Film Stories

Sony has "monopoly" on Japanese games market, say US members of Congress

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News

has a "monopoly" and engages in "unfair trade practices" in Japan, Members of Congress tell the Biden administration.

Dolphin | GameCube and Wii emulator to hit Steam in 2023

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News

Dolphin an emulator for GameCube and Wii, is set to release on Steam Early Access later this year....

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops are now officially closed

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News

Nintendo officially closed down the 3DS and Wii U's eShops in the early hours of this morning, over a decade after launch.

MultiVersus | open beta closes in June, full game due in 2024

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News

MultiVersus, Player First Games' brawler, is closing its Early Access in June, with a full release scheduled for next year.

Ubisoft pulls out of E3 2023

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News

Ubisoft is the latest big name to withdraw from this year's E3. The publisher intends to run its own jamboree instead....

Adam Sandler offers update on upcoming Safdie Brothers collaboration

by Dan Cooper | Mar 28, 2023 | News

The key creatives behind 2019's Uncut Gems are set to reunite this year for their next project, Adam Sandler has revealed. ...

Film still from The Aristocats. A white cat, Duchess, and ginger cat, Thomas O'Malley, sit opposite each other with a harp between them.

Questlove to direct live action take on Disney's The Aristocats

by Dan Cooper | Mar 28, 2023 | News

The acclaimed musician and filmmaker Questlove will take up the reins on Disney's revival of its animated classic The Aristocats. ...

Plane is heading to DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2023 | News

Mike Colter and Gerard Butler star in Plane, which is - yes! - landing on 4K UHD disc, Blu-ray and DVD in April: here are the UK details....

Release date set for Martin Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon

by Dan Cooper | Mar 28, 2023 | News

As previous reports suggested, Killers Of The Flower Moon will be getting a wide theatrical release as part of Apple's shifting distribution...

Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton to star in Summer Camp

by Jake Godfrey | Mar 28, 2023 | News

Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton are heading to Summer Camp, and the first details of the film have landed....

Star Wars: the timeline of cancellations, firings and frustration

by Dan Cooper | Mar 28, 2023 | Feature

The Star Wars story under Disney's stewardship has not been a happy one, at least for those of us who'd like the odd film now and again. Let's look a...

Vue to screen Eurovision Song Contest across the UK

by Jake Godfrey | Mar 28, 2023 | News

The Eurovision Song Contest will be screened across the UK in Vue cinemas around the UK, and tickets are on sale now....

The moon with a rocket in its eyes in A Trip To The Moon (1902).

Old movies, and the history of early fantasy films

by Sarah Cook | Mar 28, 2023 | Feature

In this week's old movies column, we take a look at some of the earliest fantasy films ever made - and you can find some of them online for free....

PSVR2 | The top 10 best games to play right now

by Alan Wen | Mar 27, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

PSVR2: from exclusives to remasters, here are the best games you need to go with your new, expensive PlayStation VR2 headset.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | 10 minute gameplay video drops 28 March

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Gaming, News

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is to get a 10 minute gameplay video hosted by producer Eiji Aonuma, Nintendo has announced.

Resident Evil 4 Remake | files contain hints of upcoming DLC

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Gaming, News

Resident Evil 4 Remake could be set to add another familiar game mode as DLC, its files suggest.

Left 4 Dead 3 mention spotted in Counter-Strike 2's files

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Gaming, News

Left 4 Dead 3 gets a mention in Counter-Strike 2's code. Just don't expect Valve to actually make a sequel any time soon...

Dark and Darker | controversy-hit MMO pulled from Steam

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Gaming, News

Dark and Darker, a fantasy MMO whose developers have already been accused of asset theft, has been pulled from Steam.

Viewfinder | New trailer for ingenious-looking photographic puzzler emerges

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Gaming, News

Viewfinder looks like another ingenious, mind-melting puzzler in the vein of Portal and Superliminal. Here's a new trailer....

Squeeze holes: where did they come from, and what are they for?

by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Feature, Featured, Gaming

Squeeze holes are a familiar sight in everything from Tomb Raider to God of War to Final Fantasy XVI, but why? We spoke to a couple of experts to find...

Curzon confirms interest in acquiring Picturehouse chain

by Dan Cooper | Mar 27, 2023 | News

The UK arthouse cinema chain Curzon has confirmed that it wants to purchase the boutique arm of Cineworld's UK operation, Picturehouse....

Lionsgate wants more John Wick (even if Keanu Reeves is done for the minute)

by Simon Brew | Mar 27, 2023 | News

A huge box office opening for John Wick: Chapter 4 has brought with Lionsgate trying to keep Keanu Reeves involved with the franchise going forward....