Home Alone reboot: “why do it?”, asks original director
by Simon Brew | Nov 17, 2020 | News
Disney's plan to bring a new take on Home Alone to the screen gets very little shrift from Chris Columbus, the director of the 1990 original....
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Stage Mother review: Jacki Weaver headlines feelgood comedy
by Simon Brew | Nov 17, 2020 | Reviews
Jacki Weaver and Lucy Liu lead the ensemble of Stage Mother, a film that's now playing in UK cinemas - and here's our review....
Mark Kermode Live In 3D: new show to stream online tonight
by Simon Brew | Nov 16, 2020 | News
Julien Temple, Henry Blake and Kathleen Turner are the guests on Mark Kermode's latest monthly show - more details here....
Howl’s Moving Castle to get deluxe 15th anniversary boxset
by Simon Brew | Nov 16, 2020 | News
The much-loved Studio Ghibli feature Howl's Moving Castle is getting a superb-looking boxset to mark its 15th birthday....
Podcast: Total Recall (1990) and Total Recall (2012)
by Simon Brew | Nov 16, 2020 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a sci-fi film that nearly starred Patrick Swayze - and the attempt to reimagine it....
I Know What You Did Last Summer trilogy new Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Nov 16, 2020 | News
The three films in the I Know What You Did Last Summer series are getting a brand new UK Blu-ray release next month, it's been revealed....
Peter Duncan is bringing pantomime to British cinemas
by Simon Brew | Nov 13, 2020 | News
Peter Duncan has put together a pantomime in his back yard and it's heading to cinemas in December - here's the trailer....
The Craft: Legacy is being fast-tracked to on demand in the UK
by Simon Brew | Nov 13, 2020 | News
With cinemas closed, Sony will be making The Craft: Legacy available to buy on demand in the UK a lot earlier than planned....
Urban Legend trilogy to get a posh UK Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Nov 13, 2020 | News
The Urban Legend movies are getting a special boxset, following in the path of the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer release....
The Shows Must Go On: West End Unplugged special this weekend
by Simon Brew | Nov 13, 2020 | News
A collection of West End stars come together for this weekend's The Shows Must Go On free streaming musical production - details here....
Support our website and podcast: details here
by Simon Brew | Nov 13, 2020 | News
If you have a bit of spare change, we've set up a Patreon account to help support and fund Film Stories' website and podcast....
The End Of The Storm: Liverpool FC documentary trailer and details
by Simon Brew | Nov 12, 2020 | News
A film following Liverpool Football Club's title-winning 2019/20 season is incoming - and here's the trailer for the movie....
New feature documentary about Newcastle United lands next month
by Simon Brew | Nov 12, 2020 | News
After several years of work, We Are The Geordies heads to release next month - and here's more information about the film....
Blank Shores: trailer for film dealing with mental health and baby loss
by Simon Brew | Nov 12, 2020 | News
Here's a look at a short film that's got plenty to say - it's the first trailer for Blank Shores, and you can see it here....
Michael Bay is to direct Ambulance next
by Simon Brew | Nov 12, 2020 | News
Jake Gyllenhaal and Dylan O'Brien look set to lead the ensemble for Michael Bay's next movie as director - more details here....
Mads Mikkelsen to replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts 3
by Simon Brew | Nov 11, 2020 | News
Fantastic Beasts 3 has a new Grindelwald, with Mads Mikkelsen stepping into the role that Johnny Depp was asked to resign....
John Hyams’ new thriller Alone set for UK release: trailer
by Simon Brew | Nov 11, 2020 | News
Alone is an upcoming thriller heading to the UK in December - and here's the trailer, plus details of its release....
Lennox Lewis documentary: first trailer and details
by Simon Brew | Nov 11, 2020 | News
Lennox: The Untold Story is released this very week - and here's the trailer and more details on the incoming film....
Is it last chance for the Fantastic Beasts films?
by Simon Brew | Nov 11, 2020 | Feature, News
Both on screen and off, there are big challenges facing the upcoming Fantastic Beasts 3 - and the ongoing franchise may very well hinge on it....
Happiest Season: first trailer, UK release details
by Simon Brew | Nov 10, 2020 | News
Kirsten Stewart, Mackenzie Davie and Dan Levy all feature in the ensemble for a Christmas romance: meet Happiest Season....
Tenet: full details of UK DVD, Blu-ray and 4K release details
by Simon Brew | Nov 10, 2020 | News
Preorders open in the UK for the disc release of Christopher Nolan's Tenet - more details here of its December 14th home formats release....
Liam Neeson chooses a new action thriller for his next film
by Simon Brew | Nov 10, 2020 | News
Liam Neeson in a car, with a bomb, and having to do as he's told to keep his family safe: details of his next project, Retribution, right here....
Every upcoming Gerard Butler film ranked in the order we want to see them
by Simon Brew | Nov 10, 2020 | Feature, News
Gerard Butler has at least nine new films on the way - and we've followed movie website law and ranked them all in order of how much we want to see...
Mark Cousins’ The Story Of Film: updated edition released
by Simon Brew | Nov 09, 2020 | News
A new extended version of Mark Cousins' acclaimed The Story Of Film book is available now - details here....
Requiem For A Dream 4K disc release confirmed for UK
by Simon Brew | Nov 09, 2020 | News
Heading to Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray at the end of this month in the UK is Darren Aronofsky's film of Requiem For A Dream: details here....
Podcast: Elysium (2013) and South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
by Simon Brew | Nov 09, 2020 | Podcasts
In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a $115m standalone sci-fi film, and a much cheaper animated comedy....
Disney releasing Mulan (2020) on DVD, Blu-ray & more this Monday
by Simon Brew | Nov 07, 2020 | News
Disney reveals that a DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Mulan is arriving in a couple of days - details here....
Terry Pratchett’s The Amazing Maurice to become a film
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2020 | News
Discworld novel The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents is being turned into a feature film, it's been announced....
The George Lucas love story that launched a career
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2020 | Feature, News
There weren't really viral videos in 1999 - but one of the earliest, with a George Lucas story at its heart, had real ramifications for its makers....
The end of pick 'n' mix at the cinema?
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2020 | Feature, News
Cinemas are changing before our eyes, and whilst it’s not the world’s biggest priority, we've got a few thoughts on the pick 'n' mix counter. A...
Tenet: Blu-ray and 4K extra features revealed (subtitles included!)
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2020 | News
Tenet is confirmed for a mid-December disc release in America, with the UK debut for the DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD expected around the same time....
The Phantom, The Golden Child & more join HMV Premium Collection
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2020 | News
Six more films are joining the HMV-exclusive Premium Collection line of movies between now and the end of the year....
