Top Gun Maverick crashes through $1bn at global box office, Tom Cruise’s biggest film
by Simon Brew | Jun 27, 2022 | News
Tom Cruise has the biggest hit of his career on his hands, as Top Gun Maverick goes nuclear at the global box office....
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Netflix confirms that it’s introducing advertising
by Simon Brew | Jun 27, 2022 | News
A lower cost Netflix subscription tier that'll be supported by advertising is now definitely on the way, the streaming giant's boss confirms....
Podcast: in conversation with director Dexter Fletcher: The Offer, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Wild Bill, Sherlock Holmes 3, The Saint and more
by Simon Brew | Jun 24, 2022 | Podcasts
In a Film Stories special episode, director Dexter Fletcher returns to the podcast. He chats to Simon about his latest project, the Paramount+...
Universal Noir: new six disc Blu-ray set incoming
by Simon Brew | Jun 24, 2022 | News
From the team behind the brilliant Columbia Noir Blu-ray sets comes the first six film Universal Noir release: more here....
Titanic: remastered edition heading back to cinemas for its 25th birthday
by Simon Brew | Jun 23, 2022 | News
James Cameron's Titanic is getting a fresh remaster and a fresh cinema release too: it'll be heading back to cinemas early in 2023....
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 starts production
by Simon Brew | Jun 23, 2022 | News
Nia Vardalos steps up to the director's chair, as My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 starts filming in Athens: more here....
Kevin Costner’s upcoming western to be split into four films
by Simon Brew | Jun 22, 2022 | News
Kevin Costner announces that his return to directing is now going to cover four films, and not just one: more on Horizon here....
The Lost City heads to DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in July
by Simon Brew | Jun 22, 2022 | News
Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum star in The Lost City - and the box office hit is getting its UK DVD, Blu-ray and UHD release in July....
The Omen (1976): how its effects were achieved for just $25,000
by Simon Brew | Jun 22, 2022 | Feature, News
The Omen may have been a huge hit in 1976 - but when its effects budget ran over by £1000, 20th Century Fox wanted answers....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: cleansing the timeline
by Simon Brew | Jun 22, 2022 | Feature
Sometimes, a break from a continual feed of doom and gloom has to be generated: where possible, a few thoughts on some timeline cleansing....
Why has Lightyear stumbled?
by Simon Brew | Jun 21, 2022 | Feature, News
The box office of Pixar's new film Lightyear has fallen just a little short - and we've got a few thoughts as to why that might be....
Venom 3 seems to officially be a thing
by Simon Brew | Jun 20, 2022 | News
Tom Hardy reveals that the script for Venom 3 has moved along - and he's been working on the story along with Kelly Marcel: more here....
Podcast episode 250: RoboCop (1987) and Ace Ventura When Nature Calls (1995)
by Simon Brew | Jun 20, 2022 | Podcasts
In the 250th episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, an all-time science fiction classic, and a very difficult comedy sequel....
TONIGHT: Movie Geek Live London - ticket details here
by Simon Brew | Jun 18, 2022 | News
Simon from Trev & Simon is coming along to this week's Movie Geek Live on Thursday - more details on our what he's up to right here....
Come to a recording of our brand new podcast show: details here!
by Simon Brew | Jun 17, 2022 | News
Our brand new podcast show is recording in July - and here's what's coming, and how you can be a part of it....
Jackie Brown is heading back to cinemas for its 25th birthday
by Simon Brew | Jun 17, 2022 | News
Quentin Tarantino's third film as director, Jackie Brown, is making its way back to UK cinemas later this year....
Michael Mann’s Heat comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this August
by Simon Brew | Jun 16, 2022 | News
The Michael Mann classic Heat is arriving on the UHD 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format in the UK this August - more details here....
GoldenEra film to tell the story of GoldenEye videogame: trailer
by Simon Brew | Jun 16, 2022 | News
The story of the classic James Bond videogame GoldenEye is being told in the film GoldenEra - and here's the trailer....
Operation Mincemeat heads to DVD and Blu-ray in July
by Simon Brew | Jun 15, 2022 | News
The UK box office hit Operation Mincemeat is heading to the DVD and Blu-ray formats: more on the release here....
Limited six film Jurassic World Ultimate Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set goes up for order
by Simon Brew | Jun 13, 2022 | News
If you have a lot of money, a 4K UHD player and a love for Jurassic World movies, then this is the set for you....
How long before action stars are ‘getting too old for this shit’?
by Simon Brew | Jun 13, 2022 | Feature, News
It matters not whether you're Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger or even Tom Cruise: eventually, an action movie will have words about your age....
Podcast: The Irishman (2019) and Zack And Miri Make A Porno (2008)
by Simon Brew | Jun 13, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a Martin Scorsese film that took years to come together, and a career-altering Kevin Smith movie....
Film Stories issue 34 (July 2022): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2022 | News
The mighty Doug Jones leads us into issue 34 of Film Stories magazine - and it's available to order right now....
Podcast: Jurassic World Dominion, with director Colin Trevorrow
by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Colin Trevorrow, the director of the newly-released Jurassic World Dominion....
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness: Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Disney+ details
by Simon Brew | Jun 10, 2022 | News
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness is heading to home formats in the UK across June and July: more here....
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 heads to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in August
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2022 | News
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in the UK this August: more details here....
Jurassic World Dominion review: long, busy, and short on bite
by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2022 | News, Reviews
The sixth Jurassic Park film, Jurassic World Dominion, gives itself a lot of work to do - and it struggles to juggle its many story points....
First Blood returning to cinemas for its 40th anniversary
by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2022 | News
The big screen debit of John Rambo is getting a fresh cinema release at the end of this month: more details on First Blood's reissue here....
The Witch – or The VVitch – heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2022 | News
Robert Eggers' The Witch is getting a features-packed 4K disc release in the UK - full details are right here....
Batman Returns is heading back to cinemas at the end of the year
by Simon Brew | Jun 07, 2022 | News
Tim Burton's Batman Returns will be returning to UK cinemas, as it celebrates its 30th birthday: more details here....
How The Da Vinci Code’s filmmakers nearly faced jail time for the movie
by Simon Brew | Jun 07, 2022 | Feature, News
Both director Ron Howard and author Dan Brown found themselves threatened with prison time in Italy for making The Da Vinci Code movie....
Podcast: Trainspotting (1996) and Days Of Thunder (1990)
by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a British sensation and the reunion of the Top Gun team....
