Netflix, and the burgeoning filmmaker rebellion
by James Harvey | Nov 21, 2024 | Feature, News
With Guillermo Del Toro apparently the latest to eke a theatrical release from the streamer, is Netflix’s fear of the big screen coming back to h...
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Layla review | A clumsy yet charming queer drama
by Maria Lattila | Nov 21, 2024 | News, Reviews
In filmmaker Amrou Al-Kadhi’s feature debut, a young drag artist embarks on a secret affair with a straight-acting executive. Here’s our Layla rev...
Vue Lumière | Vue International launches UK-Ireland distribution arm
by James Harvey | Nov 21, 2024 | News
Vue (of 'cinemas' fame) is branching out into film distribution, with a focus on arthouse, foreign-language and UK independent flicks....
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl trailer | Cracking couple holding out for a hero in new look
by James Harvey | Nov 21, 2024 | News
The BBC has released a new look at Aardman's latest outing - and things aren't looking good for Britain's most-beloved double act. Check out the...
The Coca-Cola AI Campaign review | It's not the real thing
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 21, 2024 | Feature, News, Reviews
A set of AI-generated adverts from The Coca-Cola Company could point the way to a grim future of soulless, synthesised film remakes. Yay!...
Black Mirror is getting its own comic book line
by Maria Lattila | Nov 21, 2024 | News, TV
Banijay Rights has teamed up with Twisted comics to turn selected Black Mirror storylines into comic books. ...
Film Stories Podcast Network | Monty Python, Anora, Heretic and more
by A J Black | Nov 21, 2024 | News
This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our array of film and TV chats cover Monty Python, Sean Baker's Anora and more. Here’s what we’ve been...
How To Train Your Dragon | Trailer released for live action remake
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 21, 2024 | News
Filmmaker Dean DeBlois has remade the much-loved animated film How To Train Your Dragon in live action. Here's the trailer....
Sgt Rock | Director Luca Guadagnino to make comic book film with Daniel Craig
by Dan Cooper | Nov 21, 2024 | News
Challengers director Luca Guadagnino could be making comic book film Sgt Rock with Daniel Craig next....
New trailer arrives for Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera
by Dan Cooper | Nov 21, 2024 | News
Heist thriller sequel Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera, starring Gerard Butler, is out in January. Here's a new trailer:...
Robert Pattinson set to join Christopher Nolan's mystery film
by Dan Cooper | Nov 21, 2024 | News
Tenet and Batman star Robert Pattinson is collaborating with director Christopher Nolan again on the latter's latest mystery film....
DC Studios is developing more R-rated projects - is this the future of superhero movies?
by Maria Lattila | Nov 21, 2024 | Feature, News
James Gunn promises more R-rated movies from DC Studios, prompting the question: is this the future of superhero cinema?...
Alien: Earth | New teaser contains a brief image of what appears to be a sheep's eye
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 20, 2024 | News
Upcoming TV series Alien: Earth has a brief new trailer that has some almost subliminal images buried in it - including what we're fairly sure is a...
Star Trek | An official short film marks Generations' 30th anniversary
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 20, 2024 | News
William Shatner appears in 765874 - Unification: a quietly moving tribute to 1994's Star Trek: Generations and the late Leonard Nimoy....
Wicked review | A spellbinding musical adaptation
by Maria Lattila | Nov 20, 2024 | News, Reviews
Director Jon M Chu’s musical adaptation features two incredible central performances and songs to die for. Here’s our Wicked review. ...
Yellowjackets season 3 premiere confirmed for February 2025
by Maria Lattila | Nov 20, 2024 | News, TV
Fans of supernatural cannibal drama Yellowjackets are facing a long wait for season 3 which won’t grace our screens until 2025 now.Â
Madonna reveals struggles to get biopic made
by Dan Cooper | Nov 20, 2024 | News
A mixed history in cinema seems to be counting against Madonna as she publicly discusses disagreements with studios over her biopic....
Babygirl | A24 drops new trailer for Nicole Kidman erotic thriller
by Dan Cooper | Nov 20, 2024 | News
Nicole Kidman stars in an upcoming erotic thriller from the director of 2022's Bodies Bodies Bodies. Here's the trailer for Babygirl:...
The Equalizer 4 and 5 | Denzel Washington set for two more action sequels
by Dan Cooper | Nov 20, 2024 | News
While on the press trail for Gladiator II, Denzel Washington has revealed he's signed up for The Equalizer 4 and Equalizer 5....
Seven | David Fincher’s film finally coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in January
by Simon Brew | Nov 20, 2024 | News
David Fincher's Seven - or Se7en - is finally arriving on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in January 2025 - more info on the UK release here....
Ridley Scott | Studio changes have delayed the Bee Gees movie
by Simon Brew | Nov 20, 2024 | News
Ridley Scott has explain the late in the day delay to Bee Gees biopic You Should Be Dancing, which now isn't his next film....
Paramount+ begins its quiet price rises and changes in the UK
by Simon Brew | Nov 20, 2024 | News
Following the likes of Netflix and Disney+, Paramount+ is now changing its packages and increasing its price in the UK....
The Studio | Trailer released for Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg series
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 20, 2024 | News, TV
Regular collaborators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have created Apple TV+ comedy series The Studio. Here's the trailer....
Bad Tidings | Trailer released for Lee Mack and Chris McCausland festive comedy
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 20, 2024 | News, TV
Lee Mack and Chris McCausland star in festive comedy Bad Tidings. Here's the trailer for the upcoming Sky TV production....
John Wick at 10 | Its writing story is one of extraordinary tenacity
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 20, 2024 | News
Screenwriter Derek Kolstad wrote around 50 scripts before he finally broke through with the spec screenplay that became John Wick....
From Roger Moore With Love | Bond star doc sets December cinema release
by James Harvey | Nov 19, 2024 | News
A new Roger Moore documentary goes behind the scenes on one of Britain's best-loved Bonds. What Moore could you ask for......
Dialogue from The Godfather, The Simpsons and thousands of other films and shows has been used to 'train' AI chatbots
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 19, 2024 | News
The Godfather, Alf, and The Simpsons are among the thousands of films and TV shows whose dialogue has gone into AI training data....
Javier Bardem to star in Cape Fear TV remake
by Dan Cooper | Nov 19, 2024 | News
Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese's planned remake of Cape Fear is set to star Javier Bardem, it's been revealed....
The Gallerist | Impressive cast joins Natalie Portman dark comedy
by Dan Cooper | Nov 19, 2024 | News
A host of new names have been added to the cast of dark comedy The Gallerist, joining the already-announced Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega....
Steven Spielberg's The Dish | Josh O'Connor is the latest to sign up
by Dan Cooper | Nov 19, 2024 | News
Josh O'Connor has been recruited for Steven Spielberg's new film, The Dish, as the ensemble continues to grow....
Wicked (part one) movie running time is longer than the entire stage show
by Simon Brew | Nov 19, 2024 | News
Two films are being made out of the Wicked stage musical. The first film alone is the same length as the entire show....
Film Stories Podcast Network | Presenting Writers on Film, Cinema Italia and The James Bond Book Club
by A J Black | Nov 19, 2024 | News
Writers on Film, Cinema Italia and The James Bond Book Club, from film critic John Bleasdale, are the latest additions to the Film Stories Podcast...
