Film Stories

Ludwig | David Mitchell leads BBC detective drama

by Jake Godfrey | Jan 11, 2024 | News, TV

David Mitchell leads new BBC crime drama Ludwig, and the first details of the show have landed....

28 Years Later | Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite for new trilogy

by Simon Brew | Jan 11, 2024 | News

We're finally set to get the the follow-on from 28 Days Later and 28 Months Later - with three new films now being planned....

James Bond | A few thoughts on decision year for the long-running series

by Simon Brew | Jan 11, 2024 | Feature

It’s been over four years now since a James Bond movie was shooting – and we still seem no closer to James Bond 26....

Percy (Walker Scobell) and Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) in a boat in Percy Jackson And The Olympians episode 5.

Percy Jackson And The Olympians episode 5 review | Percy meets an ally

by Lauren Miles | Jan 11, 2024 | Reviews, TV

Percy, Annabeth and Grover meet an unexpected ally on the road - here's our Percy Jackson And The Olympians episode 5 review....

Star Wars | Benioff and Weiss' cancelled movie was a prequel called The First Jedi

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 10, 2024 | News

Game Of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss have revealed that their cancelled Star Wars film was an origin story called The First Jedi....

The Beekeeper review | Jason Statham keeps bees, breaks fingers

by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2024 | News, Reviews

An old-style Jason Statham film, with a bit of beekeeping? The movie year is off to a fine start. Here's our The Beekeeper review....

the marvels inspired by Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, it turns out

The Marvels lands on digital next week

by Maria Lattila | Jan 10, 2024 | News

After a disappointing stint in cinemas, The Marvels is available to buy and rent on digital from 16th January.

Smile 2 | Lukas Gage to star in horror sequel

by Maria Lattila | Jan 10, 2024 | News

It’s almost time to turn that frown upside down again as Smile 2 casts Lukas Gage alongside Naomi Scott in the sequel.

Valve will now allow AI-driven games on Steam, expects users to flag 'illegal content'

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 10, 2024 | Gaming, News

Steam will now host games made with AI tech, Valve has announced, while users will be able to flag content they deem illegal....

SAG-AFTRA signs deal with AI tech firm, sparking dismay among actors

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 10, 2024 | Gaming, News, TV

Actors have responded with concern as it's announced that SAG-AFTRA has signed a deal with a tech firm that specialises in AI voice synthesis....

BAFTA Rising Star 2024 nominees announced

by James Harvey | Jan 10, 2024 | News

The BAFTA EE Rising Star Award, now in its 19th year, has put together a pretty stacked list of actors for the 2024 ceremony....

The Blob | New remake on the way at Warner Bros with David Bruckner to write and direct

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 10, 2024 | News

David Bruckner - who previously remade Hellraiser - is to write and direct a new take on The Blob for Warner Bros....

Guy Ritchie, tweeded director of The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare

The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare sets spring release

by Dan Cooper | Jan 10, 2024 | News

Guy Ritchie's next film, The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, is an action comedy with a promising ensemble will be going up against a vampire in...

Star Trek Beyond | Director Justin Lin opens up about its 'intense' production

by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2024 | News

Less than 18 months before its release, Star Trek Beyond didn’t have a script, any sets, or a director. Justin Lin has been sharing his story....

Sexy Beast | Trailer released for Paramount+ prequel series

by Jake Godfrey | Jan 10, 2024 | News, TV

A prequel television series to classic crime drama Sexy Beast will stream on Paramount+. Here's the trailer......

The Four Seasons | Tina Fey returns to television comedy with film adaptation

by Jake Godfrey | Jan 10, 2024 | News, TV

Tina Fey returns to television comedy with an adaptation of the 1981 film, The Four Seasons. Here are the first details of her latest show......

Tom Cruise signs deal with Warner Bros

by Dan Cooper | Jan 10, 2024 | Misc, News

Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise joins forces with Warner Bros in a partnership that will see him develop big budget films for the studio....

Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 vacates March release slot

by Dan Cooper | Jan 10, 2024 | News

Warner Bros' highly-anticipated science fiction drama Mickey 17 has been delayed, with no new date set for the film's release....

Star Wars | The ultimate poisoned chalice for film directors?

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 10, 2024 | Feature

It’s one of the biggest film franchises on the planet, but given the pitfalls and vocal fandom, Star Wars might also be the trickiest for filmmakers t...

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Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: respecting hidden disabilities

by Simon Brew | Jan 10, 2024 | Feature

Not every disability is visible, and it's worth keeping judgement to a minimum: a few thoughts right here....

kaitlyn dever, potentially the new abby in The Last of Us season 2

The Last Of Us season 2 | Kaitlyn Dever confirmed as Abby

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 09, 2024 | Gaming, News, TV

Kaitlyn Dever has officially been cast in the key role of Abby in The Last Of Us season 2. More within......

Star Wars | The Mandalorian And Grogu movie announced

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 09, 2024 | News

Based on the Star Wars TV series, The Mandalorian And Grogu movie goes into production this year, with Jon Favreau directing....

Mother’s Instinct trailer | Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in new thriller

by Maria Lattila | Jan 09, 2024 | News

Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway star in the new trailer for Benoît Delhomme’s Mother’s Instinct. Watch it here.

Gravity Rush | Film adaptation appears to make surprise cameo in Sony presentation video

by Ryan Lambie | Jan 09, 2024 | Gaming, News

A video for film pre-production tech appears to show an early glimpse of Sony's upcoming Gravity Rush movie. Patapon also makes a surprise appearance....