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....
Posts by: Simon Brew
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....
The Shows Must Go On: Tim Rice musical streaming this weekend
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2020 | News
This week's free musical production on YouTube is a recording of the big budget musical, From Here To Eternity - details here....
Warner Bros releasing special poster artwork editions of sci-fi films
by Simon Brew | Nov 05, 2020 | News
Sci-fi favourites such as 2001, THX-1138, Inception and Ready Player One are getting new Blu-ray releases with posh artwork....
The Shows Must Go On musicals boxset set for release
by Simon Brew | Nov 05, 2020 | News
A boxset of nine musical productions is heading to disc this November - more details on the collection right this way....
Young filmmaker short film showcase: Red Wrath
by Simon Brew | Nov 04, 2020 | News
A short film from a young, upcoming filmmaker: if you can, take a look at Red Wrath and leave some feedback right here....
Dogtanian movie: what’s happening to the theme tune?
by Simon Brew | Nov 03, 2020 | News
Exclusive: a few more details on the upcoming movie of Dogtanian & The Three Muskehounds, that's heading to cinemas in 2021....
The Lair: Neil Marshall set for new horror movie
by Simon Brew | Nov 03, 2020 | News
Director Neil Marshall is promising to go back to the style of Dog Soldiers and The Descent for the upcoming The Lair....
Princess Diana feature documentary set for 2022
by Simon Brew | Nov 03, 2020 | News
A feature film documentary about the life of Diana, Princess Of Wales, is heading to cinemas in the summer of 2022....
How Arnold Schwarzenegger changed the DVD commentary model
by Simon Brew | Nov 03, 2020 | Feature
The DVD boom was in full flow when plans were made to do the first special edition of Total Recall - and then Arnold Schwarzenegger's agent got...
All cinemas in England to shut from Thursday
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2020 | News
England will join Wales and Northern Ireland in closing the doors on all of its cinemas this coming Thursday....
The Crow: City Of Angels – petition launched for original cut
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2020 | News
The lost director's cut of The Crow: City Of Angels is the subject of a new fan petition - more details on it right this way....
Sean Connery: 1930-2020
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2020 | News
We've opened up this post to offer a place to chat about the late Sean Connery and his many film roles....
Podcast: Back To The Future Part II (1989) and The Flintstones (1994)
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2020 | Podcasts
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Film Stories issue 20 (November 2020): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2020 | News
The 20th issue of Film Stories is on its way - here's what's inside our independent movie magazine, and how to get a copy of it....
Film Stories Junior issue 5 (winter 2020): preorder your copy here
by Simon Brew | Nov 01, 2020 | News
The latest issue of the world's only print film magazine for young film fans - that's also written by them - is now up for preorder....
There’s Something About Movies is back
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2020 | News
Series three of the excellent panel show There's Something About Movies is now underway - and it's still on fine form as well....
Insidious 5 is confirmed, and Patrick Wilson will direct
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2020 | News
The fifth Insidious film is pressing ahead, and Patrick Wilson will be moving from in front of the camera to behind it for this one....
Podcast: The Craft - Legacy (2020) and more, with producer Jason Blum
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2020 | Podcasts
In a special episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, producer Jason Blum makes a return appearance to chat about The Craft: Legacy and more....
The Shows Must Go On: Midnight Tango confirmed for this weekend
by Simon Brew | Oct 30, 2020 | News
The latest production streaming for free this weekend from The Shows Must Go On isn't going to skimp on the dancing....
Sequel: new film penned by James Moran heading into production
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2020 | News
Danielle Harris will direct Sequel, for Joe Dante's production company - and it's from the pen of James Moran too....
She’s All That getting a gender-flipped remake
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2020 | News
The bulk of She's All That's original creative team are returning to make He's All That - more details right this way....
Digital film purchases, why your movies can be taken away, and some thoughts
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2020 | Feature, News
A new court filing in America confirms that your digital film library might not be as secure as you'd like to assume - a few thoughts....
Cinema Paradiso Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray release in UK delayed
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2020 | News
Arrow has already lined up its second release in the Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray format, with Cinema Paradiso arriving this November....
Gattaca, Elysium and Looper heading to 4K disc in 2021
by Simon Brew | Oct 28, 2020 | News
A trio of science fiction films are on their way to the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format next year, it's being reported - more here....
The New Mutants: UK DVD and Blu-ray release set for January
by Simon Brew | Oct 28, 2020 | News
The final movie in the original line of X-Men films will land on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this coming January....
Huge new book celebrates the work of Paul Thomas Anderson
by Simon Brew | Oct 28, 2020 | News
The film work of Paul Thomas Anderson is explored in a weighty new illustrated hardback book - more details right this way....
