Writers Guild of America goes out on strike, screenwriters downing pencils
by Dan Cooper | May 02, 2023 | News
The WGA calls on its members to take strike action for the first time since 2007, as final talks with the producers alliance fail. ...
Pedro Pascal set to join Gladiator 2
by Dan Cooper | May 02, 2023 | News
The cast for Ridley Scott's swords and sandals sequel Gladiator 2 looks increasingly impressive with each announcement....
Taika Waititi set to direct android story Klara And The Sun
by Dan Cooper | May 02, 2023 | News
Sony Pictures has confirmed that Taika Waititi will be directing the tale of Klara, an android set on helping the family she lives with. ...
When Beverly Hills Cop and Crocodile Dundee were – for a moment – set to cross over
by Simon Brew | May 02, 2023 | Feature
Paramount struggled for a long time to crack Beverly Hills Cop III, starring Eddie Murphy - and it nearly solved a Crocodile Dundee III problem at the...
Old movies: celebrating the work of King Vidor
by Sarah Cook | May 02, 2023 | Feature
A massively important name in early Hollywood, we take a look at some of the finest films of director King Vidor....
Sylvester Stallone returning for Cliffhanger 2
by Jake Godfrey | May 01, 2023 | News
Cliffhanger 2 is finally, after 30 years, going to press ahead, and Sylvester Stallone is set to return for the new film....
Podcast: Batman Begins (2005) and The Guard (2011)
by Simon Brew | May 01, 2023 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, two successful movies, one of which cost a lot more money than the othert!...
PlayStation 5 | Sony shipped 6.3 million consoles between January and March
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
PlayStation 5 sales are really starting to pick up, with 6.3 million units shipped in the last quarter. Total sales? Over 38 million.
Peter Pan & Wendy review: a new spin on a classic story
by Lauren Miles | Apr 28, 2023 | Reviews
Director David Lowery puts an interesting new spin on the Peter Pan tale - here's our review of Peter Pan & Wendy......
Shinobi Non Grata | side-scrolling hack-and-slash out in May
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Shinobi Non Grata looks like another sterling nod to ninja platformers of the 1980s and 90s. The hack-and-slash is out on 25 May.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is being patched up good and proper
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Reviewers have reported numerous issues pre-launch, at least some of which are being addressed with patches.
HMV is reopening in London after four-year absence
by Simon Brew | Apr 28, 2023 | News
HMV's resurgence continues, and it's now announced that it's reopening its flagship Oxford Street store in London....
Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island gets a demo next week
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Mythwrecked, the new game from Röki developer Polygon Treehouse, will be part of the LudoNarraCon digital festival on Steam.
What Microsoft's blocked deal means for gamers
by Vikki Blake | Apr 28, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
The CMA blocked Microsoft’s planned Activision Blizzard buyout, saying it would have lasting harm on the industry - but what do you think?
Timothee Chalamet to play Bob Dylan in biopic A Complete Unknown
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 28, 2023 | News
Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is on the way, and the first casting details have been confirmed....
Screenwriting training programme The Script Factory is relaunching
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 28, 2023 | News
The Script Factory is relaunching after a hiatus of nine years, and courses are set to start later in the year....
Waypoint | Vice Media's gaming website set to close
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Waypoint, the gaming website owned by Vice Media, is being shut down as the company faces continued financial woes.
Polite Society review: solving family drama with martial arts
by Lauren Miles | Apr 28, 2023 | Reviews
Priya Kansara stars as fiesty protagonist Ria in Polite Society, a film full of comedy, action, and sisterly love - here's our review....
The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry review: Jim Broadbent takes a walk
by Simon Brew | Apr 28, 2023 | Reviews
The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry follows the titular character as he takes a long walk across the country - here's our review....
What have you been watching: April 2023 (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Apr 28, 2023 | News
A place to chat about what you've been watching over the last week or two - please keep conversations civil and polite, thank you....
Sigourney Weaver shuts down any possibility of reprising the role of Ripley
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 28, 2023 | News
Sigourney Weaver has closed the door on playing Ripley in the Alien franchise ever again....
First trailer revealed for The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes
by Dan Cooper | Apr 28, 2023 | News
Lionsgate has released the first trailer for the new movie in The Hunger Games saga, The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes....
Neill Blomkamp making another movie with aliens, not District 10
by Dan Cooper | Apr 28, 2023 | News
Neill Blomkamp has toyed with Alien 5 and District 10 in the past - but is making They Found Us instead....
Legendary circles directors for Street Fighter movie
by Dan Cooper | Apr 28, 2023 | News
Talk To Me's Danny and Michael Philippou are in line to helm a new movie adaptation of the Street Fighter games....
Dodgeball 2 is pressing ahead, nearly 20 years after the first film
by Simon Brew | Apr 27, 2023 | News
It's been talked about on and off for years, but Vince Vaughn is now signed up for a sequel to 2004's Dodgeball....
The Grange Hill movie is finally happening, director hired too
by Simon Brew | Apr 27, 2023 | News
The Grange Hill movie is set to be directed by a former cast member, with Sara Sugarman jumping on board the project....
Blocked: Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal. What happens now?
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 27, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
The CMA has blocked Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal. Lawyers explain how it could still happen, and what could be the likely outcomes.
Film Quiz Friday: Quiz The Bride
by Mark Harrison | Apr 27, 2023 | Feature
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Film Quiz Friday. 30 questions, including questions about movie...
The long (and unfinished) path to Sherlock Holmes 3: the sequel that refuses to happen
by Simon Brew | Apr 27, 2023 | Feature
Sherlock Holmes 3 is now said to be a priority for Robert Downey Jr and his production company - but it's taken over ten years already to get that...
10 things from Zelda games past that Tears of the Kingdom could revive
by Jon Bailes | Apr 27, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Loftwings? Time travel? Maybe even a bit of Tingle? Here are a few things we'd like to see Nintendo revive in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom...
