Sicario 3 is planned, confirms Josh Brolin
by Simon Brew | May 11, 2022 | News
A third Sicario film has been written, and rewritten, and is still something that actor Josh Brolin is keep to get moving....
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Why Stormbreaker failed to kickstart a franchise
by Jake Godfrey | May 10, 2022 | Feature, News
2006's Stormbreaker, an adaptation of Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider novels, was the latest in a series of teen spy movies - why was it...
Old Movies: Joan Blondell and the now-controversial Smarty
by Sarah Cook | May 10, 2022 | Feature, News
Previously in our Old Movies column we focused on the career of Joan Blondell - now we're discussing one of her best films, Smarty. ...
Lionsgate wants to make a Knives Out deal with Netflix
by Simon Brew | May 10, 2022 | News
Lionsgate is set to make Netflix an offer - not for the first time - regarding Knives Out 2 and Knives Out 3....
Jodie Comer set for new thriller The End We Start From
by Simon Brew | May 10, 2022 | News
The End We Start From stars Jodie Comer, with Mahalia Belo set to direct: more details on the upcoming British thriller here....
Production begins in Leeds for dark comedy starring Minnie Driver and Simon Pegg
by Dan Cooper | May 10, 2022 | News
Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose is filming in Leeds, with Simon Pegg and Minnie Driver leading the ensemble....
The Discreet Charm of The Bourgeoisie heading to 4K Ultra Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | May 10, 2022 | News
The Discreet Charm of The Bourgeoisie is getting a 4K UHD physical disc release to celebrate its 50th birthday: more details....
Dirty Dancing sequel names its director, reveals plot details
by Dan Cooper | May 10, 2022 | News
Dirty Dancing 2 is officially pressing ahead, and more details of the sequel have been revealed....
Trailer arrives for reimagining of Father Of The Bride
by Dan Cooper | May 10, 2022 | News
Andy Garcia leads the cast in the upcoming remake of the family comedy, Father Of The Bride: here's the trailer....
Trailer released for Avatar: The Way Of Water
by Lauren Miles | May 09, 2022 | News
The trailer for Avatar: The Way Of Water is finally widely available after its exclusive cinema run - it shows off some breathtaking visuals....
US cinema chain warns of film shortage
by Simon Brew | May 09, 2022 | News
There aren't enough big movies around, warns the boss of a major US cinema chain, and it's threatening multiplex revenues....
Gemma Chan is getting a Crazy Rich Asians spin-off movie
by Simon Brew | May 09, 2022 | News
Gemma Chan is set to appear both in Crazy Rich Asians 2, and a newly-announced spin-off movie project as well: more here....
Irish animation industry welcomes in Northern Ireland-based production companies
by Dan Cooper | May 09, 2022 | News
Animation in both Ireland and Northern Ireland has taken a collaborative step forwards with a new landmark deal. ...
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness outperforms box office expectations
by Simon Brew | May 09, 2022 | News
Marvel enjoyed its latest big box office weekend with its Doctor Strange sequel - and there's little competition in the next few weeks too....
Trailer launches for David Cronenberg's Crimes Of The Future
by Dan Cooper | May 09, 2022 | News
Crimes Of The Future will launch at Cannes and see David Cronenberg return to the genre that he helped to popularise. ...
George Mackay cast in the LGBTQ+ thriller, Femme
by Dan Cooper | May 09, 2022 | News
Expect to see the drag world portrayed as you never have before in this upcoming thriller Femme, starring George Mackay....
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness, and the limits of a 12A certificate
by Tom Beasley | May 09, 2022 | Feature, News
The new Doctor Strange movie has raised eyebrows as to how it got a 12A certificate in the UK - and just what makes it a 'softer' film than The...
Film Quiz Friday: Everybody's Talking About Raimi
by Mark Harrison | May 06, 2022 | Feature, News
Apparently, there’s a new Marvel movie out, but in this week’s film quiz, we’re more interested in Sam Raimi’s first directorial outing in nine ye...
A few words about understated LGBTQ+ representation and Doctor Strange 2
by Lauren Miles | May 06, 2022 | Feature, News
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness introduces America Chavez, but doesn't overtly portray her sexuality - and that's a good thing....
Hollywood's blacklisted filmmakers remembered in season at Manchester's HOME
by Rob Daniel | May 06, 2022 | Feature, News
A season on Hollywood's blacklisted filmmakers of the 1950s is being held at Manchester's HOME - and we've been chatting to its curator Andy...
The Beekeeper, starring Jason Statham: director found
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2022 | News
Suicide Squad's David Ayer signs up to direct Jason Statham in The Beekeeper as he fights baddies and, well, keeps bees....
Online DVD and Blu-ray retailer Zoom.co.uk appears to have gone
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2022 | News
Another seller of DVDs and Blu-rays appears to be gone, as Zoom (not that one) disappears from the web....
The Lost Girls trailer: a different take on Peter Pan
by Dan Cooper | May 06, 2022 | News
Peter Pan is reinvented in a more predatorial style for The Lost Girls - and here's the trailer....
Sam Raimi still not interested in Venom... but a Stephen King film would be his next choice
by Dan Cooper | May 06, 2022 | News
Sam Raimi has admitted that he's never seen the new Venom films, but would be up for a Stephen King adaptation. S...
Establishment of anti-bullying independent standards authority in UK screen industry edges closer
by Dan Cooper | May 06, 2022 | News
The UK charity, Time's Up is moving closer to establishing an authority to tackle bullying and harassment in the UK screen sector....
White Men Can’t Jump remake adds to its cast
by Simon Brew | May 06, 2022 | News
The gang is coming together for the new take on White Men Can't Jump, with three new names signing up....
Lost Moonraker script written by Ian Fleming discovered by London bookshop
by Dan Cooper | May 05, 2022 | News
A newly discovered Moonraker screenplay was penned by 007's literary creator and jettisons a surprising number of the series' iconic elements....
Christopher Eccleston, Daisy Ridley uniting on new Disney movie
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2022 | News
Young Woman And The Sea adds Christopher Eccleston to its cast, to join the already-on-board Daisy Ridley: more details here....
Ti West’s X is coming to disc in June
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2022 | News
Ti West's latest horror movie X is heading to DVD and Blu-ray in the UK next month: more details on the release here....
Black Adam delay due reportedly to a backlog of VFX work
by Dan Cooper | May 05, 2022 | News
As VFX companies return to full operating capacity, it looks like some tentpole movies have suffered delays because of a pandemic-related logjam...
Felicity Jones, Jonathan Bailey headline Simon Amstell’s new film
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2022 | News
Maria is the new comedy from Simon Amstell, and he's attracted quite a cast to the film: more details here....
Thunderball and the battles behind its film adaptations
by Mark Harrison | May 05, 2022 | Feature, News
Thunderball’s disputed authorship dangled over James Bond for more than 50 years - here’s the story of the 1965 film and the remake attempts that fol...
