The mythical side of the 1980s Video Nasty era
by Charlie Brigden | May 15, 2023 | Feature
Charlie Brigden reflects on the 'Video Nasty' era and his experiences watching horror films deemed too obscene for the screen......
Podcast: Independence Day (1996) and Battleship (2012)
by Simon Brew | May 15, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two very big blockbuster films, one of which had more joy finding an audience than the other....
Guitar Hero | Why the world’s ready for a remake
by Vikki Blake | May 12, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Remakes are big business these days, so why can’t Guitar Hero have one? Vikki Blake’s certainly ready to rock out with a plastic axe again...
The Pope's Exorcist sneaks in a symbol from Dragon Age: Inquisition
by Lewis Packwood | May 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nobody expected the Dragon Age: Inquisition.
The Witcher | CD Projekt's multiplayer spin-off still in the works
by Ryan Lambie | May 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Project Sirius, CD Projekt's Witcher multiplayer spin-off, is still in the works under a new "framework", the studio has announced.
Sharp deletes mention of 'new gaming console' after Switch 2 speculation
by Lewis Packwood | May 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sharp's financial report noted it was working on screens for a new console, but this detail has now been removed.
Mortal Kombat | new game will reportedly feature DC's Peacemaker
by Ryan Lambie | May 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
The as-yet-unannounced Mortal Kombat sequel will feature DC's Peacemaker and is set for release in September, a new report suggests.
You can import your BOTW horses into Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
by Lewis Packwood | May 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Tears of the Kingdom will scan your Breath of the Wild save file and let you keep your faithful steeds.
Layers of Fear gets a free demo next week
by Ryan Lambie | May 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Layers of Fear, the horror remake from Bloober Team, is getting a playable demo on 15 May.
Dolph Lundgren reflects on tensions with Sylvester Stallone
by Simon Brew | May 12, 2023 | News
The making of The Expendables was not always a happy place, as Dolph Lundgren reflects on Sylvester Stallone tensions....
Al Pacino among first cast members announced for Johnny Depp's Modigliani biopic
by Jake Godfrey | May 12, 2023 | News
Johnny Depp is stepping behind the camera to direct Modi, the first cast members have now been announced....
First look and plot synopsis lands for Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things
by Dan Cooper | May 12, 2023 | News
Yorgos Lanthimos has released a first look at Poor Things, the Frankenstein-style story featuring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe....
M Night Shyamalan's The Trap to shoot this summer
by Dan Cooper | May 12, 2023 | News
Following his switch from Universal to Warner Bros earlier this year, M Night Shyamalan is set to begin production on The Trap, his next project. ...
Trailer released for The Full Monty sequel series for Disney+
by Jake Godfrey | May 12, 2023 | News
The Full Monty is returning for a sequel series, reuniting the cast and original screenwriter, and here's the trailer....
Monica Bellucci joins Beetlejuice 2, other cast members confirmed
by Dan Cooper | May 12, 2023 | News
A few familiar faces have been confirmed for Beetlejuice 2, along with the announcement that Monica Bellucci will be joining the project....
How The Cable Guy shattered the star salary ceiling
by Simon Brew | May 12, 2023 | Feature
Jim Carrey became the first actor to get a $20m upfront fee for a movie with The Cable Guy - and it had ramifications for the film industry....
Film Quiz Friday: Instant Sequels
by Mark Harrison | May 12, 2023 | Feature
Upcoming sequels Twisters and Lords Of War are onto something with their titles – just add an S! This week’s film quiz follows suit… Jam...
Imelda Staunton-led comedy West The Road to shoot in Ireland
by Lauren Miles | May 12, 2023 | News
West The Road will be the feature directorial debut of Ita Fitzgerald, and will star Imelda Staunton and Hannah Waddingham....
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom getting rave reviews
by Ryan Lambie | May 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's embargo has lifted, and initial reviews are roundly full of praise. Game of the Year material? Quite possibly.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild | In praise of its catchy cooking melody
by Ian Dransfield | May 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Exploring Hyrule is hungry work: fortunately, Breath of the Wild's cooking is backed by an unforgettably catchy tune
Ubisoft lays off 60 staff in Newcastle and North Carolina
by Lewis Packwood | May 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sixty people have been made redundant at Ubisoft's offices, in yet another round of tech sector job cuts.
Trailer released for Flamin' Hot, the Cheetos origin story
by Dan Cooper | May 11, 2023 | News
It's the secret origin story that you never knew you wanted: how the Flamin' Hot Cheeto came to be......
Blasphemous 2 devs have 'panic attack' over Hollow Knight: Silksong delay
by Lewis Packwood | May 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
The news that Hollow Knight: Silksong has been pushed back beyond June means it could launch alongside Blasphemous 2.
Mortal Kombat 12 is actually Mortal Kombat 1, leak suggests
by Ryan Lambie | May 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
Mortal Kombat 12 will actually be a reboot, resetting the clock back to Mortal Kombat 1, according to a recent leak.
Tears of the Kingdom uses ideas that wouldn't fit in BOTW
by Ryan Lambie | May 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
Tears of the Kingdom reintroduces ideas that had to be cut from Breath of the Wild due to the Wii U's technical limitations...
Over Jump Rally | Can we call it a Sega Rally remake yet?
by Damiano Gerli | May 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Over Jump Rally is an arcade racer firmly in the vein of the classic Sega Rally. We talk to its developer Alessandro Schiassi about his hopes to have the project taken on officially by Sega…
Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsey Lohan in talks for Freaky Friday 2
by Dan Cooper | May 11, 2023 | News
A sequel to the 2003 body swap comedy Freaky Friday is reportedly on the way, with the original film's two leads set to reprise their roles. ...
Disney CEO calls AI 'difficult', especially with 'IP management'
by Dan Cooper | May 11, 2023 | News
Disney's Bob Iger has spoken about some of the difficulties that studios are being presented with, as artificial intelligence rapidly evolves. ...
Disney is pulling back on Disney+ material, as it looks to save money
by Simon Brew | May 11, 2023 | News
Disney will be making fewer shows going forward, and it's going to be removing some shows and films from its Disney+ service too....
Robert Rodriguez teases relese of Spy Kids: Armageddon
by Jake Godfrey | May 11, 2023 | News
Robert Rodriguez has hinted that his Spy Kids reboot isn't too far away from release: more details on Spy Kids: Armageddon here....
