Film Stories

Four crew hospitalised as Gladiator 2 filming sequence goes wrong

by Dan Cooper | Jun 12, 2023 | News

Shooting continues on Gladiator 2, which is currently in production in Morocco, although four people have been hospitalised. ...

Trailer released for noir thriller The Lesson

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 12, 2023 | News

Noir thriller The Lesson comes to cinemas this summer, with Daryl McCormack and Richard E Grant on board. Here's the trailer....

Ryan Reynolds and Sir Kenneth Branagh to star in action thriller Mayday

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 12, 2023 | News

Ryan Reynolds and Sir Kenneth Branagh will star in Mayday, and here are early details of the new action thriller....

Natey Jones in Pretty Red Dress, directed by Dionne Edwards.

Pretty Red Dress review: colourful and energetic British film

by Freda Cooper | Jun 12, 2023 | Reviews

Dionne Edwards' Pretty Red Dress is a confident debut feature that puts masculinity under the microscope - here's our review. C...

The cast of Take That musical Greatest Days.

Greatest Days review: Take That, Clitheroe, and an early summer movie delight

by Simon Brew | Jun 12, 2023 | Reviews

A party of a movie featuring the songs of Take That, Greatest Days is an ambitious musical you'll love regardless of your musical tastes....

Podcast: I, Robot (2004) and For Love Of The Game (1999)

by Simon Brew | Jun 12, 2023 | Podcasts

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Turning back time: Jordan Mechner on Prince of Persia's legacy

by David Crookes | Jun 09, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

Designer Jordan Mechner pioneered motion capture with Karateka and Prince of Persia. He reflects on his games' making, legacy, and what came afterwards.

Day of the Devs | highlights from its Digital Showcase

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News

Our pick of the newly announced games includes the latest from the developers of Chicory, as well as a gorgeous sheep-herding adventure.

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando | FPS with "buddy-movie vibes" announced

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News

A horror movie directing legend teams up with developer Saber Interactive to bring us the co-op shooter, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando.

Shadows of the Damned: Remastered is on the way

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News

Grasshopper Manufacture has announced an unexpected revival - Shadows of the Damned: Remastered....

Palworld | how hasn't it been sued by The Pokémon Company?

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News

Revealed at Summer Game Fest, Palworld is essentially Pokémon with guns, and the similarities with GameFreak's creations are startling.

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown announced

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown sees Ubisoft revive the long-running franchise for a new side-scrolling action adventure.

Killer Frequency review: Gruesome fun, 80s nostalgia

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

There’s a serial killer in town, and the only one who can help is the local radio DJ. Here’s our review of the blackly comic horror-puzzler, Killer Frequency.

2023, and the strange neglect of family blockbuster movies

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | Feature

The lack of family movies in cinemas has lightened a little, but it's still a problem: a few thoughts on cinema missing a trick....

Universal closes in on Nintendo deal for Legend Of Zelda movie

by Dan Cooper | Jun 09, 2023 | News

As The Super Mario Bros. Movie continues to add to its impressive box office haul, Universal sets out to adapt another Nintendo favourite. ...

Podcast: in conversation with producer Barbara DeFina: Casino, The Color Of Money, Cape Fear, Goodfellas, The Last Temptation Of Christ and lots more

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | Podcasts

A very special episode of Film Stories, with a very special guest: producer Barbara DeFina....

School Of Rock is heading back to cinemas for its 20th birthday

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | News

Jack Black will be rocking out on the big screen again, as School Of Rock prepares to return to cinemas in the UK this September....

Details revealed for next Oceans film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling

by Dan Cooper | Jun 09, 2023 | News

The yet-to-be titled new Ocean's project is set to enter production later this month in France with a few other details emerging....

UK's Equity issues toolkit to protect members from 'unregulated' AI

by Dan Cooper | Jun 09, 2023 | News

The creative industry workers' union Equity has issued a toolkit in response to rising concerns from its members about artificial intelligence. ...

Film Quiz Friday: From The Mind Of Stephen King

by Mark Harrison | Jun 09, 2023 | Feature

With The Boogeyman still in cinemas, this week’s film quiz peeks through its fingers at the many movies based on Stephen King stories....

The Super Mario Bros Movie coming to DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD in July

by Simon Brew | Jun 09, 2023 | News

The Super Mario Bros Movie is getting its UK disc release this summer, with a mix of DVD, Blu-ray, 4K disc and collector's options....

Amazon Prime Video looking to introduce subscription tier with adverts

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 09, 2023 | News

Amazon Prime is reportedly in discussions to introduce an advert-supported tier to its video service....

Full trailer released for Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things

by Jake Godfrey | Jun 09, 2023 | News

Yorgos Lanthimos is back with his next feature, Poor Things, and the full trailer for it has arrived....

Anita-Joy Uwajeh as Timba in Medusa Deluxe.

Medusa Deluxe review: an innovative murder mystery

by Lauren Miles | Jun 09, 2023 | Reviews

The first feature from writer/director Thomas Hardiman, Medusa Deluxe is an innovative and smartly written whodunnit....

Watch Dogs: Legion | The best Doctor Who game never licensed?

by Chris Farnell | Jun 08, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Ubisoft’s open-world action-adventure Watch: Dogs Legion isn’t an official Doctor Who game, but as Chris argues, it sure feels like one…

X68000 Z | mini computer pre-orders open, prices are startling

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Pre-orders are open for the X68000 Z - a mini version of the Japan-only Sharp computer. Be prepared to pay a high price to import one, though.

Highlights of the Guerrilla Collective Showcase 2023

by Lewis Packwood | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Take a look at our picks of the show, including World of Horror, Forgotlings, Iron Meat, Europa and Lil' Guardsman.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 offering refunds following delays

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been the subject of repeated delays, prompting publisher Paradox to offer refunds to those who've placed pre-orders.