Podcast: in conversation with Alexander Payne
by Simon Brew | Jan 19, 2024 | Podcasts
Alexander Payne joins Simon for a very special episode of the Film Stories podcast: you can find it right here....
The Holdovers review | Pure, cinematic soup for the soul
by James Harvey | Jan 19, 2024 | Reviews
A history teacher, a student and a cook walk into a boarding school. They make the best film of the year. Here's our The Holdovers review.
Flowervale Street | It Follows director's next film reportedly starts production in March, stars Anne Hathaway and dinosaurs
by Ryan Lambie | Jan 19, 2024 | News
David Robert Mitchell, director of It Follows and Under The Silver Lake, is reportedly starting on his next film in March. Flowervale Street will star...
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle | New Indy game gets a tantalising trailer
by Maria Lattila | Jan 19, 2024 | Gaming, News
Indiana Jones is back and this time, in first person game mode. Here’s the trailer for Indiana Jones And The Great Circle.
The Civil Dead interview | The supernatural comedy made for $30,000
by James Harvey | Jan 19, 2024 | Feature
Clay Tatum and Whitmer Thomas have tried their hands at music, stand-up and skateboarding videos. We chat to them about their $30,000 debut feature,...
The Polar Express 2 is being 'worked out' according to one of its producers
by Dan Cooper | Jan 19, 2024 | News
A sequel to Robert Zemeckis' 2004 animated Christmas film The Polar Express is being looked at, although nothing is yet confirmed....
The Coen brothers are working together again on 'something'
by Dan Cooper | Jan 19, 2024 | News
According to Ethan Coen, he and his sibling Joel are "working on writing something" for the first time in years, hinting at a Coen brothers...
Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan reuniting for secret film
by Dan Cooper | Jan 19, 2024 | News
Frequent collaborators Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan are working together once again, this time on a 'top secret genre project'....
Domino Day | Trailer released for BBC supernatural drama
by Jake Godfrey | Jan 19, 2024 | News, TV
Supernatural BBC drama Domino Day lands on BBC Three and iPlayer this month, here's the trailer....
Seize Them! | Trailer released for British historical comedy film
by Jake Godfrey | Jan 19, 2024 | News
Historical British comedy Seize Them! lands in UK cinemas in April, and the trailer has landed....
The Beekeeper and the welcome return of the occupation-based action film
by Ryan Lambie | Jan 19, 2024 | Feature
With 2024 seeing the release of The Beekeeper and The Bricklayer, and Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Le Jadinier on the way, we welcome the return of o...
Film Quiz Friday: Back To School
by Mark Harrison | Jan 19, 2024 | Feature
We hope you've been paying attention to teachers in movies, because they will be in this week's film quiz. 30 movie-related questions, off you go......
Wizards Of Waverly Place l Disney orders pilot of reboot
by Jake Godfrey | Jan 19, 2024 | News, TV
Disney is producing the pilot for a reboot of Wizards Of Waverly Place which will centre around original series star David Henrie, Selena Gomez will...
The End We Start From review | Jodie Comer leads a bleak vision of ecological disaster
by James Harvey | Jan 18, 2024 | Reviews
A new mother and her baby must learn to survive in a near-future tearing itself apart. Here’s our The End We Start From review....
EE BAFTA Film Award nominations announced
by James Harvey | Jan 18, 2024 | News
Kingsley Ben-Adir and Naomi Ackie have revealed the nominees for the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards in a London ceremony. Check out the full nominees list...
The Book Of Clarence removed from UK release calendar
by Maria Lattila | Jan 18, 2024 | News
Jeymes Samuels’ biblical epic was slated to be released tomorrow (Jan 19), but the film has disappeared from the UK release schedule.
The Avengers | The 1960s TV series is getting a remake
by Ryan Lambie | Jan 18, 2024 | News
A new remake of the classic British TV series The Avengers is in the works, with Sex Education's Ben Taylor said to be directing....
Wonka coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD in March
by Maria Lattila | Jan 18, 2024 | News
You can watch Timothée Chalamet’s charming chocolatier in UHD very soon. More on the Wonka 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD release here.
Play Dirty | Rosa Salazar to star alongside Mark Wahlberg in Shane Black's new film
by Ryan Lambie | Jan 18, 2024 | News
Alita: Battle Angel star Rosa Salazar has joined the cast of Shane Black's next film, Play Dirty. She'll appear alongside Mark Wahlberg and LaKeith...
The Batman: Part II reportedly set to begin production in August
by Maria Lattila | Jan 18, 2024 | News
Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson will head back to Gotham City as soon as this August, according to reports. More here.
Batman: Arkham studio co-founders have begun a new triple-A firm, Hundred Star Games
by Ryan Lambie | Jan 18, 2024 | Gaming, News
The co-founders of Batman: Arkham developer Rocksteady have quietly set up a new triple-A studio: Hundred Star Games....
Until Dawn | Horror videogame is getting a film adaptation
by Dan Cooper | Jan 18, 2024 | News
The 2015 survival horror Until Dawn is the latest in a glut of videogame to film adaptations. It'll be directed by the chap who did Shazam!...
Christopher Landon sets his new project, having quit Scream 7
by Simon Brew | Jan 18, 2024 | News
Christopher Landon won't be directing Scream 7 - but he is adding Big Bad as a project to his slate, and it might just be next....
Anthony Kiedis biopic in 'early development'
by Dan Cooper | Jan 18, 2024 | News
Universal have optioned the rights for a film charting the life of the Red Hot Chili Pepper's frontman, Anthony Kiedis. More here:...
Gladiator 2 | Sword-and-sandal sequel wraps filming following a tricky shoot
by Dan Cooper | Jan 18, 2024 | News
Ridley Scott is likely to be pretty happy that filming on Gladiator 2 has wrapped, following an 'eventful' shoot....
If media companies want us to embrace an all-digital future, don’t we consumers deserve protection?
by Ryan Lambie | Jan 18, 2024 | Feature, Gaming, TV
As a Ubisoft boss says consumers need to “feel comfortable with not owning your game,” here’s a counter-argument: if we buy a digital product, it sh...
True Lies | 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release confirmed for March in UK
by Simon Brew | Jan 18, 2024 | News
James Cameron's True Lies comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and we finally have a confirmed UK release date for March....
Lizzie McGuire | Writer reveals plot details of cancelled reboot
by Jake Godfrey | Jan 18, 2024 | News, TV
The reboot of popular 2000s Disney Channel sitcom Lizzie McGuire was cancelled. Now, one of its writers has revealed a few new details about its plot....
BFI Player to be revamped thanks to a donation of £1m
by Simon Brew | Jan 18, 2024 | News
The BFI's streaming service BFI Player is to be upgraded and rebranded as BFI+, thanks to a donation to the Institute....
Bring The Drama | Bill Bailey to front actors' reality show
by Jake Godfrey | Jan 18, 2024 | News, TV
Comedian Bill Bailey is hosting a new series, Bring The Drama, which aims to give aspiring actors a chance to break into the industry - a network of...
