Film Stories

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.

Bungie | Report describes "soul-crushing" atmosphere at Destiny studio

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 07, 2023 | Gaming, News

A new report describes a "soul-crushing" atmosphere at Bungie, the studio behind Destiny, as fears grow that Sony may take over....

Jennifer Lopez to star in Bill Condon’s Kiss Of The Spider Woman adaptation

by Maria Lattila | Dec 07, 2023 | News

Jennifer Lopez will reportedly be playing Aurora, the titular Spider Woman, in Bill Condon’s Broadway adaptation.

A24 films will stream exclusively on Max in the US

by Maria Lattila | Dec 07, 2023 | News

A24 and Warner Bros Discovery have inked a deal for the former’s new films to stream exclusively on their streaming service Max.

Lethal Weapon 5 still on, Mel Gibson still directing

by Dan Cooper | Dec 07, 2023 | News

A fresh report suggests that the long-gestating buddy cop sequel Lethal Weapon 5 will shoot next year, with Mel Gibson in the director's chair....

Exclusive: Insomnia production designer on meeting Christopher Nolan and avoiding avalanches

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 07, 2023 | Feature, News

Production designer Nathan Crowley tells us about his first movie with Christopher Nolan - 2002’s Insomnia, and its chilly outdoor filmmaking....

Kevin Smith is writing another Jay & Silent Bob film

by Dan Cooper | Dec 07, 2023 | News

Four years after the characters headlined Jay & Silent Bob: Reboot, Kevin Smith is plotting the next chapter for the stoner duo....

Nick Frost, Alicia Silverstone headline Dutch comedy Krazy House

by Simon Brew | Dec 07, 2023 | News

A bizarre-sounding comedy, Krazy House - starring Nick Frost and Alicia Silverstone - is about to make its debut....

Actors on Actors | Line up revealed for Variety interview show

by Jake Godfrey | Dec 07, 2023 | News

The line-up for the new series of Variety’s Actors On Actors has been revealed, with high profile movie performers interviewing each other....

The Abyss | James Cameron explains the long delay behind its re-release

by Simon Brew | Dec 07, 2023 | News

James Cameron has been explaining why The Abyss 4K remaster has taken so long - as it debuts in US cinemas....

Good Grief | Trailer arrives for Daniel Levy’s directorial debut

by Maria Lattila | Dec 06, 2023 | News

Daniel Levy stars in his directorial debut, which he also wrote. Take a look at the first Good Grief trailer here.

Disney in court over software used for Beauty And The Beast's VFX

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 06, 2023 | News

The use of a piece of performance capture software called Mova on such films as Beauty And The Beast has resulted in a fiddly court case for Disney....

Ark: Survival Ascended servers "run like ass" studio says

by Ryan Lambie | Dec 06, 2023 | Gaming, News

In an unusually candid moment, Studio Wildcard's co-founder has said that the servers underpinning Ark: Survival Ascended "run like ass."...

Squid Game: The Challenge renewed for season 2

by Maria Lattila | Dec 06, 2023 | News, TV

Expect plenty more Squid Game in your future. Netflix has renewed the wildly popular Squid Game: The Challenge for season 2.

Barbie | Greta Gerwig doesn't rule out Ken spin-off

by James Harvey | Dec 06, 2023 | News

Barbie director Greta Gerwig doesn't not say there might be a Ken spin-off movie... But she doesn't not say there won't be one, either. Hope that's...