Netflix now faces a lawsuit over its drop in subscribers
by Simon Brew | May 05, 2022 | News
A fresh legal problem arises for Netflix, as it battles falling subscriber numbers and unhappy shareholders....
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TV review: Moon Knight episode 6
by Lauren Miles | May 04, 2022 | News, Reviews
Moon Knight's sixth and final episode presents a generic and frustrating series finale, prioritising special effects and action over emotional...
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness review: there's much to discuss
by Lauren Miles | May 04, 2022 | News, Reviews
Director Sam Raimi brings an invigorating shot of horror to the Marvel universe - but Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness is disappointingly...
Kermode & Mayo’s new podcast to launch this Friday
by Simon Brew | May 04, 2022 | News
Kermode & Mayo's Take makes its debut this Friday, bringing Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo's witterings back to our ears after a month (and a bit)...
Nicolas Cage indicates that involvement in Face/Off 2 is on the cards
by Dan Cooper | May 04, 2022 | News
Nicolas Cage has given a brief update on the planned sequel to one of the 1990s wildest action movies - and he might just be involved in Face/Off 2....
Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al Yankovic: first trailer
by Simon Brew | May 04, 2022 | News
Here's the first look at Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al Yankovic, in the biopic of the comedy music star that's heading our way later this year....
Meg Ryan to helm romantic comedy, will star opposite David Duchovny
by Dan Cooper | May 04, 2022 | News
Meg Ryan is set to direct a brand new romantic comedy, heading to the director's chair for a second time....
Full trailer arrives for DC League of Super-Pets
by Dan Cooper | May 04, 2022 | News
Dwayne Johnson's Krypto the Wonder-Dog gets the limelight in this preview of the upcoming animated adventure DC League Of Super Pets....
Fast X: more details emerge about Justin Lin’s departure
by Simon Brew | May 03, 2022 | News
Director Justin Lin and star/producer Vin Diesel had a 'major disagreement' says before Lin quit Fast X, it's been reported....
The next Fantastic Four movie needs a new director
by Simon Brew | May 03, 2022 | News
Spider-Man: No Way Home director Jon Watts steps back from Marvel's upcoming Fantastic Four movie, and the search for a new director begins....
Get Carter: details land of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | May 03, 2022 | News
The British crime classic Get Carter, starring Michael Caine, headings to UHD 4K Blu-ray in July - more details here....
First trailer released for Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling
by Dan Cooper | May 03, 2022 | News
Olivia Wilde's highly-anticipated follow-up to Booksmart is arriving in September and you can get a proper look at it right here. ...
Elizabeth Banks' Cocaine Bear gets an early 2023 release dateÂ
by Dan Cooper | May 03, 2022 | News
A release date has been officially set for the Universal project Cocaine Bear, based on a bizarre 1985 true story. N...
Louis Leterrier set to take over as Fast X director
by Dan Cooper | May 03, 2022 | News
With production paused as a replacement for Justin Lin is sought, reports state Louis Leterrier has become Universal’s top choice for Fast X. J...
The history of the MacGuffin
by Paul Halfpenny | May 03, 2022 | Feature, News
They're a key part of almost every film you watch - we look into the history of the MacGuffin and the various forms they can take. ...
Whatever happened to THX?
by Simon Brew | May 03, 2022 | Feature, News
THX was sparked by George Lucas' frustration with the presentation of his Star Wars films - but it's been some time since the famous THX trailers have...
The Fast X fallout is costing Universal up to $1m a day
by Simon Brew | Apr 29, 2022 | News
As the search for a new director for Fast X continues, second unit filming continues whilst the costs begin to mount up....
Downton Abbey: A New Era review: lighthearted but leisurely-paced escapism
by Lauren Miles | Apr 29, 2022 | News, Reviews
Downton Abbey: A New Era is a serviceable bit of soap opera with an outstanding cast, but an uninventive story - here's our review....
Final trailer for Jurassic World: Dominion released
by Dan Cooper | Apr 29, 2022 | News
Universal has released the final trailer for the upcoming Jurassic World: Dominion, ahead of its release in just a few weeks....
A Quiet Place spin-off film titled, reveals potential plot details
by Dan Cooper | Apr 29, 2022 | News
A key sequence from 2020's A Quiet Place sequel might form the basis of the series' next instalment, it's been revealed....
The behind the scenes battles of Vin Diesel
by Tom Beasley | Apr 29, 2022 | Feature, News
As Fast X director Justin Lin departs due to "creative differences", Vin Diesel has another challenging production that he's in the midst of it....
Release date announced for Hunger Games prequel movie
by Dan Cooper | Apr 29, 2022 | News
Lionsgate's first Hunger Games spin-off movie in the billion-dollar franchise is coming next year, it has been revealed....
What have you been watching: end of April 2022 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Apr 29, 2022 | News
A place to chat about what you've been watching over the last week or two - please keep conversations civil and polite, thank you....
Film Quiz Friday: No, It's The Other Ones
by Mark Harrison | Apr 29, 2022 | Feature, News
What connects a 2012 Marvel team-up and a 1998 TV-to-film remake? This week’s film quiz assembles more unrelated movies with matching titles....
Avatar heading back to cinemas, Avatar 2 gets it title
by Simon Brew | Apr 28, 2022 | News
James Cameron's Avatar 2 is now called Avatar: The Way Of Water - and the first film is heading back to cinemas too....
Ambulance is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in June
by Simon Brew | Apr 28, 2022 | News
Michael Bay's Ambulance is set to be making a lot of noise in homes from June, as it heads to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K....
Barbie movie bumps Coyote vs ACME movie from Warner Bros schedule
by Dan Cooper | Apr 28, 2022 | News
Coyote Vs ACME's arrival has been delayed by the announcement of when Barbie is turning up....
Disney releases full trailer for Chip n' Dale: Rescue Rangers
by Dan Cooper | Apr 28, 2022 | News
The full trailer has released for Disney's meta take on the beloved 1990s cartoon Chip n' Dale....
Film Stories wins Best Entertainment & Culture Podcast 2022
by Simon Brew | Apr 28, 2022 | News
The Film Stories podcast wins a gong, and we're still in a bit of shock about it: thank you to everyone who supported us....
David O Russell's next film announces title and release date
by Dan Cooper | Apr 28, 2022 | News
Amsterdam - from David O Russell - features an amazing cast and arrives later this year, it has been revealed. ...
Goldfinger – how James Bond found his gadgets, girls, and groove
by Mark Harrison | Apr 28, 2022 | Feature, News
1964’s Goldfinger was turned around relatively quickly after the first two James Bond films, but its enormous popularity solidified the 007 formula....
TV review: Moon Knight episode 5
by Lauren Miles | Apr 27, 2022 | News, Reviews
It's a change in pace from The Tomb, but episode 5 of Moon Knight, Asylum, gives us a peek into Marc and Steven's head, and an interesting slice of A...
