Streamers to be regulated by Ofcom in the UK for the first time
by James Harvey | Nov 07, 2023 | News, TV
Netflix, Prime Video and AppleTV+ could face fines if their content flaunts UK standards, as laid out in today's King's Speech.
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The Escapist | Editor-in-chief 'fired', prompting multiple staff resignations
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Videogaming outlet The Escapist has lost several staff, including Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw, as its editor-in-chief claims he was fired by bosses....
Gladiator 2 | Paul Mescal will 'fight a pack of baboons'
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 07, 2023 | News
Evidently disturbed by baboons, Ridley Scott has put a pack of them in Gladiator 2. "Baboons are carnivores," the director says....
Burnout is now on Nintendo Switch - but not that Burnout
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
There’s a Burnout game on sale on the Nintendo Switch for £1.99 that is definitely not by EA. We suspect lawyers might get involved....
Sony kills Twitter on PlayStation
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sony has announced that X (aka Twitter) will no longer be integrated with the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 from 13th November....
Barbarella | Edgar Wright reportedly in line for remake
by Dan Cooper | Nov 07, 2023 | News
The busy director of Shawn Of The Dead, Edgar Wright, is said to be in talks to direct a reimagining of the 1968 classic, Barbarella....
Peanuts: Apple announces a new movie
by Dan Cooper | Nov 07, 2023 | News
A brand new Peanuts film is coming via Apple, from the team behind the 2015 The Peanuts Movie. More here:...
Napoleon | Ridley Scott says “get a life” over film’s reported inaccuracies
by Simon Brew | Nov 07, 2023 | News
Ridley Scott is back out promoting one of his films - Napoleon in this case - which means a bit of press tour gold again......
Ken Loach’s The Old Oak | DVD, Blu-ray, digital download details confirmed
by Simon Brew | Nov 07, 2023 | News
From Ken Loach and Paul Laverty, The Old Oak heads to disc in December, and digital download in November. More here....
The Marvels | Director Nia DaCosta debunks rumours
by Dan Cooper | Nov 07, 2023 | News
As the film's final trailer launches, the director of The Marvels, NIa DaCosta, has addressed one of the recent stories regarding her commitment to...
Doctor Who | Disney reveals title of Christmas special
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 07, 2023 | News, TV
A social media post on the Disney+ account has revealed the title for this year's Doctor Who Christmas Special....
Prison Break | Revival series in the works at Hulu
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 07, 2023 | News, TV
A new series of Prison Break is in the works, albeit with a different case. And, presumably, a new prison as well. More here....
The Bear officially renewed for season 3
by Maria Lattila | Nov 06, 2023 | News
We’ll be dining at The Bear again soon as the hit TV show, starring Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri gets renewed for season 3.
A Prince biopic is in early development
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 06, 2023 | News
The late rock star Prince is potentially getting the biopic treatment, with the film project based on his first wife's memoir....
Doctor Who | The Disney+ era will reset the show to ‘Season One’
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2023 | News
If you're trying to follow the naming convention for individual series of Doctor Who, it's not about to get easier - all thanks to Disney+......
Retro Studios was working on a Portal-style game after it made Metroid Prime 3
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
Unseen footage has emerged of a ‘Portal with combat’ game from Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios. Sadly, Nintendo turned it down....
A Barbenheimer spoof is in the works
by Maria Lattila | Nov 06, 2023 | News
A comedy spoof of Barbenheimer is officially in the works as filmmaker Charles Band looks to cash in on 2023’s biggest cultural phenomenon.
Lift trailer | Kevin Hart leads Fast-esque Netflix heist thriller
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 06, 2023 | News
Netflix hires Kevin Hart and Fast 8 director F Gary Gray for its own joshing heist thriller, Lift. Here's the new trailer....
A full-size Commodore Amiga retro console is on the way
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
The makers of the A500 Mini and C64 Mini have revealed their Phase 2 line-up, including a full-size Commodore Amiga....
Highlander remake to retain Queen's music
by Dan Cooper | Nov 06, 2023 | News
Don't 'lose your head' over the news, but the legendary soundtrack from the original Highlander will be making a return in the remake......
Akira | Albert Hughes reflects on stalled remake
by Dan Cooper | Nov 06, 2023 | News
The Book Of Eli director Albert Hughes recalls his attempt to make Akira. "They were $9 million in by the time I got on."...
Echo | Trailer released for Marvel series
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 06, 2023 | News, TV
Marvel's latest television series is the Hawkeye sequel Echo, and here's the trailer for the new show....
Scarface | Planned remake loses its director
by Dan Cooper | Nov 06, 2023 | News
Following the demise of his planned Audrey Hepburn biopic, Luca Guadagnino has now left the new take on Scarface too....
The Marvels | Another crunch week for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2023 | News
Marvel has a new film in cinemas this weekend - The Marvels - but anticipation appears to be on the quiet side so far....
Badjelly | Spike Milligan story being adapted into 13 part television series
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 06, 2023 | News, TV
A 13 part adaptation of Spike Milligan's Badjelly The Witch is on the way, it's been confirmed. More details here:...
Doctor Who | Children In Need special confirmed
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 06, 2023 | News, TV
It has been confirmed that a special Doctor Who scene has been filmed for this year's Children In Need appeal, starring David Tennant as the...
Terrifier 3 due out in October 2024
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 03, 2023 | News
Gory, splattery, clown-y horror sequel Terrifier 3 has its release date set: 25th October 2024 - just in time for Halloween....
Godzilla Minus One | Second tailer emerges, roaring
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 03, 2023 | News
Godzilla Minus One is the 37th(!) instalment in the iconic Godzilla franchise. Here’s the second, smashing trailer:...
Silent Hill: Ascension | Chat overlay disabled after it’s flooded with nonsense
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
The ‘massively interactive live event’ Silent Hill: Ascension has had a troubled launch week, it's fair to say.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes | First trailer lands
by Dan Cooper | Nov 03, 2023 | News
We finally have a first look at Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, out in 2024. Here's the new trailer:...
The Bride Of Frankenstein | Maggie Gyllenhaal's movie finds deal
by Dan Cooper | Nov 03, 2023 | News
Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride Of Frankenstein, which was shelved by Netflix back in August, is reportedly about to be snapped up by Warner Bros....
The Fall Guy | Trailer, Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling star
by Dan Cooper | Nov 03, 2023 | News
Get your first look at this action-packed revival of the fondly-remembered 1980s TV show, The Fall Guy....
