Al Pacino, Shia LaBeouf to star in new film about the JFK assassination
by Dan Cooper | Oct 18, 2023 | News
The David Mamet-scripted film Assassination is set to be directed by Barry Levinson, with Al Pacino and Shia LaBeouf on board....
Taika Waititi | Klara And The Sun likely to be the director's next project
by Dan Cooper | Oct 18, 2023 | News
Taika Waititi's packed schedule begins to take shape, although the ongoing actors' strike may yet have a say in things. ...
Confirmed: Oppenheimer coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD in November
by Simon Brew | Oct 18, 2023 | News
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer comes to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this November, with hours of extras....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: getting back up when you’re down
by Simon Stothard | Oct 18, 2023 | Feature
In our weekly conversation about mental health, a few words from someone who's just had to find a way to lift themselves back up again....
Eileen | Trailer released for Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway-led thriller
by Lauren Miles | Oct 17, 2023 | News
Thomasin McKenzie plays a shy girl working in a prison when new doctor Anne Hathaway catches her eye - here's the new Eileen trailer....
The Zone Of Interest | Trailer released for Jonathan Glazer's first film in a decade
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 17, 2023 | News
Writer and director Jonathan Glazer is back with The Zone Of Interest, his first feature film in a decade, here’s the first trailer....
Doctor Who | Very first story An Unearthly Child will not be released on iPlayer
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 17, 2023 | News, TV
Bad news for Doctor Who fans, the BBC has issued a statement clarifying the rights situation to the very first story, An Unearthly Child....
LFF 2023 round-up | Best new films coming this winter
by James Harvey | Oct 17, 2023 | Feature
The London Film Festival has come and gone in a flurry of tired journalists and people applauding after screenings. Here are the best new films coming...
TalkTalk is closing its film & TV store permanently, customers losing access to paid-for digital purchases
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2023 | News
As TalkTalk closes its film and TV store, customers are losing paid-for content - in some cases, purchases worth hundreds of pounds or more.Â
Die Hard director John McTiernan: "People still offer me action films"
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 17, 2023 | News
Die Hard and Predator director John McTiernan reveals that he's turned down lucrative offers to direct action films, including one about "an armed commando".
Epic Games Store promises 100 percent revenue share if developers bring over their back catalogue
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
Epic has said it will give developers a 100 percent revenue share if they make their old games exclusive to the Epic Games Store.
BTS concert film 'Yet To Come' is heading to Prime Video
by James Harvey | Oct 17, 2023 | News
K-pop group BTS have announced their new concert film, BTS: Yet To Come, is heading to Prime Video this autumn. More below......
Netflix is reportedly looking at releasing a Grand Theft Auto game
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
A new report suggests that Netflix has been talking with Rockstar about releasing a GTA title as it builds its Netflix Games service.
The Famous Five | Nicolas Winding Refn adaptation is inspired by Quadrophenia
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 17, 2023 | News, TV
Maverick director Nicolas Winding Refn is busy adapting Enid Blyton's The Famous Five books for the BBC, and he's looked at Quadrophenia for inspiration.
The Wombles set to return to TV, announced amongst new slate of projects
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2023 | News, TV
They're back, and there's litter to pick up: The Wombles are returning to our TV screens, it's been announced.
Far from phoning it in: the trials of bringing indie games to mobile
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 17, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
The makers of Immortality, Night in the Woods and Into the Breach reveal the challenges of porting hit games to mobile.
Taylor Swift Eras movie has fans divided over cinema etiquette
by Dan Cooper | Oct 17, 2023 | News
In the US, cinema chain AMC has made its stance clear on what types of behaviour are (and aren't) acceptable following the release of the Taylor Swift...
The Hunger Games | Director regrets splitting Mockingjay into two films
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2023 | News
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes is going to be the longest The Hunger Games film - but there was no chance of it being split...
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off | Full trailer released for Netflix anime
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 17, 2023 | News, TV
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World has been adapted into an anime series for Netflix entitled Scott Pilgrim Takes Off - and here's the trailer...
Terry Gilliam needs cash for his next film
by Dan Cooper | Oct 17, 2023 | News
Terry Gilliam is trying to get another project off the ground - but once again, financing is proving to be a problem....
Nearly half of UK independent cinemas are losing money
by Dan Cooper | Oct 17, 2023 | News
A staggering amount of independent cinema operators won't make any profits this year, according to a new survey.
Disney's Encanto | Plans for expansion - but no word on expected Encanto 2
by Simon Brew | Oct 17, 2023 | News
Disney remains coy about Encanto 2, but plans are clearly afoot to expand the franchise around the broader company. More here.
Exploring the lesser known films of Powell and Pressburger
by Sarah Cook | Oct 17, 2023 | Feature
Ahead of a BFI season dedicated to their work, we explore some of the lesser known films of directors Powell and Pressburger....
Analogue 3D | FPGA-based N64 clone announced
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
Prepare for "64 bits of pleasure" as Analogue announces the 3D - an FPGA-based N64 console. The system's due out in 2024.
Bethesda | Head of publishing retires after 24 years
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
Bethesda head of publishing Peter Hines is retiring, ending a 24-year career at the company, culminating in the release of Starfield....
Payday 3 | The number of PC players has dropped sharply since launch
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
Heist sequel Payday 3 has suffered a major drop in PC players since September, with its userbase having dropped over 90 percent since launch.
Richard Curtis reflects on criticism of his past work: "Those jokes aren't any longer funny"
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 16, 2023 | News
Richard Curtis has commented on criticism frequently levelled at his work, from Notting Hill to Love Actually, reflecting on how his worldview may...
Alan Wake 2 will be receiving 'pretty significant' free DLC
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
Director Sam Lake has said that Alan Wake 2 will be receiving some substantial free DLC, in addition to paid DLC after launch.
Kingsman 3 will start filming next year, director Matthew Vaughn says
by James Harvey | Oct 16, 2023 | News
In a New York Comic Con appearance used to get a lot of stuff off his chest, Kick-Ass and Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn gave a tantalising up...
The trouble with pre-order bonuses and 'pay-to-play early' promotions
by Vikki Blake | Oct 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
If you want to play an anticipated game early, you'll have to pay a lot more. Vikki digs into a problematic, increasingly common practice.
