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...
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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....
Belfast: rights snapped up to Kenneth Branagh’s new film
by Simon Brew | Dec 17, 2020 | News
Kenneth Branagh has written and directed what he describes as his most personal film yet - here are more details of Belfast....
A new documentary about Street Fighter II is on the way
by Simon Brew | Dec 17, 2020 | News
A new film will tell the story of the Street Fighter II videogaming phenomenon - and you can find more details here....
The Holiday Season: podcast devoted to The Holiday returns.
by Simon Brew | Dec 17, 2020 | News
If you're a fan of the festive favourite The Holiday, then there's a podcast that might just be up your street - details here....
Ender’s Game heading to 4K disc in the UK
by Simon Brew | Dec 17, 2020 | News
Asa Butterfield and Harrison Ford star in the 2013 movie Ender's Game, which is getting a physical 4K release in the UK early in 2021....
Mission: Impossible 7 – Tom Cruise leaked audio rant
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2020 | News
Audio of Tom Cruise tearing into crew members on the set of Mission: Impossible 7 over Covid safety has been leaked online....
George Lucas defends Attack Of The Clones dialogue
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2020 | News
George Lucas offers a robust defence of Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones in a deluxe new Star Wars book....
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie movie “postponed until further notice”
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2020 | News
Everybody's Talking About Jamie's cinema release date has been delayed for a second time, it's been revealed - more details here....
Wonder Woman 1984 is out today – but UK release plans are in tatters
by Simon Brew | Dec 16, 2020 | News
Wonder Woman 1984 is finally released in the UK today, just as a whole bunch more English cinemas have to close their doors....
Wonder Woman 1984 review: an uncynical superhero sequel
by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2020 | News, Reviews
Here's our very spoiler-light review of Wonder Woman 1984 - the long-awaited superhero sequel, starring Gal Gadot....
Dungeons & Dragons: Chris Pine to lead the new film
by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2020 | News
The new big screen take on Dungeons & Dragons, from the directors of Game Night, recruits Chris Pine to its party....
Batman V Superman is being remastered before Justice League arrives
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2020 | News
Zack Snyder is working on an IMAX-ratio remaster of Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice, he's revealed....
Primer & Upstream Color arriving on double pack Blu-ray set
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2020 | News
Shane Carruth's two films to date are getting a brand new Blu-ray release in February - more details here....
Let Him Go review: Diane Lane and Kevin Costner return to cinemas
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2020 | News, Reviews
Diane Lane and Kevin Costner headline the incoming thriller Let Him Go - and here's our review of the movie....
Podcast: Gremlins (1984) and In The Bleak Midwinter (1995)
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2020 | News, Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, the practical challenges of bringing small creatures to life, and an overlooked Christmas movie....
Indiana Jones 5 filming next year, will end the series
by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2020 | News
Harrison Ford will return to play Indiana Jones one last time, with the new movie set to start shooting next year....
Disney+ price to rise as new adult section set to launch
by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2020 | News
Disney will add films and TV shows with 15 and 18 certificates to Disney+ in the UK next year - and put the price up as well....
Tenet arrives on disc on Monday (with subtitles)
by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2020 | News
Christopher Nolan's Tenet arrives on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK - more details of the release here....
A brand new Christmas film needs your backing and support
by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2020 | News
Want to get involved in a brand new Christmas movie? Here are more details of an upcoming British festive project....
The Shows Must Go On: spoof musical playing this weekend
by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2020 | News
Ruthless! The Musical is streaming for free this weekend, and it looks rather good fun too - more details right here....
A trailer for the most bizarre looking children’s movie of the year
by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2020 | News
A mix of Toy Story and Home Alone, with some very odd looking heads: here's a trailer for the Bobbleheads film....
Space Dogs head to cinemas this weekend
by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2020 | News
Signature is releasing family animation Space Dogs: Return To Earth into 150 UK cinemas - here's the trailer....
The Prom review: a big, glossy musical heads to Netflix
by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2020 | News, Reviews
From Glee creator Ryan Murphy comes The Prom - and it's got a few problems, but sheer entertainment isn't one of them....
Black Widow still set for cinemas, Disney considering more ‘premium access’
by Simon Brew | Dec 10, 2020 | News
Disney is set to announce its movie plans for Disney+ in the next 24 hours - but Black Widow won't be heading straight to streaming....
Dog Man is heading to the movies
by Simon Brew | Dec 10, 2020 | News
Dav Pilkey's Dog Man series of books are heading to the big screen, courtesy of Dreamworks - more details here....
A pair of Hellraiser films heading to Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Dec 10, 2020 | News
The two most recent Hellraiser movies will be getting a UK Blu-ray release in 2021, it's been revealed....
The lost The Muppet Christmas Carol song is found, 4K remaster coming
by Simon Brew | Dec 09, 2020 | News
When Love Is Gone is gone no more: the complete version of The Muppet Christmas Carol is on the way....
