The director of Freaky is taking on the Arachnophobia remake
by Simon Brew | Jan 05, 2023 | News
A remake of Arachnophobia has just crawled a lot further along, with the news that Christopher Landon is set to direct....
Casting reportedly underway for Gladiator 2
by Dan Cooper | Jan 05, 2023 | News
Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2 is apparently moving forwards with reports stating that casting has begun ahead of a planned summer shoot. ...
The Sound Of Things Falling to be adapted by House Of Gucci scribe
by Jake Godfrey | Jan 05, 2023 | News
Classic novel The Sound Of Things Falling is heading to the screen, and here are the first details....
Latest trailer released for M Night Shyamalan's Knock At The Cabin
by Jake Godfrey | Jan 05, 2023 | News
The second full trailer for M Night Shyamalan’s Knock At The Cabin has been released, and it lands in UK cinemas next month....
The lost Ghostbusters III of the 1990s and 2000s
by Jake Godfrey | Jan 05, 2023 | Feature
In the 1990s and 2000s, plans were afoot for a Ghostbusters III - but for various reasons, they didn't quite pan out....
M3gan review: old ideas done better than ever
by Brendon Connelly | Jan 04, 2023 | Reviews
M3gan is a flat-out horror treat to start 2023 off - and it might just have brought us a brand new horror icon too. Our review:...
Full trailer released for Evil Dead Rise
by Lauren Miles | Jan 04, 2023 | News
Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise is getting another instalment this year - here's the first trailer for Evil Dead Rise....
Planet of Lana preview | inside 2023's prettiest sci-fi platformer
by Ryan Lambie | Jan 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
It’s a puzzle-platformer some five years in the making. We uncover the story behind the stunning-looking Planet of Lana
Disney leads annual box-office takings for seventh year running
by Dan Cooper | Jan 04, 2023 | News
Despite enduring a turbulent year the Disney once again leads the studio pack with almost $5bn of box-office takings in 2022....
Raging Bull: a 4K restoration heads to UK cinemas in April
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2023 | News
Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull is returning to over 100 UK cinema screens with a 4K restoration later this year....
Cineworld denies plans to 'sell assets' to rival AMC
by Dan Cooper | Jan 04, 2023 | News
The embattled cinema chain Cineworld denies claims from AMC that it is looking to sell off parts of its business to its competitor....
Glass Onion director Rian Johnson considers the series' future
by Dan Cooper | Jan 04, 2023 | News
Rian Johnson weighs in on whether we could see a Benoit Blanc-focused holiday special or even a Muppet crossover. ...
The 1970s films of Michael Caine: The Eagle Has Landed
by John Upton | Jan 04, 2023 | Feature
We continue our look at the 1970s filmography of one Sir Michael Caine - this time we're talking about The Eagle Has Landed. T...
A few thoughts on the surprise success of The Traitors
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2023 | Feature
Even if you don't ordinarily warm to reality TV, a few words on why the BBC's The Traitors might just win you back for a bit....
Mental health and wellbeing matters: new year
by Simon Brew | Jan 04, 2023 | Misc
In our regular chat about mental health and wellbeing, just a few words about the new year, and trying to use it to your advantage....
Exophobia preview | a genre fusion with retro soul
by Ryan Lambie | Jan 03, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
It has the pace of a retro FPS but the soul of a Metroidvania. José Castanheira tells us about his first commercial project
Avatar: The Way Of Water close to seeing profit
by Dan Cooper | Jan 03, 2023 | News
As box-office numbers continue to impress, reports are wondering whether Avatar: The Way Of Water has its head above water already....
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever heading to streaming in February
by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2023 | News
Disney will be sending the latest Black Panther film - Wakanda Forever - to its Disney+ service in February. ...
Kevin Smith hints Mallrats 2 could shoot this year
by Dan Cooper | Jan 03, 2023 | News
Twilight Of The Mallrats is next on Kevin Smith's list of personal projects, but there's no guarantee that it will shoot in 2023....
Mike Tyson reportedly joins Rush Hour 4
by Jake Godfrey | Jan 03, 2023 | News
Mike Tyson looks set to go toe to toe with Jackie Chan in Rush Hour 4, according to new reports....
French film industry bounces back with strong finish to 2022
by Dan Cooper | Jan 03, 2023 | News
A combination of strong homegrown cinema and big Hollywood blockbusters has veered the French film industry away from a crisis point. ...
Disney’s Strange World coming to DVD and Blu-ray, but no 4K disc in UK
by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2023 | News
Disney's latest animated movie, Strange World, is coming to physical media - but it's not getting a 4K release in the UK....
The Banshees Of Inisherin, Disney+, and selling cinemas short
by David Baldwin | Jan 03, 2023 | Feature
Indie cinemas were enjoying the success of awards frontrunner The Banshees Of Inisherin - until Disney decided to fast-track it to its streaming...
Podcast: The Sum Of All Fears (2002) with director Phil Alden Robinson
by Simon Brew | Jan 03, 2023 | Podcasts
For the final episode of Film Stories in 2022 and the first of 2023, something a bit special: a welcome back to director Phil Alden Robinson, who...
The Siege and the Sandfox preview | a sneaky fusion of stealth and Metroidvania
by Aaron Potter | Dec 23, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Why Cardboard Sword’s upcoming Metroidvania will be the sneakiest genre entry yet
Hideo Kojima aiming for an 'arthouse' approach to Death Stranding film
by Dan Cooper | Dec 23, 2022 | News
The video game auteur Hideo Kojima has revealed his intentions for the planned adaptation of his Death Stranding game....
Rian Johnson defends the use of humour in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
by Dan Cooper | Dec 23, 2022 | News
Rian Johnson is once more arguing why his 2017 film The Last Jedi perfectly fits into the Star Wars canon....
A few words for those of you struggling a bit at this time of year
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2022 | Feature
Not everyone has the best of time around Christmas and New Year. A few words for those who aren't enjoying the best of fortune....
An end of year letter to the readers of Film Stories
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2022 | News
As we wind down Film Stories for the rest of 2022, a few words from us to you about the year that's gone and the year ahead....
Harvey Keitel and Olga Kurylenko to headline thriller Paradox Effect
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 23, 2022 | News
Harvey Keitel and Olga Kurylenko will headline thriller Paradox Effect, and the first details have landed....
