Netflix is putting its prices up in the UK again
by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2021 | News
As it continues to spend heavily on new films and TV shows, Netflix is introducing a range of price rises in the UK from February....
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The Shows Must Go On: full Michael Ball show to stream this weekend
by Simon Brew | Jan 07, 2021 | Misc
A full concert from Michael Ball will be streaming for free all weekend as part of The Shows Must Go On - details here....
Standard officially ratified for next generation 8K television format
by Simon Brew | Jan 06, 2021 | News
The push to get us all to upgrade our television sets again is about to begin, it seems - more details on the 8K format here....
Matilda musical adds Lashana Lynch to its cast
by Simon Brew | Jan 06, 2021 | News
The big screen production of the award-winning Matilda stage musical continues to add to its ensemble, ahead of its shoot this year....
When Alec Baldwin's directorial debut was impounded by the authorities
by Simon Brew | Jan 06, 2021 | Feature, News
In 2001, Alec Baldwin began filming a $25m production that was to be his directorial debut - but it was just the start of a whole host of problems....
Wellbeing & Mental Health Matters: a new year, and some bananas
by Simon Brew | Jan 06, 2021 | Feature
Our weekly spot on the site to chat about wellbeing and mental health returns, with a few thoughts as we head in 2021....
Die Hard confirmed for Disney+
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2021 | News
The first productions to be added to Disney+'s new 'adult' section have been announced - and Die Hard is in there....
From Dusk Till Dawn trilogy getting fresh Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2021 | News
All three From Dusk Till Dawn movies are heading back to Blu-ray this February in the UK - details here....
Lots of old Miramax movies are getting new UK Blu-ray releases
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2021 | News
Films such as Cop Land, Spy Kids, Sin City, From Dusk Til Dawn and City Of God are all getting fresh disc releases in the UK....
Lethal Weapon 5 is still on, says Richard Donner
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2021 | News
He may be in his 90s, but director Richard Donner is still planning to return to the director's chair for the final Lethal Weapon movie....
2020’s breakthrough horror Host is getting a Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2021 | News
Rob Savage's horror film Host was one of the standout surprises of 2020 - and now it's getting a disc release in early 2021....
Le Mans 66: an end of an era, last of its kind blockbuster
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2021 | Feature, News
Whether you saw it as Le Mans 66 or Ford V Ferrari, the 2019 blockbuster is the last of its ilk we're likely to see for a long time....
A few thoughts on the Wonder Woman 1984 reviewer backlash
by Simon Brew | Dec 29, 2020 | Feature, News
Reviewers of Wonder Woman 1984 are coming in for criticism it seems for liking the film - a few words on what's been happening....
Podcast: In conversation with director John Badham: Drop Zone, Blue Thunder, Nick Of Time and more
by Simon Brew | Dec 28, 2020 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Saturday Night Fever and WarGames director John Badham for a special episode....
An end of year letter to the readers of Film Stories
by Simon Brew | Dec 24, 2020 | Feature, News
A few end of year words of appreciation to you all, as well as details of what we'll (not) be doing over the end of year break....
2021: the year the war on movie piracy ramps up?
by Simon Brew | Dec 24, 2020 | Feature, News
With major blockbusters set for simultaneous home releases in 2021, new legislation in the US is set to fuel a fresh piracy battle....
British movie podcast of the week: Verbal Diorama
by Simon Brew | Dec 24, 2020 | Feature
A podcast that tells stories behind films, one movie at a time: meet our final podcast recommendation of the year - Verbal Diorama....
MGM goes up for sale for $5bn
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2020 | News
MGM - and co-ownership of the James Bond movie franchise - is said to be up for sale, in a deal that could be worth more than $5bn....
Soul review: Pixar's new movie comes with very big ideas
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2020 | News, Reviews
The new film from Pixar sees it once again juggling some massive ideas and themes, and distilling them into an excellent family movie - here's our...
A few words for those feeling low at this time of year
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2020 | Feature, News
2020 or not 2020, the festive season is a difficult time for many of us - and we just wanted to have a quick chat about that....
Mark Kermode’s Secrets Of Cinema: trailer for new series, more details
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2020 | News
Here's the trailer for Mark Kermode's Secrets Of Cinema, and more details of the next episode of the show....
Ready Player Two movie “in the early stages”
by Simon Brew | Dec 22, 2020 | News
Author Ernest Cline confirms that there are plans to bring his new novel, Ready Player Two, to the movies....
Mark Kermode’s Secrets Of Cinema returns in January
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2020 | News
It's definite: the new series of Secrets Of Cinema will be on BBC Four this January - more details of what's in store right here....
Peter Pan Goes Wrong finally gets home release
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2020 | News
It's been a long time coming, but Peter Pan Goes Wrong is finally available to buy (as well as A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong)....
Elysium confirmed for Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray release in UK
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2020 | News
Matt Damon and Jodie Foster star in Neill Blomkamp's Elysium, that's coming to Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray in early 2021....
Pacific Rim to get a Titans Of Cult release
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2020 | News
Guillermo del Toro's blockbuster Pacific Rim will be getting a collectable disc release in early 2021, it's been revealed....
Podcast: Home Alone (1990) and Get Santa (2014)
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2020 | News, Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the festive favourite realised on a slim budget, and a British Christmas film that had to battle...
How Disney got, er, 'a bit of a shock' with Bad Santa
by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2020 | Feature, News
The family friendly Disney studio got a shock and a half when it saw what it had funded at a preview of the Billy Bob Thornton-fronted Bad Santa....
Justice League: Snyder Cut looks set for March release
by Simon Brew | Dec 18, 2020 | News
It looks like we'll be getting Zack Snyder's take on 2017's Justice League in time for Easter, according to the man himself....
US cinemas strike back against Warner Bros by slashing prices
by Simon Brew | Dec 18, 2020 | News
Cinema chains in the US are reportedly considering cutting the ticket price to watch Warner Bros movies, in a retaliatory strike....
Podcast: Frank Marshall & Nigel Sinclair on Bee Gees: How Do You Mend A Broken Heart (2020) and Congo (1995)
by Simon Brew | Dec 18, 2020 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Frank Marshall and producer Nigel Sinclair....
The Shows Must Go On: Kinky Boots to stream for free
by Simon Brew | Dec 18, 2020 | News
A full West End production of the hit musical Kinky Boots will be streaming for free this weekend - more details right here....
