Guillermo del Toro came close to directing a Star Wars movie
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Guillermo del Toro was "going to direct" a Star Wars movie, with a screenplay by The Dark Knight's David S. Goyer....
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Trailer released for Andrew Haigh’s All of Us Strangers
by Maria Lattila | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal star in Andrew Haigh’s latest film, a supernatural romance. Take a look at the All of Us Strangers trailer.
Crystal Dynamics | Layoffs reported at Tomb Raider studio as part of Embracer restructuring
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Ten employees have been laid off at Crystal Dynamics as Embracer continues its drive to cut costs.
Glen Schofield, co-creator of Dead Space, leaves the studio behind Callisto Protocol
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Following lower-than-expected sales of Callisto Protocol, Glen Schofield has departed Striking Distance Studios.
Studio Ghibli is selling a controlling stake to Nippon Television
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 21, 2023 | News
"The issue of succession has been a problem for a long time," a statement reads, as Studio Ghibli announces that it will become a subsidiary of Nippon Television.
Old Dogs | Trailer released for Bill Burr directorial debut
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Comedian Bill Burr both co-stars and makes his directorial debut with Old Dads. Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine also feature. And there's a trailer!
WGA strike | Negotiations between writers and studios reportedly making progress
by Dan Cooper | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Hope is growing that an end to the months-long writers' strike may finally be on the horizon, as reports suggest that 'incredible progress' has been made.
The Marvels | Wildly different reports emerge regarding the superhero film's budget
by Dan Cooper | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Two different reports have surfaced that estimate the budget of The Marvels... and there's quite the discrepancy.
Quentin Tarantino | Uncertainty swirls around lead casting for director's final film, The Movie Critic
by Dan Cooper | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Reports suggesting that Paul Walter Hauser had been offered the leading role in Quentin Tarantino's final film, The Movie Critic, are being contested.
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes trailer: the number of snakes may surprise you
by James Harvey | Sep 20, 2023 | News
Welcome, tributes, to the first Hunger Games prequel. Check out the new The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes trailer below (ophidiophobes need not...
Evil Dead: The Game | development ceases, Switch port killed
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 20, 2023 | Gaming, News
Evil Dead: The Game and its Switch port have met a grisly fate, as Saber Interactive announces there'll be no new content developed.
Steven DeKnight isn't happy with Marvel calling Daredevil: Born Again a reboot
by Maria Lattila | Sep 20, 2023 | News
Netflix’s Daredevil showrunner Steven DeKnight has some choice words about Marvel’s new Daredevil: Born Again reboot....
Truxton Extreme revives a classic Toaplan shooter for the modern age
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 20, 2023 | Gaming, News
Truxton Extreme is a modern take on Truxton, aka Tatsujin, and it's a modern shoot-'em-up developed by Toaplan's Masahiro Yuge.
DC's Blue Beetle is coming to digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD
by Maria Lattila | Sep 20, 2023 | News
DC’s latest superhero film Blue Beetle is heading to digital next week - and you can own it on physical media in October.
Troll 2 on the way at Netflix
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 20, 2023 | News
Troll 2 is on the way at Netflix, with the original film's director, Roar Uthaug, returning to make it. Expect big beards.
Nia DaCosta offers frank comments about directing Candyman, The Marvels
by Dan Cooper | Sep 20, 2023 | News
Nia DaCosta, director of the MCU's next big cinematic outing The Marvels, was surprisingly candid in a recent interview. ...
Skydance expands action roster with Bermuda, Marc Webb to helm
by Dan Cooper | Sep 20, 2023 | News
The (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb is taking on Skydance's latest big-budget action foray, Bermuda....
BFI's Open Cinema initiative to offer regular free indie screenings
by Dan Cooper | Sep 20, 2023 | News
In a promising move, the BFI is planning to offer free indie film screenings through its Open Cinema initiative.
Hallmark is starting to release its Christmas movies from next month, a teaser of some of the highlights
by Simon Brew | Sep 20, 2023 | News
Forty festive and seasonal films are planned by Hallmark between now and the end of the year, it's been announced. Ho ho ho!...
The movie trailers that spoof other movie trailers
by Simon Brew | Sep 20, 2023 | Feature, News
How Terminator 2, Titanic and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace provided fuel for other films' spoof marketing campaigns.
Nicolas Cage is the man of your dreams in the first Dream Scenario trailer
by Maria Lattila | Sep 19, 2023 | News
People keep dreaming about Nicolas Cage in the first Dream Scenario trailer, from writer-director Kristoffer Borgli. ...
The soundstage which housed The Empire Strikes Back is set to close
by James Harvey | Sep 19, 2023 | News
Some appropriately miserable news for your Tuesday - the soundstage which played host to the production of The Empire Strikes back is closing down....
Documents reveal that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox in 2028 will be a 'hybrid'
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Microsoft leak shows the company has plans for a 'next generation hybrid game platform' that will leverage cloud computing.
Huge Microsoft leak reveals redesigned Xbox Series X with no disc drive
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Leaked documents show two new Microsoft consoles and a brand new Xbox controller, as well as hints of a handheld.
Switch 2 | Nintendo reportedly showed upcoming console to Activision in 2022
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nintendo briefed Activision about its upcoming Switch 2 console last year, internal documents suggest.
Sunday Lunch | Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp's YouTube series could be heading to the big screen
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 19, 2023 | News
Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp's Sunday Lunch series is getting some sort of screen adaptation; there's a "company scripting an idea at the moment," Willcox says.
Tim Burton isn’t a fan of what they did in The Flash: “I’m over it with the studio”
by Simon Brew | Sep 19, 2023 | News
Tim Burton has been addressing spoiler-y things from The Flash movie, which he did not appear to like....
George A Romero's Night Of The Living Dead universe expanding
by Dan Cooper | Sep 19, 2023 | News
A series of narrative podcasts will add to the ever-growing world of George A Romero's zombie apocalypse....
The Naked Gun is getting a UK 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Sep 19, 2023 | News
As The Naked Gun reaches its 35th birthday, it's getting 4K makeover: details of its UK 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release right here....
Netflix take on Roald Dahl's The Twits announced for 2025 release
by Dan Cooper | Sep 19, 2023 | News
A first image is released of the first screen adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Twits, which is announced for 2025 release....
Netflix lands Richard Linklater's Hit Man
by Dan Cooper | Sep 19, 2023 | News
The Glen Powell-led movie Hit Man, which has picked up some strong festival buzz, will be heading to Netflix in a $20m deal....
The Devil Wears Prada to be adapted into a West End musical
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 18, 2023 | News
The Devil Wears Prada is heading to London's West End, with someone called Elton John (never heard of him) doing the music.
