Film Stories

The Beekeeper buzzes past $150m at the global box office

by Simon Brew | Mar 04, 2024 | News

Jason Statham tending bees and hitting people has helped turn The Beekeeper into an early 2024 box office hit. More here:...

The Strangers: Chapter 1 unveils a creepy first trailer

by Maria Lattila | Mar 01, 2024 | News

Lionsgate have shared the first trailer for Renny Harlin’s prequel slasher. Take a look at The Strangers: Chapter 1 trailer here.

The Last Of Us season 2 adds Danny Ramirez, Tati Gabrielle, Ariela Barer and Spencer Lord to the cast

by Maria Lattila | Mar 01, 2024 | News, TV

Danny Ramirez, Tati Gabrielle, Ariela Barer and Spencer Lord will all appear in the highly-anticipated season 2 of The Last Of Us.

Naughty Dog | Senior artist behind The Last Of Us and Uncharted loses job after 18 years

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 01, 2024 | Gaming, News

In an emotional post on LinkedIn, Naughty Dog senior artist Santiago Gutierrez announces he's lost his job at Naughty Dog. "My heart is totally...

BBC | Writers Guild negotiates 10 percent pay increase

by Jake Godfrey | Mar 01, 2024 | News, TV

A negotiation between the Writers Guild of Great Britain and the BBC has resulted in a 10 percent pay increase. Here are the details....

Too Much | Stephen Fry, Richard E. Grant and more join Lena Dunham’s Netflix series

by Maria Lattila | Mar 01, 2024 | News, TV

Stephen Fry, Richard E. Grant, Adele Exarchopoulos and more are set to join Lena Dunham’s new Netflix series, Too Much.

Dune: Part Two review | Bleak, beautiful blockbuster filmmaking

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 01, 2024 | News, Reviews

Superbly acted and beautiful to look at, Dune: Part Two is 2024’s first truly great multiplex film from director Denis Villeneuve. Here’s our rev...

Embracer Group reportedly selling the studios behind Borderlands and Snowrunner game franchises

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 01, 2024 | Gaming, News

As part of its restructuring program, embattled giant Embracer Group is selling the studios behind Borderlands and the Snowrunner in multi-million...

James Gunn’s Superman Legacy is now called just Superman

by Maria Lattila | Mar 01, 2024 | News

James Gunn took to Instagram to announce that Superman Legacy is now just called Superman. There's also a new look at the Superman insignia.

The Electric | Britain’s oldest working cinema has closed its doors

by Maria Lattila | Mar 01, 2024 | News

Birmingham’s The Electric, the UK’s oldest working cinema, closed its doors yesterday. More on the sad news below.

The Daniels' next film after Everything Everywhere All At Once is set for release in 2026

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 01, 2024 | News

Director duo the Daniels are making their next film at Universal, with their Untitled Event Film now scheduled for June 2026....

Exclusive | Oscar-winning writer Eric Roth pitched Contact 2 to Robert Zemeckis

by Simon Brew | Mar 01, 2024 | News

Eric Roth wanted Robert Zemeckis to make a sequel to 1997's Contact - but the conversation didn't get very far....

Exclusive | Cher rejected Eric Roth's biopic script

by Simon Brew | Mar 01, 2024 | News

Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth produced a script for a Cher biopic - but the star has rejected the screenplay. More here....

Are long films the key to saving cinemas?

by James Harvey | Mar 01, 2024 | Feature, News

They might be the favourite punchline of awards show hosts, but are audiences more likely to seek out long movies on the big screen?...

Podcast | In conversation with Eric Roth - Killers Of The Flower Moon, The Insider, AI, writing, Airport movies and more

by Simon Brew | Mar 01, 2024 | Podcasts

Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth is the guest in a very special episode of the Film Stories podcast: more here....

Film Quiz Friday: Music By Hans Zimmer

by Mark Harrison | Mar 01, 2024 | Feature

Pump up the volume and brace for bass with this week’s film quiz, which features questions about Hans Zimmer soundtracks....

Have I Got Sports For You | Sports based quiz in the works

by Jake Godfrey | Mar 01, 2024 | News, TV

The BBC is developing a sports based spin-off of long running panel show Have I Got News For You, currently called Have I Got Sports For You...

Will Forte laments the loss of Coyote Vs Acme: "It's incredible"

by Dan Cooper | Mar 01, 2024 | News

After seeing the finished - and now deleted - Coyote Vs Acme film, Will Forte has penned an open letter to everybody who brought the project to life....

Kick-Ass spin-off film The Stuntman now filming in the UK

by Dan Cooper | Mar 01, 2024 | News

The Matthew Vaughn-produced The Stuntman is the second in a new trilogy spun out of 2010's superhero deconstruction, Kick-Ass....

The Bikeriders | New trailer lands now film is at a new studio

by Dan Cooper | Mar 01, 2024 | News

Jeff Nichols' ensemble-driven drama The Bikeriders has a brand new trailer ahead of its June release. More here....

Steve Coogan sued for libel over The Lost King

by Maria Lattila | Feb 29, 2024 | News

Steve Coogan and his production company, along with Pathé Productions, are being sued for libel over their film The Lost King.

The Beautiful Game | Homeless World Cup movie gets first trailer

by James Harvey | Feb 29, 2024 | News

Michael Ward and Bill Nighy charm in the first look at Thea Sharrock's underdog sports movie. Check out the The Beautiful Game trailer below....

Paramount sets TMNT and Paw Patrol sequels for 2026 release

by Maria Lattila | Feb 29, 2024 | News

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Paw Patrol sequels are both heading our way in 2026, courtesy of Paramount.

How to watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 online

by Ryan Lambie | Feb 29, 2024 | Feature, News, TV

It’s the animated series that everyone’s talking about. But how can you watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 at home? Here’s our exhaustive guide...

Paramount aims to reduce costs in nod towards mid-budget films

by James Harvey | Feb 29, 2024 | News

You've got to spend money to make money - except, according to Paramount's latest earnings call, when you're making movies......

Joel Coen reviews his brother Ethan's latest film, Drive-Away Dolls

by Ryan Lambie | Feb 29, 2024 | News

In an entirely objective and deeply serious critique, filmmaker Joel Coen has reviewed his brother's new movie Drive-Away Dolls without being mean and...