Details emerge as to how method Jared Leto went for Morbius
by Simon Brew | Apr 05, 2022 | News
Jared Leto's been going to great lengths to get into character again, as confirmed by the director of Morbius....
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Gazza: official documentary film set for May
by Simon Brew | Apr 05, 2022 | News
The story of Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne is being told in a new documentary film that's heading our way in the next month: more here....
A small but nice story from behind the scenes of the film industry
by Simon Brew | Apr 05, 2022 | Feature, News
A small industry screening took place a week or two ago - and here's a story of a movie studio going out of its way to make a special effort....
Two Will Smith projects are paused as fallout continues
by Simon Brew | Apr 04, 2022 | News
Bad Boys 4 is reportedly put on pause, and Netflix opts again Will Smith for its upcoming blockbuster Fast And Loose....
Morbius defies critics and hits at the box office
by Simon Brew | Apr 04, 2022 | News
Jared Leto tops the box office, as the latest Spider-Man spin-off - Morbius - overcomes hostile reviews to make a fair amount of money....
Grease 2 is getting a Steelbook release
by Simon Brew | Apr 04, 2022 | News
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film, the underappreciated Grease 2 is getting a Steelbook Blu-ray release in the UK....
Film Stories issue 32 (April 2022): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Apr 04, 2022 | News
A huge exclusive interview with Peter Capaldi leads issue 32 of Film Stories magazine - and there's a lot more inside too....
Podcast: The Mummy (2017) and Notting Hill (1999)
by Simon Brew | Apr 04, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, an attempt to launch a cinematic universe, and an attempt to not directly follow-up an earlier...
Kermode & Mayo announce new twice-weekly podcast, as BBC show ends
by Simon Brew | Apr 01, 2022 | News
The BBC's flagship film programme is over - but for Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo, there's a fresh beginning this coming May....
Wittertainment sails on Radio Five Live for the last time
by Simon Brew | Apr 01, 2022 | News
Kermode & Mayo's Film Review is broadcast on BBC Five Live for the final time today - and attention is already turning to what comes next....
Film Junior: how to get the digital version for free
by Simon Brew | Apr 01, 2022 | News
Here's a limited offer for the new issue of Film Junior magazine, which you can now get for free in its digital version....
Beverly Hills Cop II heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Apr 01, 2022 | News
Eddie Murphy's second outing as Axel Foley is getting a 4K disc release in May - more details on the release here....
Bruce Willis retires from acting
by Simon Brew | Mar 31, 2022 | News
It's been announced that Bruce Willis is to retire from acting, in a statement release by his family....
A documentary about Jim Henson is on the way
by Simon Brew | Mar 31, 2022 | News
Muppet creator Jim Henson left us way, way too soon - and the story of his life is set to be told in a new Disney documentary feature....
Malignant is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Mar 31, 2022 | News
James Wan's Malignant is getting a physical media release in the UK, and will land on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in May....
The 355 is coming to disc in April
by Simon Brew | Mar 31, 2022 | News
With newly-minted Oscar winner Jessica Chastain amongst its cast, The 355 heads to DVD and Blu-ray in April: more details here....
Will Smith, Chris Rock and the Oscars moment: Academy will take weeks to sort
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | News
The Academy promises to probe just went on with Chris Rock and Will Smith at the Oscars, but will take weeks to report....
All five Daniel Craig James Bond films getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray boxset
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | News
From Casino Royale to No Time To Die, Daniel Craig's James Bond adventures are coming together in a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray boxset....
George Clooney starts shooting his new film in the UK
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | News
George Clooney's latest film as director, The Boys In The Boat, is shooting at a new film production studio in the UK: more on the project here....
TONIGHT: Film Stories Live: new Birmingham show, details here.
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | News
Simon Brew is back live in Birmingham for the first Movie Geek Live show of 2022 - tickets and details here....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: how do you switch off?
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | Feature
In our regular mental health and wellbeing column this time, we want to hear about your ideas for switching off when you need a break....
Oscar ratings rise, as Academy set for formal review of ‘the incident’
by Simon Brew | Mar 29, 2022 | News
The Will Smith/Chris Rock moment of the Oscars is set to be formally reviewed, as ratings for the show shoot up by nearly 50% on last year....
Alfred Hitchcock: five more films heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Mar 29, 2022 | News
A second collection of Alfred Hitchcock films arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this May - more details here....
Zack Snyder won two prizes at the Oscars
by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2022 | News
The Oscars and its experiment with popular films and popular film moments proved good news for Zack Snyder....
Drive (2011) is getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in the UK
by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2022 | News
Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan star in Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive, which is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format in the UK this May....
Some films win Oscars, as if that’s what people are talking about
by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2022 | News
Coda takes home the Best Picture Oscar, but it feels after this year's Academy Awards, that ain't the headline: here's the full list of winners...
Podcast: The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Coda (2021)
by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a James Bond film that arrived quicker than expected, and a small remake that ultimately soared....
The Batman is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in June
by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 2022 | News
Bring Robert Pattinson as Batman to your home this June in the UK, as the 4K disc, Blu-ray and DVD of The Batman are lined up for release....
Film Junior issue 9 now available for order
by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 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....
Uncharted coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in May
by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 2022 | News
Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg will be heading to home formats in May, as Uncharted lands on physical media in the UK....
What have you been watching: March 2022 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 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....
Lost In La Mancha is heading back to cinemas for its 20th birthday
by Simon Brew | Mar 24, 2022 | News
One of the best documentaries about the making of a film, Lost In La Mancha is getting a big screen re-release next month....
