Film Stories

Coen Brothers' next project to be a 'pure' horror movie

by Dan Cooper | Jan 30, 2024 | News

A few details have emerged regarding the next collaboration between Ethan and Joel Coen, as the brothers look to reunite as a filmmaking duo to make a...

Marvel's Thunderbolts | Ayo Edeberi the latest to exit

by Dan Cooper | Jan 30, 2024 | News

Marvel's Thunderbolts film loses another key cast member, with Ayo Ederberi set to be replaced by Blockers' Geraldine Viswanathan....

10 of 2023's notable films still don't have UK DVD releases scheduled

by James Harvey | Jan 30, 2024 | Feature, News

From American high school comedies to Oscar winners, plenty of 2023’s biggest and brightest films have skipped the DVD market in the UK....

A League Of Her Own | A closer look at the films of Dorothy Arzner

by Sarah Cook | Jan 30, 2024 | Feature

This week, Sarah Cook takes a deeper look at the films of Dorothy Arzner - which happen to the playing at the BFI soon!

Another Round | English language remake to be directed by Chris Rock

by Simon Brew | Jan 30, 2024 | News

Chris Rock is set to direct the English language remake of the Oscar-winning Another Round: more here....

House Of The Dragon's Milly Alcock is Supergirl

by Dan Cooper | Jan 30, 2024 | News

Milly Alcock joins the new DC Universe of films and TV shows, and she's been cast as the new Supergirl. More here....

Elizabeth Taylor | BBC documentary in the works

by Jake Godfrey | Jan 30, 2024 | News, TV

A documentary series about Elizabeth Taylor is in the works at the BBC, with Kim Kardashian among the producers....

Despicable Me 4 | Trailer released for Illumination sequel

by Jake Godfrey | Jan 30, 2024 | News

Gru, and the popular yellow minions, are back in Despicable Me 4, and here's the trailer for the film....

Rogue Trooper | Hayley Atwell to star in Duncan Jones' 2000 AD adaptation

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 29, 2024 | News

Hayley Atwell has reportedly joined the cast of director Duncan Jones' animated Rogue Trooper movie, based on the 2000 AD comic strip of the same...

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | Hell's frozen over in new trailer

by James Harvey | Jan 29, 2024 | News

Ghosts, goo, and Bill Murray with a proton pack? It's almost time for a new Ghostbusters movie. Check out the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer...

Channel 4 cutting 200 jobs and selling London HQ

by Maria Lattila | Jan 29, 2024 | News

Channel 4, a publicly owned broadcaster, is set to let 200 employees go as well as vacate their Victoria-based offices.

Film Stories magazine | Introducing issue 48, with huge Bob Marley movie exclusive

by Simon Brew | Jan 29, 2024 | News

A UK print film magazine, and a big one too! Here's Film Stories issue 48 - what's in it, and how you can get it!...

Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom | 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD release confirmed for March

by Maria Lattila | Jan 29, 2024 | News

Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom will be available to buy and rent next week with a 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD release confirmed for March.

Screen Actors Guild reacts to AI-generated Taylor Swift and George Carlin deepfakes

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 29, 2024 | Misc

With January punctuated by grim, deepfake images of Taylor Swift and George Carlin, the Screen Actors Guild says it "must be made illegal"....

Ricky Stanicky | Trailer released for Peter Farrelly comedy coming to Prime Video

by Jake Godfrey | Jan 29, 2024 | News

Dumb And Dumber's Peter Farrelly's latest film is Ricky Stanicky for Amazon Prime Video. Here's the trailer and some details......

Godzilla Minus One | Despite huge success, no plans for sequel

by Dan Cooper | Jan 29, 2024 | News

The director of Godzilla Minus One has suggested that the next giant monster movie from Toho will be another standalone entry rather than a sequel....

Kathryn Bigelow's Aurora to shoot in 'early 2024'

by Dan Cooper | Jan 29, 2024 | News

After a string of false starts and red herrings, Kathryn Bigelow's Aurora will start shooting this year - her first film since Detroit....

Netflix | Details emerge as to why its head of film left

by Dan Cooper | Jan 29, 2024 | News

Netflix's head of film Scott Stuber has departed - and we're likely looking at a shifting approach to film from the Silicon Valley company....

Wonka | A salute to the best movie villain of 2023

by Simon Brew | Jan 29, 2024 | Feature

The absolute best movie villain of 2023? Step forward Paterson Joseph and his terrific turn as Arthur Slugworth in Wonka......

The Holdovers | 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in the UK this April

by Simon Brew | Jan 29, 2024 | News

From Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers is getting a surprise 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in the UK....

Jason Statham to reunite with The Beekeeper director for Levon’s Trade

by Simon Brew | Jan 29, 2024 | News

David Ayer will direct Jason Statham again in Levon's Trade - which has script work from Sylvester Stallone....

Podcast | Interview With The Vampire (1994) and Tina: What's Love Got To Do With It? (1993)

by Simon Brew | Jan 29, 2024 | Podcasts

Two films with casting challenges: from a Tom Cruise backlash to Angela Bassett landing the role of Tina Turner 30 days before filming....

The Traitors series 2 review | Manipulative but addictive psychological telly

by A J Black | Jan 29, 2024 | Reviews, TV

The end of The Traitors series 2 in the UK marked has been met with sizeable ratings and lots of chatter. Spoilery thoughts here....

True Detective: Night Country episode 3 review | The plot thickens

by Maria Lattila | Jan 28, 2024 | Reviews, TV

Danvers and Navarro, now working together, pursue new leads for Annie’s murder and the Tsalal case. Here’s our True Detective: Night Country episode 3 review.

Monkey Man trailer | Dev Patel gets his John Wick on

by Maria Lattila | Jan 26, 2024 | News

Dev Patel pulls double duty in front of and behind the camera for Monkey Man. Take a look at the trailer here.

Baghead review | Something lurks in the basement in this horror film

by Maria Lattila | Jan 26, 2024 | Reviews

A young woman inherits a pub with a bag-headed death whisperer hiding in the basement. Here’s our Baghead review.

Bottoms now available on Amazon Prime | Skips UK DVD release

by James Harvey | Jan 26, 2024 | News

Bottoms, Emma Seligman's high school comedy already destined to become a cult classic, has just landed on Amazon Prime Video. But a physical release remains up in the air.