The Marvels | Disney boss puts box office disappointment down to Covid filming
by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News
Bob Iger has been chatting about the underwhelming box office of Marvel's The Marvels - and has a thought or two....
Gangs of London | Cast confirmed for series 3
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 30, 2023 | News, TV
Violent crime drama Gangs of London is back for a third series, the cast has been confirmed....
Disney | CEO Bob Iger takes an unusual swipe at his predecessor
by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News
Disney boss Bob Iger doesn't name his predecessor, Bob Chapek, but it's a fair bet they're not exchanging Christmas cards....
Squid Game: The Challenge | The darkest reality show on television?
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 30, 2023 | Feature, TV
Squid Game: The Challenge is one of Netflix's big autumn hits. But doesn't it miss the point of the fictional show on which it's based?...
The Black Phone 2 | Scott Derrickson, Ethan Hawke confirmed for sequel
by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News
The Black Phone 2 is confirmed for release in the summer of 2025, with the original creatives returning for the new film....
Marvel has a problem - and his name is Kang
by Maria Lattila | Nov 30, 2023 | Feature
Marvel Studios are in deep trouble with their future plans, which largely hinge on Jonathan Majors’ Kang. We have some thoughts…
Michael Keaton | New directorial outing set for 2024 release
by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News
Michael Keaton's second film as director, Knox Goes Away, is heading to cinemas in 2024. More details here....
Queen Rock Montreal is coming to IMAX screens for one weekend only
by Maria Lattila | Nov 29, 2023 | News
Queen Rock Montreal, a live concert by the iconic rock band from 1981, is coming to IMAX screens in January.
Early animation didn't start with the Victorians - it's even older
by Sarah Cook | Nov 29, 2023 | Feature
As 100 years of Disney animation comes to a close, we're looking back at the origins of the medium - and they're older than you might expect......
Taskmaster | The hit TV series is getting its own VR game
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 29, 2023 | Gaming, News, TV
You'll be able to smash watermelons and make sandwiches in the upcoming Taskmaster VR game, based on the hit series....
Femme review | A tense, complex thriller
by Lauren Miles | Nov 29, 2023 | Reviews
Writer/directors Ng Choon Ping and Sam H Freeman turn their BAFTA-nominated short into a fully-fledged thriller - here's our Femme review....
Weta Digital is to close as Unity begins 'company reset'
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 29, 2023 | Gaming, News
Unity is to close the VFX tools company Weta Digital, meaning the loss of 265 jobs, as the company concentrates its focus on game development....
The Boys | Amazon developing a Mexico-set superhero spin-off
by Maria Lattila | Nov 29, 2023 | News, TV
A spin-off for one of Prime Video’s most popular series, The Boys, is reportedly in the works and will be set in Mexico.
Seize Them! | Aimee Lou Wood-headlined historical comedy set for 2024
by Lauren Miles | Nov 29, 2023 | News
British historical comedy Seize Them!, in which Aimee Lou Wood, Lolly Adefope, and Nicola Coughlan star, is landing in UK cinemas in April....
Memory trailer | Jessica Chastain, Peter Saarsgard festival hit
by Dan Cooper | Nov 29, 2023 | News
The independent drama Memory - starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Saarsgard - has been making waves on the festival circuit. Catch your first look...
Oppenheimer | 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs selling out
by Simon Brew | Nov 29, 2023 | News
Oppenheimer on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is heavily in demand, as stocks run short of Christopher Nolan's latest film....
Edgar Wright talks franchises, The Running Man
by Dan Cooper | Nov 29, 2023 | News
Edgar Wright gives his thoughts on franchise filmmaking and spills just a little tea regarding the development of the new The Running Man....
Wonka | Could it save the Christmas 2023 box office?
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 29, 2023 | Feature, News
Cinema chain owners are reportedly nervous about how Aquaman 2 will fare this Christmas. But might Wonka be the film that’ll clean up this December?...
The 1980s films of Michael Caine: The Island
by John Upton | Nov 29, 2023 | Feature
Michael Caine's 70s career had its ups and downs, but what do the 80s have in store? We take a look, starting with 1980's The Island....
Disney | The new plan is quality over quantity
by Simon Brew | Nov 29, 2023 | News
Disney is looking to rebound from a difficult year by making less stuff, and by making better quality stuff....
Francis Lawrence taking on Stephen King's The Long Walk
by Dan Cooper | Nov 29, 2023 | News
The director of The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes is heading to the world of Stephen King next with The Long Walk. More here:...
Frayed | Sarah Kendall comedy drama ends after two series
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 29, 2023 | News, TV
Comedian and writer Sarah Kendall has confirmed that Frayed has come to an end after two series....
Drowning | Paul Greengrass to write and direct thriller adaptation
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 29, 2023 | News
Paul Greengrass will adapt and direct Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421, based on TJ Newman's book....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: writing things down
by Simon Brew | Nov 29, 2023 | Feature
A few words on a simple way to manage things in a small way on a day to day basis: might work, might not......
Nosferatu | Robert Eggers’ vampire horror gets a Christmas 2024 release date in the US
by Maria Lattila | Nov 28, 2023 | News
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu will hit US cinemas on 25 December, but the film currently has no UK release date.
Jon Landau remains optimistic about Alita: Battle Angel sequel
by James Harvey | Nov 28, 2023 | News
Veteran producer Jon Landau has been reminiscing about the 2019 manga adaptation, Alita: Battle Angel - and reckons Disney could be persuaded to make...
Eliminate Down | A rare and frighteningly expensive Mega Drive game is getting a limited re-release
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
One of the rarest games ever released for the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis, Eliminate Down is getting a physical re-release from Retro-Bit....
The Death Of Bunny Munro | Matt Smith to produce and star in Nick Cave adaptation
by Maria Lattila | Nov 28, 2023 | News, TV
Matt Smith has signed on to executive produce and star in an adaptation of Nick Cave’s novel The Death Of Bunny Munro.
Wolverhampton's former Light House cinema has found a new operator
by James Harvey | Nov 28, 2023 | News
Dust off your deerstalkers, people, because a mystery operator has been found to take over Wolverhampton's beloved cinema site....
Bristol's biggest cinema to close at the end of this week
by James Harvey | Nov 28, 2023 | News
The closure of the Showcase de Lux is the second Bristol cinema to shut up shop in the space of a week....
