Guillermo del Toro working on a 'monster movie' next
by Dan Cooper | Dec 05, 2022 | News
It's by no means a sure thing but Guillermo del Toro is currently setting something monstrous up and his next project. ...
Rian Johnson wants to explore post-Netflix release cinema screenings
by Dan Cooper | Dec 05, 2022 | News
Glass Onion director Rian Johnson is keen to trial another model of theatrical distribution with his Knives Out sequel. ...
Young Sherlock Holmes is coming to Blu-ray for the first time
by Simon Brew | Dec 05, 2022 | News
Bizarrely, the 1985 favourite Young Sherlock Holmes has never made it to the Blu-ray format before - but that's going to change in early 2023....
Gurinder Chadha's next film set at Disney
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 05, 2022 | News
Disney has given the green light to Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges to write and direct an as-yet-untitled film about an Indian princess....
Luther film will be released by Netflix in March 2023
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 05, 2022 | News
Netflix has revealed the first images of the Luther film, which we now know will land on the streaming service in March 2023....
Amazon, etailers, and the challenge in searching for a DVD to buy
by Simon Brew | Dec 05, 2022 | Feature
Buying DVDs and Blu-rays is still quite straighforward, but instead of good curation, we now seem to be getting more and more sponsored listings...
Video game Sifu to become a film adaptation
by Dan Cooper | Dec 05, 2022 | News
The writer behind John Wick is developing a kung fu revenge project that packs a smart twist, based on the videogame Sifu....
Podcast: Labyrinth (1986) and Uncharted (2022)
by Simon Brew | Dec 05, 2022 | Podcasts
In this episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, a much-loved box office disappointment, and a film that burned through a lot of directors...
Your Christmas Or Mine review: a thoroughly charming festive treat
by James Harvey | Dec 02, 2022 | Reviews
Young couple Hayley (Cora Kirk) and James (Asa Butterfield) suffer festive tragedy at the hands of the UK rail network in Jim O’Hanlon’s com...
Super Mario Land | Celebrating the weirdness of Mario’s Game Boy debut
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 02, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Super Mario Land is still the plucky plumber's trippiest outing. Ryan takes a look back at Mario's Game Boy debut.
When directors cuts are assembled without the directors
by Dan Cooper | Dec 02, 2022 | Feature
Not every 'director's cut' is director approved - we take a look at the times studios went ahead with making them without the director's...
Film Quiz Friday: Meet The Muppets
by Mark Harrison | Dec 02, 2022 | Feature
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to try and answer all these Muppet questions right… (bom bom bom) OUR...
Podcast: Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (2022), with director Matthew Warchus and screenwriter Dennis Kelly
by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2022 | Podcasts
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Matthew Warchus and screenwriter Dennis Kelly, with the focus primarily...
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 first trailer lands
by Dan Cooper | Dec 02, 2022 | News
Brace yourself for the Guardians Of The Galaxy's swansong as the popular Marvel series looks set to draw to a close. ...
Ang Lee to direct Bruce Lee biopic
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 02, 2022 | News
Director Ang Lee is bringing a Bruce Lee biopic to the screen, and the first details of the project have landed too....
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts – the first trailer
by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2022 | News
Based on the Beast Wars series, here's the trailer for Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts - and the shadow of Michael Bay over the saga appears long...
Amazon Prime Video inks major deal with French film industry
by Dan Cooper | Dec 02, 2022 | News
A new deal for the French film industry with Amazon offers some good news after a difficult period for France's movie business....
Trailer released for wedding comedy The Honeymoon
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 02, 2022 | News
Maria Bakalova and Asim Chaudhry headline wedding comedy The Honeymoon, and here’s the first trailer....
The full The Muppet Christmas Carol – with the missing song – is back in cinemas
by Simon Brew | Dec 02, 2022 | News
The Muppet Christmas Carol has its missing song back, and is back in cinemas - with a Disney+ release imminent as well....
Baz Luhrmann vows to release four hour Elvis cut
by Dan Cooper | Dec 02, 2022 | News
Baz Luhrmann has reasserted his intention to release a four hour cut of Elvis, cautioning that it's not yet in a finished state. ...
Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny: first trailer lands
by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2022 | News
Get your first glimpse at Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones 5, as the first trailer for next summer's blockbuster arrives....
Netflix boss calls Glass Onion cinema release a 'promotional tactic'
by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2022 | News
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings plays down ideas that the streamer might be moving into theatrical distribution. ...
Trailer launches for Cocaine Bear. It's about a bear who takes cocaine
by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2022 | News
Perhaps the very definition of a perfect elevator pitch, the trailer for the upcoming Cocaine Bear is here. N...
The Man Who Fell To Earth coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2022 | News
Arguably the most iconic of David Bowie's movie performances, The Man Who Fell To Earth is heading to 4K disc in early 2023....
Guillermo del Toro mooting stop motion version of his dream project
by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2022 | News
Guillermo del Toro has spent two decades trying to get At The Mountains Of Madness made. Could it finally be time?...
The unmade sequel to Demolition Man
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 01, 2022 | Feature
Once or twice in modern history, plans have arisen for Demolition Man 2 - yet it's never come to pass. We've been looking into the story....
Paterson Joseph joins indie British drama Bet Your Bottom Dollar
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 01, 2022 | News
Paterson Joseph has boarded British indie feature Bet Your Bottom Dollar, and we've got details of the film here....
Ed Helms and Jennifer Garner to star in Netflix comedy Family Leave
by Jake Godfrey | Dec 01, 2022 | News
McG will helm body swap comedy Family Leave for Netflix, and the first casting details for the film have also been confirmed....
The amazing Home Alone deal that John Candy turned down
by Simon Brew | Dec 01, 2022 | Feature, News
John Candy was offered a slice of the Home Alone profits for his cameo in the film - but he chose to turn it down....
Mojito the Cat preview | Cutesy 3D platforming gets a cuboid upgrade
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 30, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Spain’s Guillem Tenza Albeldo went from architect to game designer – and has big plans for the future
