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Spike Jonze to collaborate with Joaquin Phoenix again

by Dan Cooper | Jun 12, 2023 | News

Spike Jonze, the elusive filmmaker behind Her and Being John Malkovich, is working with Netflix, but on a TV series. ...

Barbie vs Oppenheimer at the UK box office

Barbie on track to beat Oppenheier's opening weekend

by Dan Cooper | Jun 12, 2023 | News

Awareness seems to be the determining factor as the moment in the Barbie v Oppenheimer battle, with Barbie currently tracking to outgross Oppenheimer...

Exclusive: director Louis Leterrier on the dark, crazy Jason Momoa toenail moment in Fast X

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 12, 2023 | News

The moment in Fast X where Jason Momoa gets nail varnish out has become a talking point - and as director Louis Leterrier tells us, it nearly didn't...

Four crew hospitalised as Gladiator 2 filming sequence goes wrong

by Dan Cooper | Jun 12, 2023 | News

Shooting continues on Gladiator 2, which is currently in production in Morocco, although four people have been hospitalised. ...

Trailer released for noir thriller The Lesson

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 12, 2023 | News

Noir thriller The Lesson comes to cinemas this summer, with Daryl McCormack and Richard E Grant on board. Here's the trailer....

Ryan Reynolds and Sir Kenneth Branagh to star in action thriller Mayday

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 12, 2023 | News

Ryan Reynolds and Sir Kenneth Branagh will star in Mayday, and here are early details of the new action thriller....

Day of the Devs | highlights from its Digital Showcase

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News

Our pick of the newly announced games includes the latest from the developers of Chicory, as well as a gorgeous sheep-herding adventure.

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando | FPS with "buddy-movie vibes" announced

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News

A horror movie directing legend teams up with developer Saber Interactive to bring us the co-op shooter, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando.

Shadows of the Damned: Remastered is on the way

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News

Grasshopper Manufacture has announced an unexpected revival - Shadows of the Damned: Remastered....

Palworld | how hasn't it been sued by The Pokémon Company?

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News

Revealed at Summer Game Fest, Palworld is essentially Pokémon with guns, and the similarities with GameFreak's creations are startling.

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown announced

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown sees Ubisoft revive the long-running franchise for a new side-scrolling action adventure.

Universal closes in on Nintendo deal for Legend Of Zelda movie

by Dan Cooper | Jun 09, 2023 | News

As The Super Mario Bros. Movie continues to add to its impressive box office haul, Universal sets out to adapt another Nintendo favourite. ...

School Of Rock is heading back to cinemas for its 20th birthday

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | News

Jack Black will be rocking out on the big screen again, as School Of Rock prepares to return to cinemas in the UK this September....

Details revealed for next Oceans film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling

by Dan Cooper | Jun 09, 2023 | News

The yet-to-be titled new Ocean's project is set to enter production later this month in France with a few other details emerging....

UK's Equity issues toolkit to protect members from 'unregulated' AI

by Dan Cooper | Jun 09, 2023 | News

The creative industry workers' union Equity has issued a toolkit in response to rising concerns from its members about artificial intelligence. ...

The Super Mario Bros Movie coming to DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD in July

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | News

The Super Mario Bros Movie is getting its UK disc release this summer, with a mix of DVD, Blu-ray, 4K disc and collector's options....

Amazon Prime Video looking to introduce subscription tier with adverts

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 09, 2023 | News

Amazon Prime is reportedly in discussions to introduce an advert-supported tier to its video service....

Full trailer released for Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 09, 2023 | News

Yorgos Lanthimos is back with his next feature, Poor Things, and the full trailer for it has arrived....

X68000 Z | mini computer pre-orders open, prices are startling

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Pre-orders are open for the X68000 Z - a mini version of the Japan-only Sharp computer. Be prepared to pay a high price to import one, though.

Highlights of the Guerrilla Collective Showcase 2023

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Take a look at our picks of the show, including World of Horror, Forgotlings, Iron Meat, Europa and Lil' Guardsman.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 offering refunds following delays

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been the subject of repeated delays, prompting publisher Paradox to offer refunds to those who've placed pre-orders.

Like a Dragon Gaiden release date and description leak

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is coming out in November, according to leaked info on a price tracking website....

Friday the 13th | New game in development says veteran composer

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

There's another Friday the 13th game on the way according to veteran composer Harry Manfredini....

Universal's move to quicker premium video on demand is reportedly paying off

by Dan Cooper | Jun 08, 2023 | News

Universal's flexible approach to post-theatrical launches seems to be paying off and represents a victory for studio chair, Donna Langley. ...

Details of DGA contract agreements land, sure to vex striking writers

by Dan Cooper | Jun 08, 2023 | News

Strike action latest: lots of the demands made by writers and rejected by studios seem to be part of the deal the DGA has struck. ...

Production begins on Kathryn Bigelow's first project for six years

by Dan Cooper | Jun 08, 2023 | News

The director of Point Break and Detroit - Kathryn Bigelow - has returned to helm a mystery new project titled Smuggler. We...

One last release date delay for Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins

by Simon Brew | Jun 08, 2023 | News

Taika Waititi's long-in-gestation Next Goal Wins has now moved to a prime Christmas release slot in the UK - a sign of confidence in the film,...

Trailer released for Stephen King documentary King On Film

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 08, 2023 | News

Stephen King On Screen, a documentary examining the film and television adaptations of Stephen King, arrives in the UK this June: here's the trailer....