Sony set to send its films to Disney+
by Simon Brew | Apr 22, 2021 | News
A new deal inked by Sony sees its films heading to Disney+ as well as the Netflix service - more details on it right here....
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Jim Henson biopic The Muppet Man finally moving forward
by Simon Brew | Apr 22, 2021 | News
Over a decade since the script first topped the Black List, the biopic of Jim Henson looks like it might finally be going ahead....
Snatch: UK Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray official confirmed
by Simon Brew | Apr 22, 2021 | News
The Guy Ritchie movie Snatch is definitely coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray - but not until July, it's been announced....
Basic Instinct 30th anniversary Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray in June
by Simon Brew | Apr 21, 2021 | News
It's official: Basic Instinct is heading to the 4K format, with a whole host of extra features too - details right here....
In The Line Of Fire coming to 4K disc in the UK
by Simon Brew | Apr 21, 2021 | News
Clint Eastwood will do battle with John Malkovich in 4K, as In The Line Of Fire heads to Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK....
1987, and the three box office flops that saw Hollywood question the 'Spielberg' formula
by Simon Brew | Apr 21, 2021 | Feature, News
Fantasy family movies? Hollywood was very, very keen to jump off the bandwagon after a difficult time at the box office in 1987....
New documentary incoming about boyband fandom: trailer here
by Simon Brew | Apr 20, 2021 | News
From One Direction through to Take That and the Backstreet Boys, a new film sheds light on the phenomenon of boyband fandom....
Sound Of Metal getting Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Apr 20, 2021 | News
Riz Ahmed stars in the terrific Sound Of Metal, which is now being lined up for a physical media release at the end of May - more details here....
Jeremy Saulnier is making a brand new thriller
by Simon Brew | Apr 20, 2021 | News
The director of Blue Ruin and Green Room has a new thriller on the launchpad at Netflix - and the casting has now come together too....
Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade (1989) and Little Voice (1998)
by Simon Brew | Apr 19, 2021 | News, Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a sequel that went through many possibilities, and a smaller movie with an incredible voice....
Smokey & The Bandit getting UK 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Apr 19, 2021 | News
Burt Reynolds and his facial hair are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, as Smokey & The Bandit revs up for release....
One-time Film Stories writer has written a new book!
by Simon Brew | Apr 19, 2021 | News
A biography of British screen star Diana Dors is heading our way - and it's from a one-time Film Stories writer too....
Disney is fighting to keep hold of the Predator movie rights
by Simon Brew | Apr 16, 2021 | News
Jim and John Thomas are hoping to get the rights to Predator back - but the case is going to court....
Slight delay to Film Stories issue 25
by Simon Brew | Apr 16, 2021 | News
Our next issue is running just a little behind schedule, and won't be arriving until May....
The story of the abandoned Pepe Le Pew movie of the 2010s
by Simon Brew | Apr 16, 2021 | Feature, News
The character of Pepe Le Pew has been reportedly pulled from Space Jam 2 - but he was all set to get his own feature less than a decade ago....
Podcast special: in conversation with producer Lynda Obst
by Simon Brew | Apr 16, 2021 | News, Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Hollywood producer Lynda Obst....
A new project from Film Stories...
by Simon Brew | Apr 15, 2021 | News
Film Stories is getting into the physical media business, and we're bringing the film Sneakers back to Blu-ray in the UK....
The A-Team reboot links Will Smith
by Simon Brew | Apr 15, 2021 | News
A new rumour links Will Smith with a fresh take on The A-Team - and we've got just a little bit of extra information on that....
Steve Guttenberg on Three Men & A Baby, Police Academy sequels
by Simon Brew | Apr 14, 2021 | News
Don't expect Steve Guttenberg in the new Three Men & A Baby reboot - but Police Academy 8 might just be a different matter....
Gerry Anderson: new in-depth feature documentary announced
by Simon Brew | Apr 14, 2021 | News
A full documentary feature about Gerry Anderson is to use technology to build a new interview with him too: more details here....
Saw, Chaos Walking getting Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray releases in the UK
by Simon Brew | Apr 14, 2021 | News
Two more films are heading to the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format in the coming weeks: more details on them right here....
Google Play Movies: changes ahead for digital movie purchases
by Simon Brew | Apr 13, 2021 | News
Owners of certain televisions and Roku devices will now have to watch their Google-purchases movies through YouTube instead....
Backdraft is finally getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in the UK
by Simon Brew | Apr 13, 2021 | News
1991's firefighting drama Backdraft is set to give 4K home cinema set-ups in the UK a workout from the end of May....
Podcast: School Of Rock (2003) and Disclosure (1994)
by Simon Brew | Apr 12, 2021 | News, Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a hit family movie from an unusual source, and the most 1990s film of all time....
New Star Trek movie coming in 2023
by Simon Brew | Apr 12, 2021 | News
Paramount Pictures confirms that Star Trek is heading back to the big screen in 2023, with the surprise reveal of a new film....
Top Gun: Maverick and Mission: Impossible 7 delayed again
by Simon Brew | Apr 12, 2021 | News
Three Tom Cruise films are each delayed, with the new Top Gun and Mission: Impossible films now arriving later than planned....
Indiana Jones 5 adds Phoebe Waller-Bridge
by Simon Brew | Apr 09, 2021 | News
Indiana Jones 5 will see Phoebe Waller-Bridge joining Harrison Ford on his latest adventure, it's been revealed....
Podcast: In conversation with Ol Parker: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Exotic Marigold Hotel and Grange Hill
by Simon Brew | Apr 09, 2021 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by writer/director Ol Parker for a chat about his varied career....
Super 8 getting 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in UK
by Simon Brew | Apr 09, 2021 | News
JJ Abrams' 2011 hit Super 8 is getting the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray treatment, as the film is set for release on the format in May - more here....
Looks like Saw 10 is already on the way
by Simon Brew | Apr 09, 2021 | News
With the ninth Saw film heading to cinemas in the UK shortly, plans are already afoot for Saw 10 it seems....
The United Way: new Manchester United documentary feature
by Simon Brew | Apr 09, 2021 | News
A new film arrives in May that'll tell the story of Manchester United Football Club: more details on The United Way right here....
Universal Pictures confirms its 2021 UK release slate
by Simon Brew | Apr 08, 2021 | News
Universal will be releasing an incredible 23 films between now and the end of the year - and here's the full list of what's coming to the UK, when....
