Film Stories

Night Swim coming to DVD and Blu-ray in April – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray now confirmed too

by Simon Brew | Mar 16, 2024 | News

The Blumhouse horror Night Swim is coming to DVD and Blu-ray in the UK, and it's getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release....

Nicolas Cage as himself in The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent

Nicolas Cage has had a "conversation" about starring in a Spider-Man Noir spin-off

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 15, 2024 | News, TV

Although it's far from a confirmation, Nicolas Cage has revealed he's had a "conversation" about playing the role of a grizzled Spider-Man Noir in...

Doctor Who | New season to premiere in May

by Maria Lattila | Mar 15, 2024 | News, TV

The new, highly anticipated season of Doctor Who, with Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, will premiere on 11th May. More on it below.

Drive-Away Dolls review | A road trip like it’s 1999

by James Harvey | Mar 15, 2024 | Reviews

Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan dodge dildos and severed heads in Ethan Coen’s bright and frothy comedy-thriller. Here’s our Drive-Away Dol...

Snowpiercer | Shelved season 4 rescued by AMC

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 15, 2024 | News, TV

Completed yet shelved by Warner Bros Discovery, Snowpiercer season 4 will finally get an airing thanks to a deal with AMC....

The Bear reportedly renewed for season 4

by Maria Lattila | Mar 15, 2024 | News, TV

Yes, chef! The Bear has reportedly been renewed for season 4 which will film back to back with season 3. More details below.

Danny Boyle’s two breakthrough movies – Shallow Grave and Trainspotting – are getting UK re-releases.

by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2024 | News

Shallow Grave and Trainspotting, from Danny Boyle, will both be back on UK cinema screens in May 2024....

Alex Garland's Warfare to be set during 2007 Iraq war

by Dan Cooper | Mar 15, 2024 | News

Details have emerged regarding Garland's next film, and it seems the filmmaker will be remaining in the 'theatre of conflict' with Warfare....

Eternals 2 reportedly scrapped by Marvel Studios

by Dan Cooper | Mar 15, 2024 | News

It looks as though Eternals 2 is a victim of the Marvel Studios' 'make fewer but make them better' mantra, as reports circulate that the sequel has...

Poolman | Trailer lands for Chris Pine's directorial debut

by Dan Cooper | Mar 15, 2024 | News

Chris Pine's directorial debut Poolman is on the way, and you can get your first look right here....

3 Body Problem episode 4-5 review | So that's where the VFX budget went

by James Harvey | Mar 15, 2024 | Reviews, TV

Jin gets stressed, Auggie goes back in the lab and Will and Saul have a very depressing beach holiday as the Netflix sci-fi enters its second act....

Netflix | Streaming service commissions a raft of new UK dramas

by Jake Godfrey | Mar 15, 2024 | News, TV

Netflix has commissioned an eclectic variety of shows in the UK, and details of its new dramas are right here....

9 ways to de-rig the movie and TV websites game

by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2024 | Feature, News

If we want better movie and TV websites, then the ecosystem desperately needs to change: some ideas and thoughts....

In conversation with Phillip Noyce - Fast Charlie, Clear And Present Danger, Patriot Games, Blind Fury, Rabbit Proof Fence and more

by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2024 | Podcasts

Director Phillip Noyce joins us for a very special episode of the Film Stories podcast - and there's a lot to talk about....

Film Quiz Friday: Coens Off

by Mark Harrison | Mar 15, 2024 | Feature

Joel and Ethan Coen really tie this week's film quiz together – 30 questions on subjects including movie locations, famous Bruces, and Coen brothers m...

The Crow | First trailer lands for Rupert Sanders’ reboot

by Maria Lattila | Mar 14, 2024 | News

The brand new The Crow trailer features ultra-violence and a lot of shirtless Bill Skarsgård. Take a peek.

Embracer sells developer and publisher Saber Interactive for $247m

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 14, 2024 | Gaming, News

Saber Interactive, which owns 3D Realms, 4A Games and more, has been sold by Embracer Group in a deal worth $247m...

Banel & Adama review | Mysterious, thoughtful debut from Ramata-Toulaye Sy

by Maria Lattila | Mar 14, 2024 | Reviews

The lovers of Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s debut feature have to weigh their love against their community’s needs. Here’s our Banel & Adama review.

The Mothership | Scrapped Netflix film had the "makings of a classic" says artist who worked on it (exclusive)

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 14, 2024 | News

Cancelled Netflix sci-fi thriller The Mothership was "full of mystery and threat" and had "the makings of a classic," its storyboard artist tells us....

Ayo Edebiri is making her directorial debut in The Bear season 3

by Maria Lattila | Mar 14, 2024 | News, TV

Bottoms star Ayo Edebiri will be making her directorial debut with an episode of The Bear season 3. More on that story below.

Rebel Moon | Zack Snyder ponders "visceral" critical reaction to A Child Of Fire

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 14, 2024 | News

Ahead of Rebel Moon: Part Two, Zack Snyder has talked about the "visceral" reviews of Rebel Moon: Part One, and his plans for R-rated cuts of both...

Pact reveals principles for AI use in UK film production

by Dan Cooper | Mar 14, 2024 | News

The UK screen sector trade body Pact has issued guidelines on how AI should (and shouldn't) be used in film production. At least somebody in the UK...

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron | Patty Jenkins is back in the director's chair

by Dan Cooper | Mar 14, 2024 | News

Lucasfilm's space dogfighting opus Star Wars: Rogue Squadron re-recruits Patty Jenkins to direct. More here:...

Rebel Moon | Has the world already forgotten Zack Snyder’s Star Wars?

by Maria Lattila | Mar 14, 2024 | Feature

Rebel Moon: The Scargiver is hitting Netflix next month, but does anyone care? A few thoughts.

Nicolas Cage shoots down National Treasure 3, seemingly for good

by Simon Brew | Mar 14, 2024 | News

Nicolas Cage won't be back to National Treasure 3, and he says that the film isn't happening at Disney....

Speed | UK cinema release in April, for film’s 30th birthday

by Simon Brew | Mar 14, 2024 | News

Speed is heading back into UK cinemas this April, bringing Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock and a massive bus along with it....

Music Legends | Brian Johnson and Mark Knopfler team up for documentary series

by Jake Godfrey | Mar 14, 2024 | News, TV

AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler are teaming up for six part documentary series Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends on Sky Art...

Wildcat | Trailer released for Ethan Hawke's next film

by Jake Godfrey | Mar 14, 2024 | News

Ethan Hawke goes back behind the camera for Wildcat, and here are details of his new film - plus a trailer....

Deliver Us Mars developer takes to social media to pitch five new projects

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 13, 2024 | Gaming, News

Seemingly desperate for support, Dutch developer KeokeN, of Deliver Us Mars fame, has made the unusual step of appealing to its social media followers...