Podcast: It's A Wonderful Life (1946) and Saving Mr Banks (2013)
by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2023 | Podcasts
The stories behind It's A Wonderful Life and Saving Mr Banks, explored in our latest podcast episode. More here....
Frasier season 1 episodes 9 and 10 review | Age and melancholy for Christmas
by A J Black | Dec 11, 2023 | Reviews, TV
Frasier's return comes to the end of its run, and here are our thoughts on the Christmas-themed season finale....
Doctor Who | Trailer released for Christmas special The Church On Ruby Road
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 09, 2023 | News, TV
Ncuti Gatwa's full debut episode of Doctor Who is Christmas special The Church On Ruby Road, here's the trailer....
Doctor Who | The Giggle review (spoilers)
by Simon Brew | Dec 09, 2023 | Reviews, TV
David Tennant's latest time in the TARDIS comes to an end with The Giggle, co-starring Neil Patrick Harris. Here's our review....
16 Days 16 Films | Watch the 2023 winning films
by Simon Brew | Dec 08, 2023 | News
The annual 16 Days 16 Films short movie festival is running: more details and this year's finalists all here....
The Bikeriders | New release date now set for summer 2024
by Simon Brew | Dec 08, 2023 | News
Starring Austin Butler and Tom Hardy, The Bikeriders lost its distributor just as it was set for release - and now it has a new one....
All the ways Paul King tormented Hugh Grant for Wonka
by Maria Lattila | Dec 08, 2023 | Feature
Hugh Grant has been very open about how uncomfortable he was filming Wonka. Here are all the ways director Paul King managed to torment Grant.
The Peasants review | Gorgeous animation lacks purpose
by Maria Lattila | Dec 08, 2023 | Reviews
Directors DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman bring a small Polish village alive with the help of animation. Here’s our The Peasants review.
London Breeze Film Festival holds its first event since rebrand
by Maria Lattila | Dec 08, 2023 | News
Previously known as Barnes Film Festival, London Breeze Film Festival is getting ready for a year of events before the main festival.
Jurassic Park: Survival is a first-person action-adventure, and looks quite good
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Raptors are once again all up in the kitchen, as Saber Interactive announces videogame spin-off Jurassic Park: Survival. Here's the first trailer:...
Podcast: Wonka (2023), with Paul King and Simon Farnaby
by Simon Brew | Dec 08, 2023 | Podcasts
The writers and director of 2023's Wonka movie join us for a podcast special episode, to chat about the film and their work....
Doctor Who | Over 100 people complain about inclusion of human being in The Star Beast
by Simon Brew | Dec 08, 2023 | News
The BBC has been receiving complaints about the first of the three Doctor Who special episodes, The Star Beast....
Ryan Reynolds reportedly attached to a high-concept action comedy, sparking bidding war
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 08, 2023 | Misc
A 'high-concept ensemble action comedy' with Ryan Reynolds attached has reportedly sparked a bidding war among studios....
Marvel’s Blade | Bethesda and Arkane Lyon working on “mature” single-player game
by Maria Lattila | Dec 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Bethesda and Arkane Lyon announced that they are working on Marvel’s Blade, a third person single player game on the vampire hunter.
Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele collaborating on new videogame, OD
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Designer Hideo Kojima and Get Out director Jordan Peele are teaming up for "a totally new style of game" called OD....
Sega announces five retro revivals, including Crazy Taxi and Shinobi
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi and Shinobi are among the five Sega titles getting shiny new games in the future......
Film Quiz Friday: The Aardman Animation edition
by Mark Harrison | Dec 08, 2023 | Feature, News
We’re big fans of Aardman Animation here at Film Stories Towers. With the new Chicken Run sequel out soon, this week’s film quiz covers their cra...
Wonka | Production designer Nathan Crowley on practical sets, chocolate, Christopher Nolan and more
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 08, 2023 | Feature
Production designer Nathan Crowley talks to us about his work on this autumn’s sweetest blockbuster, Wonka....
Don't Look Up | Adam McKay being sued for $5m
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 08, 2023 | News
An author claims that Netflix and writer-director Adam McKay took the plot and tone from his "strikingly similar" 2004 novel, and is suing for $5m in...
Scarface | David Ayer left the reboot because Universal wanted a more "fun" film
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 08, 2023 | News
David Ayer has talked about the Scarface reboot he wrote for Universal, which didn't happen due to disagreements over tone, he says....
The Wolfman | Leigh Whannell reportedly back as director
by Dan Cooper | Dec 08, 2023 | News
According to a report, Universal's Ryan Gosling-starring take on The Wolfman has regained its original director, Leigh Whannell....
Coyote Vs Acme | Interest still high in acquiring film
by Dan Cooper | Dec 08, 2023 | News
A new report spills a few details on the ongoing moves behind the scenes as Warner Bros hovers its finger threateningly over Coyote Vs Acme's 'delete...
Skydance said to be 'circling' Paramount Global
by Dan Cooper | Dec 08, 2023 | News
Yet another huge studio acquisition could be on the horizon, according to reports, with Paramount Pictures possibly up for purchase by Skydance....
Doctor Who | The Celestial Toymaker animation confirmed
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 07, 2023 | News, TV
The BBC will release partially lost Doctor Who story The Celestial Toymaker on DVD and Blu-ray, complete with animated episodes....
The Last Of Us season 2 confirmed for 2025
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 07, 2023 | Gaming, News, TV
An HBO sizzle reel confirms that The Last Of Us season 2 will be with us in 2025. Not too long to wait, then......
Alone In The Dark delayed to March 2024
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Survival horror reboot Alone In The Dark has been delayed once again - this time to March 2024....
Miss Austen | Keeley Hawes to star in adaptation of Gill Hornby’s novel
by Maria Lattila | Dec 07, 2023 | News, TV
Miss Austen is the latest literary adaptation heading our way and Keeley Hawes leads an ensemble cast of British favourites.
Occupied City | Steve McQueen’s Holocaust documentary coming to cinemas in February
by Maria Lattila | Dec 07, 2023 | News
Steve McQueen’s critically acclaimed documentary Occupied City will be released in UK cinemas 9 February 2024.
A review into how BBC should be funded launched as new TV licence fee is announced
by Maria Lattila | Dec 07, 2023 | News, TV
Your TV licence will go up by a tenner in 2024, which is less than the feared £14.50 increase, but still not great.
Earth Mama review | Tia Nomore shines in down-to-earth drama
by Lauren Miles | Dec 07, 2023 | Reviews
Savannah Leaf's feature debut tackles a complex protagonist and the broken foster care system - here's our Earth Mama review.
