Scott Adkins-headlined One Shot lands UK release
by Simon Brew | Jan 19, 2022 | News
Scott Adkins and Ryan Phillippe star in continuous-shot action movie One Shot - and it's heading to the UK at the end of the month....
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Moonfall: new character posters land, film now three weeks away
by Simon Brew | Jan 18, 2022 | News
The moon is about to his the Earth, and here are three of the characters who have to stop that happening: it's new posters for Moonfall....
Jared Leto, award nominations, and self doubt in writing
by Simon Brew | Jan 18, 2022 | Feature, News
It can be tricky writing about film, when your views don't seem to fit the hive mind: a few thoughts, not least on how to find some self-belief....
Jared Leto wants to reprise his House Of Gucci role
by Simon Brew | Jan 17, 2022 | News
As his turn as Paolo in House Of Gucci gets awards nominations, Jared Leto admits he'd like to tackle the role again in a prequel film....
Real Steel is finally getting a follow-up – but on TV
by Simon Brew | Jan 17, 2022 | News
Real Steel 2 might not be happening - but a follow-up to the 2011 robot boxing film is finally happening on television....
Podcast: Wayne's World (1992) and Moneyball (2011)
by Simon Brew | Jan 17, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two hit movies that overcome notable obstacles....
The Godfather trilogy heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Jan 14, 2022 | News
The Godfather trilogy isn't just coming back to cinemas, it's heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray as well - more details on the release right here....
Disney settles the Predator copyright dispute
by Simon Brew | Jan 14, 2022 | News
Disney settles a 35 year copyright claim against the Predator film, clearing the way for the release of the upcoming new movie, Skull....
What happened to the Fox films Disney picked up?
by Simon Brew | Jan 14, 2022 | Feature, News
Disney inherited a slate of Fox movies when it bought the studio up in 2019 - here's what happened to one that survived the initial cull of projects....
Red Notice 2 and 3 set to shoot back to back
by Simon Brew | Jan 13, 2022 | News
Gal Gadot, Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds are all set to return for Red Notice 2 and Red Notice 3, films Netflix wants to make back to back....
Escape From L.A. getting UK 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Jan 13, 2022 | News
Kurt Russell's second outing as Snake Plissken - John Carpenter's Escape From LA - is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK: more here....
Now we hear that Tesco is removing CDs and DVDs from its stores
by Simon Brew | Jan 12, 2022 | News
Tesco staff are being advised that CDs and DVDs are being removed from the supermarket's stores over the coming month or two: more here....
Save The Cinema review: a very welcome family movie
by Simon Brew | Jan 12, 2022 | News, Reviews
Samantha Morton, Tom Felton, Jonathan Pryce and Adeel Akhtar lead a heartwarming live action family movie: here's our review....
A Quiet Place: next film lands Pig director
by Simon Brew | Jan 12, 2022 | News
The director of the acclaimed drama Pig - Michael Sarnoski - is to take on the next chapter in the A Quiet Place franchise....
House Of Gucci heading to DVD and Blu-ray in February
by Simon Brew | Jan 12, 2022 | News
Ridley Scott's House Of Gucci movie heads to DVD and Blu-ray in the UK next month, with some extra features include on the discs too....
Is Disney selling Pixar short?
by Simon Brew | Jan 11, 2022 | Feature, News
Are Pixar movies now more valuable to Disney on its Disney+ platform than in cinemas? A few thoughts, given the release change to the upcoming Turning...
Sainsbury’s starts clearout as it stops selling DVDs and Blu-rays
by Simon Brew | Jan 11, 2022 | News
DVDs and Blu-rays are enjoying their last days at Sainsbury's, as the supermarket starts selling off its stock of discs....
Rumour suggests Saw 10 will bring back Tobin Bell (again)
by Simon Brew | Jan 11, 2022 | News
John Kramer looks set to return to the world of Saw, with Tobin Bell being lined up to return for Saw 10: more here....
Michael Bay is overseeing a remake of The Raid
by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2022 | News
The Raid is getting a Hollywood remake, thanks to Netflix, Michael Bay and The Hitman's Bodyguard's Patrick Hughes....
Podcast: Ocean's Eleven (2001) and House Of Gucci (2021)
by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2022 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two glossy Hollywood movies, both boasting impressive casts....
Sidney Poitier feature documentary on the way from Apple
by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2022 | News
It's been revealed that a documentary feature about the late Sidney Poitier is already over a year into production, with the involvement of his...
Pixar’s third film in a row is skipping a cinema release
by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2022 | News
Disney has decided to send Pixar's upcoming film Turning Red to Disney+, rather than release the movie in cinemas....
Disney’s Encanto getting DVD, Blu-ray, 4K disc release
by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2022 | News
Disney's 60th animated film, Encanto, is following up its Disney+ release by heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K disc in the UK next month....
The little dig in the end credits of 1996’s Scream
by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2022 | Feature, News
The end credits of Wes Craven's Scream had something to say about the school board that withdrew filming permissions at the very last minute....
Michael Keaton on why he walked away from Batman Forever
by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2022 | News
Michael Keaton had meetings with Joel Schumacher about continuing in the Batman franchise - but it wasn't to be....
Cats (2019): where are they now?
by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2022 | Feature, News
In our attempt to be part of the internet zeitgeist, we're trying one of those 'where are they now' articles, all about 2019's Cats movie....
Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD details
by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2022 | News
Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City heads to video on demand in the UK January, and to physical media in February: more here....
Don’t Look Up becomes a Netflix record breaker
by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2022 | News
Like it or not, the star-studded Don't Look Up smashes Netflix's own viewing records, with the not-quiet debate about the movie working its magic....
Marvel’s Eternals longer cut clarified
by Simon Brew | Jan 06, 2022 | News
The BBFC confirms that Marvel's Eternals is about to get nearly 20 minutes longer: but has now clarified....
The Green Mile heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Jan 06, 2022 | News
The 1999 movie The Green Mile, starring Michael Clarke Duncan and Tom Hanks, is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK....
Grange Hill is becoming a movie
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2022 | News
The creator of much-loved children's TV drama Grange Hill, Phil Redmond, has revealed that he's written the script for a movie version of the show....
There’s a new Beavis & Butt-Head movie on the way this year
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2022 | News
Beavis & Butt-Head are turning up in their second movie in 2022, director Mike Judge has confirmed: more details here....
