Constantine 2 script may have hit a stumbling block
by Dan Cooper | May 30, 2025 | News
Constantine 2 seems no closer to shooting, and that might be due to Keanu Reeves being unhappy with the script....
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JJ Abrams | New film starts shooting in England
by Dan Cooper | May 30, 2025 | News
JJ Abrams is directing his first film in seven years, and cameras are rolling on Ghost Writer in England. More here....
Mark Harrison: an appreciation
by Simon Brew | May 30, 2025 | News
Our quiz overlord has been writing Film Quiz Friday for five years - and today, as he pens his last, we want to say thank you....
Podcast | In conversation with Walter Murch
by Simon Brew | May 30, 2025 | News
A very special Film Stories podcast episode, as Walter Murch talks editing, the Droid Olympics, AI, The Conversation and much more......
The Thursday Murder Club | First trailer released
by Maria Lattila | May 29, 2025 | News
Netflix has released the first trailer for Chris Columbus’ The Thursday Murder Club movie. Watch it below: ...
Welcome To Wrexham season 5 renewal confirmed
by Maria Lattila | May 29, 2025 | News, TV
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s football documentary series is coming back for another season. Here’s more on Welcome To Wrexham season 5....
Paramount merger still stuck, unless Donald Trump’s ring is kissed
by Simon Brew | May 29, 2025 | News
The Paramount/Skydance merger remains in limbo, unless Donald Trump's $20bn lawsuit over a TV interview is settled in his favour....
James Bond 26 | Latest rumour: Alfonso Cuaron not directing after all
by Dan Cooper | May 29, 2025 | News
Alfonso Cuaron looked in pole position to direct the new James Bond film. But a fresh report now suggests otherwise....
Good Fortune | Trailer, as Keanu Reeves headlines new comedy
by Dan Cooper | May 29, 2025 | News
Keanu Reeves plays an angel sent to Earth in this upcoming comedy in Good Fortune, from Aziz Ansari. Here's the first trailer....
Damien Chazelle's untitled prison movie sets October shoot
by Dan Cooper | May 29, 2025 | News
With CIllian Murphy and Daniel Craig in place as the film's leads, Damien Chazelle's prison film will shoot this autumn....
The Gentlemen season 2 | Hugh Bonneville and others join cast as filming begins
by Maria Lattila | May 28, 2025 | News
Netflix is moving ahead with The Gentlemen season 2 and Hugh Bonneville among others has joined its cast. More details below!...
Sinners arrives on digital next week, 4K Ultra HD release confirmed for July
by Maria Lattila | May 28, 2025 | News
Ryan Coogler’s excellent box office juggernaut Sinners is coming to 4K Ultra HD in July. We’ve got some details below. ...
Mamma Mia! 3 is still happening, TV show also a possibility
by Maria Lattila | May 28, 2025 | News
Mamma Mia! 3 is still firmly in development but producer Judy Craymer wouldn’t rule out a TV show either. Here we go again!...
Horizon | Lawsuit fired at Kevin Costner's company over rape scene in movie
by Simon Brew | May 28, 2025 | News
Kevin Costner's Horizon films are on the receiving end of a sexual harassment lawsuit, over a rape scene in the film. More here....
Why the Philippou Brothers made Bring Her Back, not Talk To Me 2
by Dan Cooper | May 28, 2025 | News
Bring Her Back arrives in US cinemas this week, and the Philippou Brothers have been discussing why they made that, not Talk To Me 2....
Pixar's Elio | Full trailer released
by Dan Cooper | May 28, 2025 | News
Pixar’s next original film is Elio, and here’s the full trailer to promote the upcoming film's release next month....
Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for first time
by Simon Brew | May 28, 2025 | News
Tim Burton 2005 animated movie Corpse Bride will be making its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut later this year - more on the release here....
The Ballad Of Wallis Island review | Acoustic comedy with charm to spare
by James Harvey | May 28, 2025 | News, Reviews
An estranged folk duo reunite for a private gig on an eccentric millionaire's Welsh island in a thoroughly charming almost-rom-com. Here's our The...
Mission Impossible’s almost impossible future mission
by A J Black | May 28, 2025 | Feature, News
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning in theory brings the franchise to a close. Some spoiler-filled thoughts on what next....
Cinema Rediscovered returns to Bristol with 80s Brit indie strand
by James Harvey | May 27, 2025 | News
The UK's leading classic film festival is heading to Bristol in July, with tickets on sale next week....
The Last Of Us | Spoilery thoughts on season 2 - and where the series could go next
by Maria Lattila | May 27, 2025 | Feature, Gaming, News, TV
With The Last Of Us season 2 done and dusted, let’s dive into the spoilery stuff, shall we? Some thoughts on this season and what comes next. ...
Barry McIllheney, Empire’s first editor, passes
by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News
The man who launched Empire magazine, and a giant of UK magazine publishing, has died unexpectedly. Rest in peace, Barry McIllheney....
Election 2 | Alexander Payne confirms he's still working on sequel
by Dan Cooper | May 27, 2025 | News
Alexander Payne confirms that development is ongoing for Election 2, but the setting is set to be changed. More here....
Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague | Netflix snaps up film
by Dan Cooper | May 27, 2025 | News
Following its Cannes debut, Linklater's French language Nouvelle Vague has been purchased by Netflix. More here....
Top Gun 3 | Christopher McQuarrie reckons they've cracked it
by Dan Cooper | May 27, 2025 | News
Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie think they've found a way forward for Top Gun 3. More on the story here....
Batman Forever | Warner Bros sends cease & desist over Schumacher Cut screening
by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News
A planned free of charge screening of Batman Forever: The Schumacher Cut has been cancelled, after Warner Bros sent a legal letter....
A24 | Documentary arm shutting down
by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News
A24 is getting out of the documentary business, and shutting its doc department down. More on the story right here....
Timebomb | In 1991, Michael Biehn got his own Jason Bourne thriller
by Ryan Lambie | May 27, 2025 | Feature, News
The Terminator’s Michael Biehn took the lead in 1991’s Timebomb - a B-thriller that shows what a charismatic, intense actor he can be....
Film Stories Podcast Network | Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mission Impossible 2, A Night at the Opera and more
by A J Black | May 27, 2025 | Film Stories Podcast Network, News
This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: vampire slayers, secret agents, the Marx brothers and much more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…...
James Bond | Six Sean Connery films confirmed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | May 27, 2025 | News
The Sean Connery era of James Bond 007 is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc for the first time. More on the releases here....
The Last Of Us season 2 episode 7 review | An uneven conclusion to an uneven season
by Maria Lattila | May 26, 2025 | News
Ellie’s journey of revenge reaches its messiest point in The Last Of Us episode 7. Our thoughts on the finale. ...
Doctor Who season 2 episode 7 review | Wish World (spoilers)
by Simon Brew | May 24, 2025 | News, Reviews, TV
Wish World! It's the best Rani episode of all time. Here's our spoiler-filled review of Doctor Who season 2's penultimate episode....
