Film Stories

Bob Iger to stay on as Disney CEO until 2026

by Dan Cooper | Jul 13, 2023 | News

The rumours appear to have been confirmed as Bob Iger's second spell as Disney chief will now run two years beyond the original plan. ...

mission impossible dead reckoning train set piece

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, and the history of the Hollywood set piece

by James Harvey | Jul 13, 2023 | Feature

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is out this week, and in the last half hour, everything blows up. But when did we start doing that - a...

Film studios reiterate their refusal to negotiate with the Writers Guild

by Jake Godfrey | Jul 13, 2023 | News

As SAG-AFTRA, the Actor's Union, threatens to strike, studios reiterate their position on the Writer's Guild....

Trailer released for DC's Blue Beetle movie

by Jake Godfrey | Jul 13, 2023 | News

The next film under the DC label is Blue Beetle, that's arriving in August: here's the trailer for the superhero feature....

How much will Bobby Kotick make if the Activision Blizzard deal goes through?

by Lewis Packwood | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News

Bobby Kotick is set to earn somewhere in the region of £375 million if Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard gets over the line.

Super Crazy Rhythm Castle announced by publisher Konami

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News

Super Crazy Rhythm Castle mashes up musical action and Overcooked-style co-op mayhem. It's out soon from British studio Second Impact Games and publisher Konami.

Toho titles new Godzilla film alongside brief teaser

by Dan Cooper | Jul 12, 2023 | News

Japanese studio Toho has announced work on new film Godzilla Minus One, a period piece that will arrive in December - here's the teaser trailer....

Microsoft wins in its court case against the FTC

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition now looks more likely to happen, as a US court rules against the FTC's attempted injunction.

The Making of Karateka interactive documentary out this summer

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News

The Making of Karateka delves into the history of Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner's ground-breaking 1984 game.

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals review - a spine-tingling, sparky sequel

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

Night School Studio crafts another supernatural adventure full of humanity and sassy charm. Our review of Oxenfree II: Lost Signals:...

Steven Spielberg's Amblin Partners strengthens partnership with Universal

by Dan Cooper | Jul 12, 2023 | News

Amidst layoffs, Steven Spielberg's production company have signed a deal which will secure its financial future. ...

Acting union agrees to federal mediation as strike nears

by Dan Cooper | Jul 12, 2023 | News

With a total Hollywood shutdown set to happen by midnight tonight, a last-ditch effort has been made to reach a deal with actors. ...

Cinemas are under threat all around us, and things are not improving: a round-up, and some thoughts

by Simon Brew | Jul 12, 2023 | Feature

Very few cinema chains in the UK are now not facing some uncertainty over their future: here's a snapshot of the picture in one part of the world....

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Mental health and wellbeing matters: funerals

by Simon Brew | Jul 12, 2023 | Feature

In our weekly spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few words on funerals, and dealing with grief....

Trailer released for Netflix romcom Love At First Sight

by Jake Godfrey | Jul 12, 2023 | News

Romcom Love At First Sight heads to Netflix in September, and the trailer for the film has just landed....

Sleepy Hollow arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray this September

by Simon Brew | Jul 12, 2023 | News

Tim Burton's 1999 hit Sleepy Hollow is set for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release in the UK this autumn: more here....

Trailer released for Luc Besson film Dogman

by Jake Godfrey | Jul 12, 2023 | News

Luc Besson is back in the director's chair with Dogman, and here's the trailer for his latest film....

Title card for Wonka, directed by Paul King and starring Timothee Chalamet.

Trailer released for Willy Wonka origin tale Wonka

by Lauren Miles | Jul 11, 2023 | News

Paddington and Paddington 2 director Paul King tells the origins story of Roald Dahl character Willy Wonka in Wonka - here's the trailer. In...

EA Sports FC 24| Look at all these wonky footballers on the cover

by Lewis Packwood | Jul 11, 2023 | Gaming, News

The cover of EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition has been revealed, featuring some very odd digital portraits....

It's official - Sega of America has unionised

by Lewis Packwood | Jul 11, 2023 | Gaming, News

Employees at Sega's offices in California have voted to unionise by a majority of 91 to 26.

Borderlands | Eli Roth's movie adaptation could be in trouble

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 11, 2023 | Gaming, News

Borderlands, the film adaptation of Gearbox's popular looter shooter, has hit another roadbump, as screenwriter Craig Mazin has his name taken off the credits.

Lego Half-Life 2 is as amazing as it sounds

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 11, 2023 | Gaming, News

Lego Half-Life 2 is a cunning mod that replaces the classic game's characters with minifigures, and it's available to download now.

SAG-AFTRA prepares Hollywood for a strike

by Dan Cooper | Jul 11, 2023 | News

Brinkmanship at the negotiating table reaches nerve-wracking levels as the union of US actors makes public preparations for a strike. ...

Almost 90 percent of old video games are unavailable and endangered, a new survey indicates

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 11, 2023 | Gaming, News

A study of some 1,500 old games released in the United States indicates that 87 percent of them are unavailable to play, and could be at risk of vanishing altogether.

What’s the point of game reviews? Perhaps it’s time to reconsider

by Jon Bailes | Jul 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Are reviews a buyer’s guide, just one person’s opinion - or perhaps even obsolete? Jon Bailes argues there’s still value to thoughtful game criticism.