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The Regime | Trailer released for Kate Winslet drama series

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 21, 2023 | News, TV

Kate Winslet headlines political drama The Regime for HBO in 2024, here's the trailer....

Nutcrackers | Ben Stiller starring in and producing David Gordon Green’s new film

by Maria Lattila | Dec 20, 2023 | News

Ben Stiller has found his first starring role in several years in David Gordon Green’s Nutcrackers. More details here:

BAFTA is changing the rules for its Best Film category

by James Harvey | Dec 20, 2023 | News

Films hoping to compete for the big prize in 2025 will need to play in five times the number of UK cinemas after the association makes changes to its...

Christopher Nolan feels 'great about the state of the movie business'

by James Harvey | Dec 20, 2023 | News

2023 has been a rollercoaster of a year for an industry hit by setbacks - but Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan seems pretty chipper about the...

Frank Darabont set to return to directing

by Dan Cooper | Dec 20, 2023 | News

A new report suggests that Frank Darabont is set to helm episodes of Stranger Things, returning to the director's chair for the first time since The...

Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom | Review embargo set for after film is released

by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2023 | News

Unusually, an embargo means reviews for Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom are being held until the film is already in UK cinemas....

Production wraps on next Universal monster movie

by Dan Cooper | Dec 20, 2023 | News

Universal's new monster movie - said to be a film focusing on Dracula's daughter - will star Scream's Melissa Barrera and is being directed by Radio...

Peacock | Universal’s streaming service shutting off in UK in 2024

by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2023 | News

The Peacock streaming service looks like it's no longer going to be available in the UK, as Sky reveals January withdrawal....

Global box office 2024 | Revenues predicted to drop by five percent

by Dan Cooper | Dec 20, 2023 | News

As the box office struggles to recover from the global pandemic, analysts are forecasting more worldwide setbacks for the theatrical business in 2024....

Expats | Trailer released for Nicole Kidman series

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 20, 2023 | News, TV

Director Lulu Wang has teamed up with Nicole Kidman for Amazon Prime drama series Expats. Here's the trailer:...

Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham to co-star in Prime Video comedy series

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 20, 2023 | News, TV

Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham are to co-star in an as-yet untitled comedy series for Amazon Prime Video. Here are the details:...

Universal Studios | UK theme park in the works

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 20, 2023 | News

Universal Studios is reportedly now looking to build a theme park in the UK, with a site acquired in Bedford. More here....

Lionsgate+ | Streaming service is shutting down in the UK

by Simon Brew | Dec 19, 2023 | News

As Lionsgate and Starz separate, the Lionsgate+ streaming service is closing down in the UK in February 2024....

Love Lies Bleeding trailer | Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brien star in Rose Glass’ crime thriller

by Maria Lattila | Dec 19, 2023 | News

Rose Glass follows Saint Maud with a thriller about a bodybuilder and her gym owner girlfriend. Watch the Love Lies Bleeding trailer here.

Insomniac | Marvel's Spider-Man developer has 1.6 terabytes of data stolen and published

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 19, 2023 | Gaming, News

Hackers have stolen some 1.6 terabytes of data from Marvel's Spider-Man studio Insomniac and have now published it on the web....

Marvel reportedly reconsidering renaming The Kang Dynasty after Jonathan Majors’ firing

by Maria Lattila | Dec 19, 2023 | News

The next Avengers film, The Kang Dynasty has lost its Kang and apparently, it might lose its title next. More here:

Warhammer 40,000 | Games Workshop signs deal with Amazon, meaning TV shows and films are on the way

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 19, 2023 | Gaming, News, TV

Games Workshop and Amazon Studios have signed a deal which will see Warhammer 40,000 adapted for the screen. Henry Cavill will serve as executive...

Five Nights At Freddy's 2 being fast tracked for 2024 release

by Dan Cooper | Dec 19, 2023 | News

The sequel to Five Nights At Freddy's will reportedly shoot next spring and release next Halloween. More on the film here....

Steven Spielberg's Bullitt at scripting stage

by Dan Cooper | Dec 19, 2023 | News

Steven Spielberg is still planning a remake of Bullitt, and the screenplay is underway. More on the story here:...

Wednesday | Uncle Fester spin-off in the works at Netflix

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 19, 2023 | News, TV

Netflix is looking for ways to expand the universe of hit drama Wednesday, which reportedly involves developing a spin-off featuring Uncle Fester....

Marvel | Jonathan Majors dropped as Kang following conviction

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 19, 2023 | News

Jonathan Majors has been dropped by Marvel from his role as Kang, following his conviction yesterday....

The Bikeriders | New trailer released, film back on release schedule

by Dan Cooper | Dec 19, 2023 | News

Following its delayed release, the promotional campaign for the Jeff Nichols' film The Bikeriders now begins anew....

Warrior | Martial arts drama cancelled

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 19, 2023 | News, TV

Martial arts drama Warrior has been cancelled by Sky - but there's an outside chance that Netflix may make more episodes....

2023 British Short Film Awards winners announced

by James Harvey | Dec 18, 2023 | News

The third annual British Short Film Awards saw In Too Deep and Muna walk away with the top prizes. More below:...

Netflix reportedly planning Peaky Blinders spin-offs

by Maria Lattila | Dec 18, 2023 | News, TV

Netflix are busy planning their next slate of projects and we might just be getting some more Peaky Blinders. More here:

Lord Of The Rings | Tolkien Estate wins new legal battle

by James Harvey | Dec 18, 2023 | News, TV

Author Demetrious Polychron claimed his 'ambitious sequel to JRR Tolkien’s The Lord Of The Rings' bore a lot of similarities to Amazon's Rings Of Po...