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Denzel Washington says he's done with directing

by Dan Cooper | Dec 21, 2023 | News

According to Spike Lee, Denzel Washington isn't planning to add to the four films that he's already directed....

Columbia Classics Volume 4 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set confirmed for UK

by Simon Brew | Dec 21, 2023 | Misc

Six more Columbia films are bundled together for Columbia Classics Volume 4. Here's what's coming to the 4K disc format:...

Merger between Warner Bros and Paramount being explored

by Dan Cooper | Dec 21, 2023 | News

The CEOs of Paramount and Warner Bros have met up, with the potential for a fresh Hollywood mega-merger on the table. More here:...

A24 is changing its release strategy – can the world’s coolest movie studio pull it off?

by James Harvey | Dec 21, 2023 | Feature

With Alex Garland’s upcoming Civil War and the hint of IP filmmaking on the horizon, A24 is entering the big leagues in 2024. But will the s...

ChatGPT, the rise of AI, and writing about film

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 21, 2023 | Feature

Software like ChatGPT can churn out hundreds of words in seconds. So what does AI mean for writers and writing? Ryan has a few thoughts....

What We Do In The Shadows | Season 6 will be its last

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 21, 2023 | News, TV

What We Do In The Shadows will end with its upcoming season 6, it's been announced: more on the news here....

Inside No 9 | Guest stars revealed for series nine

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 21, 2023 | News, TV

The upcoming ninth series of acclaimed anthology show Inside No. 9 will be the last, the BBC confirms. Plus: guest stars revealed....

The Regime | Trailer released for Kate Winslet drama series

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 21, 2023 | News, TV

Kate Winslet headlines political drama The Regime for HBO in 2024, here's the trailer....

Nutcrackers | Ben Stiller starring in and producing David Gordon Green’s new film

by Maria Lattila | Dec 20, 2023 | News

Ben Stiller has found his first starring role in several years in David Gordon Green’s Nutcrackers. More details here:

BAFTA is changing the rules for its Best Film category

by James Harvey | Dec 20, 2023 | News

Films hoping to compete for the big prize in 2025 will need to play in five times the number of UK cinemas after the association makes changes to its...

Christopher Nolan feels 'great about the state of the movie business'

by James Harvey | Dec 20, 2023 | News

2023 has been a rollercoaster of a year for an industry hit by setbacks - but Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan seems pretty chipper about the...

Frank Darabont set to return to directing

by Dan Cooper | Dec 20, 2023 | News

A new report suggests that Frank Darabont is set to helm episodes of Stranger Things, returning to the director's chair for the first time since The...

Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom | Review embargo set for after film is released

by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2023 | News

Unusually, an embargo means reviews for Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom are being held until the film is already in UK cinemas....

Production wraps on next Universal monster movie

by Dan Cooper | Dec 20, 2023 | News

Universal's new monster movie - said to be a film focusing on Dracula's daughter - will star Scream's Melissa Barrera and is being directed by Radio...

James Gunn, and the cameo porn debate

by Maria Lattila | Dec 20, 2023 | Feature

DC chief James Gunn recently slated the modern superhero films for including far too many cameos. We have some spoilery thoughts…

Peacock | Universal’s streaming service shutting off in UK in 2024

by Simon Brew | Dec 20, 2023 | News

The Peacock streaming service looks like it's no longer going to be available in the UK, as Sky reveals January withdrawal....

Global box office 2024 | Revenues predicted to drop by five percent

by Dan Cooper | Dec 20, 2023 | News

As the box office struggles to recover from the global pandemic, analysts are forecasting more worldwide setbacks for the theatrical business in 2024....