Revisiting Bandslam, and how it sets itself apart as a teen musical
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 04, 2022 | Feature, News
Bandslam looks just like any other teen musical of the High School Musical era - but here's what sets it apart. Th...
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Film Stories issue 32 (April 2022): full details and order your copy here
by Simon Brew | Apr 04, 2022 | News
A huge exclusive interview with Peter Capaldi leads issue 32 of Film Stories magazine - and there's a lot more inside too....
Kermode & Mayo announce new twice-weekly podcast, as BBC show ends
by Simon Brew | Apr 01, 2022 | News
The BBC's flagship film programme is over - but for Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo, there's a fresh beginning this coming May....
Wittertainment sails on Radio Five Live for the last time
by Simon Brew | Apr 01, 2022 | News
Kermode & Mayo's Film Review is broadcast on BBC Five Live for the final time today - and attention is already turning to what comes next....
Film Junior: how to get the digital version for free
by Simon Brew | Apr 01, 2022 | News
Here's a limited offer for the new issue of Film Junior magazine, which you can now get for free in its digital version....
Films with mythical (but real) alternate endings
by Dan Cooper | Apr 01, 2022 | Feature, News
Whether it's Big, Star Wars or a bit of Hitchcock, the tales of alternate endings that supposedly existing - but nobody seems to find them....
Film Quiz Friday: The Vampires Strike Back
by Mark Harrison | Apr 01, 2022 | Feature, News
For creatures who aren’t supposed to show up on film, there are an awful lot of movies about vampires - here’s this week’s film quiz. O...
Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans to star in Project Artemis
by Lauren Miles | Apr 01, 2022 | News
Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans have been cast in Project Artemis -Â Apple TV+ has picked up the film and Jason Bateman will direct....
Marvel's Werewolf by Night reportedly starts filming
by Dan Cooper | Apr 01, 2022 | News
Marvel will be looking for a quick turnaround on Werewolf By Night, as it aims for a Halloween release....
Dolph Lundgren and Luke Wilson cast in action film Best Man
by Lauren Miles | Apr 01, 2022 | News
The legendary Dolph Lundgren is back to doing what he does best, as he's cast alongside Luke Wilson in action film Best Man. ...
Warner Bros releasing remastered ABBA: The Movie for group's 50th anniversary
by Lauren Miles | Apr 01, 2022 | News
Warner Bros and Trafalgar Releasing are remastering and re-releasing ABBA: The Movie just in time for the group's 50th anniversary....
Netflix reveals trailer for White Hot: The Rise And Fall Of Abercrombie & Fitch
by Dan Cooper | Apr 01, 2022 | News
The story of how a huge fashion brand fell dramatically from grace is being told in a brand new documentary....
Kathyrn Bigelow set to direct her first film in five years
by Dan Cooper | Apr 01, 2022 | News
Director Kathryn Bigelow;s next project will mark her first film since 2017 - and Netflix has stumped up to make it happen....
Beverly Hills Cop II heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Apr 01, 2022 | News
Eddie Murphy's second outing as Axel Foley is getting a 4K disc release in May - more details on the release here....
John Carney to direct Bee Gees biopic
by Dan Cooper | Mar 31, 2022 | News
Sing Street director John Carney will be bringing the mighty Bee Gees to life on the silver screen, it has been announced....
Bruce Willis retires from acting
by Simon Brew | Mar 31, 2022 | News
It's been announced that Bruce Willis is to retire from acting, in a statement release by his family....
David Fincher's The Killer wraps filming
by Dan Cooper | Mar 31, 2022 | News
David Fincher's next film is reportedly in the can meaning its 'early 2023' release window is still on the cards....
A documentary about Jim Henson is on the way
by Simon Brew | Mar 31, 2022 | News
Muppet creator Jim Henson left us way, way too soon - and the story of his life is set to be told in a new Disney documentary feature....
Robert Rodriguez to helm Spy Kids remake for Netflix
by Dan Cooper | Mar 31, 2022 | News
Pre-pubescent espionage hijinks are set to become the order of the day once more, with the announcement of more Spy Kids movies....
Malignant is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Mar 31, 2022 | News
James Wan's Malignant is getting a physical media release in the UK, and will land on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in May....
The 355 is coming to disc in April
by Simon Brew | Mar 31, 2022 | News
With newly-minted Oscar winner Jessica Chastain amongst its cast, The 355 heads to DVD and Blu-ray in April: more details here....
Morbius review: er, 'expectation management' might help with this one
by Tom Beasley | Mar 31, 2022 | News, Reviews
Spider-Man universe movie Morbius stars Jared Leto in the title role, but this is a long way down from the standard of No Way Home - here's our...
The Simpsons movies that never were
by Mark Harrison | Mar 31, 2022 | Feature, News
After almost 15 years in development, The Simpsons Movie hit cinemas in 2007 - but here's a look at the silver-screen Springfield adventures that we...
Will Smith, Chris Rock and the Oscars moment: Academy will take weeks to sort
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | News
The Academy promises to probe just went on with Chris Rock and Will Smith at the Oscars, but will take weeks to report....
Harry Styles was attached to Robert Egger's Nosferatu, Anya Taylor-Joy still unconfirmed
by Dan Cooper | Mar 30, 2022 | News
Casting looks like it's becoming a bit bothersome for Robert Eggers' planned remake of Nosferatu - and you can cross Harry Styles off the list....
All five Daniel Craig James Bond films getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray boxset
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | News
From Casino Royale to No Time To Die, Daniel Craig's James Bond adventures are coming together in a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray boxset....
Final trailer for Top Gun: Maverick released
by Dan Cooper | Mar 30, 2022 | News
The greatly-delayed sequel to Top Gun edges closer, and a final trailer for Top Gun: Maverick duly emerges....
Trailer launches for Karen Gillan-headlined dark cloning thriller, Dual
by Dan Cooper | Mar 30, 2022 | News
The upcoming movie Dual, in which Karen Gillan must battle a clone version of herself, could be hitting UK screens sooner than we'd expected....
George Clooney starts shooting his new film in the UK
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | News
George Clooney's latest film as director, The Boys In The Boat, is shooting at a new film production studio in the UK: more on the project here....
TONIGHT: Film Stories Live: new Birmingham show, details here.
by Simon Brew | Mar 30, 2022 | News
Simon Brew is back live in Birmingham for the first Movie Geek Live show of 2022 - tickets and details here....
Time loop trend: recommending modern successors to Groundhog Day
by Edward Cleary | Mar 30, 2022 | Feature, News
The success of Groundhog Day catapulted time loop movies into mainstream popularity - now we recommend some modern films that use the concept....
Amazon to start filming Australian rom-com Five Blind Dates
by Lauren Miles | Mar 29, 2022 | News
Prime Video is producing its first Australian Amazon original film - rom-com Five Blind Dates is set to start filming next month. ...
