone and got a 4K disc upgrade: more details here....
What have you been watching: start of July 2022 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Jul 08, 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....
Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Cut comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Jul 07, 2022 | News
The Director's Edition of 1979's original Star Trek film is getting a 4K disc release, and is heading back to cinemas as well....
Kevin Smith’s Clerks III: the first trailer lands
by Simon Brew | Jul 07, 2022 | News
Kevin Smith closes the Clerks trilogy with the incoming Clerks III - and the first trailer for the movie has just landed....
Harry Potter’s David Yates lands Chris Evans for next film
by Simon Brew | Jul 06, 2022 | News
David Yates moves from Fantastic Beasts to something very different - with Chris Evans joining Emily Blunt in the cast....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: just feeling tired
by Simon Brew | Jul 06, 2022 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about mental health, wellbeing, and generally trying to feel a bit better, a few thoughts on the constant feeling of...
38 brilliant books about the movies
by Simon Brew | Jul 06, 2022 | Feature
Looking for something to read? Here's a whole bunch of film books we heartily recommend, and we'll be adding to this list a lot in the coming weeks....
Podcast: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Beethoven (1992)
by Simon Brew | Jul 04, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a deeper look at a sequel that took a while to happen, and a film that spawned no shortage of sequels...
Podcast: The Black Phone (2021) with director Scott Derrickson, and some spoilers
by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2022 | Podcasts
This episode contains spoilers....
Godzilla Vs Kong 2 pressing ahead, filming this year
by Simon Brew | Jul 01, 2022 | News
A sequel to Godzilla Vs Kong is definitely happening, with filming heading to Australia later this year on the next movie....
Raw Deal is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Jun 30, 2022 | News
The 1986 Arnold Schwarzenegger headlined action movie Raw Deal heads to UHD for the first time in September: more details here....
Disney’s under fire boss lands three year contract extension
by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2022 | News
Disney CEO Bob Chapek will be leading the company until at least 2025, as the company's board vote to extend his contract....
Moviehouse: new movie studio management videogame on the way
by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2022 | News
A new PC and Mac game is going to challenge you to run your own movie production company - more details on Moviehouse right here....
