Film Stories

Amazon Prime Video | UK users will have to pay extra to keep it ad-free

by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2024 | News, TV

It's official: Amazon is introducing a £2.99 monthly premium if you want to keep the Prime Video streaming service ad-free.

Unofficial Harry Styles documentary is heading to DVD this February

by Maria Lattila | Jan 03, 2024 | News

Harry Styles: Are You Curious?, a completely unauthorised documentary on the ex-One Directioner is heading to DVD.

The internet has turned the Saltburn bathwater into a candle, because of course it has

by James Harvey | Jan 03, 2024 | News

Step aside Lush, Muji, and wherever else you can get scented candles from - there's only one whiff Saltburn fans are looking for this January, and it...

Steamboat Willie horror game changes its title as makers deny intentional 'neo-Nazi symbolism'

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 03, 2024 | Gaming, News

The makers of an upcoming horror game based on Disney's Steamboat Willie have been forced to change its title following suggestions that it had...

Tetris | 13 year-old player 'beats' the NES version in less than 40 minutes

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 03, 2024 | Gaming, News

Over 30 years on from its release, the NES version of Tetris has finally been beaten by a 13 year-old player....

The Traitors series 2 | How the UK version is resisting reality TV rot

by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2024 | Feature, News

The UK version of The Traitors series 2 resists reality TV stars and keeps the format familiar: and it's sticking to its guns....

Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone on the set of Poor Things

Kinds Of Kindness | Yorgos Lanthimos' next film is an anthology

by Dan Cooper | Jan 03, 2024 | News

Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos confirms that Kinds Of Kindness is an anthology tale - while revealing what that meant for the film's...

Universal dethrones Disney at the global box office

by Dan Cooper | Jan 03, 2024 | News

2023 saw Universal end Disney's dominant seven-year run as global box office champs, thanks to huge successes like Oppenheimer and The Super Mario...

After 20 years, School Of Rock now has a tougher certificate in the UK

by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2024 | News

The Jack Black-headlined School Of Rock has been moved from a PG to a 12A by the BBFC. More here......

Aliens | 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray confirmed for April UK release

by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2024 | News

The UK release of James Cameron's Aliens on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is running a couple of weeks behind the US date. More here....

Marvel's Thunderbolts loses Steven Yeun

by Dan Cooper | Jan 03, 2024 | News

Steven Yeun has exited the Marvel Studios project, reportedly due to scheduling issues following last year's strikes....

Even after a record-breaking year, 2024 is looking dire for films made by women

by Maria Lattila | Jan 03, 2024 | Feature

Even after the success of films like Barbie and Five Nights At Freddy’s, 2024 finds women left on the side lines again.

Taskmaster | Trailer released for Champion Of Champions 3

by Jake Godfrey | Jan 03, 2024 | News, TV

Taskmaster: Champions Of Champions 3 airs on the 14th January, Channel 4 has confirmed. More details here:...

Minecraft movie | Jack Black joins the cast

by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2024 | Gaming, News

Jack Black looks set to play Steve in the Minecraft film, which is finally about to start shooting. More here:...

Coffee image for Film Stories' regular mental health column

Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: realising what you can affect

by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2024 | Feature

A few words on dealing with the world around us, when you feel powerless to affect things that are going on....

Another Mickey Mouse / Steamboat Willie horror film announced

by Maria Lattila | Jan 02, 2024 | News

Another horror film using Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse as a villain has been announced. More details here:

Left to right: Aryan Simhadri as Grover, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth and Walker Scobell as Percy in Percy Jackson And The Olympians.

Percy Jackson And The Olympians episode 4 review | The group is pursued

by Lauren Miles | Jan 02, 2024 | Reviews, TV

As their adventure continues, the trio bond while being chased by a vicious monster - here's our Percy Jackson And The Olympians episode 4 review....

Slow Horses renewed for season 5 at AppleTV+

by Maria Lattila | Jan 02, 2024 | News, TV

AppleTV+’s comedic espionage thriller Slow Horses, starring Gary Oldman, has been renewed for season 5. More here:

Mickey’s Mouse Trap | Trailer emerges for new slasher

by Maria Lattila | Jan 02, 2024 | News

Following in the footsteps of Winnie The Pooh: Blood And Honey, Mickey’s Mouse Trap is taking advantage of a famous character being in the public domain.