Christopher Lloyd joins Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver in new British film
by Simon Brew | May 24, 2022 | News
Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose is filming in Leeds in the UK, and Christopher Lloyd has now joined the ensemble....
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Back To The Future Part II, and its initial backlash
by Simon Brew | May 24, 2022 | Feature, News
As much loved as Back To The Future Part II is now, that wasn't always so: we look back to its initially underwhelming response from some quarters....
Podcast: Terminator Salvation (2009) and King Ralph (1991)
by Simon Brew | May 23, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two films that did decent box office, but had other problems....
Can Avatar 2 get cinema audiences interested in 3D again?
by Simon Brew | May 20, 2022 | Feature, News
3D screenings reappeared in cinemas over the last week or two - but it's going to be on Avatar 2 to bring 3D back with a vengeance....
Late composer Johann Johannsson’s music being released as – sigh – NFT
by Simon Brew | May 19, 2022 | News
Unpublished music of the brilliant, late composer Johann Johansson is being released as NFTs, it seems....
Hocus Pocus 2 confirmed for September release
by Simon Brew | May 18, 2022 | News
The return of the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus 2 has been confirmed for September 30th 2022 - more details here....
The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen is getting a reboot
by Simon Brew | May 18, 2022 | News
A fresh attempt is being made to bring The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen to the screen - more details here....
TONIGHT: Film Stories Live returns to Birmingham: ticket details
by Simon Brew | May 18, 2022 | News
Simon Brew's Movie Geek Live show returns to Birmingham on May 18th - and tickets are on sale now....
Ken Loach starts filming his latest in the UK
by Simon Brew | May 17, 2022 | News
The Old Oak reunites Ken Loach with writer Paul Laverty, and filming is now underway in the UK: more here....
Gemma Arterton, James Norton set for new thriller Freegard
by Simon Brew | May 17, 2022 | News
The real life story of conman Robert Freegard is heading to the screen, with Gemma Arterton and James Norton leading the film....
The Nan Movie heads to DVD and Blu-ray in June
by Simon Brew | May 17, 2022 | News
Catherine Tate headlines The Nan Movie, which is arriving on DVD and Blu-ray in June - no director's cut on the disc though....
Maxine Peake, Jason Isaacs set for Mother Russia movie
by Simon Brew | May 16, 2022 | News
Maxine Peake, Jason Isaacs and Ciaran Hinds are all set to feature in Mother Russia: more details on the soon-to-film movie here....
Podcast: Paddington 2 (2017) and Mrs Doubtfire (1993)
by Simon Brew | May 16, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a pair of hit family movies with very different stories behind them....
Reservoir Dogs, and how it was 'banned' in the UK on video
by Simon Brew | May 16, 2022 | Feature, News
In 1992, Reservoir Dogs became a small sensation - but a decision to delay the video release of Quentin Tarantino's debut made it so much more....
Johnny Mnemonic, starring Keanu Reeves, heads to Blu-ray for the first time in UK
by Simon Brew | May 16, 2022 | News
Keanu Reeves takes the lead in Johnny Mnemonic, that’s getting a UK Blu-ray release at last - with no shortage of extra features....
Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan’s Batman films getting special 4K disc releases
by Simon Brew | May 16, 2022 | News
Batman, Batman Returns and The Dark Knight trilogy are all getting new collector's edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases in the UK....
Dan Stevens heads to Godzilla Vs Kong 2
by Simon Brew | May 13, 2022 | News
Adam Wingard will be back to direct Godzilla Vs Kong 2, it's been confirmed, and he's bringing along Dan Stevens this time....
Film Stories issue 33 (May 2022): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | May 13, 2022 | News
Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode lead the latest issue of Film Stories magazine - here are full details of the new issue....
First Blood is heading back to cinemas for its 40th birthday
by Simon Brew | May 12, 2022 | News
The very first big screen appearance of Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo is heading back to cinemas next month....
Red Sonja is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | May 12, 2022 | News
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen are heading to 4K disc in Red Sonja - more details here....
The bursting of the Netflix bubble: where does it leave movies?
by Simon Brew | May 11, 2022 | Feature, News
Netflix's troubled 2022 is being eagerly watched in Hollywood, amidst the belief its movie strategy now has to change....
Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed set for new science fiction film
by Simon Brew | May 11, 2022 | News
Riz Ahmed and Jessie Buckley line up for a new sci-fi movie, that appears to come with a very special love test....
Liam Neeson to star in Thug, playing old angry man
by Simon Brew | May 11, 2022 | News
Liam Neeson signs up for a new action thriller, as a gangster trying to break free from his past: more details here....
Sicario 3 is planned, confirms Josh Brolin
by Simon Brew | May 11, 2022 | News
A third Sicario film has been written, and rewritten, and is still something that actor Josh Brolin is keep to get moving....
Lionsgate wants to make a Knives Out deal with Netflix
by Simon Brew | May 10, 2022 | News
Lionsgate is set to make Netflix an offer - not for the first time - regarding Knives Out 2 and Knives Out 3....
Jodie Comer set for new thriller The End We Start From
by Simon Brew | May 10, 2022 | News
The End We Start From stars Jodie Comer, with Mahalia Belo set to direct: more details on the upcoming British thriller here....
The Discreet Charm of The Bourgeoisie heading to 4K Ultra Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | May 10, 2022 | News
The Discreet Charm of The Bourgeoisie is getting a 4K UHD physical disc release to celebrate its 50th birthday: more details....
US cinema chain warns of film shortage
by Simon Brew | May 09, 2022 | News
There aren't enough big movies around, warns the boss of a major US cinema chain, and it's threatening multiplex revenues....
Gemma Chan is getting a Crazy Rich Asians spin-off movie
by Simon Brew | May 09, 2022 | News
Gemma Chan is set to appear both in Crazy Rich Asians 2, and a newly-announced spin-off movie project as well: more here....
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness outperforms box office expectations
by Simon Brew | May 09, 2022 | News
Marvel enjoyed its latest big box office weekend with its Doctor Strange sequel - and there's little competition in the next few weeks too....
Podcast: Interstellar (2014) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street (2007)
by Simon Brew | May 09, 2022 | Podcasts
Steven Spielberg was originally pursuing directing Interstellar. But it was in part for reasons not related to the film he stepped away - and...
The Beekeeper, starring Jason Statham: director found
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2022 | News
Suicide Squad's David Ayer signs up to direct Jason Statham in The Beekeeper as he fights baddies and, well, keeps bees....
